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Rajesh Kumar Gupta v. Pratap Builders & Contractors (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals by flat purchasers holding that flats constructed on mortgaged land remain subject to the mortgage, and purchasers must prove otherwise to claim ownership free from the mortgage.
Standard Microsystems India Private Limited v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, subject to compliance with statutory requirements and concurrent sanction by the Karnataka High Court.
MS. MANJU v. BALWANTRAY MEHTA VIDYA BHAWAN SR. SEC. SCHOOL AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for compassionate appointment due to lack of compliance with policy requirements, affirming that such appointments are concessions governed by employer schemes and subject to eligibility and vacancy conditions.
Nirmal Gupta v. Lt. Governor/Administrator Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that while seniority and pay fixation principles apply retrospectively, back wages are not payable unless the employee was unlawfully prevented from working, and the principle of stepping up pay ensures pay parity between senior and junior employees.
Rajesh Kumar Gupta v. Pratap Builders & Contractors (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of suits by flat purchasers seeking to exclude their flats from a valid mortgage, emphasizing that purchasers must exercise due diligence and that a mortgage binds the entire mortgaged property including constructed flats.
Rajesh Kumar Gupta v. Pratap Builders & Contractors (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a mortgage over flats constructed on mortgaged land, dismissing appellants' claims that their flats were not subject to the mortgage and affirming the mortgagee bank's rights.
Rajesh Kumar Gupta v. Pratap Builders & Contractors (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the validity of a mortgage over flats constructed on mortgaged land, affirming the mortgagee bank's rights and the purchasers' failure to prove exclusion from the mortgage.
Union of India v. Jagdish Chand Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting the contractor reimbursement of turnover tax, additional expenditure due to revised drawings, and price adjustment for contract extensions where no penalty was imposed, dismissing the Railways' challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Pyara Lal Taheem & Anr. v. Mohan Murti Shandilya
The Delhi High Court struck off the defendant's defence and decreed rent arrears against him for dishonouring rent cheques and breaching a fixed-term lease agreement.
Maharani Bagh Resident Welfare Association v. MCD and Ors.
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in re-filing an appeal and restored a suit dismissed for non-prosecution on terms including payment of costs and filing deficient Court Fees, emphasizing balancing procedural compliance with substantive justice.
Suresh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and murder of a child, relying on competent child witness testimony, disclosure statement, and recovery of remains at the appellant's instance.
D.H.B.V.N.L. Vidyut Nagar, Hisar v. Yashvir Singh Gulia
The Supreme Court held that a disciplinary authority may impose a minor penalty without conducting a full departmental inquiry even after issuing a charge-sheet for major penalty proceedings under the Haryana State Electricity Board Employees Regulations, 1990.
State of M.P. v. Mohan & Others
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's sentence under Section 307 IPC, holding that injury need not be on vital parts and High Courts must reason adequately when reducing sentences.
Munni Lal v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court reduced the conviction of two accused from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC based on lack of premeditation, acquitted the third accused for insufficient evidence, and modified sentences accordingly.
Tilisra v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder based on lack of premeditation, acquitted one accused for lack of evidence, and ordered release of the convicts after considering the nature of injuries and evidence.
Raman Kumar v. DDA
The Delhi High Court upheld the DDA's lawful rejection of a sole auction bid marginally above the reserve price, affirming the competent authority's discretionary power under the bid document.
Raj Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to hand over possession of flats to Punjab migrant allottees after verification, despite SDM objections, without affecting ongoing investigations.
Krishan Kumar Batra v. State; Kuldeep Singh Kapur v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a property-related criminal case, emphasizing their cooperation and the civil nature of the dispute.
Om Prakash v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee who has received two regular promotions, including in situ and limited departmental competitive examination promotions, is not entitled to further financial upgradations under the Assured Career Progression Scheme.
Brij Raj Tripathi v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to incomplete circumstantial evidence but convicted him for possession of stolen property, directing his release after prolonged incarceration.