Delhi High Court
58,736 judgments
Krishan Kumar Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an unconditional resignation results in forfeiture of pension rights under NABARD Pension Regulations, rejecting the petitioner's claim equating resignation with voluntary retirement.
V.P. Kathuria and Ors. v. Cement Corporation of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that employees who retired or resigned before delayed DPCs but were in service on the retrospective promotion date are entitled to notional promotions with consequential benefits.
Naresh Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate whose appointment was delayed due to employer's fault is entitled to notional seniority fixation with his batchmates and consequential benefits, distinguishing the Supreme Court's ruling in Rohitash Kumar.
MMTC Ltd v. P. K. Das & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld that recovery of long-standing excess perks paid to retired senior executives sanctioned by the employer's Board is impermissible and violates Article 14, dismissing MMTC's appeal.
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. v. D.P. Sharma
An employee who avails voluntary retirement under SVRS on a reduced pay scale cannot later claim retrospective enhancement of pay or benefits subsumed within the SVRS package.
Smt Usha Devi v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal for habitual unauthorized absence does not bar grant of compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of the CCS (Pension) Rules if the misconduct does not involve moral turpitude or dishonesty, and directed grant of allowance to the petitioner widow.
A.ES ENGINEERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UGRO CAPITAL LIMITED & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of arbitrators under the MSA as the petitioner was not a party to that agreement, holding that disputes between the petitioner and respondent No.1 are governed solely by the FA with arbitration seat at Kolkata.
Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors. v. Priyanka
The Delhi High Court held that an OBC certificate issued by GNCTD authorities on the basis of a certificate from another State does not qualify for OBC reservation under a specific recruitment advertisement, validating the cancellation of the respondent's candidature.
Raminder Kaur v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that denial of flat allotment under the "wrong address policy" cannot be based on mere suspicion and directed proper verification and a speaking order before deciding on the petitioner’s entitlement.
Pankaj Kumar Pathak v. Canara Bank Erstwhile Syndicate Bank
The Delhi High Court held that deduction of one third pension on compulsory retirement without a reasoned order and consultation with the Board of Directors violates natural justice and set aside the deduction.
Birma Devi and Ors. v. UOI and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that casual labourers granted temporary status but not regularised before retirement are entitled to pensionary benefits due to the employer's failure to regularise, overruling the denial of pension on procedural grounds.
M/S Kushal Infraproject Industries (India) Ltd v. Umed Singh (Deceased) ThrLrs & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interlocutory order closing the right to lead evidence, holding such orders are not appealable judgments under the Delhi High Court Act and CPC.
Central Board of Trustees (EPFO) v. M/S Era Infra Engineering Ltd.
The High Court held that while the principal employer is liable for PF dues of workers employed through contractors, the Adjudicating Authority must conduct proper enquiry and identify beneficiaries before assessment, and procedural fairness must be ensured in appellate proceedings.
National Building Construction Corporation v. M/s Sharma Enterprises
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award except for the interest component, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 is limited and the contract barred pendente lite interest.
Ajay Kumar Bhagat and Ors. v. B.L. Sherwal and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a civil contempt petition for non-compliance of an interim order due to delay beyond the one-year limitation period under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
Ari Singh (Deceased) Thr. LRs v. UOI
The Delhi High Court dismissed a restoration application filed after a 25-year delay due to insufficient grounds for condonation of delay and upheld the dismissal of the original appeal for default.
Vipin Kumar and Anr v. Union Public Service Commission and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld UPSC's recruitment process, ruling that introducing a screening test with 50% interview weightage before commencement was lawful and not arbitrary.
Vishav Priya Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Summary Court Martial and punishment awarded for disobedience, rejecting the petitioner's challenge to jurisdiction and procedural irregularities.
Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors. v. Inder Jit Dua
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting Selection Grade under the Career Advancement Scheme to a regularised Lecturer without requiring a Master's degree, affirming that CAS benefits extend to pre-1996 recruits appointed by upgradation.
Rajinder Parshad Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will in favor of the adopted son and sole beneficiary after objections were withdrawn through a settlement, exempting him from furnishing an administration bond.