Delhi High Court
29,282 judgments
Bhateri Devi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the widow of a retired Army and RPF personnel is entitled to dual family pension under 2013 Government Memorandums despite retirement prior to their issuance, quashing the denial as arbitrary and violative of Article 14.
Shri Arun Kumar v. Smt. Sarla & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s interim maintenance order granting ₹45,000 per month to the wife and major unmarried daughter, affirming jurisdiction under both Section 125 CrPC and Section 20 HAMA Act to avoid multiplicity of proceedings.
Surendar Kumar v. Bar Council of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging Bar Council of Delhi election arrangements, directing the Special Committee constituted by the Supreme Court to consider the petitioner's representation, reaffirming that election supervision and grievance redressal lie exclusively with the designated Committees.
Union of India v. Shri Hari Prem Malik
The Delhi High Court held that employees who have availed Non-Functional Upgradation are not entitled to the 3rd MACP benefit, but those who have not availed NFU due to higher pay scale postings are entitled to the 3rd MACP.
Union of India & Ors. v. Sh. A. Haque, IAS & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order on IAS seniority fixation for improperly applying IPS rules and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in accordance with IAS service rules.
Sant Ram v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court remanded a leave dispute to the Central Administrative Tribunal to reconsider the petitioner’s entitlement to join duty and receive pay during the disputed leave period, emphasizing the discretionary nature of medical certificate acceptance and the need to prevent unlawful restraint on employment.
Rajesh Bhutani v. Union of India & Ors.
The High Court held that departmental inquiry findings cannot be set aside by reappreciation of evidence and restored the removal from service penalty imposed on a railway employee for misconduct.
The Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs v. Desh Raj Rana
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's order granting Assured Career Progression benefits to similarly situated employees, upholding the principle of non-discrimination in service matters.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Surila & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded in a fatal motor accident claim, adjusting loss of dependency after income tax deduction, reducing funeral charges, enhancing loss of consortium, and deleting loss of love and affection compensation in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Union of India v. Om Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Tribunal's order granting ACP benefits to employees posted from Checker to LDC, emphasizing non-discrimination among similarly situated employees.
Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Anokha Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award against an insurer, holding that absence of proof of intoxication and established dependency justified the Tribunal's decision.
Jyoti Panwar v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the petitioner’s medical disqualification for compassionate appointment as Constable and directed a fresh functional medical examination in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
Ministry of Railways and Others v. Mohan Singh Sandhu
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition seeking to re-argue a writ petition, holding that mere re-argument is not a ground for review.
Union of India v. NK Nanak Chand
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition after the petitioners undertook to pay the respondent by bank transfer within a week.
Eraaya Lifespaces Ltd & Anr. v. Bull Value Incorporated Vcc Sub Fund
The Delhi High Court directed the Commercial Court to first hear the appellant's application under Order VII Rule 10 CPC before the respondent's interim injunction application, emphasizing procedural clarity and expeditious hearing.
IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd. v. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes lacks jurisdiction over purely commercial disputes and stayed notices summoning the petitioner’s Managing Director for personal appearance.
Gurjeet Singh v. Rahul Vij & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to recall the Investigating Officer as a witness under Section 311 CrPC, emphasizing the wide discretionary power of courts to summon essential witnesses at any stage to ensure a just decision.
Karan Kumar v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn at the request of the petitioner after partial hearing.
Pradumn Maurya v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a fresh medical evaluation by a Review Medical Board after he missed the earlier appointment due to fever, directing the RMB to be constituted on a specified future date.
Rohit Bhargad v. Border Security Force and Anr
The High Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn after the petitioner was permitted to participate in the selection process.