Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Jurgaj Singh v. BSES Yamuna Power Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus to compel supply of documents for appeal against removal, holding that the respondent had duly performed its public duty and provided fair opportunity of hearing.
Keshav Chander Thakur & Anr. v. Krishan Chander & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a 1976 partition decree and a 1970 registered sub-lease, holding that the minor was effectively represented, the appellants had knowledge of the decree, and the suit was barred and frivolous.
Harmeetpal Singh Bindra & Ors. v. Citibank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that surrender of a life insurance policy under Section 6 of the Married Women’s Property Act with trustee consent is valid and directed the insurer to release the policy proceeds for the benefit of minor beneficiaries.
Sumita Mazumder v. Debasish Mazumder
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking to set aside an ex parte divorce decree due to inordinate delay and laches, affirming that prompt action is required to challenge such decrees under the Special Marriage Act.
Suman Lata v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Anganwadi workers do not hold civil posts under the State and their service claims do not lie before Administrative Tribunals, but allowed the writ petition as the tribunal’s decision had attained finality.
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj v. K. N. Sati and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision invalidating the downward refixation of pay and recovery of alleged excess payments without prior notice, holding such recovery barred after five years and emphasizing strict compliance with natural justice.
Chetan Sabharwal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 28 (1)
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging reopening of income tax assessments under Sections 147/148, holding that investigation reports constituted sufficient material and no impermissible change of opinion occurred.
Jeger Ali Oagaz v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner who unknowingly carried one cartridge, holding that conscious possession is essential to constitute an offence.
Ashok Sardana & Anr. v. Pramod Sardana & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the appellant's claim that the New Friends Colony property was joint family property, affirming individual ownership by Late Smt. Dropadi Devi based on title and evidence.
Ram Murti Bansal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking retrospective promotion after a 21-year delay, holding that delay and laches bar interference with settled seniority and promotion rights under Article 226.
Balvinder Kaur & Ors. v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by legal heirs seeking retrospective promotion of a deceased lecturer due to inordinate delay, laches, and non-fulfillment of mandatory eligibility criteria under the Merit Promotion Scheme.
Central Board of Trustee v. Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a public library society employing over twenty persons is covered under the Employees' Provident Funds Act via Notification GSR 1294, requiring Provident Fund contributions despite not charging subscription fees.
Sangeeta Jeswani & Ors. v. Oriental Bank of Commerce & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a prior equitable mortgage and dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the recovery and sale of the mortgaged property, rejecting their bona fide purchaser and forgery claims.
Carlos Alberto Perez Lafuente v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the 48-month limitation for filing a request for examination of a patent application under Rule 24B(1)(i) is mandatory, must be computed from the earlier of the priority date or filing date, and delay beyond this period cannot be condoned, resulting in deemed withdrawal of the application.
Krishan Gopal & Ors. v. ONGC & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that contingent employees engaged by ONGC who fulfilled prescribed criteria and continued employment after project closure acquired a right to regularization, directing ONGC to regularize their services in line with constitutional and labor law principles.
Anil Pandhoh v. Kamlesh Nagpal and Ors.
The High Court allowed the tenant's revision petition granting leave to defend eviction proceedings by holding that an Agreement to Sell can terminate the landlord-tenant relationship, warranting trial of disputed facts.
Vipin Kumar Jain v. Ram Babu Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Hindu female's life interest in property with a pre-existing right converts into absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, setting aside a preliminary decree dividing property shares without adjudicating the validity of competing Wills.
Rajinder Kumar Sethi v. Sushil Kumar Sethi
The Delhi High Court decreed possession and mesne profits in favor of the plaintiff, holding that he was the absolute owner of the suit property and dismissing the defendant's claim of family settlement and adverse possession.
MAS DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. v. MAGUS CONSORTIUM ORCHID AVENUE (P) LTD.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for lack of adequate reasoning and invalid termination based on delay where time was not the essence of the contract.
Kathuria Public School v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the old Land Acquisition Act have not lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as possession vested with the State in 1981 and compensation was duly deposited, dismissing the petitioners' claim for release of land occupied by Kathuria Public School.