Delhi High Court

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Viceroy Engineering v. Smiths Detection Veecon Systems Private Limited

17 Oct 2025 · Amit Bansal · 2025:DHC:9241

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing Viceroy's counter claims, holding that the award was reasoned, supported by evidence, and not liable to be set aside under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge patent illegality public policy

Mohd. Sajid v. The State

17 Oct 2025 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:9260
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The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for trespass, causing hurt, and criminal intimidation but modified the sentence to probation considering mitigating factors and the reformative approach to punishment.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant injured witness testimony identity beyond reasonable doubt Section 452 IPC Section 324 IPC

Rahul @ Bhupinder Verma v. State (NCT of Delhi)

17 Oct 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:9279
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The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant holding that vague testimony of "physical relations" without clarification or supporting evidence is insufficient to prove penetrative sexual assault under POCSO and IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant physical relations penetrative sexual assault POCSO Act Section 376 IPC

Agrawal Infrabuild Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

17 Oct 2025 · Devender Kumar Upadhyay, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J

The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI's discretionary power to annul a tender process without assigning reasons, dismissing the petitioner’s claim to be declared lowest bidder after extrication of the declared lowest bidder.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant tender annulment lowest bidder Request for Proposal judicial review

Kundan Singh Negi v. State

17 Oct 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:9282
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The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape and related charges, holding that the prosecution failed to prove non-consent beyond reasonable doubt in a case involving a prolonged consensual relationship.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rape consent prosecutrix conduct Section 376 IPC

Ansh Thadani & Ors. v. The State of NCT Delhi and Anr.

17 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:9263

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

Mukul Punyani & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

17 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:9259

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, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

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

Gurmeet Singh v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

17 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:9258

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

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

Laksh Mirchandani & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:9268

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Rita Raj v. Pabitra Roy Chaudhuri

17 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:9233-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree dissolving marriage on grounds of mental cruelty, rejecting the appellant's plea of condonation and claim for permanent alimony.

family appeal_dismissed Significant mental cruelty Hindu Marriage Act Section 13(1)(ia) divorce

M/S CONNOISSEUR BUILDTECH PVT. LTD. v. OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR OF M/S. CONNOISSEUR BUILDTECH PVT. LTD.

17 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:9239-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of a company under winding up to bear security expenses incurred by the Official Liquidator based on undisputed statutory disclosures and unchallenged court orders, dismissing the company's belated claim of non-ownership of the property.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Companies Act 1956 Section 454 Rule 130 Companies (Court) Rules Official Liquidator

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS v. SH. RAJENDRA SINGH RAWAT

17 Oct 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:9287-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of a tampered APAR, emphasizing the sanctity of objective service records and dismissing the Government's delayed writ petition.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Annual Performance Appraisal Report APAR tampering Central Administrative Tribunal service jurisprudence

Union of India and Ors. v. Sameer Dnyandev Wankhede

17 Oct 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:9294-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging its earlier order directing promotion, holding that subsequent departmental proceedings do not justify review and emphasizing the duty of full disclosure in judicial proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant review petition sealed cover departmental promotion committee charge memo

Ramesh Chand v. MCD

17 Oct 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:9302

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against coercive action on the petitioner’s property pending hearing of his appeal before the Appellate Tribunal, without adjudicating the merits of the Show Cause Notice.

administrative petition_allowed Show Cause Notice interim protection Appellate Tribunal MCD writ petition

Rachna Bansal & Ors. v. Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

17 Oct 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:9305

The Delhi High Court directed the MCD and Delhi Jal Board to take lawful action against encroachments on public land while ensuring due process and hearing before the Religious Committee, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed encroachment Municipal Corporation of Delhi Delhi Development Authority park Religious Committee GNCTD

Party for the Rights of Other Backward Classes v. Election Commission of India

17 Oct 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:9307

The Delhi High Court directed the Election Commission of India to complete the verification and registration of a political party within six weeks to enable timely participation in upcoming elections.

constitutional petition_allowed Political party registration Election Commission of India Section 29A Representation of the People Act Timely registration

M/S OYO HOTELS AND HOMES PRIVATE LTD v. M/S ASHIANA MANUFACTURING INDIA LTD

17 Oct 2025 · Jasmeet Singh

The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award by consent of parties and remanded the dispute to a fresh arbitrator with directions, affirming the Court's power to do so under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Consent Order Remand to Arbitration

Engineers India Limited & Anr. v. MS Shivhare Road Lines

17 Oct 2025 · Sachin Datta · 2025:DHC:9339

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award in a material handling contract dispute, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 34 Arbitration Act Arbitral Award Contract Amendment Schedule of Rates

Tani Sandhu Bhargava v. Shumita Didi Sandhu

17 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar

The Delhi High Court held that summary judgment under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is discretionary and inappropriate where substantial disputes exist, setting aside decrees based on admissions and restoring suits for regular trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions gift deed forgery allegation

Praveen Begum & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Oct 2025 · Vivek Chaudhary; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:9217-DB

The Court held that a major daughter has the right to choose her residence and refused to order her return to her parents in a Habeas Corpus petition.

constitutional petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus Article 226 personal liberty majority