Delhi High Court

59,406 judgments

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Jaetee @ Jaitee v. State NCT of Delhi

12 Sep 2025 · Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:7992

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a serious organized theft case, holding that prima facie material and the nature of the offence warranted denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail housebreaking theft prima facie

Vikas Dogra @ Chuchu v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

12 Sep 2025 · Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:7993

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of causing simple stab injuries, emphasizing reliance on initial medical evidence and undue hardship from prolonged pre-trial detention.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 110 BNS simple injury grievous injury

Jitender @ Raju v. State (NCT of Delhi)

12 Sep 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:8033
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual offences against a minor, affirming that a competent and reliable child witness's testimony can alone sustain conviction under the POCSO Act and that the presumption under Section 29 applies once foundational facts are proved.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant child witness testimony POCSO Act Section 29 POCSO presumption sexual assault

Jitender @ Raju v. State (NCT of Delhi)

12 Sep 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:8033
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under the POCSO Act and IPC based on reliable and consistent testimony of a competent child witness and the presumption under Section 29 of the POCSO Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant child witness testimony POCSO Act Section 29 POCSO presumption sexual offence

Mr. Pranjal Shekhar; Mr. Ishat Singh; Ms. Prachi Niwan v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

12 Sep 2025 · Arun Monga · 2025:DHC:8031

The Delhi High Court allowed termination of a 27-week pregnancy of a minor rape victim beyond the statutory limit, holding that her fundamental right to life and health under Article 21 prevails over foetal viability in exceptional circumstances.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 Article 21 Constitution of India termination beyond 24 weeks right to life

Delhi Development Authority v. Sunil Chawla

12 Sep 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:7923-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary penalties against a Junior Engineer, holding that charges of negligence were not proved and that judicial review ensures disciplinary findings are supported by evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant departmental inquiry disciplinary proceedings unauthorized construction Delhi Municipal Corporation Act

Sewa International Fashions Ltd v. Kalawati Mathrani Legal Representatives

12 Sep 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:7963-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding the suit for specific performance barred by limitation and the plaintiff not ready and willing to perform, thereby upholding forfeiture of earnest money.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance limitation readiness and willingness agreement to sell

Surajmal Memorial Education Society v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

12 Sep 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:7967-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the penalty reducing Management Quota seats to nil for a private institute that violated statutory admission procedures and judicial directions, emphasizing the necessity of transparency and compliance in educational admissions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Management Quota admissions Delhi Professional Colleges Act 2007 Admission transparency Statutory compliance

Himanshu Jain & Ors. v. The State GNCTD & Anr.

12 Sep 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:8018

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties.

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

Shiva Balguher and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

12 Sep 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:8016

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

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

Directorate of Enforcement v. Rajesh Kumar Agarwal

12 Sep 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:7898-DB

Retention of property seized under the PMLA requires a prior retention order under Section 20; failure to comply renders retention void and non-confirmable under Section 8.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 17(4) PMLA Section 20 PMLA Section 8 PMLA

Dr. Thelma J. Talloo v. Jesus and Mary College & Another

12 Sep 2025 · Jasmeet Singh · 2025:DHC:8024
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The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing the petitioner on charges of demand of illegal gratification, holding that the inquiry and appeal were fair and the evidence sufficient, refusing to interfere under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act domestic inquiry natural justice patent illegality

Hitender Shokeen v. Rajan Kumar Shokeen & Ors.

12 Sep 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:8015

Legal representatives of a deceased defendant cannot reopen cross-examination or file fresh written statements beyond the procedural stage left by the deceased, and must continue the suit from that point.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXII Rule 4 CPC legal representative cross-examination written statement

Gurpreet Singh Sonik v. Commissioner of Customs

11 Sep 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:7653-DB

The Delhi High Court corrected a clerical error in its order by changing the date for the petitioner to appear before the Customs Department from 18th November 2025 to 18th September 2025.

administrative other clerical error correction of order procedural date customs department

Union of India v. R S Construction and Anr

11 Sep 2025 · Nitin Wasudeo Sambre; Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:9705-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, upholding the arbitral award in favor of the contractor, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial review under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act and the principle of waiver of objections not raised before the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 Fundamental policy of Indian law

Gola v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

11 Sep 2025 · Nitin Wasudeo Sambre; Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:8692-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's claim for pre-suit interest on delayed payments under a commercial contract, modifying the lower court's decree to award interest at 9% per annum in line with Section 34 CPC and contract terms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant pre-suit interest Section 34 CPC Interest Act 1978 General Conditions of Contract

Hari Dutt Pant v. State

11 Sep 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:8379

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, upholding his conviction for dacoity under Section 395 IPC based on joint participation and identification despite absence of recovery at his instance.

criminal appeal_dismissed dacoity Section 395 IPC joint liability identification

Oxular Limited v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

11 Sep 2025 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2025:DHC:8337
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against patent refusal for lack of inventive step, remanding the matter for a reasoned reconsideration applying established legal tests and ensuring compliance with natural justice.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent refusal inventive step Section 2(1)(ja) Patents Act reasoned order

Praveen Gupta v. DCIT Circle Intl Taxation (1) (3) (1), New Delhi

11 Sep 2025 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar V. Kameswar Rao · 2025:DHC:8072-DB

The Delhi High Court held that for claiming indexation benefits on long-term capital gains, the date of acquisition is the execution date of the Builder Buyer Agreement, not the provisional allotment or initial payments.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant indexation benefit long term capital gains builder buyer agreement provisional allotment

Dr. M.D. Arya & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

11 Sep 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:8038-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of In-Situ promotion to Scientist-4 level, holding that merit-based assessments by the Departmental Assessment Board cannot be judicially reassessed.

administrative petition_dismissed In-Situ Promotion Departmental Assessment Board Research Officers Scientist-3 to Scientist-4