Delhi High Court

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Sarabjeet Singh Narula & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

13 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2236
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The Delhi High Court allowed virtual appearance for marriage registration with procedural safeguards including notarized documents and physical witness verification under the Delhi Compulsory Registration of Marriage Order, 2014.

civil petition_allowed Significant virtual appearance marriage registration Delhi Compulsory Registration of Marriage Order 2014 video conferencing

Kho Kho Federation of India v. Union of India and Ors

13 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2235
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The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to decide the petitioner's pending representation on recognition within four weeks, without adjudicating on the use of 'India' by Kho Kho India.

administrative other National Sports Federation Recognition Use of India in name National Sports Development Code 2011

Residence Welfare Association Ekta Enclave v. Divisional Commissioner (Revenue) & Ors.

13 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2234

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking directions against encroachments on a government road after finding that the DDA had demarcated the land and taken steps to address encroachments, granting liberty to the petitioner to pursue further remedies under administrative and magistrate jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed encroachment government road Delhi Development Authority Total Survey Station

Dr. Manglo Rani & Anr. v. Union of India through Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs & Ors.

13 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2225

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regularisation of government accommodation for school teachers excluded under the relevant Office Memorandum, holding they have no vested right or entitlement.

administrative petition_dismissed General Pool Residential Accommodation regularisation Delhi Administration school teachers

Maya Devi v. GTL Infrastructure Limited

13 Mar 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:2136
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, limiting judicial scrutiny to prima facie existence of the arbitration agreement and emphasizing minimal interference with arbitral autonomy.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitral autonomy

M/S SCL-CRC21B JV v. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited

13 Mar 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:2112
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The Delhi High Court held that an order refusing to admit documents in arbitration proceedings is a procedural order, not an interim award, and thus not challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant interim award Section 34 Arbitration Act procedural order finality

PNSC Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. Government of NCT of Delhi

13 Mar 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:2119
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The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a Sole Arbitrator without delving into merits or factual disputes.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination judicial intervention

Faizaan Tak v. The State N.C.T. of Delhi and Anr

13 Mar 2026 · Chandrasekharan Sudha · 2026:DHC:2179
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for suspension of sentence of a rape convict, holding that suspension should not be granted without patent infirmity in conviction and that delay in FIR is not fatal in sexual offence cases.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant suspension of sentence rape Section 376 IPC delay in FIR

Angad Singh v. The Chairperson NDMC & Anr.

13 Mar 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:2187-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Town Vending Committee's survey finding Mr. Kamlesh Kumar as the eligible vendor at Shop No. 25, directing Mr. Angad Singh to vacate the site and comply with vending regulations.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant street vending Town Vending Committee Certificate of Vending sub-letting

Roshan and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

13 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2191

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

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

Abhiruchi Kant Aswal & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

13 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2190

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC mediation matrimonial dispute

SARR Freights Corporation & Anr. v. Argo Coral Maritime Ltd.

13 Mar 2026 · Mini Pushkarna · 2026:DHC:2097

Delhi High Court held that Indian courts have jurisdiction to grant anti-arbitration injunctions against oppressive foreign seated arbitration proceedings where no valid arbitration agreement exists and part cause of action arises in India.

civil appeal_allowed Significant anti-arbitration injunction foreign seated arbitration jurisdiction of civil courts Section 9 CPC

Pankaj Vaid v. ICICI Bank Limited

13 Mar 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:2102

The Delhi High Court upheld the valid termination of an employee who accepted payment in lieu of notice, dismissing his claims for reinstatement and damages for alleged arbitrary termination.

civil appeal_dismissed termination of service appointment letter payment in lieu of notice acceptance of termination

Moti Lal v. Prem Chand

13 Mar 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:2103

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and decreed recovery of Rs.4,90,000/- with interest, holding that the admitted loan requires the defendant to prove repayment, which he failed to do.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loan recovery burden of proof Section 58 Indian Evidence Act Section 103 Indian Evidence Act

Chanchal Garg v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

13 Mar 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:2106

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a forgery case involving bank guarantee cancellation, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and that bail courts are not forums for money recovery.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail forgery bank guarantee bail court jurisdiction

Ganesh Prabhu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

13 Mar 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:2105

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a forgery case due to the necessity of custodial interrogation and the accused's failure to cooperate with the investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail forgery bank guarantees custodial interrogation

Pratibha Thakur v. Govt of NCT Delhi

13 Mar 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:2104

Anticipatory bail was denied to accused involved in a large-scale railway job fraud and forgery, as custodial interrogation was necessary and the accused failed to establish innocence or victimhood.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail fraud forgery job scam

Obinna Theodore Onyeneto v. Foreigners Regional Registration Office & Anr

13 Mar 2026 · Jasmeet Singh · 2026:DHC:2124
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The Delhi High Court held that a private university is amenable to writ jurisdiction only for public duties, dismissed the petitioner’s claim for visa extension and compensation due to failure to complete the course and overstay, affirming the sovereign power of the government to regulate visas and deport foreign nationals.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ jurisdiction private university student visa

Sh. Vishwraj v. Union of India

13 Mar 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:2120
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The High Court dismissed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's rejection of compensation, holding that the claimant failed to prove lawful travel and the incident was deliberate self-harm, while condoning delay in filing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 bona fide passenger compensation claim man run over

Smt. Asha Devi & Ors. v. Union of India

13 Mar 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:2122
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the compensation claim, holding that absence of a ticket is not conclusive against bona fide passenger status and that accidental fall from train qualifies as an "untoward incident" under the Railways Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railways Act bona fide passenger untoward incident compensation