Delhi High Court

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Ram Kripal Singh Construction Pvt Ltd v. Indian Oil Corporation

22 May 2025 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:4191-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by a contractor seeking to restrain Indian Oil Corporation from completing works at the contractor's risk and cost, holding that the petition was premature, speculative, and involved disputed contractual facts unsuitable for writ relief.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition Notice Inviting Tender risk and consequence contractual dispute

Aman Singh @ Aman Thakur v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

22 May 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:4206

Anticipatory bail granted in a sexual offence case involving disputed age and delayed FIR, subject to cooperation with investigation and non-contact with witnesses.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 376 IPC POCSO Act minor

Suraj Bhan v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

22 May 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:4187

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in an NDPS case where contraband was recovered from his vehicle, he absconded, and no credible evidence supported his claim of innocence.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail NDPS Act contraband recovery ownership of vehicle

Vishnu Sharma & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

22 May 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:4189

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Siddhaant Mohta and Ors. v. Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd. and Ors.

22 May 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:4190-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of interim relief to overage dependents using Club facilities without formal membership, holding such privileges void ab initio under the Articles of Association and affirming corrective actions by corporate authorities.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Articles of Association Green Card Holders interim injunction Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC

Christian James Michel v. Directorate of Enforcement

22 May 2025 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:4214

The Delhi High Court modified bail conditions for a foreign national accused under PMLA by waiving the surety bond requirement and relaxing passport surrender conditions, balancing liberty rights with trial safeguards.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail conditions surety bond foreign national Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Mohsin Khan v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

22 May 2025 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:4215

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Mohsin Khan in an espionage case involving transmission of classified Indian Army documents to Pakistan, emphasizing the overriding national security concerns and prima facie evidence of his active involvement.

criminal bail_denied Significant espionage official secrets act classified documents national security

Smt. Pappan v. Union of India

22 May 2025 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2025:DHC:4256

The High Court upheld the dismissal of a compensation claim where the appellant sustained injuries attempting to alight from a moving train without a scheduled stop, holding such an act as self-inflicted and excluding Railway liability under Section 124-A of the Railways Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 Section 124-A untoward incident

Union of India & Ors. v. EX LS (UW) Raman Singh

22 May 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 4487
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of disability pension for primary hypertension, reaffirming that disability arising during service without prior existence is attributable to service despite Medical Board's contrary opinion.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension primary hypertension attributable to service Medical Board opinion

Monti v. The State NCT of Delhi

21 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:4091

Anticipatory bail granted to accused in rape case due to conflicting victim statements and lack of forensic evidence, with conditions to protect the victim and ensure investigation integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail conflicting statements forensic evidence Section 376 IPC

Kapil @ Kapil Dev & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

21 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4142

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a bona fide settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising its power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

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

Paras Bharadwaj v. State of NCT of Delhi

21 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4241

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's regular bail application in a murder case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence, the accused's role, and threats to the complainant despite trial delays and witness contradictions.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant regular bail Section 302 IPC murder contradictory witnesses

Springer Healthcare Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

21 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:4802-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment cannot be initiated merely on audit objections or a change of opinion when the issue was already examined in the original assessment, and set aside the impugned reassessment notice issued beyond the limitation period.

tax petition_allowed Significant reassessment Section 148 Income Tax Act audit objection change of opinion

M/S GE Steam Power Systems v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle Int Tax 1

21 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia

Delhi High Court quashed reopening notices under Section 148 of Income Tax Act against GE group companies for lack of tangible material establishing Permanent Establishment in India.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act Permanent Establishment Reopening of assessment Fee for Technical Services

Anil Kumar & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

21 May 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:4303-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging different qualifying experience requirements for Pharmacist (Ayurveda) and Pharmacist (Homeopathy), holding the classification constitutionally valid under Articles 14 and 16.

administrative petition_dismissed Recruitment Rules Pharmacist (Ayurveda) Pharmacist (Homeopathy) Articles 14 and 16

Ram Tiwari Advs v. Col Ashok Kumar Sood

21 May 2025 · Subramonium Prasad · 2025:DHC:4353
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the NCDRC's award of 8% interest as compensation for delay in handing over possession of housing units, clarifying that only the ratio decidendi of Supreme Court judgments are binding precedents and dismissing writ petitions challenging the order.

civil petition_dismissed Significant delay in possession consumer protection compensation for delay Article 141 Constitution of India

Tinku Babu & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

21 May 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:4199-DB

The High Court directed the Appellate Authority to decide the petitioners' pending appeals with a reasoned order within four weeks, dismissing the writ petition without prejudice to further challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition appeal dismissal order Appellate Authority

Neeha Nagpal and Saahil Bahety v. Neelima Yadav

21 May 2025 · Manoj Jain

The Delhi High Court held that non-bailable warrants cannot be issued against individual directors without prior notice or proper application, directing petitioners to appear before the District Consumer Commission and allowing withdrawal of their appeals.

civil petition_allowed Significant non-bailable warrant execution petition Order XXI Rule 41(2) CPC consumer disputes redressal commission

National Highways Authority of India v. Atlanta Limited

21 May 2025 · The Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela; Devendra Kumar Upadhya... · 2025:DHC:4226-DB

The Delhi High Court held that absence of a Board Resolution does not render a bid non-responsive if not expressly mandated, and upheld refund of forfeited bid security with interest.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant bid security forfeiture non-responsive bid Power of Attorney Board Resolution

Yogesh Anand v. Commissioner of Customs

21 May 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:4261-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that used gold jewellery worn by a passenger is exempt from customs duty as personal effects and set aside detention for non-issuance of mandatory show cause notice.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Baggage Rules, 2016 personal effects gold jewellery