Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Roopa Sharma v. Manoj Kumar Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the dismissal of a motor accident claim petition due to procedural lapses, condoning delay and permitting the claimant to complete evidence under welfare legislation principles.
B.P. Vaish v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court held that an appointment made contrary to the Directorate of Education's final decision under the 1965 Education Code is illegal and cannot be validated retrospectively by deemed approval under the 1973 Rules.
Apeejay School v. Suresh Chander Kalra
The Delhi High Court held that back wages upon reinstatement are not automatic and require proof of non-employment during absence, setting aside the Tribunal's order granting full back wages without such proof.
Tejbir Singh v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a BSF constable by a Summary Security Force Court due to procedural irregularities, ordering a fresh trial in compliance with the BSF Act and Rules.
Balwant Singh v. UOI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of over seven years' delay in restoring a dismissed appeal, holding that the appellant failed to show sufficient cause and emphasizing the strict adherence to limitation laws.
Bachni Devi v. Delhi Development Authority; Varinder Kaur v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners must pay allotment cost at 2007 rates with 7% interest from allotment date to submission of address proof, excluding four months, under DDA's modified policy.
Bachni Devi v. Delhi Development Authority; Varinder Kaur v. Delhi Development Authority
Delhi High Court held that petitioners under DDA's NPRS-1979 scheme must pay flat cost at allotment rates plus 7% interest for delayed submission of address proof, upholding DDA's policy on interest charges.
B K Uppal v. CBI; Anand Prakash Sharma v. CBI
The Delhi High Court held that revision petitions against charge framing orders are not maintainable once trial has commenced, and departmental exoneration does not bar criminal prosecution under the IPC.
Jatinder Kumar Bhatia v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that the two-year period to take the oral examination for Custom House Agent licensing runs from the date of publication of written exam results, directing authorities to permit candidates accordingly.
DELHI WAKF BOARD v. LAL CHAND CHARITABLE TRUST
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of impleadment applications by Delhi Wakf Board and Hafiz Akram Jamal in a suit for possession and injunction, affirming the plaintiff's right to choose parties and the necessity of a party for effective adjudication.
Indus Towers Limited v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that providing passive telecom infrastructure on a limited use-only basis does not constitute a transfer of right to use goods under VAT law, and thus is taxable only as a service under the Finance Act, 1994.
Jeet Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation; Yashpal Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that employees have a vested right to serve and claim back wages only up to the fixed superannuation age of 55 years, while the right to serve beyond that age is contingent on medical fitness and does not entitle them to back wages if not established.
UOI & Anr v. PS Purkayastha
The Delhi High Court set aside ex parte orders of the Central Administrative Tribunal that prematurely closed disciplinary proceedings without notice and proper consideration of mandatory UPSC consultation, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and procedural fairness.
Guddu Rathore v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Guddu Rathore for rape based on circumstantial and forensic evidence, and admissible statements under the res gestae rule, dismissing his appeal.
Pankaj Kumar v. The Union Public Service Commission and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld UPSC's fixation of minimum qualifying marks for the interview stage in recruitment, dismissing the petitioner's challenge that such criteria were illegally imposed mid-process.
Sanchal Foundation v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to re-examine rehabilitation claims of slum dwellers with valid residency documents and mandated immediate relief for fire-affected slum residents, emphasizing adherence to procedural safeguards in eviction and rehabilitation.
M.A. Ansari v. Union of India
Retrospective promotion is not permissible without statutory authority or mala fide conduct; administrative delays do not justify retrospective promotion post-retirement.
M/S. SAGAR RATNA RESTAURANTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. TARSEEM KUMAR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, appointing a Receiver and Arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from alleged unlawful termination and dispossession under a commercial lease agreement.
M/S DESEIN PVT LTD v. M/S INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that disputes arising from a lease deed, including claims after lease expiry where possession continues, fall within the arbitration clause and that the court has jurisdiction to entertain the petition.
Surjeet Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding the appellant to be a juvenile at the time of offence, setting aside the sentence under Section 376 IPC and directing his release in light of the Juvenile Justice Act.