Delhi High Court

101,979 judgments

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P K Varun v. Punjab National Bank

25 Mar 2026 · Sanjeev Narula · 2026:DHC:2547
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The Delhi High Court upheld findings of misconduct against a bank officer but remitted the penalty for reconsideration due to disproportionality and procedural considerations, leaving terminal benefits contingent on the final penalty.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant departmental enquiry disciplinary proceedings Punjab National Bank dismissal

Delhi Police & Anr. v. Sudheer Kumar

25 Mar 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:2471-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that post-2019 amendment to the Motor Vehicles Act, renewal of a driving license does not relate back to the expiry date, and a candidate must possess a valid license on the recruitment cut-off date to be eligible, setting aside the Tribunal's order allowing a candidate with a renewed license after expiry.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant driving license renewal Motor Vehicles Act 1988 Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019 eligibility conditions

M/S MAG FILTERS AND EQUIPMENTS PVT LTD v. M/S THREE ACES GLOBAL LOGISTICS PVT LTD

25 Mar 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:2538

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to cross-examine the respondent's witness subject to payment of costs, setting aside the trial court's order denying such opportunity.

civil petition_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India cross-examination trial court order costs

Parul Bawa v. Sh. Mohit Gandhi

25 Mar 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:2525

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order closing the petitioner's evidence after sufficient opportunities were granted, dismissing the petition under Article 227 as devoid of merit.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India closure of evidence trial court discretion opportunity to lead evidence

Shri Gian Chand Ralhan v. Shri Gurvinder Singh Bakshi

25 Mar 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:2531

The High Court granted a 96-year-old petitioner an additional opportunity to lead evidence through his authorized son, subject to costs, to ensure justice without undue delay.

civil appeal_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India leading evidence authorized attorney advanced age

Vipnesh Giri & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

25 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2569

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

M/S LEASE PLAN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. P. D. MEMORIAL RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

25 Mar 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:2545
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The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed the sole arbitrator as per the parties’ agreement, emphasizing minimal court interference.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitral autonomy

Panchal Kapoor and Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

25 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2570

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

ALTF SPACES PRIVATE LIMITED v. MS DHINDORA CLUB

25 Mar 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:2528
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The court held that under Section 11 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 accordingly.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitration agreement

M/S HARSH KHANNA AND SONS HUF v. Union of India

25 Mar 2026 · Nitin Wasudeo Sambre; Ajay Digpaul · 2026:DHC:2552-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed tax demand orders for excess Input Tax Credit after the petitioner demonstrated reversal of the credit, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Input Tax Credit Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Show Cause Notice Section 73 CGST Act

CA Cooperative T/C Society Limited v. Vivek Kumar Singh & Anr.

25 Mar 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:2554-DB

The Delhi High Court held that execution against a surety under a cooperative society loan award cannot proceed prematurely while an appeal against the award is pending, directing the tribunal to decide the appeal comprehensively before coercive action.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Cooperative Societies Act Arbitral Award Surety Liability Execution Proceedings

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sneha Lata & Ors.

25 Mar 2026 · Anish Dayal · 2026:DHC:2689
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the bus driver solely negligent and affirmed inclusion of variable pay and 30% future prospects for a permanent private sector employee in compensation calculation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim negligence variable pay future prospects

Kabira Sawhney v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

25 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2589

The Delhi High Court held that certificates under Section 7 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 must be issued by the Medical Superintendent or Chief Medical Officer, and directed the petitioner to obtain such certificate accordingly.

constitutional petition_dismissed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 Section 7 certificate Medical Superintendent Chief Medical Officer

Engineering Projects India Limited v. Allied Construction

25 Mar 2026 · Avneesh Jhingan · 2026:DHC:2540

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award due to the unilateral appointment of an ineligible arbitrator without express written waiver under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) unilateral appointment ineligible arbitrator

Mohd Yasin & Anr. v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board & Ors.

25 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2603

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction orders against petitioners holding property on a non-transferable license basis, ruling that unauthorized sale does not confer legal rights.

property appeal_dismissed license transfer DUSIB Act 2010 eviction unauthorized occupation

Sanjeev Kumar Singh v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited

25 Mar 2026 · Amit Bansal · 2026:DHC:2643

The Delhi High Court upheld termination of a contract for failure to furnish a bank guarantee as per tender terms but set aside the forfeiture of the security deposit due to lack of authorization.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant tender conditions bank guarantee security deposit forfeiture

Meta Platforms, Inc. v. Union of India

25 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2647

The Delhi High Court upheld the CCPA's authority to regulate misleading advertisements on e-commerce platforms but clarified that omnibus directions must not be construed as ex-ante adjudications without specific hearings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 2019 Central Consumer Protection Authority E-Commerce Rules, 2020 misleading advertisement

Kore Nihal Pramod v. Union of India

25 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2646

The court upheld the Supreme Court’s medical assessment denying permanent disability status to the petitioner for UPSC appointment while allowing future reassessment based on the variable nature of the disability.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant benchmark disability hearing impairment disability certificate Super Specialist Medical Board

M/S AARTHI OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LIMITED & ORS.

25 Mar 2026 · V. KAMESWAR RAO; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2026:DHC:2510-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld ONGC's disqualification of a bidder relying on a supporting company's financials without applying 15% turnover relaxation to the supporting company, affirming judicial restraint in tender interpretation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender evaluation supporting company financial eligibility criteria turnover relaxation

Late Assistant Commandant M.K. Bhatnagar through Neelima Bhatnagar v. Principal Chief Controller Account Ministry of Home Affairs & Ors.

25 Mar 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:2484-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the fixation of family pension under the 7th CPC at minimum pay level but allowed revision and arrears for earlier periods reflecting correct pay increments.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Extraordinary Family Pension 7th Central Pay Commission Notional Pay Fixation Pay Level-10