Delhi High Court
96,834 judgments
Union of India v. Prabhu Nath Prasad; Union of India v. N. Jaymma
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of Group 'C' and 'D' employees at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases to Patient Care Allowance based on their exposure to infection risk, emphasizing factual determination over strict institutional criteria.
Avinash Sharma v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that work-charged service and suspension period during which the petitioner was exonerated must be counted as qualifying service for pension, entitling the petitioner to pension and medical benefits despite voluntary retirement.
Atul Goel v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a share broker accused of abetting disproportionate asset accumulation, holding that verified share transactions during a stock market boom did not prima facie establish criminal liability.
Parma Nand Yadav & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that candidates delayed in joining due to administrative lapses are entitled to seniority and pension benefits based on their merit position, not date of joining.
Morgan Securities & Credits Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs alleging criminal breach of trust and misappropriation in the sale of pledged shares, holding the dispute to be civil in nature and the sale lawful under the pledge agreements and arbitration award.
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The Delhi High Court held that candidates whose delay in joining police training was due to their own circumstances are not entitled to the Old Pension Scheme benefits extended to those delayed by administrative lapses.
Indian Navigation Co. v. Works Thr Engineering Workers Lal Jhanda Union
The Delhi High Court set aside an Industrial Tribunal award granting increments without considering the employer's financial capacity and prevailing wages, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.
Amita Vashisht v. Tarun Vedi
The Delhi High Court held that Section 10 CPC does not mandate a stay of trial where the suits differ in parties, cause of action, subject matter, and relief, dismissing the petitioner's application to stay possession proceedings pending a declaratory suit.
Grand Vasant Residents Wel.Ass v. DDA & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Development Authority must comply with statutory procedures and preserve park land use as per approved plans, drawing adverse inferences for evasive pleadings and allowing the appeal to protect residents' rights.
Dy. Commissioner of Police v. Suman Teotia
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing a widow's claim for family pension and quashing disciplinary proceedings against her deceased husband, rejecting delay and locus standi objections.
J.C. Thind v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the sealed cover procedure for promotions during pending disciplinary proceedings and ruled that penalties take effect from the date of imposition, dismissing the petitioner's challenge.
S. Shankar v. M/S. Rama Panels Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a second suit claiming mesne profits and damages for the same period as an earlier suit is barred under Order 2 Rule 2 CPC and dismissed the subsequent suit alleging misuse of leased premises.
S. Shankar v. M/s. Rama Panels Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a second suit claiming mesne profits and damages for the same period of unauthorized occupation is barred without leave under Order 2 Rule 2 CPC and upheld the enforceability of a penal license fee clause as a reasonable pre-estimate of loss.
Jishan Ali v. State
The Delhi High Court modified a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony and absence of intent to kill.
DTC v. Manjeet Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of DTC, setting aside the Labour Court's award and reinstating the dismissal of an employee for proven misconduct despite procedural objections.
Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute v. Rajesh Kumar Ravi
The Delhi High Court held that mandatory procedural lapses in disciplinary proceedings under Rule 120 of the Delhi School Education Rules vitiate dismissal, ordering reinstatement while remanding the issue of back wages for fresh consideration.
Goutam Bhadra v. Gouri Bhadra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, affirming equal partition rights of widow, son, and daughter in a Hindu intestate estate, holding that vague family settlement and oral declaration pleas are insufficient defenses post deletion of Section 23 of the Hindu Succession Act.
Jitendra Nath Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful dismissal of a BSF constable absent without leave for 348 days, holding that no inquiry is required if the show cause notice is unanswered.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Kanwal Sibal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that co-owners of different floors on a single plot can independently utilize their proportionate increased FAR without requiring joint consent, dismissing NDMC's appeal against such recognition.
The Commissioner of Income Tax (Central-II) v. Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the Commissioner's revisionary powers under Section 263 to correct erroneous assessment orders excluding revaluation reserve withdrawals from book profits and failing to disallow expenditure under Section 14A.