Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Ram Chander Batra v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years, and the 2014 Amendment Ordinance cannot retrospectively affect vested rights.
Shyam Sunder Oberoi & Ors. v. The District & Sessions Judge Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that ad hoc appointees who did not meet eligibility criteria cannot claim seniority from their initial ad hoc appointment dates upon regularization, affirming seniority must be counted from the date of regular appointment.
Ved Prakash v. Land Acquisition Collector
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is not paid within five years prior to the 2013 Act, declaring the acquisition of petitioners' land lapsed due to non-payment.
Ashok Kumar v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid, and mere deposit of compensation in court without offering it to the landowner does not constitute payment.
Harpreet Singh Kler v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid within five years, and mere deposit of compensation in treasury without possession does not prevent lapse under the 2013 Act.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. OCEANIC SOLVENT INDUSTRIES LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to condone a 45-day delay in re-filing an arbitration petition, emphasizing the need for sufficient cause and due diligence.
MCD General Mazdoor Union v. MCD
The Delhi High Court held that claims for uniform and stitching charges under Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act cannot be dismissed at the threshold if based on employer circulars, and must be adjudicated on merits.
M/S. AGGARWAL TRADERS v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANOTHER
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte Labour Court award for reinstatement, directing a fresh hearing to ensure the petitioner’s right to cross-examine and present evidence.
M/S AGGARWAL TRADERS v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANOTHER
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte Labour Court award for reinstatement, holding that the petitioner must be given a fair opportunity to cross-examine witnesses and present evidence before a fresh award is passed.
Sidharth Roy v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging bail granted to accused in a murder case, holding that bail may be granted at an advanced trial stage despite the gravity of offence.
Mary Manuel v. Michael Lebon
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dropping of proceedings under Section 82 Cr.P.C. against the respondent, holding that the order was legally valid given the procedural history and the accused's lack of awareness.
Naveen Chander v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 365 IPC based on a settlement between parties in a family dispute, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Rakesh & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying the principles governing quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
M/S Sunblossum Florals Ltd & Ors. v. National Horticulture Board
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to lead essential evidence despite prior closure, emphasizing substantive justice over procedural strictness in a Section 138 NI Act case.
Dinesh Rawat v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that Mahila Courts lack jurisdiction to direct FIR registration under criminal statutes in proceedings under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, quashing such direction issued under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
Naresh Lal Chaudhary & Ors. v. The Central Bureau of Investigation
The High Court held that a transferred judicial officer without special designation cannot decide a CBI protest petition and directed the current Special Judge, CBI to decide it expeditiously.
Naresh Lal Chaudhary & Ors. v. The Central Bureau of Investigation
The High Court held that a transferred judicial officer without special statutory powers cannot hear a CBI protest petition and directed the new Special Judge, CBI to decide the matter expeditiously.
Jagatvir Singh v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 285 and 337 IPC based on a mediated settlement and compensation payment, applying principles governing compromise and quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
Bhura v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a Section 308 IPC case, holding that simple injury does not exclude the offence and bail is not warranted during ongoing investigation with absconding co-accused.
Gaurav Malhotra v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.