Delhi High Court

29,724 judgments

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Gypsum Structural India Pvt. Ltd. v. Coastal Marine Construction & Engineering Ltd

14 Oct 2025 · Subramonium Prasad · 2025:DHC:9265

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the petitioner was contractually obligated to provide customized micro-tunnelling equipment fit for the respondent’s site, and dismissed the challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act for lack of perversity or patent illegality.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 patent illegality perversity

Arjun Patil v. UOI & Ors.

14 Oct 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2025:DHC:9267-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal under FEMA, holding that retracted confessional statements corroborated by evidence can be relied upon, confiscation of Indian currency under Section 63 of FERA is lawful, and the appellant's conduct constituted an attempt under Section 64(2) of FERA.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Confiscation of currency Retracted confession

Kamruddin Khan @ Bhole & Anr. v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi

14 Oct 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2025:DHC:9266-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming that intentional infliction of fatal injuries with knowledge of probable death constitutes murder despite minor contradictions in witness testimonies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder culpable homicide Section 302 IPC intention to cause death

Dinesh Kumar v. Union of India

14 Oct 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:9252-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a CISF constable for smuggling foreign currency, affirming the disciplinary authority’s power to dispense with departmental inquiry when it is not reasonably practicable to hold one.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Article 311(2)(b) Constitution of India Departmental inquiry Reasonably practicable Disciplinary authority

Naomi Neijoujam Haokip v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors.

14 Oct 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:9176-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging medical unfitness for police recruitment, holding that courts must defer to competent medical boards unless procedural irregularities or discrepancies justify interference.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical fitness recruitment disciplined forces judicial review

Pawan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

14 Oct 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:9178-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a BSF personnel who voluntarily retired before disability certification is not entitled to disability compensation under CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939, as the rules require retention in service despite disablement.

administrative petition_dismissed disability compensation voluntary retirement Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939 BSF Act

Saurabh Gupta v. Union of India and Ors

14 Oct 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:9173-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as the petitioner was discharged and the dispute no longer survived for adjudication.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition discharge of petitioner infructuous petition disposal of petition

Jaswant Kumar v. NTPC Limited

14 Oct 2025 · Prateek Jalan · 2025:DHC:9191
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking extension of time for pre-employment medical examination and joining, holding that failure to comply with clear offer terms disentitles the candidate when vacancies are filled.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant pre-employment medical examination offer acceptance deadline recruitment process administrative convenience

Kuldeep Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi

14 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:9212

The Delhi High Court allowed regular bail to the accused in a dowry death case after finding subsequent allegations of threats unsubstantiated and material witnesses examined, emphasizing that pre-trial detention must not amount to punishment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail threats and intimidation dowry harassment presumption of innocence

Major Anish Murlidhar v. Col Narender Bhushan Retd

14 Oct 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:9150-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for IHD to a retired army officer, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting its review to legal errors under certiorari jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Ischemic Heart Disease broadbanding Armed Forces Tribunal

Major Anish Muralidhar v. Ex NB RIS Dilip Kumar Sharma

14 Oct 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:9154-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are service-related unless disproved by the employer.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Primary Hypertension Armed Forces Tribunal Release Medical Board

CRITICALOG INDIA PRIVATE LTD v. DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEM & ANR.

14 Oct 2025 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2025:DHC:9199

The Delhi High Court held that invoices accepted by the defendant constitute a valid contract under Order XXXVII CPC, dismissed the defendant's leave to defend for lack of bona fide defense, and decreed recovery of outstanding dues with interest to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC summary suit invoice as contract acknowledgment of debt

Amit Pasrija v. Nitin Jain

14 Oct 2025 · Nitin Wasudeo Sambre; Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:9124-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the Trial Court's decree for arrears of rent and mesne profits based on a valid lease agreement and the appellant's failure to establish lawful possession or defence.

civil appeal_dismissed arrears of rent mesne profits lease agreement possession

Petitioner v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

14 Oct 2025 · Vivek Chaudhary; Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:9185-DB

The Delhi High Court directed police to recover a missing minor and register a POCSO case, emphasizing prompt investigation and victim protection while disposing of the Habeas Corpus petition as the minor was recovered.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Habeas Corpus missing minor illegal detention Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

Kunal Pahwa & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

14 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:9135

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following 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

Pragati Kesharwani v. Union of India M/O Petroleum and Natural Gas & Ors.

14 Oct 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Saurabh Banerjee · 2025:DHC:9164-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging cancellation of appointment on medical grounds, holding that reasonable accommodation does not permit altering essential job requirements for persons with disabilities.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant reasonable accommodation Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 medical examination employment discrimination

Dr Sanjeev Bagai v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

14 Oct 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:9157

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful installation of a residential gate with conditions ensuring emergency access and proper manning during night closure hours, dismissing the petition for removal.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition installation of gate Municipal Corporation of Delhi Residents Welfare Association

Geeta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

14 Oct 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:9158

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition of the petitioner's property pending disposal of her appeal and review application before the Municipal Corporation's Appellate Tribunal.

administrative petition_allowed interim protection demolition order Municipal Corporation of Delhi Appellate Tribunal Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Moti Lal v. State

14 Oct 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:9156

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for penetrative sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act, relying on credible child testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act sexual assault child victim testimony medical evidence

Mr. Gurpreet Singh, Mr. Jatin Sethi, Mr. Shwetank Tyagi and Mr. Chandra Shekhar Anand v. State & Anr

14 Oct 2025 · Sanjeev Narula · 2025:DHC:9148

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning of petitioners for offences under Section 211 IPC, ruling that the procedural bar under Section 195 CrPC does not apply absent a judicial proceeding related to the alleged offence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 211 IPC Section 195 CrPC summoning order prima facie case