Delhi High Court

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Devender Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:6138

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to a police constable accused of corruption, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of anticipatory bail and the need for absolute intolerance towards corruption by public servants.

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Vedanta Limited v. Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd

28 Jul 2025 · Subramonium Prasad · 2025:DHC:6185
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The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration agreement existed prima facie between Vedanta and Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation based on bid acceptance and conduct, and appointed the respondent's arbitrator to proceed with arbitration.

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Sher Singh Rawat v. State NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2025 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:6129
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application in a murder case, holding that prima facie evidence including eyewitness and electronic evidence justified denial of bail once trial had commenced.

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Jarnail Singh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

28 Jul 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:6147

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a petitioner accused of providing forged documents for a U.S. VISA application, holding that absence of prima facie evidence and cooperation with investigation justified bail.

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Deepak Kumar Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)

28 Jul 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:6148

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a cheating and forgery case after considering the prolonged custody, stage of trial, and absence of risk of tampering with evidence or witnesses.

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Sunil Kumar & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Jul 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:6142

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.

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Ferrero SPA & Ors. v. M.B. Enterprises

28 Jul 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2025:DHC:6128

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Ferrero SPA, permanently restraining the defendant from selling counterfeit 'NUTELLA' products, declared 'NUTELLA' a well-known trademark, and awarded damages and costs for trademark infringement and passing off.

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Waterways Leisure Tourism Private Limited v. Mukesh Prasad Thapliyal and Ors.

28 Jul 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2025:DHC:6127

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using deceptively similar marks incorporating "Cordelia" in the hospitality sector, affirming the plaintiff's exclusive rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

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State of NCT of Delhi v. Vinod Bhardwaj

28 Jul 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:6152

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused for serious charges due to lack of evidence and maintained the conviction with fine for lesser offences, dismissing the State's appeal for enhancement.

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Sanjay Kumar Jain v. State (Through A.C.B)

28 Jul 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna

The Delhi High Court acquitted three MCD officials of corruption and cheating charges due to lack of cogent evidence proving conspiracy, loss, or corrupt intent, emphasizing the necessity of valid sanction and reliable proof in public servant prosecution.

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Union of India & Ors. v. CDR Maha Ram Yadav

28 Jul 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:6182-DB

The High Court of Delhi allowed the Union of India to withdraw writ petition W.P.(C) 10895/2025 and disposed of it accordingly.

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Nnamdi Ezen eche v. State of NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to foreign nationals accused of violence in a detention centre, directing their release on personal bond with conditions and ordered inquiry into withheld CCTV evidence.

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Mohd Tazeem v. State of NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:6143

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a procedural order directing utility authorities to inform the court about disconnection of electricity and water supply at a property involved in unauthorized construction, holding that the petitioner lacked locus standi to challenge such an order.

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Yesak Angsom Gebrreegizagaber v. Narcotics Control Bureau

28 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:6124

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case due to lack of direct evidence connecting him to the drug seizure, relying primarily on insufficient CCTV footage and recovery of cash.

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Subhan v. State (GNCT) of Delhi; Masoom v. State of NCT of Delhi

28 Jul 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for armed robbery and assault based on credible eyewitness identification, recovery of stolen goods, and medical evidence, dismissing their appeal despite minor inconsistencies and absence of fingerprint matches.

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Kiran Pathak v. Phire Ram and Anr

28 Jul 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:6146
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The Delhi High Court held that compensation for land acquired for a wildlife sanctuary should be enhanced annually at a cumulative rate of 12%, dismissing the Union of India's appeal and allowing respondents' cross objections.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1984 compensation enhancement annual escalation cumulative escalation

Pradip Kumar Singh v. All India Council for Technical Education

28 Jul 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:6099-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a candidate's recruitment application for failure to submit the required experience certificate in the prescribed format by the closing date, emphasizing strict adherence to eligibility criteria and procedural requirements.

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Satya Nisht v. National Testing Agency

28 Jul 2025 · Vikas Mahajan · 2025:DHC:6113

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner compensatory grace marks for loss of exam time due to biometric verification interruptions during NEET (UG) 2025, applying the Supreme Court's normalisation formula from Disha Panchal.

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Avek Raj & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Jul 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:6153

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354(A), 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, reaffirming the Court's power to end criminal proceedings where continuation would be unjust.

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Jati Sharma & Others v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Jul 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:6144

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and related IPC provisions based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Section 498A IPC amicable settlement