Delhi High Court

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L/Naik Naveen Kumar v. UOI

28 Aug 2002 · Pardeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:1868-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful reversion of petitioners from the Parachute Regiment to their Parent Infantry Regiments under the Army's policy, dismissing claims of coercion and absence of Parent Regiments.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Parachute Regiment Parent Regiment Reversion Army Act 1950

L/Naik Naveen Kumar v. UOI

28 Aug 2002 · Pardeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:1869-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of reverting Indian Army personnel from the Parachute Regiment to their Parent Regiments under the 2002 policy, dismissing claims of coercion and entitlement to continued service in the Para Regiment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Parachute Regiment Parent Regiment Army Act 1950 Section 69

M/S Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium v. M/S SJVN Limited

09 Aug 2002 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5412

Execution petition filed after 12 years seeking enforcement of a Dispute Review Board recommendation is barred by limitation and not maintainable under Order XXI CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant execution petition limitation period Article 136 Limitation Act Section 51 Limitation Act

Rajbir Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation

06 Aug 2002 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:7388-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 33(2)(b) ID Act, the Industrial Tribunal's approval of dismissal requires only summary scrutiny of domestic inquiry and prima facie case, and non-informing of Defence Assistant right does not vitiate inquiry absent a request.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Section 33(2)(b) Industrial Disputes Act domestic inquiry Industrial Tribunal jurisdiction dismissal approval

Sanjiv Kumar v. UOI & Ors.

22 Jul 2002 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:1255-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a CISF constable for theft based on circumstantial evidence and procedural fairness in the departmental inquiry despite absence of direct eyewitness or certain documents.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant departmental inquiry misconduct circumstantial evidence preliminary inquiry report

Mahender Singh v. The State & Ors.

01 Jul 2002 · Manmohan, ACJ; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, J · 2024:DHC:2704-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal against a Single Judge's order in a probate appeal, holding that Section 100A CPC bars further appeals beyond the Single Judge in appeals arising under special enactments like the Indian Succession Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Letters Patent Appeal Section 100A CPC Indian Succession Act probate

F.S. Chauhan v. UOI & Ors.

21 Jun 2002 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:7783
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an NTPC employee after a disciplinary enquiry, holding that procedural irregularities and allegations of bias did not vitiate the enquiry where the petitioner was given a fair opportunity and charges were supported by evidence.

labor petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary enquiry natural justice bias in enquiry procedural irregularities

Kripa Narain Shahi v. New Delhi Municipal Council

24 May 2002 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:227-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of petitioners' claim for retrospective regularization on the Regular Muster Roll, affirming that regularization is governed by prescribed eligibility criteria and cannot be antedated without lawful basis.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Regular Muster Roll Temporary Muster Roll Regularization NDMC

Lalita Yadav v. Mam Raj Yadav

15 May 2002 · C. Hari Shankar

The Delhi High Court allowed transfer of matrimonial petitions from Tis Hazari to Dwarka Courts for the petitioner's convenience, directing expeditious disposal within eight months.

family appeal_allowed transfer petition Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 restitution of conjugal rights domestic violence

Asha Johri v. Neerja Rajput & Anr

14 May 2002 · THE CHIEF JUSTICE; PRADEEP NANDRAJOG · 2014:DHC:2442-DB

The Delhi High Court held that terrace rights above a barsati floor pass with the sale of that floor unless expressly reserved, declaring the appellant as lawful owner and invalidating a conflicting will.

property appeal_allowed Significant terrace rights immovable property sale deed ownership

S.P. Thapliyal v. Secretary General & Anr.

01 May 2002 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:9672-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under the Assured Career Progression Scheme, an employee is entitled to the second financial upgradation after 24 years of service irrespective of prior promotions, and directed grant of such benefit to the appellant.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme financial upgradation promotion career advancement

ACME Manufacturing Company Ltd. v. Union of India

31 Mar 2002 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5258
Cites 0 · Cited by 13

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award ordering refund of advance payment for defective and uncommissioned Hot Mix Plants, affirming limited judicial interference in technical findings under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Composite contract Supply, erection and commissioning

Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd. v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 12(1), and Anr.

05 Feb 2002 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vibhu BakhrU · 2014:DHC:3554-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment beyond four years is invalid without failure to disclose material facts, and a mere change of opinion does not justify reopening.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 148 Reopening of assessment

Parveen Kumar v. UOI

26 Nov 2001 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:798

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging appointments of Assistant Directors in the Export Inspection Council, holding the petitioner ineligible and the appointments valid under the Recruitment Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ petition Article 226 quo warranto Export Inspection Agency Recruitment Rules 1980

Prabhakar Tiwari v. Bank of India and Anr.

10 Nov 2001 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:805
Cites 0 · Cited by 4

The Delhi High Court held that the Prathama Pariksha Certificate is not equivalent to matriculation for appointment in public sector banks, affirming employer autonomy in prescribing eligibility qualifications.

employment petition_dismissed Significant Prathama Pariksha Certificate matriculation equivalence public sector banks Government of India Notification 2001

M/S VIMAL TELEKRTONIX PRIVATE LTD v. M/S TATA TELECOM LTD

21 Sep 2001 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:7022-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Board resolution authorizing a director to sign all documents includes authority to institute suit, but claims for extra work require proper proof and work orders to succeed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Board resolution Authority to institute suit Extra work claims Quantum meruit

Union of India v. Punita Devi

22 Jun 2001 · Vipin Sanghi; A.K. Chawla · 2019:DHC:377-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 7

The Delhi High Court held that compassionate appointment applications must be considered only within the concerned Ministry under the 5% vacancy ceiling, rejecting the claim for All India consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant compassionate appointment Office Memorandum 22 June 2001 5% direct recruitment quota Central Administrative Tribunal

LT.R.P.YADAV v. UNION OF INDIA

06 Jun 2001 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:1541-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's refusal to summon certain officers and produce investigation reports, holding that the petitioner failed to establish the authenticity of documents and entitlement to such relief.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Armed Forces Tribunal Board of Investigation Court Martial Service termination

Shankar Singh v. UOI & Ors.

01 Jun 2001 · Kailash Gambhir; I. S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:2066-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition of a draughtsman seeking higher pay scale under the Fifth Central Pay Commission, holding that prior benefits availed under earlier government orders preclude entitlement to revised pay scales.

administrative petition_dismissed pay scale revision Fifth Central Pay Commission draughtsman pay scale Department of Expenditure order

Vandhna Wadhwa v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

30 May 2001 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2016:DHC:9111-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Delhi High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition concerning interim custody and visitation rights of a minor child, affirming Family Court jurisdiction over custody disputes.

family other habeas corpus child custody interim custody visitation rights