Delhi High Court

28,224 judgments

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Vinod S/O Hanuman Shah v. State

07 Jan 2026 · Subramonium Prasad; Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2026:DHC:251-DB

The High Court overturned the appellant's murder conviction due to incomplete and inconsistent circumstantial evidence failing to exclude reasonable doubt.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant circumstantial evidence Section 302 IPC murder last seen theory

MS Rajender Kumar Gupta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

07 Jan 2026 · Amit Bansal · 2026:DHC:190
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The Delhi High Court set aside MCD's blacklisting order against a contractor for non-compliance with procedural requirements and principles of natural justice under the Enlistment Rules.

administrative petition_allowed Significant blacklisting contractor enlistment Municipal Corporation of Delhi natural justice

Sh. Trilok Agarwal & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector (North)

07 Jan 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:160-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to make a reference to the Court of the Additional District Judge for determination of compensation for acquired land, affirming the statutory duty under Sections 30 and 31 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation reference to Court of ADJ Article 226

Rakesh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

07 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:87

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an attempted murder case due to lack of evidence connecting him to the offence and non-recovery of the weapon.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 307 IPC attempt to commit culpable homicide Test Identification Parade

Sarita v. The State of NCT of Delhi

07 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:99

The Delhi High Court directed local police to provide continuous protection to the petitioner and her husband, including daily visits and immediate response to calls, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

criminal petition_allowed police protection personal safety court directions police accountability

Deputy Commissioner of Police v. Ex. Const. Arvind Kumar

07 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:74-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of departmental dismissal of a police constable due to perverse findings and lack of evidence, directing reconsideration of reinstatement benefits in light of his criminal conviction under Section 304A IPC.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant departmental enquiry Article 311(2)(b) Constitution Section 304A IPC Delhi Police Punishment and Appeal Rules 1980

Niramal Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi

07 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:73-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Earned Leave granted without conditions and regularised by salary payment counts as qualifying service for pension, allowing the petitioner’s claim for pension and family pension.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Earned Leave Qualifying Service Pension Family Pension

Ashok Kumar v. Commissioner of Police & Ors.

07 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:75-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a police officer cannot be subjected to enhanced departmental punishment after partial success in criminal appeal, setting aside his removal and ordering reinstatement.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Delhi Police Rules Rule 11(1) departmental punishment criminal conviction

Birendra Singh Kunwar v. Union of India

07 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:66-DB

The Delhi High Court held that withholding pension under Rule 9 CCS (Pension) Rules requires proof of grave misconduct causing pecuniary loss, and set aside the penalty imposed on a government servant for disclosing a live-in relationship without mala fide intent.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CCS Pension Rules Rule 9 Government servant pension Grave misconduct

Union of India & Ors. v. Naresh

07 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:63-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a government servant's termination for sexual harassment due to procedural lapses, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice and CCS (CCA) Rules during disciplinary inquiries.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant sexual harassment inquiry Internal Complaints Committee Rule 14(2) CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 principles of natural justice

Dinesh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Jan 2026 · Anil Ksheterpal; Amit Mahajan · 2026:DHC:103-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a candidate who fails to meet the prescribed cut-off marks in recruitment cannot claim appointment despite available vacancies.

administrative petition_dismissed cut-off marks revised recruitment result Head Constable appointment merit-based selection

Ghanshyam Das v. Union of India & Anr.

07 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:68-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the non-selection of a disabled candidate who scored below minimum qualifying marks in a UPSC interview, affirming that eligibility criteria must be strictly followed even for reserved posts.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant reservation physically handicapped minimum qualifying marks public employment

Union of India & Ors. v. Om Prakash Verma

07 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:69-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary proceedings against a government servant due to procedural violations and failure to consider defence evidence, emphasizing strict compliance with Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant departmental inquiry CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 procedural safeguards biometric attendance

Umesh Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Jan 2026 · Amit Bansal · 2026:DHC:104

The Delhi High Court directed petitioners excluded from the Bar Council electoral roll due to pending AIBE results to seek redressal before the designated Special Committee, dismissing the writ petition for lack of jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed Bar Council elections electoral roll All India Bar Examination High-Powered Election Committee

Pawan Kumar Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi

07 Jan 2026 · Navin Chawla; Ravinder Dudeja · 2026:DHC:101-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed suspension of sentence and bail to a life-convict appellant pending appeal, emphasizing prima facie assessment without detailed evidence reappreciation and considering substantial custody and appeal delay.

criminal sentence_modified Significant suspension of sentence bail pending appeal Section 302 IPC circumstantial evidence

Bajrang Pal v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

07 Jan 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:106

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 10 POCSO, affirming that reliable child testimony and statutory presumption under Section 29 POCSO suffice to sustain conviction despite minor inconsistencies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act Section 10 POCSO Section 29 POCSO child sexual abuse

Dr. Lakshay Beriwal v. Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital & Ors.

07 Jan 2026 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tejas Karia · 2026:DHC:108-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative discretion to grant Study Leave and NOC based on seniority rather than merit, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the hospital's decision.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Study Leave No Objection Certificate Administrative discretion Seniority

Anuj Dewan v. National Faceless Appeal Centre

07 Jan 2026 · Dinesh Mehta; Vinod Kumar · 2026:DHC:91-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Appellate Authority to consider the petitioner’s application for early hearing of a four-year pending appeal to ensure expeditious disposal.

tax petition_allowed National Faceless Appeal Centre Income Tax Appeal Delay in hearing CBDT Circular

Intercode Solutions Private Limited v. Armor India Coding and Imaging Supplies Private Limited

07 Jan 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:123
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The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral tribunal's termination of arbitration under Section 32(2)(c) of the Arbitration Act, holding that mere pendency of parallel civil proceedings and overlapping issues do not render continuation impossible, thereby upholding party autonomy and restoring arbitration.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 32(2)(c) Termination of arbitral proceedings Party autonomy

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Pratima Kumari & Ors.

07 Jan 2026 · Anish Dayal · 2026:DHC:122
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The Delhi High Court upheld the application of Delhi minimum wages for compensation in a motor accident claim despite the deceased's residence in Uttar Pradesh, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim minimum wages place of employment place of residence