Delhi High Court
96,004 judgments
Narola v. IFFCO Tokio Ins.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, clarifying that the multiplier must be applied based on the deceased's age and compensation awarded as per the Second Schedule.
Pradeep Jain & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an inspection order under Section 61 of the Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 for lack of jurisdiction and failure to follow procedural safeguards including opportunity of hearing.
Parvez v. State
The Delhi High Court affirmed conviction for dowry death and cruelty but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors including time served and the appellant's clean antecedents.
Sudhir Pathak v. Indian Oil Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the employer's transfer order, holding that transfer is an incident of service and the petitioner had no legal right to resist it.
Satish Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the complainant failed to prove the existence of consideration after the accused successfully rebutted the statutory presumption.
B R Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital & Another v. The Union of India & Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging refusal of permission to start new MDS dental courses, affirming strict adherence to regulatory time schedules and upholding inspection-based deficiencies as valid grounds for denial.
Assan G Tajwani v. Land & Development Officer & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a universal legatee holding Letters of Administration with Will annexed is entitled to substitution of leasehold rights as direct succession and conversion of leasehold property into freehold.
Drupad Janardan Watole & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Border Roads Organization to extend pay scale benefits uniformly to all similarly placed employees, quashing discriminatory distinctions and enforcing implementation of a prior High Court decision in rem.
Dilraj Singh v. Land & Building Department & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Government to process long-pending applications for alternative land allotment post-acquisition within fixed timelines, denying out-of-turn consideration.
Gangadharan P.V and Others v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed uniform implementation of pay scale benefits to promotee officers in the Border Roads Organization, upholding the principle of non-discrimination and binding effect of judicial decisions in rem.
Smt. Reeta v. Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking compassionate appointment after an 18-year delay and held that delay and laches bar such claims, despite remarriage of the widow.
Amit Kumar & Ors. v. The Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order directing BSNL to re-evaluate examination answer sheets based on expert committee recommendations to ensure fairness and protect merit.
M/S INTER DECKOR v. Jai Narain Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld that the employee did not abandon his job and was illegally terminated, awarding compensation in lieu of reinstatement.
O.N. SHARMA & ANR v. GOPAL GUPTA & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging tenancy and possession orders, holding that tenancy rights under the Delhi Rent Control Act are not heritable beyond the widow's lifetime and that the High Court's superintendence jurisdiction under Article 227 is limited.
Sheela v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court confirmed the appellant's conviction under Section 363 IPC but modified her sentence, ordering release after considering mitigating factors and substantial sentence already served.
Arvind Kumar v. UOI and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim ad-hoc promotion without requisite eligibility, holding that promotions must adhere to qualifying service criteria pending final adjudication.
Dr. Syed Tanvir Hussain v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the University of Delhi correctly followed the 2013 UGC regulations removing interview marks requirement, and selection committee decisions without mala fide are not subject to judicial review.
Radhey Shyam v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suspended RPF employee cannot be penalized for not marking attendance during suspension unless specifically required, quashing charges and compulsory retirement imposed on the petitioner.
Green Edge Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Magic Eye Developers Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising from interlinked agreements containing arbitration clauses are prima facie arbitrable and directed reference to arbitration, clarifying the limited scope of judicial review under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act.
Asha Rani Gupta v. Ravindera Memorial Public School & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a private school employee without prior approval of the Directorate of Education is void, and ex post facto approval cannot validate such dismissal.