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HRTC Nalagarh v. Savita & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the bus driver was solely negligent in a rear-end collision at a traffic signal, set aside contributory negligence attributed to the deceased Scooty driver, and enhanced the compensation awarded to the claimants.
Naresh Chand v. Roshan Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of objections in execution proceedings, holding that execution courts cannot re-examine the validity of a final possession decree based on a license under a government rehabilitation scheme.
Ashwani Kumar v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of a compassionate appointment due to medical unfitness and abolition of the post but allowed the appellant to seek monetary rehabilitation benefits in lieu of employment.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Birender Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's interim orders directing payment of salary to a driver whose transfer was challenged, dismissing the petition against the status quo and salary directives.
BIRMA DEVI v. SUBHASH
The Supreme Court held that an executing court can grant possession to a decree-holder under a specific performance decree even without an express possession relief, relying on Sections 22 of the Specific Relief Act and 55 of the Transfer of Property Act.
Tarun Dhameja v. Sunil Dhameja & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that an arbitration clause requiring mutual consent for arbitrator appointment does not make arbitration optional and allowed the legal representative of a deceased partner to invoke arbitration with court-appointed arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Kunhimuhammed@ Kunheethu v. The State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, rejecting claims of lack of intent, private defense, and sentence reduction, affirming that inflicting fatal injuries sufficient to cause death constitutes murder regardless of premeditation.
P.J. Dharmaraj v. Church of South India
The Supreme Court upheld the retirement of a Director at sixty years, ruling that amended AICTE and UGC regulations increasing retirement age to sixty-five do not apply without State adoption and only benefit teaching staff.
Vijay Lulla v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the revision application and discharged accused No.6 for lack of prima facie evidence linking him to the murder conspiracy or incident, emphasizing that mere presence without active involvement is insufficient to proceed to trial.
Manoj Kumar v. Govt. of NCTD Through the Commissioner of Police and Ors.
The High Court set aside the unreasoned Tribunal order dismissing the petition challenging dismissal for unauthorized absence and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with proper reasoning.
SUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LIMITED v. NARENDER KUMAR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and summary judgment in favor of Sun Pharma, restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar mark 'CAFTADAY' for pharmaceutical products, emphasizing higher scrutiny for medicinal trademarks and awarding costs.
Jai Prakash v. Smt. Prem Lata
The Delhi High Court partly allowed a revision petition permitting examination of a handwriting expert at a belated stage while dismissing the application to summon official witnesses, emphasizing relevancy and procedural propriety.
Union of India v. M/S Parishudh Machines Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that interest on an arbitration award continues to accrue until the awarded amount is actually deposited and made available to the decree holder, dismissing the petitioner's claim that mere tendering of cheques stopped interest liability.
Nandan Mukherjee v. Mohd Rafiq and Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by averaging income tax returns, adding future prospects, correcting multiplier, and increasing prosthetic limb and attendant charges while denying loss of consortium claims.
Ayush Verma v. LRS of Beeru Verma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that negligence of the deceased driver was established and remanded the matter for compensation determination under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, allowing the appellant's appeal.
Davinder Goyal & Anr. v. Vikram Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that the driver's own statement established rashness and negligence, and remanded the matter for fresh compensation determination.
Ajit Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a police constable after his exoneration in departmental enquiry on identical charges, holding that continuation of prosecution would be an abuse of process.
Federated Hermes Ltd v. John Doe & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against unknown defendants for fraudulent use of Federated Hermes’ trademarks and copyrights in investment scams and decreed the suit under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC due to non-contestation.
Commissioner of Central Tax, GST Delhi East v. A S P Metal Industries
The Delhi High Court upheld the CESTAT order dismissing the Revenue's demand for duty and confiscation due to lack of credible evidence of clandestine removal under the Central Excise Act.
Sandeep Kumar v. Director General Coast Guard Headquarters and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking exemption from reporting for duty before resignation, holding that procedural requirements must be followed and the court will not interfere under Article 226 without violation of law.