Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
BhanU Dutt v. D.D.A
The Delhi High Court held that non-payment within the stipulated time under DDA's allotment letter leads to automatic cancellation of allotment, and no restoration is permissible without compliance.
Krishna Devi v. D.D.A
The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to have the petitioner’s restoration request of a cancelled housing allotment beyond three years considered afresh by the competent authority, the Vice-Chairman, in accordance with its policy.
Pradipta Mazumdar v. Amri Sabharwal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected for overvaluation if the valuation is bona fide and requires judicial determination, dismissing the appeal against rejection of plaint on jurisdictional grounds.
Tofiq & Ors. v. State
Delhi High Court affirmed conviction under Section 394/34 IPC but modified sentence to period already served, granting leniency based on mitigating factors.
Tanveer & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court disposed of the criminal appeal by referring to a detailed common judgment in a related case without providing separate reasoning.
Union of India v. M/S Texmaco Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that delay in re-filing objections under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act beyond the prescribed limitation period cannot be condoned absent sufficient cause, dismissing the petition for delay caused by negligence and misplacement.
Ruchika Arora & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory requirement of CTET qualification for appointment as Special Education Teachers, dismissing the petitioners’ claim for exemption based on alternative qualifications or alleged shortage.
Lekh Ram v. Land and Building Department and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Government to process the petitioner's application for allotment of alternative plot in order of seniority within a fixed timeframe, refusing to grant allotment out of turn despite delay.
S.P. Khanna v. DDA
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging DDA's allotment of a third-floor flat instead of the originally allotted first-floor flat due to inordinate and unexplained delay, applying the doctrine of laches under Article 226.
Sh. J.P. Pandey & Ors. v. M/S Hindustan Prefab Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking retrospective pay revision benefits for retired employees of a loss-making CPSE, holding that such benefits do not apply to retirees before the effective date and that voluntary retirement precludes retrospective claims.
All India Ex-Servicemen Bank Employee's Federation v. The Chairman, State Bank of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by an association seeking age relaxation benefits for ex-servicemen in bank promotions, holding that such benefits apply only to fresh appointments and that the petition was not maintainable on behalf of the individuals concerned.
National Fertilizers Ltd. v. Rajnigandha Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the adequacy of sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the imposed sentences were within legal discretion and did not result in miscarriage of justice.
Raj Kumar Jha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that delay in regularizing DANIPS promotions cannot prejudice pay and seniority upon IPS induction, directed amendment of seniority rules, and upheld induction despite lapse of Select List period.
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore v. National Rifle Association of India
The Delhi High Court invalidated the nomination-based selection of NRAI representatives, affirming the necessity of democratic elections as per the association's Rules and quashing the subsequent Governing Body elections.
Motian Devi Lamba v. Chet Ram Gupta & Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed impleadment applications seeking to add co-parceners as parties in property suits, holding that introducing a new controversy about HUF ownership is not necessary for adjudicating existing disputes.
Motian Devi Lamba v. Chet Ram Gupta & Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed impleadment applications seeking to introduce a new controversy about HUF ownership in ongoing suits concerning alleged sale and gift of a plot, holding such impleadment unnecessary for adjudicating existing disputes.
Mahesh Chander Kalra v. Bank of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from Bank service, holding that departmental proceedings complied with natural justice and were supported by evidence despite procedural irregularities.
Harjinder Kaur v. The School Management of Guru Harkishan Public School Hemkunt Colony & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a school employee does not require approval from the Director of Education and dismissed the petition challenging the suspension while directing timely administrative action and payment of outstanding salary with interest.
National Investor Forum Regd. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Supreme Court-appointed Committee's authority to confirm sales and possession of Golden Forests India Ltd.'s properties post-restraint order, dismissed review petitions challenging such sales, and confirmed the valuation and procedural compliance.
Kirti Sharma v. Punjab National Bank and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee who timely exercises a pension option is entitled to pension benefits despite the employer’s mistaken crediting of provident fund amounts, allowing appropriation of the fund by the employer but directing payment of pension arrears with interest.