Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Union of India v. Central Govt. SAG
The Delhi High Court upheld that pre-2006 pensioners are entitled to pension fixation not less than 50% of the sum of minimum pay in the pay band and grade pay as per the Sixth Pay Commission, invalidating unauthorized clarifications and directing payment of arrears.
Union of India & Anr. v. Central Govt. SAG & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld that pre-2006 pensioners' revised pension must be fixed at not less than 50% of the sum of minimum pay in the pay band and grade pay as per the Sixth Pay Commission Cabinet resolution, invalidating unauthorized clarificatory OMs and directing payment of arrears with interest.
Pioneer Properties & Construction Co v. Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator as the claims were barred by a contractual clause requiring claims within 120 days, rendering the petition not maintainable.
Prakash Chauhan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the penalty imposed on a municipal official for improper mutation of property records, dismissing claims of discrimination and triviality of the mutation.
Pioneer Properties & Construction Co v. Govt of NCT Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator as the petitioner’s claims were barred under the contract clause requiring arbitration demand within 120 days of final bill intimation.
Suresh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant’s conviction under Section 397 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act due to lack of proof of use of a deadly weapon during robbery, converting the offence to simple robbery under Section 392 IPC.
Commissioner of Police v. Mukesh Kumar; Commissioner of Police Delhi and Anr v. Mandeep; Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors v. Haripal Arya; Commissioner of Police Delhi and Anr v. Bhawani
The Delhi High Court held that denial of government employment based on criminal antecedents must consider the nature of offences and circumstances of acquittal, upholding appointments in minor cases while allowing termination in serious cases, and remanding one matter for further inquiry.
Pawan Kumar Goel v. Suresh Chander Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a short affidavit referring to the application containing grounds for leave to contest eviction suffices under Section 25B(4) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, and set aside the eviction order dismissing such application.
Commissioner of Police v. Mukesh Kumar; Commissioner of Police Delhi and Anr v. Mandeep; Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors v. Haripal Arya; Commissioner of Police Delhi and Anr v. Bhawani
The Delhi High Court clarified that denial of public employment based on criminal records must consider the nature of offences, circumstances of acquittals, and individual character, balancing public interest with constitutional rights.
Commissioner of Police v. Mukesh Kumar; Commissioner of Police Delhi and Anr v. Mandeep; Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors v. Haripal Arya; Commissioner of Police Delhi and Anr v. Bhawani
The Delhi High Court held that denial of government service on criminal grounds requires careful examination of the nature of offences and acquittals, upholding appointments in minor or compromised cases while allowing cancellation in serious offences with suppressed antecedents.
National Insurance Co. v. Hem Lata Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award with interest despite delay caused by non-appearance of witnesses and ruled that family pension cannot be deducted from compensation.
Umed Singh v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court held that allotment of alternative plots acquired for development must be processed in order of seniority and directed the Government to complete scrutiny and decisions within specified time frames without granting immediate allotment or compensation.
Om Wati & Ors. v. Ram Magan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by considering the deceased's professional Electropathy practice and agricultural income, holding that income tax returns alone are not conclusive for income assessment.
RAMU v. MANAGEMENT OF BENGAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
The Delhi High Court held that illegally terminated school employees are entitled to five months' salary with interest under Section 10 of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 and directed compliance with the Tribunal's order despite the school's derecognition.
RAMU v. MANAGEMENT OF BENGAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
The Delhi High Court held that illegally terminated school employees are entitled to reinstatement and payment of back wages under the Delhi School Education Act despite school derecognition, directing compliance with Tribunal orders and payment of five months' salary with interest.
Samta Andolan Samiti and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging political parties' issuance of whips on a constitutional amendment, holding such internal party matters are not amenable to writ jurisdiction and reaffirming the Supreme Court's limited scope of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule.
IFCI Limited v. The General Secretary All India IFC Employes Asso
The Delhi High Court held that a unilaterally framed compassionate appointment scheme is not a binding settlement under the Industrial Disputes Act, and the management lawfully discontinued it due to overstaffing and financial restructuring.
Mangal Sain & Anr. v. National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) to expeditiously hear the petitioners' appeal and stay application to protect their rights pending disposal of an ejectment suit under the Delhi Land Reforms Act.
Umed Singh v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court held that allotment of alternative plots following land acquisition must be processed in order of seniority and issued time-bound directions for scrutiny and decision, refusing to grant immediate allotment or compensation for delay.
Umed Singh v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court directed the Government to process alternative plot allotment applications in order of seniority within specified time frames, refusing to grant immediate allotment or compensation for delay.