Delhi High Court

65,687 judgments

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K.R. Sachdeva v. Union of India

27 Jan 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Najmi Waziri · 2017:DHC:514-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's order restricting interest on pension arrears to the date when similarly situated persons received revised benefits, dismissing the petitioner's claim for interest from retirement date.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant pension arrears interest on arrears retrospective promotion notional promotion

Jaya Mukherjee v. Siddhartha Mukherjee

27 Jan 2017 · S.P. Garg · 2017:DHC:507

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the execution court's interpretation of a maintenance order, allowing the petitioner to seek clarification or review from the Trial Court.

criminal petition_dismissed maintenance order Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act Section 12 interim maintenance

North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr. v. Gaurav Gupta

27 Jan 2017 · Hima Kohli · 2017:DHC:497

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal filed by North Delhi Municipal Corporation in terms of a prior consent order passed in a batch of similar appeals, with parties bearing their own costs.

administrative appeal_dismissed consent order batch proceedings appeal disposal North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Sanjeev Kumar and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

27 Jan 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:502

The Delhi High Court held that Lab Assistants, being feeder cadre posts to TGTs, are entitled to the higher pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 under the ACP scheme rather than the lower scale applicable to isolated posts.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression scheme ACP scheme Lab Assistant Trained Graduate Teacher

Management of Modern Public School v. Presiding Officer, Delhi School Tribunal & Ors.

27 Jan 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:500

The Delhi High Court held that an employee's resignation becomes final upon acceptance by the school's Managing Committee and cannot be withdrawn thereafter, even if Director of Education's approval is pending.

labor appeal_allowed Significant resignation acceptance of resignation withdrawal of resignation Delhi School Education Rules 1973

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Durga Devi & Ors.

27 Jan 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:511

The insurer’s liability to pay compensation in a motor accident claim is subject to its right of recovery from the driver and owners, with priority given to driver and subsequent owner before the recorded owner if the vehicle was sold prior to the accident.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation insurer liability Order 12 Rule 8 CPC

Sonica Jaggi v. Lt. Governor and Ors.

27 Jan 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:499

The Delhi High Court held that a Physical Education Teacher in a private unaided school is entitled to the prescribed pay scale under statutory rules and limited retrospective monetary benefits to three years prior to the writ petition.

labor petition_allowed Significant Physical Education Teacher pay scale Delhi School Education Act private unaided school

Shri Baidya Nath Yadav & Ors. v. Guru Tegh Bahadur Polytechnic Institute & Anr.

27 Jan 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:498

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging termination of employment, holding that disputes under the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Act must be adjudicated by the designated District Judge's Court, barring High Court jurisdiction under Article 226.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Act, 1971 Section 32(d) writ petition maintainability

Vijay Mehta v. Association of Apartment Owners of New Delhi House

27 Jan 2017 · Jayant Nath · 2017:DHC:528

The Delhi High Court directed the Court Observer to proceed with elections of the New Delhi House Flat Owners Association based on the finalized voters’ list, refusing to delay elections for fresh enrollment of members.

civil appeal_dismissed Court Observer Flat Owners Association Election dispute Revision petition

Aman Kumar Pandey v. General Manager Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited and Another

27 Jan 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2017:DHC:510-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a tribunal order in proceedings to which the petitioner was not a party cannot bar his claim as a legal heir and entitled him to approach the Tribunal to assert inheritance and family pension rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant legal heir inheritance rights family pension Central Administrative Tribunal

Raj Kumar Vaswan v. Commissioner of Police

27 Jan 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2017:DHC:509-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the revised merit list including additional candidates after answer key changes and directed compliance with Tribunal orders to fill vacancies without violating merit.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal recruitment merit list Head Constable

Anil Kumar v. Puneet Kaur @ Poonam & Ors.

27 Jan 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:512

The Delhi High Court held that insurers are liable to pay compensation when the driver lacks a valid license and that loss of income compensation is payable even if earned leaves are utilized during recovery.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation insurer liability driving license loss of income

ICICI Bank Ltd v. Kasmeera Devi

27 Jan 2017 · JAYANT NATH, J. · 2017:DHC:525

The Delhi High Court allowed the bank's petition to appoint a receiver over a hypothecated vehicle to protect its security interest during a loan recovery suit, affirming the receiver's power to take possession and sell the property before decree.

civil appeal_allowed Significant appointment of receiver Order 40 Rule 1 CPC hypothecated vehicle loan recovery suit

ICICI BANK LTD v. REKHA AGARWAL

27 Jan 2017 · JAYANT NATH · 2017:DHC:526

The Delhi High Court allowed the bank's petition to appoint a receiver to take possession of a hypothecated vehicle pending loan recovery suit, emphasizing a pragmatic approach under Order 40 Rule 1 CPC to protect secured creditors' rights.

civil appeal_allowed Significant appointment of receiver Order 40 Rule 1 CPC hypothecated vehicle loan recovery

Manoj Kumar Pansari v. Dena Bank & Ors.

27 Jan 2017 · Hima Kohli · 2017:DHC:506

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to be declared highest bidder after failure to deposit the required amount within the stipulated time, affirming strict compliance with e-auction terms.

civil petition_dismissed e-auction bidder deposit forfeiture

Arjun v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

27 Jan 2017 · S.P. Garg · 2017:DHC:508

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 10 of the POCSO Act based on credible child victim testimony, corroborative evidence, and prompt FIR, dismissing the appellant's challenge on age and false implication grounds.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act Section 10 POCSO sexual assault child witness

Mashih-Ui-Hakeem Ajmal Khan Memorial Foundation v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

27 Jan 2017 · Hima Kohli · 2017:DHC:505

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking direction on election mode for Bhartiya Chikitsa Parisad as premature, holding that the Returning Officer must first decide and that judicial intervention is unwarranted at this stage.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi Bhartiya Chikitsa Parishad Act, 1998 elections postal ballot physical secret ballot

ICICI Bank Ltd v. Ajit Nagar

27 Jan 2017 · Jayant Nath · 2017:DHC:527

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to appoint a receiver over a hypothecated vehicle in a bank loan recovery suit, emphasizing a pragmatic approach under Order 40 Rule 1 CPC to protect the secured asset and public funds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 40 Rule 1 CPC appointment of receiver hypothecated vehicle loan recovery

ICICI BANK LTD v. PHOOL SINGH

27 Jan 2017 · JAYANT NATH · 2017:DHC:520

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition and appointed a receiver over the hypothecated vehicle to protect the bank's security interest pending the recovery suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 40 Rule 1 CPC appointment of receiver hypothecated vehicle loan recovery

ICICI BANK LTD v. JAI PRAKSH TYAGI

27 Jan 2017 · JAYANT NATH · 2017:DHC:519

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to appoint a receiver over a hypothecated vehicle securing a loan, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to protect banks' interests under Order 40 Rule 1 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant appointment of receiver Order 40 Rule 1 CPC hypothecated vehicle loan recovery