Delhi High Court
93,563 judgments
Sardar Singh v. Land Acquisition Collector (East)
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings initiated under the 1894 Act lapse under section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if no possession or compensation occurred before the 2013 Act's commencement.
M/S TRANS ASIAN INDUSTRIES EXPOSITION PVT LTD v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if compensation is unpaid for five years, and a subsequent purchaser can claim this benefit under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, unaffected by the 2014 Amendment Ordinance.
Alka Sahni v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as compensation was not paid to the landowner and possession was disputed, and that the 2014 Amendment Ordinance could not retrospectively affect vested rights.
AAS MOHAMMAD AND ORS v. GNCT OF DELHI AND ORS
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if compensation is unpaid within five years under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, and that the 2014 Amendment Ordinance cannot retrospectively affect vested rights.
M/S I.S. DYE STUFF INDUSTRIES LTD v. UOI & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if compensation is unpaid for five years, and a subsequent purchaser can claim this benefit under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act despite the 2014 Amendment Ordinance being prospective.
Savina Sharan v. M/S Babu Haleem Handicrafts
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for recovery due to insufficient admissible evidence despite establishing territorial jurisdiction.
D.T.C. v. Prem Singh
The Delhi High Court held that a valid departmental enquiry based on preponderance of probabilities and the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur can uphold dismissal despite acquittal in criminal proceedings.
Dwarka Court Bar Association v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the executive to implement the revived Committee's recommendations on district reorganization, setting aside the decision to withhold them for lack of valid reasons.
Prem Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the dismissal of an Air Force personnel for sexual misconduct to discharge with pensionary benefits, emphasizing proportionality of punishment and long service.
J.L. Sarna v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where possession was not taken and compensation not paid, regardless of stay orders, and that the 2014 Ordinance proviso does not affect vested rights.
ACERHOTELS GROUP LIMITED & ANR v. CONVENTION HOTELS (I) PVT. LTD. & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Arbitral Tribunal's interim order, declining to entertain jurisdictional objections at the interlocutory stage and refusing to interfere with the Tribunal's clear order on asset disposal.
Ashirwad Oils (Pvt.) Ltd. v. M. Tech Developers Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator and granted interim relief restraining transfer of property pending arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Jitoo v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition for production of a woman as the parties amicably settled the dispute, agreeing not to press claims or FIRs.
Ritu Yadav v. Rajesh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the family court appeal as infructuous after the parties amicably settled their disputes through a binding Settlement Agreement.
Nilgiris (Division of M/s Gatsby Collection Private Limited) v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-II
The Delhi High Court restrained coercive recovery under EPF Act pending hearing of statutory appeal, due to non-appointment of the Appellate Tribunal's Presiding Officer.
Rameshwar v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that eviction of street vendors is prohibited until the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act, 2014 completes its survey and issues vending certificates, directing the municipal corporation to make the Committee functional and dispose of representations expeditiously.
Supreme Court in Maharashtra Ekta Hawkers Union and v. Anr.,2013(11)SCALE329
The Delhi High Court held that disputes regarding street vendors' rights must be resolved by the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, directing its constitution and functioning before any eviction or disturbance.
Raymond Shehriaz Kane v. Air India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging disciplinary proceedings by remitting all issues to the Disciplinary Authority for fresh consideration with liberty to file additional replies.
Pankaj Gupta v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs under various IPC sections on the ground of amicable settlement between neighbours, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., while imposing costs to the petitioners.
Jasbir Singh Bath v. Dimple Sahi Bath
The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit on the plaintiff's request after the parties amicably resolved their dispute.