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Indian Council of Medical Research v. KV Ratanakar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging a CAT decision that pay scale rationalization amounts to promotion under the ACP Scheme, affirming the principle that placement in a higher pay scale constitutes promotion.
Bharat Electronic Technical Cadre Association v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that reliefs against an employer outside Delhi cannot be entertained merely because related government orders were issued from Delhi.
N.K. Saxena & Ors. v. Govt. of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions by contractual employees challenging transfer orders, affirming that such employees have no right to regularization post-project completion as per the Supreme Court's Umadevi judgment.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. M/s Jagannath & Co. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of BPCL's termination of a petroleum dealership for failure to follow statutory and contractual procedural safeguards and mala fide conduct.
THR. LRS. SMT. INDU CHAWLA & ORS. v. RAJESH SHAH
The Delhi High Court appointed a mutually agreed sole arbitrator under Sections 11(5), 11(7), and 11(8) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from the parties' agreement, fixing the arbitrator's fee and procedural terms.
Bhim Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as it was covered by a prior judgment already under appeal before the Supreme Court, after condoning the delay in filing.
Kabul Chawla v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 420, 409, and 120B IPC arising from commercial disputes amicably settled between parties, affirming the court's inherent power to prevent miscarriage of justice.
Silicon Valley Infotbch v. Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions as not pressed, allowing petitioners four weeks to submit an improved proposal and restraining respondent from precipitative action, with directions for handling deposited funds under the DRT framework.
Airport Authority of India v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn the writ petition seeking release of detained aircrafts and quashing of dues, reserving liberty to challenge future Government decisions.
GE CAPITAL TRANSPORATION FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. v. SIJ BALAJI MINEMLS & ORS.
The High Court of Delhi dismissed three criminal miscellaneous petitions as withdrawn following the petitioner's statement that the dispute had been settled.
SHRI SUBHASH CHAND JAIN v. SHRI HEMANT KUMAR VISHNOI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed suits for specific performance due to plaintiff's non-disclosure of material facts and defendants' lack of title, emphasizing the clean hands doctrine and the necessity of proper pleadings.
Tongbram Rohindro Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, holding that the statutory bar under Section 43D(5) applies where the accusation is prima facie true.
JHILMIL BRECKENRIDGE v. DOUGLAS BRECKENRIDGE
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against a contempt finding in a child custody dispute, holding that there was no wilful disobedience of court orders and that criminal contempt procedures were not properly followed.
RAM KISHAN GUPTA v. UOI & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that interest is payable at 10% per annum on seized cash retained beyond the closure of disputes under the Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme, but not under Sections 132B(4), 240, or 244A for the assessment year 1986-87.
S.M.V. Agencies Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Cross Country Heritage Hotel & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a suit under Order 37 CPC for refund of deposit money paid under a preliminary contract is maintainable despite delay in due diligence, and contractual clauses restraining legal action are void.
M. L. Aggarwal v. Cement Corporation of India Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that removal from service for a minor procedural lapse causing negligible loss is shockingly disproportionate, set aside the removal order, and directed imposition of a lesser penalty with partial back wages due to victimization.
Radhey Lal v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the employer's lawful adjustment of penal rent and water charges against the petitioner’s retiral benefits for overstaying in government accommodation, while directing detailed disclosure of calculations and payment of any balance with interest.
Ismaeli Devi & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that civil courts can adjudicate bonafide title disputes over public premises despite statutory bars, setting aside a dismissal under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC.
Ram Singhasan v. Union of India & Ors.; Banwari Lal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging departmental penalties on police officers for extortion, holding that credible evidence including TIP identification sufficed to uphold the inquiry findings.
Ram Singhasan v. Union of India; Banwari Lal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld departmental penalties against police officers for extortion, ruling that credible evidence including TIP identification suffices to sustain inquiry findings and writ interference is unwarranted.