Delhi High Court

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State v. Mohd Zahid

03 Nov 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:9664

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 308 IPC, emphasizing the double presumption of innocence and the prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies and lack of independent corroboration.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 308 IPC Section 378 CrPC appeal against acquittal double presumption of innocence

Infrastructure Watchdog v. Union of India and Ors

03 Nov 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:9577-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging OTS agreements between banks and a corporate borrower, holding that speculative allegations without cogent material do not justify judicial interference or directing investigations.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant public interest litigation One Time Settlement banking transactions commercial contracts

Directorate of Enforcement v. M/s Prakash Industries Ltd

03 Nov 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:9626-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of a provisional attachment order under the PMLA, holding that attachment requires a registered predicate offence and nexus to proceeds of crime, and that procedural safeguards must be observed.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Provisional Attachment Order Prevention of Money Laundering Act Predicate Offence Proceeds of Crime

Satya Prakash Bagla v. State & Ors.

03 Nov 2025 · Anup Jairam Bhambani · 2025:DHC:9595

The court clarified that 'coercive measures' in an interim order referred only to arrest or custodial interrogation and did not restrain freezing of bank accounts or ongoing investigation.

criminal other Significant coercive measures freezing bank accounts investigation section 106 BNSS

COURTS ON ITS OWN MOTION IN RE: SUICIDE COMMITTED BY SUSHANT ROHILLA v. Respondent

03 Nov 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2025:DHC:9600-DB

Delhi High Court dismissed abetment charges in a student's suicide case but mandated systemic reforms including grievance redressal and reconsideration of mandatory attendance norms in higher education.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant abetment to suicide Section 306 IPC Grievance Redressal Committee mandatory attendance

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Dilshad & Ors.

03 Nov 2025 · Prateek Jalan · 2025:DHC:9689

The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award applying Delhi minimum wages for loss of future earnings based on credible evidence that the claimant, though resident of Uttar Pradesh, earned livelihood in Delhi.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim loss of future earnings minimum wages place of work

Mohd Umar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

01 Nov 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:9603

The Delhi High Court held that amounts recovered in civil proceedings can be adjusted against compensation awarded under Section 138 NI Act in criminal proceedings, allowing proportional reduction of default sentence and directing the appellant's release.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 NI Act compensation adjustment default sentence Section 357 CrPC

Shakuntla Health Education Foundation v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

01 Nov 2025 · Vikas Mahajan · 2025:DHC:9589

The Delhi High Court held that a nursing college situated on agricultural land is entitled to annual revalidation of NOC and affiliation based on correct assessment parameters under the 2016 policy guidelines, directing fresh inspection and affiliation grant upon compliance.

administrative petition_allowed Significant No Objection Certificate affiliation Joint Assessment Committee agricultural land

Charanjeet v. State (NCT of Delhi)

01 Nov 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2011 SCC OnLine Del 1980
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The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to causing grievous hurt under Section 308 IPC in a scuffle case, reducing sentence to time served.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Section 308 IPC Arms Act intention to cause death

Competition Commission of India v. Geep Industries & Ors.

01 Nov 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:9632-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India cannot levy interest on delayed penalty payments retrospectively without issuing a mandatory demand notice under the 2011 Regulations.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Competition Commission of India monetary penalty interest on penalty demand notice

Eshan Gupta and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

01 Nov 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:9576
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Vishal Chaudhary v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Nov 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:9572

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on a genuine amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement non-compoundable offences

United India Insurance Company Limited v. Competition Commission of India

01 Nov 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:9597-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on penalty under CCI regulations cannot be levied during the period of stay granted by the appellate tribunal, and the original penalty order merges into the appellate order for enforcement purposes.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Competition Commission of India monetary penalty interest on penalty Regulation 5

Savitri Devi v. Union of India

01 Nov 2025 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2025:DHC:9962

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Central Government to grant pension and arrears under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme to the petitioner as the widow of a verified freedom fighter.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme freedom fighter pension imprisonment verification pension arrears

Mapex Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India

01 Nov 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting EPC Contractor claims due to lack of evidentiary support, affirming limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act and employer liability for delay damages under the Contract Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 EPC Contractor

Union of India v. M/S Jain Steel Industries & Anr.

01 Nov 2025 · Jasmeet Singh · 2025:DHC:10241
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The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting increased excise duty under a statutory variation clause but reduced the interest rate awarded, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Excise duty Statutory variation

Ravinder Bhel & Anr. v. Vijay Behl (Since Decd) Thr Lrs & Ors.

31 Oct 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:9573-DB

The High Court allowed the appellants to withdraw their appeal and disposed of the matter accordingly.

other other appeal withdrawal leave to withdraw appeal disposal of appeal High Court of Delhi

Union of India & Ors. v. GP Capt Musunuru Anuroop Kumar Retd

31 Oct 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 318 (2025) DLT 711
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for coronary artery disease, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are attributable to military service and directing broadbanding benefits from 2014.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disability pension armed forces coronary artery disease Release Medical Board

Shri Gopal Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

31 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:9540

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 75 BNS based on an amicable settlement between parties, imposing community service as a condition to secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement non-compoundable offence

Vikas v. The State NCT of Delhi

31 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:9541

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC