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Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Workman (Rishipal & 1240 Others)
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of daily rated workers employed by MCD to wages equal to regular employees, rejecting MCD's claim of non-adoption of CPWD wage structures and financial constraints.
National Highways Authority of India v. Oriental Structure Engineers Ltd; Gammon India Ltd; Centrodorstroy
The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's appeals, affirming that embankment construction claims are payable separately and not subsumed under clearing and grubbing work as per contract terms and arbitral awards.
Sudarshan Singh Dhariwal v. R L Kukreja
The High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of a complaint alleging fraud and forgery related to power of attorney and upheld the trial court's order issuing process against the petitioner.
Mohd. Ghayasuddin Khan v. Jamia Millia Islamia and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by a Lab Technician seeking parity in pay scales with other departments, holding AICTE pay scale norms are not binding for non-teaching staff and equal pay requires equivalence in qualifications and duties.
Ex-CPL Pritam Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pension is a right not barred by delay alone and that reservist service must be counted for pension entitlement, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Rajender Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Consolidation Officer's jurisdiction under Section 43-A of the East Punjab Holdings Act to allot land to rightful encumbrance holders post-consolidation, dismissing the appellant's challenge.
Mr Rajeeve Mehra, ASG with Mr Sachin Datta, CGSE v. MANJIT SINGH & ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's delayed appeals and review petition for failure to provide a reasonable explanation for delay, reaffirming that government departments are equally bound by limitation laws and must act with diligence.
Mr Rajeeve Mehra, ASG with Mr Sachin Datta, CGSE v. MANJIT SINGH & ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's delayed appeals and review petition for failure to provide a plausible explanation for delay, affirming that government departments must diligently adhere to limitation periods without relying on bureaucratic excuses.
Ravi Nigam v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging threats and dispossession, holding that the court should not interfere with ongoing investigation when the FIR prima facie discloses cognizable offences.
Harminder Singh & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court transferred the investigation of FIR No.267/2012 from PS Bharat Nagar to the Crime Branch to ensure fairness and public confidence, exercising its power under Article 226 sparingly and cautiously.
M/S. GEE PEE FOODS PVT. LTD. & ORS. v. SH. DIGVIJAY SINGH
Delhi High Court held that for jurisdiction under Section 138 NI Act, the cheque must be presented at the drawee bank's location, and presentation at the payee's bank does not confer jurisdiction on courts where the collecting bank is situated.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Avtar Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for 80% permanent disability of the right lower limb, pain and suffering, and loss of amenities, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the quantum and disability assessment.
Ravinder Kumar & Ors v. New India Insurance Company Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award passed in favor of a deceased claimant without substitution of legal representatives, directing fresh proceedings after proper substitution.
Ghasita Singh v. Ram Prag Koiree
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's dismissal of a suit for declaration and injunction due to the plaintiff's failure to lead evidence and discharge the burden of proof.
Chander Dev v. Delhi Transco Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner’s experience certificate did not meet the essential qualification of one year's experience as a Sub Station Attendant, and thus condonation of delay was not warranted.
Puneet Gupta & Anr v. State
The High Court held that directors of a company cannot be summoned under Section 20A of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act merely due to non-representation of the company, setting aside their summons.
Varita Soni v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Varita Soni for the murder of her step-daughter, rejecting claims of third party involvement and clarifying that life imprisonment means imprisonment for natural life subject to remission by the government.
Shri Siddharth Grover v. Smti. Dropti Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of Motor Accident Claim Appeal MAC.APP. 174/2005 by referring to the judgment in MAC.APP. 159/2005 without passing a separate order.
Siddharth Grover v. Kusma Devi; Siddharth Grover v. Dropti Devi
The insurer cannot avoid liability under a motor insurance policy unless it proves a wilful breach of policy terms by the insured, including that the insured allowed an unlicensed driver to drive the vehicle.
Maninder Singh Narula v. Pawan Kumar Ralli
The Delhi High Court quashed a cheque dishonour complaint as barred by limitation, holding the first handwritten notice was a valid demand notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.