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Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Vir Singh

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:7751-DB

The Delhi High Court held that candidates appointed later with seniority over juniors are entitled to pay fixation and stepping up of pay to remove anomalies, though back-wages may be denied under 'No work no pay' principle.

labor appeal_allowed

Mrs.Avnish Ahlawat, Advocate with Ms.Latika Chaudhary, Mr.Nitesh Singh, Ms.Nazoo Sharma, Advocates. v. SHASHIBALA

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:7749-DB

The Delhi High Court directed pay fixation with stepping up for senior candidates appointed later from a 1984 select panel, affirming their seniority and pay parity with juniors, while denying back-wages.

service_law appeal_allowed

Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors. v. Anand Kumar T.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:7126-DB

The Delhi High Court held that candidates appointed later from a select panel are entitled to have their pay stepped up to match juniors appointed earlier, in accordance with their seniority and Supreme Court directions.

labor appeal_allowed

M/S CANON INDIA PVT LTD v. M/S K.T.HOLIDAYS PVT LTD & ANR

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013

The Delhi High Court held that baseless and defamatory conduct by a party in arbitration justifies court intervention under Section 27(5) of the Arbitration Act, directing apology, costs, and cooperation to uphold arbitration integrity.

civil other

Iqbal Chand v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013

The Delhi High Court held that retired employees of the erstwhile Delhi Vidyut Board are entitled to retrospective monetary benefits under circulars issued post-retirement, with liability resting on successor DISCOMS, and dismissed delay and laches as a bar to such claims.

administrative appeal_allowed

Iqbal Chand v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:503

The Delhi High Court held that successor power companies are liable to pay retrospective monetary benefits to retired Delhi Vidyut Board employees as per 1997 and 1999 circulars, rejecting delay and laches as a bar.

labor appeal_allowed

AAR TEE TRANPORT CO. PVT. LTD v. COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:504-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the tax authority's order for failure to consider statutory provisions deeming objections accepted if not disposed within prescribed time, and remitted the matter for fresh disposal.

tax other

Manu Raj Bhalla v. Smt. Renu Dhawan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:497

The Delhi High Court dismissed the probate petition for a Will due to failure to prove the Will by attesting witnesses and non-compliance with procedural requirements under the Indian Succession Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Sunder Prasad Choudhary v. UOI

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 164 (2009) DLT 172

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of freedom fighter pension for lack of valid primary or secondary evidence as required under the Swatantra Sainik Samman Pension Scheme, emphasizing strict compliance with scheme conditions and executive discretion.

administrative petition_dismissed

Narsingh Prasad Roy v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:490

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of freedom fighter pension due to non-compliance with strict evidentiary requirements under the Swatantra Sainik Samman Pension Scheme, 1980.

administrative petition_dismissed

Fab India Overseas Private Limited v. S.N. Sheopori

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:488-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a single tenancy existed between the parties, rejected the doctrine of merger plea, upheld Mushran's right to partition and mesne profits for her 50% share, and dismissed Fab India Overseas Private Limited's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. SAROJ KHOSLA

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:486-DB

The Delhi High Court directed pay fixation with stepping up for senior teachers appointed from a select panel, affirming seniority rights while denying back-wages, following Supreme Court precedent.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chander Kirti Rani Tandon v. M/S VXL Lodging N Boarding Services Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:487

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant's unauthorized occupation after lease termination entitles the landlord to possession, rent arrears, mesne profits with judicial notice of increased rents, and recovery of unpaid charges.

civil appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Police v. HC Fateh Singh

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:485-DB

The High Court held that the charge framed against a police officer was consistent with the summary of allegations and set aside the Tribunal's order quashing the penalty for procedural non-compliance, directing fresh adjudication on all points.

administrative other

Devinder Kumar Dagar v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:483

The Delhi High Court held that a deputationist opting for IOCL pay scales is not entitled to Fitment Formula benefits under the 2001 Memorandum of Settlement, affirming the pay fixation rules specific to deputationists.

labor petition_dismissed

Lovesh Sen v. State

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:508

The Delhi High Court rejected the bail application of the accused in a serious criminal case, emphasizing that bail is discretionary and must consider offence gravity and risk of evidence tampering.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Tulsi Ram Arya v. Chairman D.V.B. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:506

The court held that pensionary benefits cannot be withheld due to a criminal case unrelated to service misconduct and directed the successor company to release all terminal benefits with interest.

labor petition_allowed

Zile Singh v. Land Acquisition Collector and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:507-DB

The court remanded the dispute over ownership of land beneath a superstructure for fresh factual inquiry, holding that entitlement to individual plots requires distinct land ownership entries and proper evidence.

property remanded

National Highways Authority of India v. Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:505-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation for delay in highway construction, rejecting the respondent's challenge that the award included impermissible profit and was covered by the escalation clause.

civil appeal_dismissed

Devender Solanki v. D.D.A and Anr

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:484-DB

The Delhi High Court held that adequate drinking water is a fundamental right under Article 21 and directed State agencies to ensure regular supply and interim tanker arrangements to residents of Rohini sectors pending infrastructure completion.

constitutional petition_allowed