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Mr.Jagdeep Dhankar, Senior Advocate instructed by Mr.S.Mathur, Mr.G.Mathur, Advocates. v. AJAY SINGH .....
The High Court held that seniority-based preference in re-engagement applies only within the same category of employment and dismissed claims of daily wage water boys for re-engagement as messengers without requisite qualifications.
Ajit Kumar v. Commissioner of Police and Ors.
A conviction, even if followed by release on probation, does not prevent denial of appointment in government service, especially police, as the stigma of guilt remains and Section 12 of the Probation of Offenders Act does not bar disciplinary consequences.
Jeet Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation; Yashpal Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that employees removed before attaining superannuation age are entitled to back wages only up to the vested right age of 55 years, not beyond, as continuation beyond 55 years is contingent on medical fitness.
M.A. Khan v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking CBI investigation into alleged custodial torture, holding that unsubstantiated allegations and prior inquiries do not warrant exercise of extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226 and Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Kingsway Camp Shop-Keepers Welfare Association v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld DDA's authority to modify layout plans and allot disputed passage land after modification but restricted allotment to 900 sq.ft. as per court order, directing refund for excess land.
Yashpal Singh v. D.D.A.
The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of land allotment and forfeiture of earnest money due to delayed payment beyond policy limits, directing refund of balance with interest.
Raj Kumar Saini v. DDA and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that DDA's cancellation of a residential plot allotment was unjustified without attempting to serve the allottee at his updated address and directed fresh allotment if eligibility is established.
Shyam Singh v. DDA & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that allotment of alternative plots under the government scheme must follow the first-cum-first-serve principle and dismissed the petitioner’s claim for preferential allotment before his turn matured.
M/S. Daulat Ram Industries v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a concluded contract's price cannot be unilaterally revised during an extension period without consent, restoring an arbitration award favoring the original contract terms.
Shri Vinod Kumar Sharma v. General Manager Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that an employee acquitted in a criminal case and against whom no departmental proceedings are initiated is entitled to full pay and allowances during suspension, rendering the suspension order void ab initio.
UOI & Ors. v. Misri Lal
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective promotion is not permissible without specific rules or mala fide delay, quashing the Tribunal's order and directing reconsideration with proper pleadings.
Banna Ram Saini v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that CISF personnel have no absolute right to postings under transfer guidelines, which are subject to administrative and operational exigencies under Section 15 of the CISF Act, and dismissed the petition challenging the transfer order.
MR. SHANTANU BASU v. UOI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that an inquiry officer must be senior to the officer under inquiry and that there is no automatic right to legal representation during departmental inquiries absent complicated legal or factual issues.
Shiv Prasad Maurya v. Radhika & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed a fresh inquiry into a motor accident claim where the Tribunal dismissed the petition due to discrepancy in the vehicle number without proper examination of evidence.
Roopa Sharma v. Manoj Kumar Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the dismissal of a motor accident claim petition due to procedural lapses, condoning delay and permitting the claimant to complete evidence under welfare legislation principles.
B.P. Vaish v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court held that an appointment made contrary to the Directorate of Education's final decision under the 1965 Education Code is illegal and cannot be validated retrospectively by deemed approval under the 1973 Rules.
Apeejay School v. Suresh Chander Kalra
The Delhi High Court held that back wages upon reinstatement are not automatic and require proof of non-employment during absence, setting aside the Tribunal's order granting full back wages without such proof.
Tejbir Singh v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a BSF constable by a Summary Security Force Court due to procedural irregularities, ordering a fresh trial in compliance with the BSF Act and Rules.
Balwant Singh v. UOI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of over seven years' delay in restoring a dismissed appeal, holding that the appellant failed to show sufficient cause and emphasizing the strict adherence to limitation laws.
Bachni Devi v. Delhi Development Authority; Varinder Kaur v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners must pay allotment cost at 2007 rates with 7% interest from allotment date to submission of address proof, excluding four months, under DDA's modified policy.