Delhi High Court

102,696 judgments

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Operation Mercy India Foundation v. Kumar Kaurav

07 Feb 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:1022
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The Delhi High Court held that a defamation suit instituted against unknown defendants can validly be filed where the wrong was done, and the plaint cannot be returned later on jurisdictional grounds merely because defendants’ identities are revealed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 19 CPC Order VII Rule 10 CPC territorial jurisdiction defamation

AMAN PRATAP SINGH v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI

07 Feb 2026 · ANIL KSHETARPAL; AMIT MAHAJAN · 2026:DHC:994-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a probationary judicial officer based on overall unsuitability and adverse service record, holding it to be a lawful administrative order not attracting Article 311(2) safeguards.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant probationer termination Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules 1970 Article 311(2) Constitution termination simpliciter

Dr. Bahubali N. Shetti v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences & Anr

07 Feb 2026 · Anil Ksheterpal; Amit Mahajan · 2026:DHC:997-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s decision that the petitioner’s stipend constituted income exceeding the EWS income ceiling, invalidating his EWS certificate and directing termination of his appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Economically Weaker Section EWS certificate stipend vs salary reservation eligibility

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited v. M/S Ess Ess Technofabs Private Limited

07 Feb 2026 · Jasmeet Singh · 2026:DHC:1031
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The Delhi High Court held that the statutory arbitration mechanism under the MSMED Act overrides contractual arbitration agreements in MSME disputes and dismissed the Section 11 petitions challenging the Facilitation Council's jurisdiction.

civil petition_dismissed Significant MSMED Act, 2006 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition Section 16 application

AFFLE 3I LIMITED v. TALENT UNLIMITED ONLINE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

06 Feb 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:1000
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The Delhi High Court allowed extension of the arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that delays caused by parties do not preclude extension and that substitution of arbitrator requires compelling grounds raised timely.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 29A Arbitration and Conciliation Act extension of arbitrator mandate substitution of arbitrator delay in arbitral proceedings

Rakesh Mahajan & Anr. v. Iftikhar Ahmed & Ors.

06 Feb 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:1008
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The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Scope of judicial scrutiny

A2Z INFRA ENGINEERING LIMITED v. ITI LIMITED

06 Feb 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:993
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The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining ITI Limited from proceeding with a fresh EOI to replace the petitioner under an AMC, while refusing to stay the termination of the AMC, emphasizing the limited protective scope of Section 9 of the Arbitration Act pending arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act Interim relief Annual Maintenance Contract Termination of contract

M/S DYNAMIC PROJECTS v. UNION OF INDIA

06 Feb 2026 · Subramonium Prasad · 2026:DHC:1071
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that the referral court's role under Section 11(6) is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement and that arbitration can be invoked once the contract work is completed despite conditions relating to defect liability period.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Arbitration agreement Competence-competence doctrine

Prakash Pant & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi Through SHO & Anr.

06 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1030

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 506, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Snehalata & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

06 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1029

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute compromise

Ajay Jindal v. State of NCT of Delhi

06 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1027

The High Court directed the trial court to reconsider the accused's application to recall witnesses for cross-examination with respect to unplayed CCTV footage to ensure a fair trial.

criminal other Procedural Section 311 CrPC CCTV footage cross-examination fair trial

Harish Verma v. Mamta Rani

06 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1026

The High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously dispose of a long-pending Section 138 NI Act complaint despite the pendency of a Revision Petition without stay.

criminal other Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act expeditious disposal Revision Petition cross-examination

Daya Nand v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

06 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1025

The court upheld the Revisional Court’s order granting the petitioner a final opportunity to file written submissions on the charge before the trial court and allowed liberty to challenge the framing of charges if inconsistent with the charge-sheet.

criminal petition_dismissed charge-sheet written submissions trial court charge framing

Nayyar Abbas v. The State NCT of Delhi and Another

06 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1024

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging sexual assault arising from matrimonial discord based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement Section 528 BNSS

Surender @ Sonu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

06 Feb 2026 · Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2026:DHC:963

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery under Section 392/34 IPC but granted him probation under Section 360 Cr.P.C. considering his youth, lack of antecedents, and rehabilitative potential.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 360 Cr.P.C. probation youthful offender Section 392 IPC

Sooraj Kumar v. State

06 Feb 2026 · Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2026:DHC:965

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for rape and abetment based on credible victim testimony despite minor contradictions, defective investigation, and inconclusive medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape Section 376 IPC victim testimony corroboration

Thukral Mechanical Works v. PM Diesels Private Limited & Anr.

06 Feb 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:966-DB
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The Delhi High Court held PM Diesels as prior user of the FIELDMARSHAL mark, cancelled Thukral's registration for non-use by assignor Jain, and decreed infringement and passing off in favor of PMD.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off prior user bona fide assignment

Alok Kumar Dubey v. State

06 Feb 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:1009

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape and related charges, holding that the prosecutrix was not a minor under law at the time and the POCSO Act did not apply, with prosecution failing to prove non-consent beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant age of consent POCSO Act applicability rape consent

Anup Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi

06 Feb 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:1005

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's procedural order deferring the summoning of a witness under Section 311 CrPC, holding such matters are within the trial court's discretion and not subject to High Court interference.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 311 CrPC Section 348 BNSS summoning witness procedural order

Surjeet Kumar @ Kalu v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

06 Feb 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:998

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for an accused charged with kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the need for day-to-day trial proceedings to protect prosecutrix testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail POCSO Act kidnapping sexual assault