Delhi High Court
94,461 judgments
Mahender Singh v. The State & Ors.
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.
F.S. Chauhan v. UOI & Ors.
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.
Kripa Narain Shahi v. New Delhi Municipal Council
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.
Lalita Yadav v. Mam Raj Yadav
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.
Asha Johri v. Neerja Rajput & Anr
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.
S.P. Thapliyal v. Secretary General & Anr.
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.
ACME Manufacturing Company Ltd. v. Union of India
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.
Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd. v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 12(1), and Anr.
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.
Parveen Kumar v. UOI
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.
Prabhakar Tiwari v. Bank of India and Anr.
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.
M/S VIMAL TELEKRTONIX PRIVATE LTD v. M/S TATA TELECOM LTD
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.
Union of India v. Punita Devi
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.
LT.R.P.YADAV v. UNION OF INDIA
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.
Shankar Singh v. UOI & Ors.
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.
Vandhna Wadhwa v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
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.
Parmod Kumar Kaushik & Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that seniority fixation for Inspectors/Accountants absorbed on merit cannot be altered by counting prior service under deputation-related Office Memorandums, setting aside the revised seniority list that downgraded the petitioners.
Dilbagh Kaur Chandok v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that unaccounted cash transactions are illegal and unenforceable liabilities.
S P Ashta v. Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board
The Delhi High Court held that pay scale upgradation for a Superintending Engineer depends on completion of 13 years of Group 'A' service counted from promotion to a Group 'A' post and that Central Government service guidelines do not apply to the Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board.
Brahm Singh v. Pramila Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal challenging a permanent injunction in favor of the respondent who proved ownership and possession of disputed land, holding that the appellant failed to establish any title or possession.
Shahnaz Ali & Anr v. Suresh Kumar Gera & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of legal heirs seeking leave to defend a suit after their predecessor-in-interest withdrew the original leave to defend application and made admissions acknowledging liability.