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Sharma Enterprises v. The Banking Ombudsman & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6106

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Banking Ombudsman's order on the ground of petitioner’s breach of contract and lack of clean hands, affirming the limited jurisdiction of the Ombudsman and discretionary nature of writ relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ms. Mishika Pandita and Mr. Mohd. Changez Ali Khan v. Sumit Kumar

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6139-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing appointment of a candidate declared medically fit initially, holding that a delayed second medical examination without valid reasons is unjustified.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Seeta Shah v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6105

The Delhi High Court declined to direct RBI to frame guidelines on Corporate Guarantees and held that disputes over guarantee liability limits fall within NCLT's jurisdiction in insolvency proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Hari Chand & Ors. v. Vijay Rani

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6131

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte order and allowed delayed written statement filing with costs, emphasizing adjudication on merits under Article 227.

civil appeal_allowed

BDR Builders and Developers Private Limited v. Sh Shrichand Bijlani

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6128

The High Court directed the trial court to consider all Local Commissioner reports and objections, allow fresh objections, and pass an appropriate order, disposing of the petition accordingly.

civil petition_dismissed

Ramesh Chawla (HUF) v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 45(1), New Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6087-DB

The Delhi High Court held that failure to pass a fresh assessment order within the statutory limitation period bars reassessment and entitles the assessee to refund of excess tax paid, setting aside belated notices issued beyond limitation.

tax petition_allowed

Ashutosh Sharma v. Income Tax Office

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6125

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing release of the Fixed Deposit Receipt deposited as a condition for rescinding the Look Out Circular against the petitioner, holding that no fresh LOC exists and the FDR should not be retained indefinitely.

administrative petition_allowed

Anupam Singh v. M/S Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6123

Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition challenging NCDRC order for lack of territorial jurisdiction, granting liberty to approach the correct High Court.

civil petition_allowed

India First Life Insurance Co. Ltd v. Korada Kasulamma and Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6119

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging an NCDRC order for lack of territorial jurisdiction, allowing withdrawal with liberty to approach the appropriate High Court.

civil appeal_dismissed

Anil Gupta v. Mrs. Saroj

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6117

The Delhi High Court permitted settlement documents executed outside court to be placed on record under its inherent powers without expressing any opinion on their effect, allowing the petitioners' application during the pendency of the suit.

civil petition_allowed

Yogender Kumar v. LIC Housing Finance Ltd

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6116

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to condone delay in filing the written statement after cost deposit, directing it to be taken on record and permitting defendant No.1 to participate in the suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Leeladhar Mishra v. Vinod Kumar Sharma

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6115

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's refusal to set aside an ex parte decree where the appellant was duly served summons but failed to appear without sufficient cause.

civil appeal_dismissed

Madhu Chauhan v. DDA and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:5988

The Delhi High Court held that ownership of residential property purchased from the open market does not disqualify an allottee under the Rohini Residential Scheme, quashing the DDA's cancellation of the lease deed and allotment.

administrative petition_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Khushanuma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6004

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation for a fatal motor accident caused by rash driving, revised the quantum of compensation, and clarified principles on license validity and interest rates.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Taslim Parvin & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6003

The Delhi High Court upheld insurer's liability for compensation in a fatal motor accident caused by rash and negligent driving but reduced the quantum and interest awarded by the Tribunal.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Leela Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6006

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal in a motor accident claim, upheld driver’s rashness, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 12.75 lakhs with interest, refining the assessment of income and damages.

motor_accident_claims_criminal_liability appeal_dismissed

Sudershan Pathak v. Krishan Kumar LRs

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6005

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's revision seeking to set aside the abatement of a civil suit due to unexplained delay in impleading legal representatives of the deceased respondent and failure to follow proper procedural remedies.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Vidhi Industries v. M/S Mahindra MGF Co

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6000

The Delhi High Court held that an executing court cannot go behind a valid decree and that a manager who holds himself liable can be jointly liable to satisfy a decree against a proprietorship firm, setting aside the deletion of the manager from execution proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Bajrang Prasad v. Ram Niwas

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6008

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of a suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act for recovery of possession, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prove prior possession and unlawful dispossession.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kamal Bhasin v. Central Public Information Office & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6013-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to disclose names of passing institutes of executives under RTI Act Section 8(1)(j), emphasizing protection of personal information absent demonstrated larger public interest.

administrative appeal_dismissed