Delhi High Court

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Dinesh Kumar v. Union of India

09 Jan 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:231-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition for lack of error apparent and because the points raised were not argued in the original writ petition.

constitutional petition_dismissed review petition error apparent writ petition points not raised

Dr. Mujahid Masroor v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:263
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The Delhi High Court directed transfer of investigation to a different police unit within the district to ensure impartiality in a case involving allegations against police officers, despite the investigation nearing completion.

criminal other transfer of investigation impartial investigation police misconduct custodial violence

Aas Mohd and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

09 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:261

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a compromise and withdrawal of complaint by the complainant.

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

Obinna Theodore Oneyento v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

09 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Ravinder Dudeja · 2026:DHC:238

The Delhi High Court held that detention of a foreign national overstaying without a valid visa is lawful and refused to interfere with detention pending other writ petitions challenging visa extension.

constitutional petition_dismissed foreign national student visa visa extension illegal detention

Devesh Yadav v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

09 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:260

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354A IPC based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's no objection, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 354A IPC amicable settlement inherent powers

SH VIKAS KUMAR & ORS v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR

09 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:258

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial cruelty and dowry case following an amicable settlement and resumption of matrimonial ties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC dowry demand matrimonial dispute

Kalpataru Projects International Limited v. Northern Railway

09 Jan 2026 · Mini Pushkarna · 2026:DHC:192
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The Delhi High Court invalidated an arbitration clause favoring one party's control over arbitrator appointments and appointed a sole arbitrator to ensure impartiality and equal treatment under the Arbitration Act.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) Section 11 Independence and impartiality

Tata Steel Limited v. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

09 Jan 2026 · Amit Sharma · 2026:DHC:165

The Delhi High Court held that an approved Resolution Plan under the IBC extinguishes all claims not included therein, barring arbitral proceedings on such claims and affirming the exclusive jurisdiction of the NCLT and appellate forums under the IBC.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Resolution Plan Operational Creditor Arbitral Tribunal Jurisdiction

Vivek Raheja v. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India

09 Jan 2026 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tejas Karia · 2026:DHC:153-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the suspension of an Insolvency Professional's registration, holding that the writ jurisdiction is supervisory and the suspension was justified due to failure to exercise due diligence under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Resolution Professional Section 29A Section 30(2)

Union of India v. National Cold Storage & Refrigeration Pvt Ltd

09 Jan 2026 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:155-DB

The Delhi High Court held that resumption of leasehold land under a contractual clause entitles the lessee only to compensation for buildings and proportionate premium refund, not market value for land, and quashed orders directing freehold conversion and compensation beyond lease terms.

property appeal_allowed Significant leasehold rights resumption clause contractual resumption Land Acquisition Act, 1894

Aditya Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)

09 Jan 2026 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2026:DHC:176

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to an accused involved in an organised cyber-fraud racket based on prima facie digital and financial evidence and the necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail cyber-fraud digital evidence custodial interrogation

Anil Kumar Jain v. Subhash Chand Chawla

09 Jan 2026 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2026:DHC:168

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's revision petition, holding that bona fide requirement for eviction under the DRC Act depends on suitability of alternative accommodations, and mere ownership of other premises does not bar eviction if alternatives are unsuitable.

civil appeal_allowed Significant bona fide requirement eviction Delhi Rent Control Act alternative accommodation

Nikhil Bajaj v. State of NCT of Delhi

09 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:162

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused suffering from schizophrenia in a harassment case, imposing conditions to prevent contact with the complainant and her family.

criminal appeal_allowed bail schizophrenia medical grounds objectionable messages

Sandeep Sethi v. Rajinder Kumar Sethi

09 Jan 2026 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:152-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's exclusive ownership and possession rights over the disputed property, dismissing the defendants' claims of joint ownership and family settlement, and affirmed the award of mesne profits.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant possession ownership family settlement benami property

Bhole Nath Foods Ltd v. Kirorimal Kashiram Marketing and Agencies Pvt Ltd

09 Jan 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:233-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside an interlocutory injunction restraining use of the CHEETAL mark, holding that no infringement or passing off was made out against the registered proprietor of the mark.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Registered trade mark Infringement Passing off

Kanhya Lal v. Estate Officer

09 Jan 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:240-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against eviction for subletting government premises and refused to condone the inordinate delay in filing the appeal.

property appeal_dismissed Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 subletting eviction allotment cancellation

Union of India & Ors. v. Suhendra Pal Chauhan

09 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:187-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, holding it attributable to cumulative stress of military service under the 2008 Entitlement Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Diabetes Mellitus Type-II Armed Forces Tribunal Release Medical Board

M/S Paramount Bearing and Industrial Products v. AB SKF

09 Jan 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:216-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellants to withdraw their appeal and granted liberty to seek modification of the Single Judge's order, reserving parties' rights to reapproach the court.

civil appeal_dismissed withdrawal of appeal modification of order leave and liberty reservation of rights

M/S MODWAYS OBJECT D ART PVT. LTD. v. JEETENDER PAL

09 Jan 2026 · C. HARI SHANKAR; OM PRAKASH SHUKLA · 2026:DHC:210-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the appeal following amicable settlement between the parties and disposed of the appeal as withdrawn.

civil appeal_dismissed appeal withdrawal amicable settlement disposal of appeal leave to withdraw

Holy Cow Foundation v. Patanjali Gramodyog Nyas

09 Jan 2026 · Tejas Karia, J · 2026:DHC:146

Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of 'PATANJALI GONYLE FLOOR CLEANER' mark, holding the Respondents’ prior use and well-known house mark 'PATANJALI' negate likelihood of confusion with Petitioner’s 'GAUNYLE' mark.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Rectification Petition Prior user rights Likelihood of confusion