Delhi High Court

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Sh Ravinder Janghu Alias John v. The State NCT of Delhi

19 May 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:4022

Anticipatory bail was denied in a criminal case involving alleged cheating and unlawful sale of government-owned property where the accused lacked lawful title and failed to pay the balance amount.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 420 IPC Section 403 IPC criminal breach of trust

Dinesh Sehgal v. Sarabjit Singh Chadha

19 May 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:4031-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the contempt conviction and six-month sentence against an appellant for wilful breach of court-ordered payment undertakings, emphasizing the sanctity of judicial orders and undertakings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant civil contempt contempt of court wilful disobedience undertaking to court

Himalayan Flora and Aromas Pvt. Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

19 May 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:4034

The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's discretionary refusal to extend advertisement contracts beyond three years, emphasizing strict contract interpretation and judicial restraint in administrative decisions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant contract extension discretionary power municipal corporation judicial restraint

Inder Raj Sahni v. Neha Herbals Pvt. Ltd.

19 May 2025 · Sanjeev Narula · 2025:DHC:4037
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Plaintiffs' registered trademark 'NEHA' rights and continuous use since 1992, rejecting the Defendant's prior use claim and regulatory non-compliance challenge, thereby affirming infringement and passing off claims.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trademark 'NEHA' Prior user rights Trade Marks Act, 1999 Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

N JWO Ram Phal v. Union of India & Ors.

19 May 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:4842-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal’s refusal to grant interim relief against the discharge of an Airman, holding no right to extension exists absent statutory provision and a disqualifying red entry in service record.

administrative petition_dismissed Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 extension of service Air Headquarters Order No. 21/2014 interim relief

Mr. Chandra Shekhar Yadav et al. v. Union of India through Secretary Ministry of Defence & Ors.

19 May 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:6864-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that the Armed Forces Tribunal is not bound by the order vacating the stay and directed it to consider the petitioners' matters expeditiously with all contentions open.

administrative petition_allowed Armed Forces Tribunal stay order vacation of stay jurisdiction

Deepak & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

16 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3873

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 452, 323, 506, and 34 IPC based on a genuine amicable 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 amicable settlement Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita abuse of process of law

Mohd. Suyaib and Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

16 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3872

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 110/3(5) BNS following a genuine amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the Court's power under Section 528 BNS to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 528 BNS compromise deed

COSMOS INFRA ENGINEERING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. ECONOMIC OFFENCES WING & ORS.

16 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3933

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 420, 409, and 120B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties and the principles laid down in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Section 420 IPC

Prem Kumar and Ors. v. The State & Anr.

16 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3871

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine, voluntary settlement between the parties and no objection from the victim and State, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC amicable settlement Section 528 BNSS

Sujata Jain & Anr. v. Anil Kumar Jain & Ors.

16 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3845

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order condoning an 8.5-year delay in substituting legal heirs in a civil suit, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation laws despite the liberal approach to condonation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Order XXII CPC substitution of legal heirs Section 5 Limitation Act

Manoj and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

16 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3900

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, affirming the Court's power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

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

Deepak Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

16 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3963

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between the parties under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

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

Amit Tiwari & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

16 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4176

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary mutual settlement and divorce by mutual consent, emphasizing the court's power to quash criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes when parties amicably resolve their differences.

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

Nipun Kataria & Ors. v. State Through SHO P.S. Naraina & Anr.

16 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4174

The Delhi High Court quashed a domestic violence FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC following a voluntary settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the Court's power to promote peace through quashing criminal proceedings in matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC amicable settlement Article 226 Constitution

Danish Ahmad & Anr. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

16 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4175

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage by Mubaraat/Khula, emphasizing the court's discretion to prevent futile litigation.

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

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Rajan Singh & Ors.

16 May 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:4885
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The Delhi High Court held that siblings can be dependents of a bachelor deceased if credible evidence of financial dependency exists, modified the compensation award by excluding loss of love and affection, and upheld the rest of the award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency bachelor deceased brothers and sisters dependency

Varsha Aggarwal v. Maya Devi

16 May 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:4880

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order dismissing the petitioner's application to strike out a suit for permanent injunction by the property owner against a licensee, clarifying the law on injunction suits where possession and title are undisputed.

civil petition_dismissed Significant permanent injunction mandatory injunction Order VII Rule 11 CPC possession

Mohd. Saied v. Iqbal Singh

16 May 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:4767

The Delhi High Court held that an order under Order XXII Rule 3 CPC adding legal representatives is interlocutory and not revisable under Section 115 CPC, dismissing the petition and directing remedy under Article 227 of the Constitution.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXII Rule 3 CPC Section 115 CPC Revision petition Interlocutory order

M/S FULLERTION INDIA CREDIT CO. LTD. v. M/S CREDIT MICROFINANCE LIMITED

16 May 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:4531

The Delhi High Court ordered dissolution of M/s Credible Microfinance Limited under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 due to lack of assets and non-cooperation by ex-directors, permitting the Official Liquidator to close accounts and transfer remaining funds.

corporate petition_allowed Significant winding up dissolution Official Liquidator Companies Act, 1956