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Satish Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:247-DB

The Delhi High Court held that seniority between promotees and direct recruits must be fixed based on actual date of appointment as per the Supreme Court's prospective overruling of N.R. Parmar in K. Meghachandra Singh, directing the respondents to redraw the seniority list accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed

Jitender Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:248-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to the appointment of a candidate under the OBC category, holding that the issue was conclusively settled by earlier judgments and vacancies caused by cancellation must be carried forward, not filled from reserve lists.

administrative appeal_dismissed

P K Jain v. Vice Chancellor & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:249-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld denial of back wages to an employee reinstated after illegal removal due to failure to plead non-gainful employment and rejected additional evidence filed for the first time on appeal.

labor appeal_dismissed

Vinod S/O Hanuman Shah v. State

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:251-DB

The High Court overturned the appellant's murder conviction due to incomplete and inconsistent circumstantial evidence failing to exclude reasonable doubt.

criminal conviction_overturned

MS Rajender Kumar Gupta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:190

The Delhi High Court set aside MCD's blacklisting order against a contractor for non-compliance with procedural requirements and principles of natural justice under the Enlistment Rules.

administrative petition_allowed

Sh. Trilok Agarwal & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector (North)

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:160-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to make a reference to the Court of the Additional District Judge for determination of compensation for acquired land, affirming the statutory duty under Sections 30 and 31 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

property petition_allowed

Rakesh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:87

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an attempted murder case due to lack of evidence connecting him to the offence and non-recovery of the weapon.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sarita v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:99

The Delhi High Court directed local police to provide continuous protection to the petitioner and her husband, including daily visits and immediate response to calls, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

criminal petition_allowed

Deputy Commissioner of Police v. Ex. Const. Arvind Kumar

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:74-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of departmental dismissal of a police constable due to perverse findings and lack of evidence, directing reconsideration of reinstatement benefits in light of his criminal conviction under Section 304A IPC.

administrative appeal_allowed

Niramal Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:73-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Earned Leave granted without conditions and regularised by salary payment counts as qualifying service for pension, allowing the petitioner’s claim for pension and family pension.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ashok Kumar v. Commissioner of Police & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:75-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a police officer cannot be subjected to enhanced departmental punishment after partial success in criminal appeal, setting aside his removal and ordering reinstatement.

criminal petition_allowed

Birendra Singh Kunwar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:66-DB

The Delhi High Court held that withholding pension under Rule 9 CCS (Pension) Rules requires proof of grave misconduct causing pecuniary loss, and set aside the penalty imposed on a government servant for disclosing a live-in relationship without mala fide intent.

administrative appeal_allowed

Union of India & Ors. v. Naresh

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:63-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a government servant's termination for sexual harassment due to procedural lapses, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice and CCS (CCA) Rules during disciplinary inquiries.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Dinesh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:103-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a candidate who fails to meet the prescribed cut-off marks in recruitment cannot claim appointment despite available vacancies.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ghanshyam Das v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:68-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the non-selection of a disabled candidate who scored below minimum qualifying marks in a UPSC interview, affirming that eligibility criteria must be strictly followed even for reserved posts.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India & Ors. v. Om Prakash Verma

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:69-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary proceedings against a government servant due to procedural violations and failure to consider defence evidence, emphasizing strict compliance with Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Umesh Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:104

The Delhi High Court directed petitioners excluded from the Bar Council electoral roll due to pending AIBE results to seek redressal before the designated Special Committee, dismissing the writ petition for lack of jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pawan Kumar Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:101-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed suspension of sentence and bail to a life-convict appellant pending appeal, emphasizing prima facie assessment without detailed evidence reappreciation and considering substantial custody and appeal delay.

criminal sentence_modified

Bajrang Pal v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:106

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 10 POCSO, affirming that reliable child testimony and statutory presumption under Section 29 POCSO suffice to sustain conviction despite minor inconsistencies.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dr. Lakshay Beriwal v. Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:108-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative discretion to grant Study Leave and NOC based on seniority rather than merit, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the hospital's decision.

administrative appeal_dismissed