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Gandharva Infrastructure and Projects Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the venue fixed by the arbitrator can determine the seat of arbitration and thus jurisdiction, but deferred the final jurisdictional decision pending further pleadings and record.
Shatabdi Builders & Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act did not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as possession was taken and compensation deposited, overruling reliance on Pune Municipal Corporation and affirming the binding precedent of Indore Development Authority.
Monu Singh v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a candidate’s recruitment application due to non-compliance with prescribed experience certificate requirements, holding that new documents cannot be submitted at the document verification stage.
Sonu Yadav v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s appointment from the waiting list for Constable (Driver) vacancies in line with a prior judgment, without retrospective seniority or benefits.
Ram Babu Pateriya v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation for Non-Functional Financial Upgradation within ten weeks, holding that an award of displeasure alone cannot bar the grant of such benefits.
Gaurav Dhama v. Director General Central Industrial Security Force
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a minor disciplinary penalty imposed on a CISF constable, holding that admission of charge negated the need for a formal inquiry and no violation of natural justice occurred.
Hanuman Ram & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioners' delayed representation against recovery of alleged inadmissible Training Allowance and stay recovery pending decision.
Brajendra Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging CRPF orders outside its jurisdiction, holding that territorial jurisdiction is determined by cause of action and parties' location, and interim relief cannot exceed main prayers.
Nongthombam Herojit Meitei v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that height relaxation granted at initial recruitment must be extended for promotion through LDCE, and denied arbitrary higher standards violating equality under Article 14.
Union of India v. M/S Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing a contractor's claim for additional payment for water used in curing concrete, directed by the Engineer-in-Charge, holding that such claims are payable when outside the contract scope and not barred by general contract clauses.
Hitabhilashini Sharma v. OJ Kumar Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and that issues regarding mutation cancellation and gift deed validity require trial.
Prabhat Kamal Gupta v. Ashok Kamal Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that a post-decree memorandum partitioning property by metes and bounds is not a mere family settlement exempt from stamp duty and must be registered accordingly.
Shri Inderjeet Singh Bindra v. Smt Ramesh Kumari and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to amend the plaint to challenge a 1987 Power of Attorney as forged, holding that such amendment would revive a claim barred by limitation and cause prejudice to defendants.
Shri Ram Gopal Mongia v. Capt Preetinder Singh Thapar & Ors
The High Court held that orders dismissing applications under Order VI Rule 17 CPC affecting rights under the Delhi Rent Control Act are appealable under Section 38, and thus petitions under Article 227 are not maintainable if alternate remedy is available.
Anil Khattar v. Capt Preetinder Singh Thapar & Ors
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging a Rent Controller's order refusing amendment, holding that such orders are appealable under Section 38 of the Delhi Rent Control Act and must be challenged via statutory appeal rather than Article 227 jurisdiction.
Vijay Kumar Setia v. Capt Preetinder Singh Thapar & Ors
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging an order refusing amendment in eviction proceedings, holding that the order is appealable under Section 38 of the Delhi Rent Control Act and the petitioner must exhaust that remedy before invoking Article 227 jurisdiction.
Sandeep Puri v. Sharda Ahuja
The High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition as infructuous after possession was restored to the landlord, affirming the validity of eviction based on bona fide need of a married daughter and the limited scope of revision under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Suresh Kumar v. Sharda Ahuja
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition as infructuous after possession was restored to the landlord, affirming bona fide need for eviction including for a married daughter and tenant's liability to pay mesne profits post eviction.
T.K. Roy v. Delhi University
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective promotion to Technical Officer, holding that the petitioner was not eligible as per service rules and had accepted promotion from a later date, barring reopening of the issue.
Vikas Kumar Jain v. Rishi Vashishtha & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a property sale agreement containing an arbitration clause.