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Sandeep Singh v. Hindustan Spirits Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application for judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the defendant's liability was disputed and required trial due to substantial defenses and counter-claims.
Ram Nagina Prasad and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order preserving the seniority of UDCs promoted between 2004 and 2009 and ruled that those promoted against 2151 vacancies after 2009 cannot be placed above them, affirming that seniority is to be reckoned from the date of appointment and not retrospectively.
M/S OASIS PROJECTS LTD v. MANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL HIGHWAY AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the conciliation process under the contract is directory and not mandatory before invoking arbitration, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
Narender and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging land acquisition awards for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that no part of the cause of action arose within Delhi.
K. Sreedharan v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that Selection Grade is not a promotion for MACP purposes and directed grant of 3rd MACP benefits to the petitioner with consequential pension revision.
M/S Highways Engineering Consultant v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside NHIDCL's order declaring the petitioner a non-performer for failure to grant a requested personal hearing as mandated by the MoRTH circular.
R & A Infracon Pvt. Ltd. v. Hindustan Spirits Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted a partial decree for ₹90 lakhs with interest under Order XII Rule 6 CPC based on clear admissions by the defendant company acknowledging loan liability.
Sadhna v. Vijay
The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal in part, enhancing compensation after finding the respondents liable and reassessing the evidence.
Shokeen v. M/S Oriental Insurance Co Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside an order permitting withdrawal of a compensation claim without liberty to file afresh and without reasons, emphasizing the necessity of recording reasons and protecting employee rights under the Employees’ Compensation Act.
Abhijit Mishra v. Dr. Subash Vijayran
The Delhi High Court dismissed a criminal contempt petition against an advocate alleging dual practice as a doctor, holding that professional misconduct must be addressed through disciplinary proceedings under the Advocates Act, not criminal contempt.
Sandeep Garg v. Praveen Kumar Bansal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to allow the petitioner to file documents after the written statement stage due to lack of sufficient reasons and potential prejudice to the respondent.
Gopal Sharma @ Mintu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of attempted murder under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing bail as the rule and imposing conditions to safeguard investigation and trial.
SNS PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. IJAZ UDDIN
The Delhi High Court held that the period for filing replication starts from the date the belated written statement is taken on record after condonation of delay, validating the plaintiff's replication filed within that period.
Harshul Saini v. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging seat cancellation for non-submission of a valid OBC-NCL certificate within the prescribed deadline, affirming strict adherence to admission rules.
Karanti Goyal v. Ministry of Environment Forests Climate Change & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory walking test requirement for physically disabled candidates in the Indian Forest Service Examination, dismissing the petitioner's claim for relaxation and affirming that candidates cannot challenge recruitment rules after participating in the selection process.
Sunita Pal & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a railway compensation claim, holding that discrepancies in the panchnama must be explained by respondents and cannot alone defeat a bonafide passenger's claim.
M/S R & R Enterprises v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that indefinite debarment of a contractor is impermissible and restricted the petitioner’s debarment period to the time already served, allowing participation in future tenders.
Mangal Singh v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Rural Development to consider commercialization and compensation for the petitioner's patented fuel-less turbine invention, while addressing issues of delayed project funding and land acquisition without compensation.
Bhola Thakur v. MCD
The Delhi High Court set aside the Labour Court’s award upholding termination of a muster roll employee without enquiry, awarding compensation in lieu of reinstatement but denying pay parity with regular employees.
Malay Pandey v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as infructuous after the employer accepted the employee's resignation, negating the need for further relief.