Delhi High Court
72,289 judgments
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Court granted probate of a duly executed Will in favor of the adopted son and sole beneficiary after objections were withdrawn through a settlement, exempting him from furnishing an administration bond.
Rajiv Raizada v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that employees who failed to opt for continuation under CPF by the statutory cut-off date are deemed to have switched to the Pension Scheme and are entitled to pension benefits despite administrative lapses and delay in implementation.
Sabu Trade Pvt Ltd v. Raj Kumar Sabu
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in favor of RKS/STC restraining defendants from using the SACHAMOTI trademark, upholding the prima facie validity of registered trademark rights pending trial.
S.K. Tripathi v. Secretary Agricultural Produce Market Committee & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking regularization of a daily wager terminated for bribery, holding that termination without formal inquiry was valid where natural justice was complied with and Supreme Court directions did not bar termination for misconduct.
Shri Anil Kumar Gupta (Deceased) through LRs v. Smt. Nisha Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227, upholding the Rent Control Tribunal's eviction order on unlawful subletting, affirming limited supervisory jurisdiction and evidentiary standards in tenancy disputes under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Jyotirmay Nandi v. R.K. Arora Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court held that a senior manager is entitled to bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act despite salary exceeding prescribed limits and that statutory 10% interest on delayed gratuity overrides company winding-up rules limiting interest to 4%.
M/s Orchid Realtors v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging long-past land acquisition on grounds of laches and invalid title, affirming that stale claims cannot be entertained under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.
Delhi Jal Board v. Its Workmen
The Delhi High Court set aside an Industrial Tribunal award directing compassionate appointment due to delay and non-compliance with administrative policy, affirming that such appointments are exceptions meant to address immediate financial crisis and not a vested right.
ENA MEHRA & ORS v. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE & ORS
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal against Respondents 1 and 2 in terms of a full and final settlement, removing them from the proceedings, while the appeal continues against Respondent 3.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Anr v. Yugal Kishore Sah and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of ICAR's seniority lists drawn post-Meghachandra overruling Parmar, directing fresh lists in line with Meghachandra's principle that seniority is based on actual appointment date.
Mr. Krishna Kumar, Advocate v. NUCLEAR SCIENCE CENTRE & ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking higher pay scale, holding the petitioner estopped by acceptance of appointment terms, barred by delay, and not discriminated against under Article 14.
Four Pillars Enterprises Co. Ltd. v. Mahipal Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interlocutory injunction restraining defendants from using marks confusingly similar to the plaintiff’s registered DEER trademarks, holding that prima facie infringement existed and disuse plea was untenable.
GM N.T.P.C Badarpur Thermal PS v. Subal Sil
The Delhi High Court held that a workman who deliberately boycotts departmental enquiry cannot later claim violation of natural justice, quashing the Industrial Tribunal’s award of reinstatement and back wages.
Forum of Retired IPS Officers v. Union of India and Another
The Delhi High Court upheld the 15-year recovery period for commuted pension under Rule 10A of the Central Civil Services Rules, dismissing the challenge as the period is based on actuarial and policy considerations affirmed by the Supreme Court.
Union of India v. Shri H.N. Saini
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective promotion is not permissible without a specific rule or mala fide conduct, and upheld the valid abolition of a post prior to the employee's eligibility, setting aside the Tribunal's order granting retrospective promotion.
Surender Singh Dalal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the 2009 amendment to CISF recruitment rules reducing promotion quota and introducing LDCE, ruling it non-arbitrary and constitutionally valid under Articles 14 and 16.
Delhi Development Authority v. Hello Home Education Society
The Delhi High Court upheld the respondent's right to institutional land allotment based on prior approval and rejected retrospective application of amended allotment rules, affirming the doctrine of legitimate expectation.
Deepak Verma v. Daya Nand
Limitation for substitution of a deceased defendant runs from the date of death, not knowledge thereof, and substitution applications filed beyond 90 days without condonation are barred.
Dr J Thulaseedhara Kurup v. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ACC’s rejection of the petitioner’s candidature for Director of NSD, holding no obligation to record reasons absent statutory mandate and no arbitrariness in the administrative decision.