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Narender v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years before the 2013 Act's commencement.
Rajeev Surana v. M/S OCM India Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of individual shareholders and the chairman from a suit against a company, holding that claims against the company do not extend personal liability to such individuals absent specific cause of action.
Rajesh Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-payment of compensation but directed payment of compensation under the Act allowing respondents to retain possession.
Roop Chand Vashisht & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-payment of compensation, directing payment of compensation to petitioners despite physical possession and utilization of the land.
Kochhar Construction Works v. DDA & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for exceeding court-mandated terms of reference by adopting an unauthorized calculation method and using fresh data, emphasizing strict adherence to existing pleadings in arbitration.
Deepak Goyal v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years, declaring the petitioner’s acquisition proceedings lapsed.
M/S NET 4 INDIA LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 7Q of the Employees Provident Fund Act, clarified the distinct roles of Sections 7Q and 14B regarding interest and damages, and granted the petitioner limited procedural rights to object to interest computation.
Archbishop Raphael Cheenath S.V.D. v. State of Orissa & Anr.
The Supreme Court directed enhanced compensation and continued relief measures for Kandhamal communal violence victims, upheld State's investigation and policing efforts, and rejected transfer of investigation to CBI.
Electrotherm (India) Ltd. v. Patel Vipulkumar Ramjibhai & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that public consultation is mandatory for environmental clearance of expansion projects and directed post-decisional public hearing where expansion was undertaken without prior consultation.
Educational Consultants India Limited v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful extension of tenure of the CMD of Ed.CIL after due procedure and vigilance clearance, affirming the advisory role of the CVC and rejecting challenges based on unsubstantiated allegations.
Lourdes Society Snehanjali Girls Hostel v. M/S H & R Johnson (India) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a charitable society purchasing goods for non-commercial use is a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act and restored compensation awarded for defective tiles, setting aside the National Commission's order.
Rakesh Kumar Gupta v. Naresh Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions as infructuous following a binding Division Bench judgment interpreting the Street Vendors Act, granting petitioners liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings if non-compliance persists.
Rajesh Jain v. State
Anticipatory bail granted to accused where complainant retracted allegations citing family pressure and expressed willingness to live with accused, with conditions and police protection ordered.
Naresh Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the Tribunal's order directing reconsideration of government accommodation or HRA entitlement with a personal hearing, emphasizing procedural fairness in administrative decisions.
Sudhir Kumar v. Delhi Transport Corporation and Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding disciplinary proceedings against a DTC conductor for overcharging passengers, holding that statements recorded behind his back were admissible and no violation of natural justice occurred.
Rajeshwar Kumar Gupta v. CBI
The Delhi High Court quashed the charge-sheet against an advocate under corruption and IPC charges based on parity with similarly situated accused whose charges were previously set aside.
Dalip Kumar & Anr. v. M/S Shree Gopal Jewelers & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld that a Will granting property to a Hindu widow confers absolute ownership, and even if only a life estate is granted, it converts into full ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, dismissing the appeal against the Sale Deed executed by her.
Pamela Manmohan Singh v. K.V. Kohli
The Delhi High Court consolidated multiple proceedings concerning competing Wills of Dr. Raseel Kohli's estate, framed issues on Will validity, appointed a Court Commissioner for evidence, and granted interim reliefs pending final adjudication.
Agya Ram v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessments must be based on valid reasons linked to objective material and that licence fees received under a licence agreement retaining possession are business income, not income from house property.
Padma v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 368 IPC and the ITP Act due to uncorroborated and inconsistent victim testimony and lack of evidence establishing her control over the premises.