Delhi High Court

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Raju Singh v. State (Delhi Administration)

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8964

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a garage owner accused of insurance fraud after prolonged custody and completed investigation, emphasizing procedural compliance and risk assessment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail insurance fraud Section 41A Cr.P.C. Section 439 Cr.P.C.

Ditesh Anand v. State of NCT of Delhi

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8963

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a former insurance company executive accused of processing fraudulent claims, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary after completion of investigation and charge-sheet filing.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail fraudulent insurance claims custodial interrogation charge-sheet

B. K. Sood v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8906

The Delhi High Court held that running a lawyer's professional office in a residential basement is not a commercial activity under the NDMC Act, and quashed criminal proceedings for unauthorized change of user.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 252 NDMC Act professional activity vs commercial activity lawyer's office change of user

M/S TEFCIL BREWERIES LTD. v. M/S ALFA LAVAL INDIA PVT. LTD.

08 Oct 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:8865-DB

The Delhi High Court held that limitation for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 starts from the date of disposal of the Section 33 application, not from receipt of a corrected award, dismissing the appellant's delay plea.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 33 correction Section 34 limitation Section 37 appellate jurisdiction

Court on Its Own Motion v. Anuradha Misra

08 Oct 2025 · Vikas Mahajan · 2025:DHC:8907

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, holding that brief reasons based on CBDT circulars and absence of bad intent negated wilful disobedience of court orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant civil contempt wilful disobedience CBDT circular stay of demand

Sunil Kumar Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8904

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the father-in-law accused of dowry death and cruelty based on the deceased’s dying declaration and non-cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail dowry death dying declaration Section 304B IPC

Ritesh Bawri & Ors. v. State & Dalmia Cement Bharat Ltd.

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8901

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal defamation complaint against minority shareholders, holding the letter in dispute was made in good faith within a corporate dispute and continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant defamation Section 499 IPC Exception 9 IPC Section 482 CrPC

Raj Shoukeen v. The State of NCT of Delhi

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8902

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking quashing of FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a partnership firm dispute, holding that prima facie offences were disclosed and the trial court should proceed.

criminal appeal_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 406 IPC Section 420 IPC Section 211 IPC

Pradeep Rana v. State (Delhi Administration)

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8908
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused in a large-scale insurance fraud case where investigation was complete and evidence documentary, emphasizing protection against pre-trial punishment under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail insurance fraud forgery custodial interrogation

Karuna Sejpal Gupta v. State of NCT Delhi

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8910
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Delhi Court has jurisdiction over continuing matrimonial cruelty offences, but vague and uncorroborated dowry harassment allegations were quashed to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC territorial jurisdiction continuing offence dowry harassment

Shubham Aggarwal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8900
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The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to four accused in a property fraud case, emphasizing the distinction between civil disputes and criminal offences, and holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary given the stage of investigation and cooperation by the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail forgery property dispute criminal conspiracy

Narender Kumar v. Directorate General of GST Intelligence Delhi Zonal Unit

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8914

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a CGST Act offence after investigation completion, emphasizing procedural compliance and absence of extraordinary circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail CGST Act Section 132 Input Tax Credit

Vishal @ Paiwala v. The State

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8909

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Vishal @ Paiwala in a murder case, holding that the gravity of offence, prima facie evidence, and absconding conduct outweigh the petitioner’s limited role and voluntary surrender.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail regular bail murder common intention

Asif alias Lulu v. The State of the NCT of Delhi

08 Oct 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8905

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application in a serious sexual assault case against a minor, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and advanced trial stage despite contradictions and DNA evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail POCSO Act sexual assault minor victim

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

08 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:8916
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

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

M S RST Semiconductors Private Ltd v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd BSNL

08 Oct 2025 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:8896-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the respondent's right to cancel the tender process without assigning reasons, dismissing the petition challenging the annulment despite the petitioner being declared techno-commercially eligible.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender cancellation annulment of tender Article 226 contract award

Mohammad Asif v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.

08 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:8930

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and resumption of cohabitation 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

Hansraj Goswami v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

08 Oct 2025 · Devender Kumar Upadhyay, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2025:DHC:8891-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of property mutation by MCD, holding that disputed title and possession issues require civil adjudication and are not amenable to writ jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant mutation of property disputed title possession writ petition

Sanjay Raghunath Piplani v. Mudit Bhatnagar GM NBCC

08 Oct 2025 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2025:DHC:8892-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking alternate accommodation after ordering refund with interest and compensation for defective housing, emphasizing finality in real estate dispute resolution.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant refund of sale consideration alternate accommodation interest on refund housing project defects

Lomash Slurry Tech Private Limited v. Union of India

08 Oct 2025 · Devender Kumar Upadhyay; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:8893-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI’s rejection of the petitioner’s bid for failing to submit Work Experience Certificates issued by the Principal Employer or approved subcontractor nomination as required under the tender conditions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant technical evaluation Work Experience Certificate Prime Contractor nominated subcontractor