Delhi High Court

27,673 judgments

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ORIENTAL FOUNDRY PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA

21 Jan 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:562
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that judicial scrutiny under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator, directing interim reliefs to be considered by the arbitral tribunal.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator scope of judicial scrutiny prima facie arbitration agreement

JEEVAN BIMA VIKAS ADHIKARI CGHS LTD & ORS v. REGISTRAR OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES

21 Jan 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:578-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to promptly fill vacancies in the Registrar of Cooperative Societies office, allowing contractual appointments to mitigate recruitment delays, and mandated judicial oversight to prevent administrative delays affecting cooperative society members.

administrative other Significant Registrar of Cooperative Societies vacancies recruitment delays contractual appointments

Manmohan Kumar v. Neelam Khurana & Ors.

21 Jan 2026 · Amit Bansal · 2026:DHC:501

The Delhi High Court upheld the prima facie invalidity of a Will and related sale deed, maintaining status quo in possession and title of disputed property pending final trial.

civil other Significant status quo sale deed Will validity Indian Succession Act Section 63

Shakeel & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi

21 Jan 2026 · Chandrasekharan Sudha · 2026:DHC:487

The Delhi High Court acquitted accused persons of kidnapping and rape charges due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and lack of medical corroboration, granting them benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant kidnapping rape benefit of doubt contradictory evidence

Union of India v. Ramchandra Gaur

21 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:526-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of disability pension to an ex-serviceman, holding that the administration must provide cogent reasons to deny pension and that mere classification of disability as lifestyle-related or onset at a peace station is insufficient to rebut the presumption of service connection.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension armed forces Release Medical Board attributable to service

Anil Kumar v. Sales Tax Officer Class II/Avato Ward 103 Zone 9 Delhi

21 Jan 2026 · Nitin Wasudeo Sambre; Ajay Digpaul · 2026:DHC:517-DB

The Delhi High Court held that GST Show Cause Notices uploaded only under an inaccessible portal tab without actual knowledge do not constitute valid service, quashing the ex-parte order and directing fresh adjudication after personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Show Cause Notice Input Tax Credit GST portal Additional Notices tab

Manish Aggarwal & Ors. v. Ram Narayan Pandey & Ors.

21 Jan 2026 · Mini Pushkarna · 2026:DHC:566
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The Delhi High Court upheld a settlement agreement allowing plaintiffs to withdraw their suit for land possession while permitting a non-settling defendant to independently establish his claim over joint family property.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Settlement Agreement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Partition Joint Family Property

Dasaprakash Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour Pvt Ltd v. Mysore Dasaprakash

21 Jan 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:537-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' appeals and upheld an interim injunction restraining unauthorized use of the DASAPRAKASH trademark, holding that insolvency of a family member invalidated the transfer of trademark rights.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Trademark infringement Family arrangement Insolvency Trade Marks Act 1999

Atul Jain Trading as M/s Fixwell Industries v. M/s Future Industries

21 Jan 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:539-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's civil appeal for default and non-prosecution due to failure to appear on the hearing dates.

civil appeal_dismissed appeal default non-prosecution dismissal

Chellamma & Ors. v. Murugesan

21 Jan 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:513

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners one more opportunity to complete their evidence due to counsel's medical emergency, subject to payment of costs, setting aside the trial court's closure of evidence order.

civil appeal_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India closure of evidence adjournment medical emergency

Kanawal Jeet Singh Bhatia v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors

21 Jan 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:516

The Delhi High Court waived the Rs. 15,000/- costs imposed on the petitioner by the trial court while leaving all substantive rights and contentions open.

civil petition_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India waiver of costs discretionary costs trial court orders

Ansuiya Educational Society v. Megha

21 Jan 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:518

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to grant the petitioner one more opportunity to complete evidence in a civil suit, subject to payment of costs, setting aside the trial court's order closing evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India closure of evidence additional opportunity to lead evidence costs as compensation

Shrawan v. State

21 Jan 2026 · Chandrasekharan Sudha · 2026:DHC:484

The High Court upheld the conviction for rape under Section 376 IPC, ruling that absence of medical signs of forcible intercourse does not negate non-consensual sexual assault when supported by consistent testimony and forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape Section 376 IPC consent forensic evidence

Manarajiya & Ors. v. Union of India

21 Jan 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:532

The High Court allowed the appeal holding that absence of a journey ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status and remanded the matter for awarding death compensation under the Railways Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railways Act bona fide passenger death compensation Railways Claims Tribunal

Jakir Hussain v. State of NCT of Delhi

21 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:519

Anticipatory bail granted to accused due to lack of corroborative medical evidence and plausible false implication claim in a gunshot injury case.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail point blank firing tattooing blackening

Ram Swaroop Gupta & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

21 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:514
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The High Court allowed the petition to recall a prosecution witness for cross-examination after the accused were unrepresented, emphasizing the necessity of legal assistance for a fair trial and the court's duty to prevent gross injustice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 CrPC cross-examination legal representation fair trial

Pratima Mahajan v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.

21 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:512

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging a Sessions Court revision order and refused to direct police investigation, holding that inherent powers cannot override statutory prohibitions on second revision proceedings.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 CrPC Article 227 Constitution of India revision jurisdiction second revision prohibition

Mariyam @ Salma v. State (NCT of Delhi)

21 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:505

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application under the NDPS Act, holding that no change in circumstances justified bail after the accused was caught with contraband and substantial recovery was made.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail NDPS Act conscious possession twin test

Suphiyan Ali v. State of GNCT of Delhi

21 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:504

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a robbery case due to serious doubts arising from CCTV evidence and delay in lodging the FIR, emphasizing protection of liberty where prosecution case is questionable.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail robbery toy gun CCTV footage

Kaushlender Bhardwaj v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

21 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:510

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on compromise between parties and minor injuries, holding that criminal proceedings need not be pursued in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 279 IPC Section 337 IPC compromise