Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Deepak v. State

14 Jan 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:367

The Delhi High Court altered the appellant's conviction from attempt to commit rape under Section 376/511 IPC to assault under Section 354 IPC, reducing the sentence to time served based on the evidence and legal principles distinguishing preparation from attempt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant attempt to commit rape Section 376 IPC Section 511 IPC Section 354 IPC

Vikas Sharma & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.

14 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:365

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and related IPC provisions based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC compromise in matrimonial dispute Section 482 CrPC

Kapil Kumar and Others v. The State and Another

14 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:364

The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act matrimonial dispute

Ram Singh v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

14 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:363

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 406 IPC based on a compromise between parties in a private dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 420 IPC Section 406 IPC Section 482 CrPC

Raj Rani & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

14 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:362
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The High Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR as the offence under Sections 420/34 IPC was compounded and the accused acquitted by the trial court.

criminal petition_dismissed compounding of offence Section 420 IPC Section 34 IPC quashing of FIR

Commissioner of Police and Ors v. Constable Sanjay Kumar Dubey

14 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:286-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of departmental proceedings against a police constable due to foundational defects in evidence and violation of natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant departmental enquiry corruption Delhi Police (Punishment & Appeal) Rules, 1980 electronic evidence

MCD v. Hardayal Singh Meena & Ors.

14 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:284-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the finality of long-standing promotions granted in 2007, dismissing the petition to retrospectively alter promotion dates based on procedural irregularities discovered after fifteen years.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant promotion finality zone of consideration Departmental Promotion Committee review DPC

Satyendra Dixit v. UOI & Ors.

14 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:285-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a government servant after finding no procedural irregularity or prejudice in disciplinary proceedings despite allegations of non-supply of documents.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings natural justice non-supply of documents departmental inquiry

Sunil Kumar Kandikuppa v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:306

Anticipatory bail granted in a cheating and forgery case involving a commercial dispute, with conditions to cooperate in investigation and furnish bond.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 420 IPC Section 468 IPC Section 471 IPC

Sumrat @ Bahadur v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:303

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused implicated only in recovery of stolen property with limited evidence and no direct identification, emphasizing that prolonged custody without substantial reason is unjustified.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 411 IPC Section 413 IPC recovery of stolen property

Pradeep Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)

14 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:309
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused previously absconding, emphasizing that prolonged detention without framing charges and the nature of the offence justify release subject to strict conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed bail absconding proclaimed offender Section 498A IPC

King Goswami v. The State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)

14 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:308

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused, holding that mere failure to intervene in an assault without active participation and procedural lapses do not justify arrest.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 109(1) BNS Section 3(5) BNS non-intervention

Arun Kumar Gautam v. State of GNCT of Delhi

14 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:304

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a forgery and cheating case based on parity with co-accused and absence of opposition from the investigating agency.

criminal bail_granted bail parity forgery impersonation

NCC Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

14 Jan 2026 · Jasmeet Singh · 2026:DHC:322

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A starts from the date of last pleading including rejoinder, and extended the arbitrator's mandate by one year on sufficient cause despite respondent's allegations of misconduct.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension completion of pleadings rejoinder

Ernst and Young LLP v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, International Circle-1-2-2, New Delhi

14 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2026:DHC:259-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a virtual service permanent establishment is not recognized under the India-UK DTAA, set aside the withholding tax order, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant virtual service permanent establishment India-UK DTAA Section 195 Income Tax Act Nil Withholding Certificate

Nord Anglia Education Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle Int. Tax 2(2) (2), New Delhi

14 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2026:DHC:257-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the assessing officer's rejection of a Nil Withholding Certificate application for managerial services, holding that mandatory procedural requirements under Rule 28AA were not followed and binding Tribunal decisions must be respected unless set aside.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 197 Income-tax Act Rule 28AA Income-tax Rules Nil Withholding Certificate Fees for Technical Services

Arti Rani v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

14 Jan 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:283-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the appellant was liable to pay enhanced license fees at 40%, not 100%, as per the applicable MCD resolution, setting aside the higher demand.

property appeal_allowed Significant license fee enhancement Municipal Corporation of Delhi Resolution No. 9 of 1986 Resolution No. 6 of 1986

M/S. M.V. OMNI PROJECTS (INDIA) LTD. v. Union of India through Executive Engineer CPWD

14 Jan 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:287-DB
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The Delhi High Court affirmed that an arbitrator appointed unilaterally in violation of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act without an express written waiver is ineligible, rendering the arbitral award liable to be set aside.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 12(5) Arbitration and Conciliation Act express agreement in writing arbitrator ineligibility unilateral appointment

Union of India v. Mago Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

14 Jan 2026 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:323
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitral award granting loss of profit and material escalation claims to Mago Constructions, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration awards.

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

Akash Bindal & Anr. v. State Through SHO and Ors.

13 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:332

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 289 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 based on a bona fide compromise between the accused and the deceased's legal representatives, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR compromise in criminal case Section 528 BNSS death due to negligence