Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Pramit Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate must be allowed a Review Medical Board after the stipulated post-operative period under recruitment medical guidelines before rejection on medical grounds.
M/S TIMES PRESS PVT. LTD. v. THE EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUNDS APPELLATE TRIBUNAL & ANR
The court held that pre-deposit orders under Section 7-O are not reviewable under Section 7-L(2), dismissed the petitioner's review attempts, but granted limited time to comply with pre-deposit to restore the appeal before the CGIT.
Jayanti Prasad Gautam v. Pragya Gautam
The Delhi High Court held that orders granting interim maintenance under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act are appealable under the Family Courts Act, and writ petitions challenging such orders are not maintainable when an alternative statutory remedy exists.
P. B. David v. The Estate Officer and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the eviction order against a superannuated government employee for alleged subletting of unauthorized premises, holding that eviction requires statutory basis and evidence, and allowed retention of accommodation for six months post-retirement.
Sh. Jagdish Prasad and Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector/A.D.M. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a writ directing the Land Acquisition Collector to make a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act cannot be granted without proof of a valid application, and allowed the petitioners an opportunity to establish such filing.
Shri Ramesh Kohli v. Government of N.C.T. of Delhi and Ors.
Delhi High Court directs DSIIDC to convert industrial sheds from leasehold to freehold upon deposit of conversion charges despite dispute with DDA over entitlement to those charges.
Som Dutt & Anr v. Commissioner of Police & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed departmental penalties imposed on police constables due to lack of evidence and improper enquiry, emphasizing that departmental findings must be based on sufficient evidence and natural justice.
Sho Ram v. Delhi Transport Corporation
Termination of a workman without Industrial Tribunal approval under Section 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act is illegal, entitling reinstatement with full back wages even post superannuation.
Sho Ram v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a workman without Industrial Tribunal approval under Section 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act is illegal, entitling reinstatement with full back wages.
Major Rajinder Singh Chimni v. Jagmohan Dilwari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal seeking damages for alleged illegal construction, holding that damages require proof of actual loss and cannot be granted for anticipated harm without evidence.
M/S HINDUSTAN MOTORS LTD. v. M/S SEVEN SEAS LEASING LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's award of mesne profits and interest against a tenant who unlawfully continued possession after tenancy termination, affirming that mesne profits are to be calculated based on market rent of similar premises.
Arabpati Lal v. Rajender & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a partition suit, holding that an oral partition evidenced by separate possession and constructions is valid even without documentary proof.
Panasonic India Pvt. Ltd. v. National Radio Electronics
The Delhi High Court held that the account between the parties was not an open mutual and current account under the Limitation Act, thus limiting recovery to the last invoice within limitation and reducing the interest rate to 10% per annum.
Rani Suri v. Swarantech Information Systems Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes under a commercial lease containing a valid arbitration clause are arbitrable where rent control laws do not apply, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the rent arrears dispute.
Delhi Development Authority v. Ram Rati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized occupation of government land post-possession under the Land Acquisition Act is not protected under the NCT of Delhi Laws, setting aside injunction granted to an alleged encroacher.
United India Insurance Company Ltd v. Shrestha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the insurer is liable to pay compensation in a motor accident claim when the vehicle is insured and in actual possession of the insured, notwithstanding a different registered owner.
United India Insurance Company Ltd v. Shrestha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the insurer of the vehicle in actual possession with a valid insurance policy is liable to pay compensation in motor accident claims, dismissing the insurer's appeal despite the registered owner being different.
United India Insurance Company Ltd v. Shrestha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the insurer is liable to pay compensation in a motor accident claim when the vehicle is insured and in actual possession of the insured, notwithstanding a different registered owner.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Neha Chauhan
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by rejecting contributory negligence, adjusting future prospects addition to 40%, reducing non-pecuniary damages, and lowering interest rate to 9% per annum in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Neha Chauhan
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by rejecting contributory negligence, adjusting future prospects and personal expenses deductions, reducing non-pecuniary damages, and lowering interest rate to 9% per annum in line with Supreme Court precedents.