Delhi High Court

29,725 judgments

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Shruti Vyas & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

16 Sep 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:8222-DB

The Delhi High Court held that women candidates are entitled to be considered against unfilled vacancies reserved for men in notified Army streams, affirming the constitutional principle of gender neutrality and rejecting restrictions on women’s induction under Section 12 of the Army Act.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Short Service Commission Women in Indian Army Section 12 Army Act 1950 Gender neutrality

Nand Lal Singh v. State through SHO PS Adarsh Nagar & Victim A

16 Sep 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8159

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual assault of a minor, holding that the sole consistent testimony of a competent child witness is sufficient to sustain conviction despite minor contradictions and absence of forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act Section 376 IPC child witness testimony sexual assault

D A Minor through her Mother and Natural Guardian Mrs. Rupi Babbar v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Rajeev Babbar

16 Sep 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:8184

The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted to a father accused of prolonged sexual abuse of his minor daughter, emphasizing the gravity of offences under POCSO and the need for proper application of bail principles.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail POCSO Act sexual abuse minor victim

Jahanvi Nagpal v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Sep 2025 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:8142-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Section 32 of the RPwD Act does not permit diversion or carry forward of reserved seats for persons with benchmark disabilities in higher education, and referred the issue for legislative consideration.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Section 32 reservation Persons with benchmark disability Persons with disability

Roop Bansal v. University of Delhi

16 Sep 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:8175

The Court held that a student’s nomination for college elections can be rejected for insufficient attendance but must be preceded by a personal hearing to ensure natural justice and accurate attendance assessment.

administrative other Significant Students’ Union Elections Nomination rejection Attendance requirement Lyngdoh Committee Guidelines

Jamia Hamdard Deemed to be University v. Asad Mueed & Ors.

16 Sep 2025 · Amit Bansal · 2025:DHC:8143

The Delhi High Court upheld an Arbitral Tribunal's interim order directing Jamia Hamdard to support HIMSR's inclusion in medical seat counselling, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 37(2)(b) of the Arbitration Act.

arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 interim relief Section 37(2)(b) appeal Family Settlement Deed

Dreamfolks Services Ltd. v. Encalm Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

16 Sep 2025 · Amit Bansal · 2025:DHC:8144

The Delhi High Court held that a non-exclusive contract's negative covenant does not bar dealings through third parties during a valid termination notice period, denying interim injunction and directing record maintenance pending arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 negative covenant non-exclusive contract

Praveen Kumar Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

16 Sep 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:8210

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition of the petitioner's property pending appeal before the Appellate Tribunal Municipal Corporation of Delhi, without deciding the merits.

administrative petition_allowed Demolition Order Show Cause Notice Interim Protection Section 347B Delhi Municipal Corporation Act

Muskan v. Satyawati College & Ors.

16 Sep 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:8176

The Delhi High Court directed a personal hearing to reassess the petitioner’s attendance before deciding on her eligibility to contest Students’ Union Elections, emphasizing the need to rectify administrative errors affecting attendance records.

administrative other Significant Students’ Union Elections attendance criteria Lyngdoh Committee recommendations nomination rejection

All India Institute of Medical Sciences v. Ajay Kumar

16 Sep 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:8131-DB

The Delhi High Court held that AIIMS Recruitment Rules have statutory backing, the respondent’s appointment as Senior Administrative Officer was on deputation (not transfer), and estoppel barred his claim for promotion, setting aside the Tribunal’s order allowing review.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant AIIMS Act, 1956 Recruitment Rules Deputation Transfer

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

16 Sep 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:8162

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals PETA India v. The Committee for Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals CCSEA

16 Sep 2025 · Sachin Datta · 2025:DHC:8170

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh impartial inspection of an animal experimentation facility amid allegations of cruelty and regulatory lapses, emphasizing procedural fairness and regulatory compliance under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant animal welfare Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 inspection regulatory oversight

Uma Devi v. Satula Devi & Ors.

16 Sep 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint challenging a Will and claiming ownership and partition of estate is maintainable despite pending probate proceedings and set aside the rejection of the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Probate Petition Guardianship Will validity

Kavita Agarwal v. Avneet Soni

16 Sep 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:8107-DB

The Delhi High Court held that enforceable and assignable rights under an Agreement to Sell immovable property constitute saleable property liable to attachment under Section 60 of the CPC in execution of an arbitral award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Agreement to Sell Section 60 CPC attachment of property enforceable rights

Harjit Singh Kochhar v. Tej Arjun Singh Kochhar & Ors.

16 Sep 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:8103-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the impleadment of a grandson as a defendant in a partition suit over HUF property, holding that at the interlocutory stage, the court must allow impleadment if the party's presence is necessary for effective adjudication, without deciding substantive rights.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order I Rule 10 CPC impleadment Hindu Undivided Family coparcenary property

Sukhbir Singh Choudhary and Anr. v. Rajinder Perkash Choudhary & Anr.

16 Sep 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:8106-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a preliminary partition decree of a self-acquired property among legal heirs, dismissing belated and unregistered documents produced with mala fide intent to delay partition.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition decree intestate succession self-acquired property relinquishment deed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. M/S PRAKASH REFELECTIVE DEVICES PVT LTD.

16 Sep 2025 · Sachin Datta · 2025:DHC:8168

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award allowing partial escalation claims and interest, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Escalation Clause Clause 10CA Structural Steel

M/S PROFESSIONAL GROUP v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD & ORS

16 Sep 2025 · DEVENDER KUMAR UPADHYAY; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA · 2025:DHC:8160-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld IOCL's tender evaluation allowing a successor company to reckon predecessor's experience, dismissing the petition challenging the contract award to respondent no.3.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender eligibility successor entity experience sole proprietorship takeover Integrated Works Procedure Manual

Finolex J-Power Systems Ltd v. Delhi Transco Limited

16 Sep 2025 · Devender Kumar Upadhyay, Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela, J...

The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of the petitioner’s bids based on a revised experience certificate, holding that the tendering authority acted lawfully and fairly without violating natural justice or constitutional principles.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender disqualification experience certificate principles of natural justice Article 14

Vinita Nagpal v. Union of India & Anr.

16 Sep 2025 · Sachin Datta · 2025:DHC:8172

The Delhi High Court directed the Defence Estate Officer to consider the petitioner's representation for mutation of leasehold rights in land records by passing a reasoned order after hearing parties, emphasizing that mutation must reflect actual transfer of leasehold land rights and comply with legal and procedural norms.

property petition_allowed Significant mutation leasehold rights Cantonment Land Administration Rules 1937 sale deed