Delhi High Court

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National Highways Authority of India v. Larsen and Tourbo Limited

17 Oct 2025 · Sachin Datta
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The Delhi High Court set aside portions of an arbitral award for awarding damages beyond pleaded claims without giving parties an opportunity to be heard, emphasizing strict adherence to pleadings and natural justice under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Natural Justice Right to be Heard

Directorate of Enforcement v. M/s Hi-Tech Mercantile India Pvt Ltd & Ors.

17 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar
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The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of a Provisional Attachment Order under PMLA, ruling that coal block allocation letters do not constitute property or proceeds of crime, and PMLA proceedings must align with the scope of the predicate offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act coal block allocation proceeds of crime property definition

KIRANJIT GUJRAL & ORS. v. PAMINDER GUJRAL & ORS.

17 Oct 2025 · ANIL KSHETARPAL; HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR

The Delhi High Court held that probate proceedings do not bar partition suits under Section 10 CPC but allowed a stay under inherent powers pending probate adjudication, and upheld a preliminary decree partitioning moveable assets on admissions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 10 CPC Section 151 CPC Order XII Rule 6 CPC probate proceedings

Uppal Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Ircon International Ltd.

17 Oct 2025 · Sachin Datta · 2025:DHC:9336
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The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award except setting aside forfeiture of performance security for lack of actual loss and directed payment of post-award interest, affirming that failure to furnish performance security justifies contract termination and earnest money forfeiture.

civil petition_allowed Significant performance security forfeiture of earnest money breach of contract arbitral award

Mohinder Kumar Verma v. Vinod Rajoria

17 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:9232-DB
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In absence of a forfeiture clause, a buyer's bona fide refusal to accept delivery due to lack of demarcation and pending claims entitles refund of advance with interest and statutory charge under Section 55(6)(b) of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Agreement to Sell advance payment forfeiture clause Section 55(6)(b) Transfer of Property Act

Sanjeev Chadha v. D.P. Sachdeva and Others

17 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:9205-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of probate of a registered Will despite delay, holding that the right to apply for probate is continuous and the Will was duly proved in accordance with law.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant probate letters of administration limitation Indian Succession Act

M/S B S ENVIRO N INFRACON PRIVATE LIMITED v. VIJ CONTRACTS PVT. LTD.

17 Oct 2025 · ANIL KSHETARPAL; HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR · 2025:DHC:9230-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s dismissal of the appellant’s suit, holding that a signed settlement document and acceptance of payment constituted accord and satisfaction and novation, barring further claims on the contract.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant accord and satisfaction novation Indian Contract Act 1872 full and final settlement

Mohammad Tasleem v. Indian Institute of Technology

17 Oct 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:9306

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the IIT Delhi report, directing the petitioner to raise all objections in the pending appeal before the District Judge.

civil petition_dismissed writ petition IIT Delhi report physical inspection Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC

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