Delhi High Court

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Jitendra v. Delhi Cantonment Board

18 Mar 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:2410-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Cantonment Board to consider the petitioner’s claim for a Certificate of Vending based on pre-survey challans in accordance with Town Vending Committee resolutions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant street vendor Certificate of Vending Delhi Cantonment Board Town Vending Committee

Narender Kumar v. The Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

18 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2497

The Delhi High Court held that sanitation workers performing essential COVID-19 related duties are entitled to ex-gratia compensation without artificial distinction between routine and COVID duty, directing payment of Rs. 1 crore to the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ex-gratia compensation COVID-19 duty routine duty essential services

Pappu v. Delhi Cantonment Board

18 Mar 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:2409-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Cantonment Board to consider the petitioner’s representation for issuance of a Certificate of Vending based on prior challans and protect him from eviction pending final decision.

administrative petition_allowed Significant street vendor Certificate of Vending Delhi Cantonment Board Town Vending Committee

Anita Devi v. Delhi Cantonment Board

18 Mar 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:2408-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Cantonment Board to consider the petitioner’s claim for a Certificate of Vending based on pre-survey challans, following the Town Vending Committee’s resolution protecting street vendors excluded from the initial survey.

administrative petition_allowed Significant street vendor Certificate of Vending Delhi Cantonment Board Town Vending Committee

Ramvresh v. Delhi Cantonment Board

18 Mar 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:2411-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Cantonment Board to consider the petitioner's claim for a Certificate of Vending based on pre-survey challans and protect his vending rights pending final decision.

administrative petition_allowed Significant street vendor Certificate of Vending Delhi Cantonment Board Town Vending Committee

Bharti Cooperative Thrift and Credit Society Ltd. v. Registrar Cooperative Societies Delhi & Ors.

18 Mar 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:2391-DB

The Delhi High Court directed salary deductions from a government employee borrower to enforce a cooperative society's arbitration award for loan recovery under the Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2023.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2023 arbitration award enforcement salary deduction loan recovery

DR RITA BAKSHI v. SEEMA BAJAJ

18 Mar 2026 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2026:DHC:2282
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The Delhi High Court held that under Section 223(1) BNSS, a Magistrate takes cognizance upon examining the complainant and witnesses, and the accused must be given notice and opportunity of hearing thereafter before formal cognizance, dismissing the petition but referring the issue for Larger Bench consideration.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 223 BNSS taking cognizance opportunity of hearing pre-summoning evidence

Samsung India Electronics Private Limited v. Delhi International Arbitration Centre & Anr.

18 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2486

The Delhi High Court upheld the DIAC Co-ordinator's order allowing separate assessment of arbitrators' fees for claim and counter claim when a party failed to pay fees on the aggregate amount, distinguishing prior precedent.

arbitration petition_dismissed Significant arbitrators' fees Delhi International Arbitration Centre DIAC Fees Rules 2018 claim and counter claim

THE ORIENTAL INSURNACE CO LTD v. MANISH MADAN @ MUNISH MADAN & ORS

18 Mar 2026 · Anish Dayal · 2026:DHC:2520
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The Delhi High Court upheld the claimant's entitlement to enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim, clarifying the distinction between medical disability and loss of earning capacity, rejecting contributory negligence, and affirming 9% interest on the award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation permanent disability loss of earning capacity contributory negligence

Anil Kumar v. Mohd Kamil & Ors

18 Mar 2026 · Anish Dayal · 2026:DHC:2466
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Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recognizing the claimant's skilled vocation, granting future prospects, increasing functional disability assessment, and reducing interest rate to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation enhancement functional disability future prospects

Manisha Projects Pvt Ltd v. Union of India

18 Mar 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:2287

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award rendered pursuant to a unilateral appointment of arbitrator without an express waiver, reaffirming that such appointments violate the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 12(5) unilateral appointment

Sonika Arya v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

18 Mar 2026 · Anil Ksheterpal; Amit Mahajan · 2026:DHC:2240-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate on a waitlist has no enforceable right to appointment after the expiry of the panel's validity period, and vacancies arising thereafter cannot be filled from an exhausted waitlist.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant waitlist validity appointment rights recruitment panel expiry administrative delay

PROTO DEVELOPERS AND TECHNOLOGIES LTD v. M/S ANTRIKSH REALTECH PVT LTD & ANR

18 Mar 2026 · ANIL KSHETARPAL; AMIT MAHAJAN · 2026:DHC:2261-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that the award was a plausible interpretation of the contract supported by evidence and did not suffer from patent illegality or jurisdictional error.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Section 37 appeal arbitral award

Anil Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

18 Mar 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:2269

Anticipatory bail was dismissed where the accused failed to join investigation despite repeated notices and was absent from court.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 305 BNS failure to join investigation interim protection

Amir & Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

18 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2323

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC matrimonial dispute

Harvinder Singh Sodhi v. State NCT of Delhi

18 Mar 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:2266

Anticipatory bail granted where prosecution failed to establish prima facie cheating, underscoring that criminal law should not be misused for civil money recovery disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail cheating Section 406 IPC Section 420 IPC

Embassy of Peru v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Mar 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:2259-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the registration of the GI "PERUVIAN PISCO" to Peru, rejecting exclusive registration of "PISCO" due to coexistence with Chilean Pisco and likelihood of consumer confusion under Section 9(a) of the GI Act.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Geographical Indications PISCO Homonymous GI Section 9(a) GI Act

Dr. Krishna Bihari v. Union of India

18 Mar 2026 · Anil Ksheterpal; Amit Mahajan · 2026:DHC:2243-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the selection of Respondent No. 3 as Regional Director, holding that courts cannot interfere with expert selection committee decisions absent mala fide or arbitrariness, especially where qualifications encompass broad allied disciplines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant judicial review selection committee educational qualifications administrative tribunal

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd v. Menka

18 Mar 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:2280

The Delhi High Court condoned a four-day delay in deposit of decretal amount, reinstated the stay on a consumer forum order, and quashed warrants issued against the petitioner's banker and bank official.

civil petition_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Stay order Decretal amount deposit

Dilip Vishwanath Gondnale v. Union of India

18 Mar 2026 · Anil Ksheterpal; Amit Mahajan · 2026:DHC:2244-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that denial of promotion based solely on inclusion in the 'Agreed List' without suspension or charge sheet is impermissible, directing promotion of the petitioner with consequential benefits.

administrative petition_allowed Significant promotion vigilance clearance Agreed List Office Memorandum