Delhi High Court

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INDUSIND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. ROSHAN KUMAR SAHU & ORS.

30 Mar 2026 · Anish Dayal · 2026:DHC:2690

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s finding of negligence against the driver who opened the car door suddenly, dismissed the insurer’s appeal, and confirmed the compensation awarded for severe permanent disability.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim negligence opening car door contributory negligence

Indusind Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Baby Sristhi and Others

30 Mar 2026 · Anish Dayal · 2026:DHC:2696

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's award treating 77% permanent disability as 100% functional disability for compensation, dismissing the insurance company's appeal challenging the quantum and assessment of damages.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident compensation permanent disability functional disability loss of earning capacity

Union of India & Ors. v. Ex LME Kailash Baghel

30 Mar 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:2683-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension under the Entitlement Rules, 2008, emphasizing that the burden to disprove service connection lies on the military administration and that unreasoned medical opinions denying pension are invalid.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Entitlement Rules 2008 Release Medical Board NANA (Not Attributable Nor Aggravated)

Union of India & Ors. v. Ex JWO Vijay Shankar

30 Mar 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:2682-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension under the 2008 Entitlement Rules, holding that the burden to prove non-entitlement lies on the military establishment and that mere onset of disease at a peace station is insufficient to deny pension.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Entitlement Rules 2008 NANA (Not Attributable Nor Aggravated) Release Medical Board

Dr Sudesh Singh v. Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University

30 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · (2024) 252 Comp Cas 449

The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the ICC report and dismissal order, directing the petitioner to exhaust the statutory appellate remedy under the PoSH Act before seeking judicial intervention.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act Internal Complaints Committee natural justice statutory appeal

Anil Anchalia v. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India & Anr.

30 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2792

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the IBBI disciplinary order for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the dominant cause of action arose outside Delhi and the petitioner must approach the appropriate forum.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction forum conveniens Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Insolvency Professional

Reepak Kansal v. Union of India and Ors.

30 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2787

The Delhi High Court held that grievances regarding WhatsApp account bans and data restoration must be addressed through the statutory grievance redressal mechanism under Rule 3A of the IT Rules, dismissing the writ petitions and directing petitioners to exhaust this remedy.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant WhatsApp account ban Information Technology Rules 2021 Rule 3A grievance redressal Grievance Appellate Committee

Rajasthan Hockey Association v. Union of India & Ors.

30 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2786

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition concerning the exclusive use of the word 'Rajasthan' by a hockey association, holding that the dispute should be adjudicated by the Rajasthan High Court under the doctrine of forum conveniens.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant forum conveniens jurisdiction writ petition Rajasthan Hockey Association

Santosh Barar v. Satpal & Ors (United India Insurance Co Ltd)

30 Mar 2026 · Anish Dayal · 2026:DHC:2687

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident claimant by increasing functional disability and setting aside contributory negligence deduction due to lack of conclusive proof of alcohol limit breach.

civil appeal_allowed Significant permanent disability loss of earning capacity contributory negligence alcohol consumption

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Nisha

30 Mar 2026 · Anish Dayal · 2026:DHC:2668
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim involving above-knee amputation, affirming 50% disability, higher notional income, liberal non-pecuniary damages, and lifetime prosthetic costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim functional disability above-knee amputation non-pecuniary damages

Mukesh Kumar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

30 Mar 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:2745-DB

Delhi High Court allowed a street vendor to vend at his designated spot exempting him from vending time restrictions under Condition No. 11 of the CoV, subject to reasonable conditions balancing livelihood and public interest.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Certificate of Vending Street Vendor Condition No. 11 Mobile Vendor

Dr Swati Arjun v. Union of India and Ors.

30 Mar 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:2719-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging termination of services as infructuous after the respondents withdrew the termination order, granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the court if aggrieved by future actions.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition termination order withdrawal of order infructuous petition

Deepak Kumar & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

30 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2750

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023.

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

Amit Kumar and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

30 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2749
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC compromise in criminal cases inherent powers of High Court

Vipin Kumar & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

30 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2748

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023.

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

Girish Chand & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

30 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2737

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC mediation matrimonial dispute

Shubham ad Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

30 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2736

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of a voluntary compromise and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS, 2023.

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

Resham Devi and Ors. v. State of GNCT of Delhi and Anr

30 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2735

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 316(4)/3(5) BNS on the basis of an amicable settlement and repayment, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR compoundable offence Section 528 BNS amicable settlement

Krishi Pragati Cooperative Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

30 Mar 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:2705-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an Administrator appointed to conduct elections of a cooperative society cannot enroll new members post-appointment and must conduct elections with the existing electoral roll as of the appointment date.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Administrator appointment Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 elections electoral roll

Avik Televentures Private Limited v. Office of the GST Officer Ward 71 Department of Trade & Taxes

30 Mar 2026 · Nitin Wasudeo Sambre; Ajay Digpaul · 2026:DHC:2670-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a GST demand order for violating natural justice by denying the petitioner adequate time and opportunity to respond, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.

tax petition_allowed Significant natural justice CGST Act 2017 Delhi GST Act 2017 special audit