Delhi High Court

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Deepak v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

09 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3867

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 323, 509, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement and withdrawal of proceedings by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita amicable settlement compromise deed

Jai Mahadev Auto Deals v. The State NCT & Anr.

09 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4020

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-prosecution where the complainant was present and willing to proceed despite counsel’s absence due to technical issues, restoring the complaint for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act non-prosecution dismissal of complaint cost imposition

Arun Kumar Jindal v. Central Bureau of Investigation

09 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3534

Anticipatory bail was denied to a senior railway engineer accused of large-scale bribery and conspiracy, as the court found overwhelming evidence and procedural compliance by the investigating agency.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail corruption Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 17A PC Act

Mohd Rashid Alis Shakir v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

09 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3535

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of robbery and attempt to murder after nearly seven years of custody, emphasizing the prolonged detention and advanced trial stage despite the gravity of offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail prolonged detention snatching attempt to murder

Kapil Dev v. Life Insurance Corporation of India & Ors.

09 May 2025 · Sachin Datta · 2025:DHC:4900
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking investigation into alleged corrupt practices by the petitioner’s father-in-law, holding that matrimonial disputes and disputed factual allegations do not warrant writ jurisdiction absent statutory cause of action.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ petition matrimonial dispute corrupt practices

IMPRESARIO ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. STAR HOSPITALITY

09 May 2025 · Amit Bansal · 2025:DHC:4400

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and costs to the plaintiff against the defendant for unauthorized use of the deceptively similar trademark 'SOCIAL AFFAIR', holding it to be trademark infringement and passing off.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction registered trademark

The State (NCT of Delhi) v. Sanaul Khan

09 May 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:4312

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to unreliable and contradictory testimony of the prosecutrix.

criminal appeal_dismissed rape sexual assault prosecutrix testimony sole testimony

SI Kiran Dayal v. Awadh Raj

09 May 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:3819-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay and granted leave to appeal against the acquittal in a POCSO sexual assault case, emphasizing the need for prima facie scrutiny at the leave stage without detailed reappraisal of evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant leave to appeal condonation of delay POCSO Act sexual assault

Vikram Singh v. FIITJEE Ltd and Anr

09 May 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:4085

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under the arbitration clause in the employment service rules to adjudicate the petitioner’s dues dispute, directing arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed arbitration clause service rules employment dispute appointment of arbitrator

Rahul Jain v. FIITJEE Ltd. & Anr.

09 May 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:4084
Cites 3 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and does not extend to merits of the dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Appointment of arbitrator Scope of judicial scrutiny

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Ravinder Kumar & Anr

09 May 2025 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2025:DHC:3607

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal and upheld compensation awarded to a workman injured in an employment-related accident despite absence of formal medical records, relying on admitted facts and credible testimony.

labor appeal_dismissed Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 employer-employee relationship compensation for injury insurance liability

M/S D S GLOBAL PVT LTD v. M/S IND SYNERGY LTD

08 May 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:3157

The Delhi High Court clarified that its earlier judgment set aside the impugned order issuing warrants of arrest, recalling those warrants and allowing the executing court to proceed further.

civil petition_allowed clarification impugned order warrants of arrest executing court

Hari Singh v. Suresh Pawar

08 May 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:5518

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of repeated applications for cross-examination and additional evidence in Section 138 NI Act cases, emphasizing finality and prevention of abuse of process.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 311 CrPC cross-examination additional evidence Negotiable Instruments Act

Bhana Ram Choudhary v. State NCT of Delhi

08 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3754
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity opium case, holding that conscious possession and the bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act apply, precluding bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail NDPS Act conscious possession commercial quantity

Sh. Narender Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

08 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3437

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS settlement in matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Tejasswi Sharma and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

08 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3435

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage between the parties.

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

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Satyanaryan

08 May 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:4984

The Delhi High Court held that delay in filing the Detailed Accident Report caused by police authorities does not bar a claim under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and the Tribunal can condone such delay to ensure just compensation to the victim.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166(3) Section 166(4) Detailed Accident Report

Narender Sonar Khane & Ors. v. Central Public Works Department

08 May 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:4499

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging an interim Labour Court order, holding that such interim orders under the Industrial Disputes Act are not maintainable before the High Court and must be challenged after the final award.

labor petition_dismissed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 interim order Labour Court

Tejinder Kaur & Anr. v. Chattar Singh

08 May 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:4457

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to grant judgment on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that no clear admission was made and the defendant's plausible defense warranted a trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admission discretionary power adverse possession

Seema Khattar v. Dinesh Kumar

08 May 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:4235

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that the complainant failed to prove a legally enforceable debt and the presumption under Section 139 was not attracted.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Legally enforceable debt Presumption under Section 139 NI Act