Delhi High Court

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Habiob Bedru Omer v. Customs

03 Jun 2025 · Amit Sharma · 2025:DHC:4870

The Delhi High Court allowed bail to a narcotics accused due to illegal detention without Magistrate production violating NDPS Act procedures and constitutional rights.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act illegal detention custody Section 42 NDPS Act

D v. The State NCT of Delhi

03 Jun 2025 · Amit Sharma · 2025:DHC:4872
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for penetrative sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act and IPC, affirming the reliability of the survivor's testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence and statutory presumptions.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act penetrative sexual assault child witness statutory presumption

Karan Kumar v. State & Anr.

03 Jun 2025 · Amit Sharma · 2025:DHC:4871

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a POCSO case due to failure of prosecution to prove the survivor's minority beyond reasonable doubt as mandated under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act minority determination age proof ossification test

INDIAMART INTERMESH LTD. v. PUMA SE

02 Jun 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:4819-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that use of a registered trademark as a selectable option in an e-commerce platform’s drop-down menu constitutes trademark use and infringement, denying safe harbor protection to the intermediary failing due diligence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Trademark infringement Trade Marks Act, 1999 Information Technology Act, 2000 Safe harbor protection

M/s Mahavir Prasad Gupta and Sons v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

31 May 2025 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:4781-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed in violation of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, holding such awards null and void and emphasizing that waiver of such objection requires express written agreement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant unilateral appointment Section 12(5) Arbitration Act arbitrator ineligibility waiver express agreement

Ajay Yadav v. Directorate of Enforcement

31 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:4764

The Delhi High Court granted bail to Ajay Yadav in a PMLA money laundering case, holding that prolonged trial delays and constitutional liberty under Article 21 override the stringent bail conditions under Section 45 of PMLA.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail under PMLA Section 45 PMLA Article 21 Constitution of India Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process

Sadhana Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

31 May 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:4823-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a candidate seeking entry after gate closing time and rescheduling of CUET exam, holding that strict adherence to examination timings and procedures is mandatory to maintain fairness and discipline.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant CUET National Testing Agency Gate Closing Time Examination Discipline

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. M/s K.R. Pulp and Papers Ltd.

31 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:4796-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the invalidity of reassessment proceedings under Section 147 due to lack of specific, tangible reasons and failure to apply independent mind, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Reassessment Reasons to believe

Prashant Pareek v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

30 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:4736

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 509 IPC based on a genuine and voluntary settlement between the parties, applying Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Supreme Court precedent.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 509 IPC Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita amicable settlement

Sh. Momin & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

30 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:4738

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 323, 506, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine, voluntary settlement between the parties, exercising its jurisdiction under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

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

Mayank Shridhar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

30 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:4729

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS 2023 Section 498A IPC settlement in criminal case

Ravi Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

30 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:4722

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Hari Kishan v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

30 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:4720

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be unjust and an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS 2023 Section 498A IPC settlement in criminal cases

Vishal Vashisht alias Vishal Sharma & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

30 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:4709

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of a bona fide settlement and mutual divorce, applying the principle that continuation of criminal proceedings after amicable compromise amounts to abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita matrimonial dispute settlement

Mukesh Kher and Others v. The State and Another

30 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:4735

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine and voluntary settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.

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

Solomon Ogbe v. Narcotics Control Bureau

30 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:4662
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused under the NDPS Act due to prolonged pre-trial detention violating the right to speedy trial, overriding statutory bail prohibition.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37(1)(b)(ii) bail prolonged pre-trial detention

Manish Kumar v. Amit Chaudhary

30 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4723

The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Section 138 NI Act after the parties amicably settled the cheque dishonor dispute and the petitioner paid the compensation amount.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act compounding offence cheque dishonor conviction set aside

Sh. Dinesh Kumar and Ors v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors

30 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4748

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the Court's power to end futile matrimonial criminal proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Sections 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sh. Varun Kumar and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

30 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4716

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, emphasizing the futility of continuing proceedings.

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

Prashant Chaudhary & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

30 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4747

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following a valid mutual settlement and divorce by consent, emphasizing the Court's power to quash proceedings to promote peace between parties.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC