Delhi High Court

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Sagir v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

08 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:5369

The Delhi High Court set aside the Sentence Review Board's unreasoned rejection of a life convict's premature release plea and directed reconsideration applying relevant legal criteria.

criminal other Significant premature release Sentence Review Board life imprisonment reasoned decision

Neeraj Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi

08 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:5348

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC on the ground of compromise and marriage between the parties, holding that continuing prosecution was not in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 363 IPC compromise interest of justice

Manoj Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

08 Jul 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:5364

Interim bail on medical grounds was denied to an accused involved in serious NDPS offences as his medical condition was stable and adequately treated in jail, and his regular bail had been dismissed.

criminal appeal_dismissed interim bail medical grounds NDPS Act Buprenorphine

M/S TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD v. M/S PREM POWER CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD.

08 Jul 2025 · Sachin Datta · 2025:DHC:5392
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the Court's role is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement, leaving all substantive disputes to arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment prima facie arbitration agreement scope of arbitration

MS VEERJI RESTAURANT PRIVATE LIMITED v. YASH RAI & ORS.

08 Jul 2025 · Amit Bansal · 2025:DHC:5834

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff restraining defendants from infringing its trademark and copyright, awarding damages and costs due to defendants' non-appearance and mala fide use of similar marks.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement copyright infringement passing off summary judgment

Virtuous Energy Private Limited v. Smart Power Grid Limited & Anr.

08 Jul 2025 · Sachin Datta

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that complex questions of binding non-signatories to arbitration agreements must be decided by the arbitral tribunal, not the referral court.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Non-signatory Estoppel

M/S Arjan Dass and Sons Private Limited v. Tinna Rubber and Infra Limited

07 Jul 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:5379

The High Court allowed belated filing of an amended written statement under Order VI Rule 17 CPC with costs, emphasizing discretion to condone delay in the interest of justice while discouraging negligence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amended written statement condonation of delay discretion of Trial Court

Soni Dave v. M/S Trans Asian Industries Expositions Pvt Ltd

07 Jul 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:5378

The High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously dispose of the respondent's pending application to prevent delay in recording the petitioner's evidence, emphasizing party cooperation.

civil other delay in trial recording of evidence Order XVIII Rule 4 CPC Order XIX Rule 3 CPC

Vakil Singh v. Narcotics Control Bureau

07 Jul 2025 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:5371
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in delivery of commercial quantity ganja, holding that strict conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act were not met and procedural delays did not warrant bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act bail commercial quantity

Aditya Dave and Ors. v. M/S Trans Asian Industries Expositions Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.

07 Jul 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:5377

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to decide the application under Order VI Rule 16 CPC and the injunction application together within eight weeks to ensure expeditious disposal.

civil other Order VI Rule 16 CPC interlocutory application injunction striking off averments

Shri Ramesh Kumar v. Shri Mohit Singh & Ors.

07 Jul 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:5376

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as not pressed, clarified that interim observations are tentative and directed the Trial Court to expedite the suit's final disposal.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 CPC interim injunction prima facie observations appeal not pressed

Dr Aastha Raj v. National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences

07 Jul 2025 · Vikas Mahajan · 2025:DHC:5305

Delhi High Court quashed NBEMS order cancelling candidature and debarment for unfair means due to lack of evidence and violation of natural justice, directing declaration of results.

administrative petition_allowed Significant unfair means examination ethics natural justice CCTV footage

M/S Derive N Fill v. Germani Prasad

07 Jul 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:5367

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award reinstating the workman with 50% back wages, holding that the employer failed to prove misconduct or voluntary resignation despite ample opportunity to lead evidence.

labor petition_dismissed Significant illegal termination back wages reinstatement burden of proof

Gulshan Chawla v. Neetu Gera & Ors.

07 Jul 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:5363

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of an application to set aside an ex-parte order, holding that interference is not warranted when the matter is reserved for judgment.

civil petition_dismissed ex-parte order Order IX Rule 7 CPC setting aside ex-parte order interlocutory order

Kamal Kumar Gautam v. State

07 Jul 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:5332

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce decree, emphasizing that continuing criminal proceedings would be futile and not conducive to peace.

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

Rahul Sharma v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi) and Anr.

07 Jul 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:5330

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and reconciliation between the married parties, emphasizing the futility of continuing criminal proceedings after voluntary resolution.

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

Deepak Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi

07 Jul 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:5322

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287 and 337 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, applying Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and relevant Supreme Court precedents.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita amicable settlement injury due to accident

Sumit Kumar Gupta & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Jul 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:5320

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising its power under Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS 2023 Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Eashan Pandya v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

07 Jul 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:5312

The Delhi High Court quashed a motor accident FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC following a voluntary settlement and compounding of related offences, emphasizing the court's power under Section 528 BNSS to promote peace and avoid futile litigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 279 IPC Section 337 IPC compounding of offences

Mayank Sondhi & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

07 Jul 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:5323

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offences FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable mediation settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Section 498A IPC matrimonial offences