Delhi High Court

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Sayan Ghosh & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

05 May 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:3305

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

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

Dilshad Hussain v. Pushpa Devi

05 May 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:3301

The High Court held that an order dismissing a Section 311 CrPC application to summon records of a different case is interlocutory and not revisable, dismissing the petition seeking interference under inherent jurisdiction.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 CrPC interlocutory order revision jurisdiction Section 397 CrPC

K.P.R. Nair v. Meenakshi Sardana & Ors.

05 May 2025 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2025:DHC:3284
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The Delhi High Court upheld revocation of probate granted for a Will due to non-impleadment of necessary legal heirs under the Hindu Succession Act, holding that such omission amounts to just cause under Section 263 ISA and that limitation runs from knowledge of the grant.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 263 ISA Probate Revocation of probate

Rozy v. Sanjeev Bajaj

05 May 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:3317

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner liberty to recall the order striking off her defense in a divorce proceeding and directed the Family Court to decide the matter on merits after hearing both parties.

family other divorce petition cruelty written statement Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act

Daisy Rajpal v. Sh Pukhraj Singh

05 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3244

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order striking off the defence for non-filing of written statement within prescribed time and dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of applications to lead defence evidence and recall orders.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order 8 Rule 1 CPC written statement striking off defence Section 151 CPC

Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited v. Uber India Systems Private Limited and Ors.

05 May 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2025:DHC:3292
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Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application for temporary injunction against defendants' humorous advertisement, holding no prima facie case of trademark infringement or disparagement under Section 29(4) of the Trade Marks Act and upholding defendants' right to free speech.

civil petition_dismissed Significant trademark infringement disparagement temporary injunction Section 29(4) Trade Marks Act

S C Gupta v. Union of India and Anr

05 May 2025 · The Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela; Devendra Kumar Upadhya... · 2025:DHC:3273-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the constitutionality of reward guidelines for informers, holding the claim barred by constructive res judicata and affirming the discretionary nature of ex-gratia rewards.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Constructive Res Judicata Article 226 Reward to Informers Ex-gratia payment

Maharani Bagh Co-operative House Building and Welfare Society Ltd. v. Union of India

03 May 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2025:DHC:3266-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal and demolition of unauthorized encroachments obstructing the Taimoor Nagar drain, denying stay and rehabilitation claims by occupants lacking legal title or eligibility under slum policies.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant encroachment removal unauthorized construction drainage obstruction slum rehabilitation policy

Lalit Sharma and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

03 May 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Navin Chawla; C. Hari Shankar · 2025:DHC:3264-FB

The Delhi High Court directed enhanced security measures and considered online voting for the Shahdara Bar Association elections to ensure free, fair, and peaceful conduct amid security concerns.

administrative other Bar Association elections online voting security arrangements Electronic Voting Machines

Pawan Khendelwal v. Shankar Mallick

02 May 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:5266

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against dismissal of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the complainant failed to prove outstanding liability corresponding to the cheque amount and the respondent successfully rebutted the presumption under Section 139 NI Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 NI Act presumption Section 65B Indian Evidence Act Dishonour of cheque

Rajeev Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

02 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3230

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 379 and 411 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 Section 379 IPC

Jai Shukla v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

02 May 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:3223

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a genuine settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process through Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

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

Vishal Malik & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr.

02 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3426

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR based on an amicable settlement between parties, reaffirming the court's power to prevent abuse of process and promote harmony.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR amicable settlement Article 226 Constitution Section 528 BNSS

Anil v. State of NCT of Delhi

02 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:3239

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a theft-related case under IPC Sections 457, 380, and 511, emphasizing early trial stage and imposing strict bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail custodial detention early stage trial IPC Sections 457, 380, 511

Naya Samaj Parents Association v. Apeejay School Sheikh Sarai

02 May 2025 · Vikas Mahajan · 2025:DHC:4185

The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools need not obtain prior DoE approval before increasing fees and dismissed parents' interim plea restraining the school from striking off students for non-payment of lawfully demanded fees.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant unaided private schools tuition fee increase prior approval Directorate of Education

Harsha Associates Private Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

02 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:3613-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of Harsha Associates, upholding ITAT's addition of unsubstantiated bank liabilities to income, affirming that unsupported book liabilities can be treated as bogus credits under the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 260A Section 143(3) Section 133(6)

Ajay Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

02 May 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:3833

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking CBI/SIT probe into police misconduct allegations arising from matrimonial disputes, holding that police inquiries were adequate and complaints baseless.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. CBI/SIT investigation police misconduct matrimonial dispute

IDEMIA IDENTITY AND SECURITY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE - 25 DELHI

02 May 2025 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:3227-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reopening an income tax assessment is barred by limitation if the escaped income for the relevant year is below ₹50 lakhs and recurring payments cannot be aggregated as a singular event under Section 149(1A).

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 148 Section 149(1)(a) Section 149(1A)

IDEMIA IDENTITY AND SECURITY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE - 25 DELHI

02 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:3225-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment beyond limitation is impermissible by aggregating escaped income over multiple years unless it relates to a single event, and set aside the notice issued to Idemia Identity and Security India Pvt. Ltd. for AY 2019-20.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 148 Section 149 limitation Reopening of assessment

Shri Manoj Sabharwal v. Shri Azad Ali

02 May 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:3757

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s delayed writ challenging an order directing payment of unpaid wages under the Delhi Shops & Establishments Act, holding that failure to contest evidence and unexplained delay warranted dismissal.

labor appeal_dismissed Delhi Shops & Establishments Act, 1954 Section 21 employer-employee relationship wages dispute