Delhi High Court

35,876 judgments

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Dr. Anjali Raizada & Anr. v. Aliya Alias Ali Hussain & Ors.

14 May 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:3940

Delhi High Court held that it lacks jurisdiction to entertain a petition under Article 227 against NCDRC orders if the cause of action arose outside Delhi, allowing withdrawal with liberty to approach the correct High Court.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Article 227 jurisdiction National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission cause of action

Neelu Malhotra v. The Central Bureau of Investigation

13 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3637
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The Delhi High Court quashed 35-year-old criminal proceedings against the petitioner on grounds of inordinate delay violating the right to speedy trial and settlement of the underlying civil dispute, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC right to speedy trial Article 21 Constitution of India quashing of criminal proceedings

Neelu Malhotra v. Central Bureau of Investigation

13 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3638

The Delhi High Court quashed 35-year-old criminal proceedings against the petitioner for bank fraud on grounds of inordinate delay, settlement between parties, and parity with co-accused, affirming the right to speedy trial under Article 21.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC right to speedy trial Article 21 Constitution of India quashing of criminal proceedings

Shubham Kapoor and Ors. v. The State & Anr.

13 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3672

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine, voluntary settlement between estranged spouses, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Section 498-A IPC compromise in criminal cases

Jaya Agarwal v. The State & Anr.

13 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3648

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 342 IPC following a voluntary and amicable settlement between parties in a family dispute, reaffirming the court's power under Section 528 BNSS 2023 to end criminal proceedings where continuation would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS 2023 Section 342 IPC amicable settlement

Harmeet Singh & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

13 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3736

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between husband and wife, emphasizing that continuation of proceedings would be futile and against peace.

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

Ravinder Kumar Gupta v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

13 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3770

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on a voluntary mediation settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to promote amicable resolution and avoid futile litigation.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita mediation settlement Sections 279 and 337 IPC

Hafizullah v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

13 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3774

Bail was denied to a foreign national accused of murder due to the gravity of the offence, risk of absconding, and proven attempts to evade arrest, despite trial delay.

criminal bail_denied bail murder Section 302 IPC flight risk

Bhushan Sharma v. Kailashpati Polyplast Pvt. Ltd.

13 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3773

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing the Respondent to summon a postal official witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. at an advanced stage to prove service of statutory notice in a Section 138 NI Act complaint, emphasizing the pursuit of truth over procedural delay.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act summoning witness service of statutory notice

Hitesh Kumar v. State

13 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3612

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a director accused of orchestrating a multi-bank mortgage fraud involving forged documents, citing the gravity of offences and prior abscondence.

criminal petition_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. forgery criminal conspiracy

Hitesh Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

13 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3611

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused involved in fraudulent sale of mortgaged properties, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the accused’s abscondence.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail fraudulent sale immovable property mortgage

Desh Raj v. Director Gen. B.S.F. & Anr.

13 May 2025 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3615-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for unauthorized border crossing, holding that the SSFC proceedings complied with law and principles of natural justice, and the findings were supported by sufficient evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Summary Security Force Court Border Security Force Rules disciplinary proceedings natural justice

Jharna Jhaveri v. Anurag Singh

13 May 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 34

The High Court held that a compromise decree under the first part of Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC is valid and enforceable, and challenges to its lawfulness must be made before the court which recorded it, not the executing court.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC compromise decree execution proceedings Section 47 CPC

Mobin Mohammad v. Tata AIG General Insurance Co Ltd

13 May 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:4912

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurance claim for a stolen vehicle despite delayed intimation and minor negligence, holding that prompt police reporting and absence of prejudice preclude repudiation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant insurance claim delay in intimation vehicle theft gross negligence

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. R B Farms and Estates Pvt. Ltd.

13 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:3647-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld deletion of additions under Section 68 where unsecured loans routed through sham companies were satisfactorily explained as income already disclosed and taxed by a related group company before the Settlement Commission.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act unsecured loans sham companies Income Tax Settlement Commission

Sh. Vineet Gupta v. Smt. Bhawna Gupta

13 May 2025 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:3622

The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance of Rs. 50,000 per month for two minor children, affirming adverse inference against the petitioner for income concealment and emphasizing fair, contextual assessment focused on the children's welfare.

family petition_dismissed Significant interim maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 income concealment adverse inference

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) - 2 v. M/s. Delhi Gurgaon Super Connectivity Ltd.

13 May 2025 · Vibhu BakhrU; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:3641-DB
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The High Court upheld the Principal Commissioner's revisionary powers under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act to set aside an assessment order passed without necessary inquiries into sundry creditors, directing fresh assessment despite statutory time limits.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 263 Income Tax Act erroneous order prejudicial to revenue sundry creditors verification

Extramarks Education India Pvt Ltd v. Jay Jalaram Education Trust

13 May 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:4218
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The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreements and allowed a consolidated petition appointing a sole arbitrator for disputes arising from multiple related agreements.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Section 11 Arbitration Act joint arbitration waiver of arbitration

Naresh Kumar & Anr. v. Sushil Kumar

13 May 2025 · Jasmeet Singh · 2025:DHC:4170
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Delhi High Court holds it has territorial jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act for disputes arising from a partnership deed registered and principally located in Delhi.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Territorial jurisdiction Partnership Deed

UMC Design Studio v. Aabir Saikia

13 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:3753-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal in part, setting aside damages awarded for incomplete and incorrect work due to insufficient pleadings and evidence, but upheld refund of excess payment made under an interior design contract.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Order XLI Rule 1 CPC refund of excess payment damages for incomplete work