Delhi High Court

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UETA INC & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Dec 2025 · The Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela; Devendra Kumar Upadhya... · 2025:DHC:11469-DB

Delhi High Court dismissed writ petition challenging bid rejection for Noida Airport duty-free outlets on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction and non-amenability of private entity to writ jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 jurisdiction territorial jurisdiction cause of action exclusive jurisdiction clause

Shiksha Kumari v. Santosh Kumar

17 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Anup Jairam Bhambhani; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:11467-FB

The Delhi High Court Full Bench held that the one-year separation period under Section 13B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act can be waived in exceptional cases, and the six-month waiting period under Section 13B(2) is directory, allowing courts discretion to grant divorce by mutual consent before completion of these timelines.

family appeal_allowed Significant divorce by mutual consent Hindu Marriage Act 1955 Section 13B(1) Section 13B(2)

Uma Devi v. Satula Devi

17 Dec 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:11454-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interim orders merge into the final appellate judgment, requiring no separate clarification, and dismissed applications seeking such clarification in probate-related appeals.

civil petition_dismissed interim orders final judgment merger of orders probate petition

M/S SANGEETA LEASINGS & ANR. v. HEM MANOHAR & ORS.

17 Dec 2025 · ANIL KSHETARPAL; HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR · 2025:DHC:11423-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a summary eviction decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a disputed property suit, holding that serious factual and legal disputes require trial and evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC summary decree oral Agreement to Sell General Power of Attorney

Vipin Kumar Manaktala v. Shri Vinod Kumar

17 Dec 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:11414-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the modification of injunction restraining alienation to 25% of disputed family property, emphasizing protection of bona fide third-party rights and applying the doctrine of lis pendens under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant injunction partition suit family settlement memorandum of family settlement

Jamia Hamdard Deemed to be University v. Asad Mueed & Ors.

17 Dec 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:11424-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an Executing Court cannot exceed the scope of an Arbitral Tribunal's order under Section 17 of the AC Act by adjudicating regulatory compliance or coercive relief against a non-party, setting aside the enforcement order directing issuance of Consent of Affiliation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Section 17 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Order XXI CPC Consent of Affiliation

India Retail Mart v. Commissioner of DGST

16 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11476-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging GST notifications and an adjudication order, directing the petitioner to pursue appellate remedies pending the Supreme Court's decision on the notifications' validity.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Goods and Services Tax Section 168A CGST Act Show Cause Notice Writ Petition

I Money Wallet Private Limited v. Sales Tax Officer Class II / Avato, Ward 64, Zone 4 & Anr.

16 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11481-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging GST adjudication orders and notifications, directing the petitioner to file a statutory appeal with pre-deposit, pending the Supreme Court's decision on the validity of the impugned notifications.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST Act Section 168A Show Cause Notice Personal Hearing

Jaiswar Ramavtar Prahlad v. Union of India

16 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11493-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of petitioners' claims for relaxation of essential experience qualifications post-selection, emphasizing that such discretionary relaxation must be exercised during the selection process and not thereafter.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant relaxation of qualification recruitment rules listed private sector organization Staff Selection Commission

Hashmi v. Manoj Kumar

16 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11457-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting retrospective seniority to a police officer punished with temporary forfeiture of service, remanding the matter for reconsideration of promotion fitness under Rule 8(d) of the Delhi Police Rules.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant temporary forfeiture of service Rule 8(d) Delhi Police Rules retrospective seniority Departmental Promotion Committee

Nayab Raza v. Nitish Jain

16 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11421-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal against a partial decree for admitted outstanding amount in a commercial suit, holding that a decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is valid for admitted sums and delay condonation requires sufficient cause.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XII Rule 6 CPC Section 151 CPC condonation of delay commercial dispute

Shri BN Vishwanath & Anr. v. Religare Finvest Limited & Ors.

16 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11623-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award as void ab initio due to the unilateral appointment of the sole arbitrator by a party interested in the dispute, reaffirming that such appointments violate the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant unilateral appointment sole arbitrator arbitral award void ab initio

Rahul Kumar and Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

16 Dec 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:11561

The Delhi High Court set aside charges against relatives under Sections 304B and 498A IPC due to lack of specific allegations and insufficient prima facie material at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge Section 304B IPC Section 498A IPC dowry death

Anil Kumar Singhal v. Inderjeet Kaur

16 Dec 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2025:DHC:11614
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The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order against the tenant under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's ownership was established and no suitable alternative accommodation was available.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction alternative accommodation ownership

Ajay Kumar v. Union of India and Ors

16 Dec 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:11500-DB

The Delhi High Court held that candidates with Brachymetatarsia cannot be disqualified from CAPF recruitment without a functional impairment assessment and directed re-examination by a competent medical board.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Brachymetatarsia Medical Examination Central Armed Police Forces Recruitment

Varner Retail Services South Asia Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner Division - Okhla, Central

16 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11540-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice issued after the SVLDR Scheme cut-off date is not eligible for scheme benefits, dismissing the petition but allowing the petitioner to file a timely appeal against the tax demand.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Sabka Vikas Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme SVLDR Scheme show cause notice service tax demand

Ruman Khan v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11552-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the confiscation of a gold bar seized for non-declaration at the green channel, affirming that procedural fairness was observed and the petitioner was not entitled to redemption or release.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Customs Act, 1962 confiscation green channel show cause notice

Aditya Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

16 Dec 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:11503-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the concurrent medical boards’ finding of substandard hearing and dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to his disqualification from Indian Coast Guard recruitment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical fitness paramilitary recruitment Forced Whisper Test Audiometry Test

Sumer Singh v. Union of India

16 Dec 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:11509-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a lapsed offer of appointment can be revived in exceptional circumstances after acquittal in a criminal case, directing reconsideration of the petitioner's appointment with UPSC consultation.

administrative petition_allowed Significant offer of appointment lapse of appointment revival of appointment MHA Policy Guidelines 2012

P ALPA BEN & ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

16 Dec 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:11495-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed a recovery order of alleged salary overpayment passed without prior notice and barred by Supreme Court precedents limiting recovery from Group C/D employees and beyond five years.

administrative petition_allowed Significant salary overpayment recovery of salary prior notice Bhagwan Shukla v. Union of India