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Chattar Singh v. Delhi Cantonment Board

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10127

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a regularization application for unauthorized construction on defense land and stayed demolition proceedings pending its consideration.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan v. Arushi Tanwar

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10042-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing consideration of a reserved category candidate under the unreserved category on merit despite original application under OBC, emphasizing merit-based selection and natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Kamal Kishore

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10041-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing full reimbursement of emergency medical expenses incurred at a non-empanelled hospital to a retired government servant under CGHS, emphasizing the primacy of the right to life over technical restrictions on rates.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Chandan v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10126

The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of appellants for armed robbery under Sections 392, 397, 411 IPC and Arms Act, affirming the reliability of eyewitness identification and recovery evidence despite minor contradictions and non-examination of some witnesses.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Monu v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10122-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing that a candidate not be disqualified from recruitment due to identical entries in name and surname fields when the candidate has no surname.

administrative petition_allowed

DELHI URBAN SHELTER IMPROVEMENT BOARD v. SUBHASH

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10082

The Delhi High Court held that the respondent's claim for illegal termination was barred by the statutory limitation period under the amended Industrial Disputes Act, setting aside the Labour Court's order in his favor.

labor appeal_allowed

Deepak Gupta v. Rajeev Agarwal & Anr

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10081

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered Will with minor signed alterations and dismissed the appeal challenging the grant of probate to the beneficiary despite absence of a named executor.

civil appeal_dismissed

Jyoti Prasad v. East End Enterprises & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10078

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court's refusal to condone delay in substitution of legal representatives and holding that the appellants lacked statutory right to continue the suit under the Fatal Accidents Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Anuradha Tewari v. Bal Kishan

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10079

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to direct deposit of rent arrears under Order XXXIX Rule 10 CPC where the landlord-tenant relationship and liability were disputed.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pushpinder Kumar & Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10111

The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's order allowing a neighbour affected by unauthorized construction to participate with restrictive hearing in a statutory appeal under Order I Rule 10 CPC, emphasizing the need for exceptional circumstances and direct interest.

civil petition_dismissed

Naveen Kumar v. Sunil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10110

The Delhi High Court upheld the execution court’s territorial jurisdiction and issuance of arrest warrants against a judgment debtor who changed residence and evaded payment and appearance.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S EC CONSTRUCTIONS P LTD v. NEERAJ ZUTSHI AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10113

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's orders closing further cross-examination due to non-payment of adjournment costs, emphasizing that adjournments are discretionary and cannot be abused to delay long-pending suits.

civil petition_dismissed

MTS PAPERS INDIA LIMITED v. SPENTO PAPERS INDIA LLP

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10095-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order returning a plaint for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that jurisdiction must be established by facts in the plaint itself and cannot be cured by subsequent pleadings or amendment.

civil appeal_dismissed

FMC Corporation & Ors. v. Natco Pharma Limited

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10092

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' interim injunction application against Natco Pharma, holding that the defendant raised a credible challenge to the validity of the patent's Claim 12 based on anticipation by prior claiming and lack of novelty.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

Mohd Yahya & Ors. v. Farat Ara & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10097

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that a compromise cannot bar eviction under the DRC Act, and that partition of Waqf property by appointment of Muttawalis does not alter its character.

civil petition_dismissed

Vijender Tanwar v. Girwar through Anand Tyagi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025:DHC:10093

The High Court held that a stranger claiming ownership cannot be impleaded in a possession-based injunction suit as neither a necessary nor proper party, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court’s refusal to add him.

civil petition_dismissed

AG'S Welfare Funds v. S.O. Rohilla

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2025

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of illegal termination of a contractual workman and affirmed the award of lump-sum compensation in lieu of reinstatement, emphasizing that reinstatement is not automatic in all illegal termination cases.

labor appeal_dismissed

Raj Kumar @ Bheema v. State of NCT of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025 INSC 1322

The Supreme Court overturned a murder conviction due to unreliable eyewitness identification via video conferencing, flawed identification parade, and uncorroborated recoveries, emphasizing procedural safeguards for remote testimony.

criminal conviction_overturned

Ratnaparki and Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025 INSC 1323

The Supreme Court quashed the entire FIR including the offence of dacoity where the complainant settled the dispute amicably and all property was returned, negating dishonest intention.

criminal appeal_allowed

T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India & Others

Supreme Court of India · 17 Nov 2025 · 2025 INSC 1325

The Supreme Court upheld strict ecological and regulatory standards for Tiger Safaris in buffer zones of Tiger Reserves, mandated restoration of environmental damage in Corbett Tiger Reserve, and directed accountability of responsible officials under the polluter pays principle.

environmental appeal_allowed