Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dhruv Chawla v. Ekta Chawla

07 Jan 2026 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2026:DHC:113

The Delhi High Court held that interim maintenance granted for a fixed period must be reconsidered afresh upon expiry, and remanded the matter to the Family Court to decide pending applications and pass a reasoned order on continuation or modification.

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Sunil & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:158

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

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D D Pradhan and Co Pvt Ltd v. Vandana Kapuria

07 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:102-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil appeal by recording the parties' mutual settlement and directed release and division of deposited funds along with partial refund of Court fees.

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Nabeel Ahmad & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:159

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of the complaint by the aggrieved party.

criminal petition_allowed Section 528 BNSS quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Gyan Prakash v. Delhi Transco Ltd

07 Jan 2026 · Subramonium Prasad; Saurabh Banerjee · 2026:DHC:163

The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement imposed on an employee, ruling that criminal acquittal does not bar departmental punishment and courts will not reappreciate evidence absent procedural violations.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant departmental enquiry compulsory retirement criminal acquittal disciplinary proceedings

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -1 v. Som Hari Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

07 Jan 2026 · Dinesh Mehta; Vinod Kumar · 2026:DHC:120-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the income tax department's appeal, holding that additions to income based on creditworthiness are impermissible without incriminating material found during search proceedings.

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Pushkar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

07 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:82

Anticipatory bail granted to a young student accused not directly implicated in assault charges, considering absence of evidence and ongoing investigation against main accused.

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Satish Kumar Gupta v. Sushil Kumar Loomba

07 Jan 2026 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2026:DHC:79

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding the landlord's bona-fide requirement established and no triable issues raised to grant leave to defend.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 bona-fide requirement eviction petition leave to defend

Sumeet Suri v. State (NCT of Delhi)

07 Jan 2026 · Vikas Mahajan · 2026:DHC:89

The Delhi High Court suspended the appellant's four-year sentence under Section 409 IPC during appeal, finding the conviction prima facie unsustainable due to acquittals on related forgery and cheating charges.

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Arun Kumar Bagla v. M/S SCJ Plastics Ltd

07 Jan 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:86

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal charges under Section 420 IPC against a Managing Director, holding that mere failure to pay debts without dishonest intention does not constitute cheating and that directors cannot be held liable vicariously for company acts absent specific fraudulent conduct.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 420 IPC cheating dishonest intention vicarious liability

Karan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:88

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused Karan Kumar in a knife assault case due to weak prosecution evidence and non-supportive victim testimony, subject to bond and surety.

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Parveen v. The State NCT of Delhi

07 Jan 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:90

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case due to unexplained delay in sending seized drugs to the FSL and procedural lapses, holding that rigours of Section 37 NDPS Act do not rigidly apply to intermediate quantity cases.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act bail intermediate quantity delay in sending contraband to FSL