Delhi High Court

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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

Ashraf v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

06 Feb 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:991

The Delhi High Court dismissed the accused's bail application in a POCSO case, holding that hostile testimony of the first informant does not entitle bail when child victims support the prosecution and minor medical ailments do not justify bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail POCSO Act hostile witness child sexual abuse

Ankit Lakra v. State NCT of Delhi

06 Feb 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:995

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a POCSO and rape case involving a nearly 18-year-old prosecutrix, balancing her maturity and consent with the accused’s liberty and trial progress.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 376 IPC Section 6 POCSO Act consent of minor

Wasim Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi

06 Feb 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:990

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under the NDPS Act for possession of intermediate quantity of smack due to prolonged delay in framing charges and absence of adverse antecedents.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act intermediate quantity delay in framing charges

STATE NCT OF DELHI v. SANJEEV TANEJA

06 Feb 2026 · SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD; VIMAL KUMAR YADAV · 2026:DHC:1004-DB

The High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused for dowry death and cruelty, holding that the prosecution proved all ingredients including the authenticity of the suicide note and the presumption under Section 113-B of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dowry death Section 304-B IPC Section 498-A IPC dying declaration

Raj Kumar Rastogi v. Delhi Press Ltd.

06 Feb 2026 · Subramonium Prasad; Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2026:DHC:1006-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld that a person designated as a trainee under an appointment letter, receiving stipend and undergoing training without evidence of full-time employment, is not a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, and his termination was lawful.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant workman definition Industrial Disputes Act 1947 trainee vs workman apprenticeship

Amit Sharma and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

06 Feb 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:999-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of unauthorized railway quarter occupation and affirmed the lawful adjustment of retirement gratuity against dues arising from such occupation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant railway accommodation unauthorized occupation regularisation Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity

Ran Singh and Anr. v. Delhi Transport Corporation and Ors.

06 Feb 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:1002-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed disciplinary proceedings and orders against DTC employees where the highest authority had withdrawn charges, holding that a subordinate authority lacked jurisdiction to reinitiate the same charges, and ordered their reinstatement with benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings charge sheet jurisdiction withdrawal of charges

TROPICAL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD & ANR. v. VITTHAL CASHEW INDUSTRIES & ANR.

06 Feb 2026 · Mini Pushkarna · 2026:DHC:982
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application for condonation of delay in filing leave to defend in a summary suit, holding that no sufficient cause was shown, and decreed the suit in favor of the plaintiffs with interest as per the Settlement Agreement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant summary suit Order XXXVII CPC condonation of delay leave to defend