Delhi High Court

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Mehraz Bano & Anr. v. Dr. Rajinder K Dhamija & Ors.

18 Jul 2025 · Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:5919

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging breach of confidentiality of a minor's medical records, holding that mere handling of sealed records by the Respondents' counsel without evidence of unauthorized access does not constitute wilful disobedience.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court confidentiality medical records privacy

Union of India v. Ex JWO Harvinder Singh

18 Jul 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025 SCC OnLine SC 895
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are service-connected unless the employer proves otherwise.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Diabetes Mellitus Type-II Armed Forces Tribunal Release Medical Board

Vinod Kumar v. Kulwant Singh & Anr.

18 Jul 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:5950

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an award as withdrawn, granted liberty to file appropriate proceedings, and directed the State to investigate the forgery allegation with execution stayed against the petitioner.

civil petition_dismissed forgery written statement impleadment of State stay of execution

Bharat Steel Traders v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax and Ors.

18 Jul 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:5915-DB

Delhi High Court set aside GST adjudication order passed without hearing due to non-notification of SCN, remanding for fresh hearing while leaving validity of related notifications open pending Supreme Court decision.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Goods and Services Tax Show Cause Notice Section 168A GST Act Personal Hearing

Shivam Polychem v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax

18 Jul 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:5916-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte GST demand orders due to defective service of notices and allowed the petitioner to file appeals, leaving the validity of extension notifications pending before the Supreme Court.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Show Cause Notice Goods and Services Tax Section 168A CGST Act Natural Justice

Virender Singh @ Vimmi v. The State NCT of Delhi

18 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:5763

Bail was denied to an accused involved in firing at police, holding that parity with co-accused granted bail does not apply when the accused’s conduct is more serious.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail parity firing at police serious offences

The State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Mukesh & Anr

18 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:5784

The Delhi High Court held that absence of injuries in MLC does not preclude framing charge for voluntarily causing hurt and that confinement without physical restraint suffices for wrongful confinement at the charge stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge Section 323 IPC Section 342 IPC prima facie case

Harsh Manu Jindal v. State NCT of Delhi

18 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:5783

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279, 337, and 338 IPC on the ground of compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 279 IPC Section 337 IPC Section 338 IPC

Rahul v. State NCT of Delhi

18 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:5782

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 363, 366, 376 IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act on the ground of compromise and settled family life between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 363 IPC Section 366 IPC Section 376 IPC

K N Krishna v. Union of India

17 Jul 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:5206-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition by directing the respondents to treat it as a representation and pass a reasoned order within a specified time, granting a limited stay on any adverse order.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition representation reasoned order speaking order

SHRI RAM GEN INS CO LTD v. RAMA SHANKAR & ANR

17 Jul 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:6499
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The Delhi High Court upheld motor accident compensation awards, holding that an insurer cannot avoid liability merely due to a fake driving license unless negligence by the insured is proven, and that passengers were authorized, rejecting insurer's defenses.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 149 insurance liability fake driving license

Inderjeet Singh Maggon v. Harash Suri

17 Jul 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:6502

The High Court upheld the trial court’s discretion to dismiss an application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC where no clear admission was established and issues requiring trial remained undecided.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC summary judgment admission discretionary power

Binsar Automobiles v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Jul 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:5904-DB

The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to file an appeal against GST adjudication orders despite pending Supreme Court challenges to the underlying notifications, directing merits adjudication without limitation bar and ensuring procedural fairness.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 168A Central GST Act Notification validity GST Council recommendation Appeal under Section 107 GST Act

M/S A.J. ENTERPRISES v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

17 Jul 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:5899-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order due to denial of fair opportunity caused by non-notification of a show cause notice on an inaccessible portal tab, remanding the matter for fresh hearing while leaving the validity of the impugned notification open pending Supreme Court decision.

tax appeal_allowed Significant show cause notice GST portal Additional Notices Tab Section 168A CGST Act

Shree Sambhav Kraft Papers LLP v. Union of India

17 Jul 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:5900-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order due to denial of effective notice via the GST portal's 'Additional Notices Tab' and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, leaving the validity of the impugned notification pending Supreme Court decision.

tax appeal_allowed Significant show cause notice natural justice GST portal Additional Notices Tab

Shri Raj Udyog v. Goods and Service Tax Officer, Department of Trade and Taxes, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Jul 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:5828-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside GST adjudication orders passed without proper notice and hearing due to procedural lapses in portal communication, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of extension notifications open pending Supreme Court review.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Goods and Services Tax show cause notice natural justice Section 168A GST Act

Muralidhar Mr. Abhigyan Siddhant v. Col. Jiwan Chandra (Retd.)

17 Jul 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 2910
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's challenge to Armed Forces Tribunal orders granting disability pension to retired personnel with lifestyle diseases, holding such disabilities not attributable to service when onset occurs in peace stations without operational stress.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disability pension armed forces tribunal military service lifestyle disease

Mishra v. Arava Gopi Krishna

17 Jul 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:5739-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order quashing the extension of suspension of an IAS officer beyond one year without initiation of disciplinary proceedings, directing his reinstatement.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant suspension All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969 Rule 3(1B) Rule 3(1C)

Union of India v. Sgt Kamal Kumar

17 Jul 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:5777-DB

The Delhi High Court remitted the disability pension claim of a retired Air Force personnel with a congenital heart condition to the Armed Forces Tribunal for fresh consideration on aggravation by service.

administrative other Significant disability pension congenital disease bicuspid aortic valve military service

Tadi Tabi v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Refineries Division)

17 Jul 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:5825-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld a transfer order of a public sector employee despite his request for joint posting and minimum tenure claims, emphasizing administrative discretion and absence of mala fide.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant transfer order joint posting of spouses minimum tenure administrative exigency