Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Rajesh and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that contractual Computer Data Entry Operators appointed through open selection and performing duties similar to regular employees are entitled to salary fixation at the minimum pay scale of regular Data Entry Operators under the principle of equal pay for equal work.
Subhash Chander Kaushik & Ors. v. Kishni Devi @ Krishna Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, affirming the respondent's ownership of the property and holding that the appellants failed to prove the property was benami or that they had acquired title by adverse possession.
Subhash Chander Kaushik & Anr v. Kishni Devi @ Krishna Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging ownership of property held in the respondent's name, affirming that the burden to prove a benami transaction lies on the challenger and upholding the respondent's entitlement to permanent injunction and possession.
Rupen Prakash v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for attempted suicide, holding that the disciplinary proceedings complied with natural justice and the punishment was proportionate and justified.
Jai Prakash Aggarwal v. Kiran Chawla & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that destruction of a leased building does not extinguish tenancy rights if the land remains, allowing the tenant to reconstruct the premises, overruling contrary precedent.
Gyan Marketing Associates Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer, Ward - 10(3), New Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings against the petitioner for AY 2016-17 due to lack of material indicating income escape and failure to consider relevant appellate findings.
Dr Rajnikant Verma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi; Dr Rajeshwari Joshi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed retiral benefits must be paid from the date of superannuation at 7.5% per annum, modifying the Tribunal’s order which had delayed interest commencement.
Apnatime Tech Private Limited and Anr. v. Anik Dev Nath and Others
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs restraining defendants from copyright infringement and passing off by using identical marks and mirror websites, holding that defendants had no real defense.
Shabana v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed social media intermediaries to cooperate expeditiously with law enforcement agencies through the SAHYOG portal and mandated procedural guidance for investigating officers in cases involving missing persons and emergencies.
Commissioner of Customs (Airport and General) v. Flyover Cargo Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the penalty on a Customs House Agent for unauthorized export of a SCOMET chemical but set aside license revocation, emphasizing the necessity of export authorization for dual-use hazardous chemicals and proportionality in punishment.
Union of India & Ors. v. Maksood
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal’s order directing re-examination of a candidate declared medically unfit for police constable appointment, upholding the medical board’s findings.
Surampal Singh v. MS Veditha Reddy
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal’s disposal of a contempt petition, holding that payment disputes must be resolved through original applications and not contempt proceedings.
University Grants Commission v. Sunita Chugh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the UGC's delayed writ petition challenging the CAT order directing promotion consideration for a superannuated employee, affirming the right to be considered for promotion despite administrative delays.
Karishma Residents Welfare Association and Forum v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that complaints regarding unauthorized construction and encroachments must be addressed by the Special Task Force constituted under Supreme Court directions, dismissing the writ petition and directing the petitioner to approach the STF after municipal inspection.
Rajan Nagpal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court relegated the Petitioners to file their appeal before CESTAT against the Customs confiscation order, reducing the pre-deposit to 3.75% without adjudicating merits.
Subodh Kumar Gupta & Ors. v. Town Vending Committee, NDMC & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed street vendors listed in a recognized list to participate in a survey and directed temporary allotment of an alternative vending site to protect their livelihood pending final allotment under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Dr. Shamim v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that suspension and removal of a teacher without prior approval of the Directorate of Education are invalid, entitling the teacher to salary and benefits until superannuation.
NKG Infrastructure Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed a retired Chief Engineer as sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, invalidating the contract clause restricting arbitrator appointment to an engineer, to adjudicate delayed payment disputes under a government construction contract.
Rudrabhishek Enterprises Limited & Anr v. Shreema Infrarealty Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent willfully disobeyed a status quo order by continuing construction through an alter ego company, rejecting a conditional apology and finding contempt of court.
Shlok Sachin v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusion of candidates carrying the HbE trait haemoglobinopathy from NDA admission, deferring to executive medical standards as necessary for national security and rejecting claims of indirect discrimination.