Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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

17 Dec 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:11520

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of sexual molestation charges under POCSO and IPC due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence, delayed complaint, and credible alibi defence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act Section 354 IPC sexual molestation benefit of doubt

Shelley Marwah v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr

17 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:11472

The High Court upheld the trial court’s discretion in refusing to summon records from another case under Section 311 CrPC at a belated stage, emphasizing that such power must be exercised judicially to prevent abuse and delay.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 CrPC discretionary power summoning witnesses recall of witnesses

M Gangi Setty v. Union of India and Ors.

17 Dec 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:11466-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a CISF constable for assault and possession of a mobile phone on duty, holding the punishment disproportionate and ordering restoration of pension benefits.

administrative petition_allowed Significant departmental enquiry dismissal from service proportionality of punishment principles of natural justice

Rati Sahni v. Ganesh Seth

17 Dec 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:11517
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The Delhi High Court held that while several properties prima facie belong to the HUF, the plaintiff failed to establish irreparable injury to warrant an injunction restraining the karta from managing or alienating HUF properties during the suit.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Hindu Undivided Family coparcenary property karta injunction

Kunal Sharma & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:11486

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Prakash Kumar Srivastava & Ors. v. State GNCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:11485

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sh. Sumit and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

17 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:11484

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under BNS based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure the ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement non-compoundable offence

Gafoor Ahmed & Ors. v. Sabila & Ors.

17 Dec 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · MANU/DE/1513/2018

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants on landlords' bona fide requirement under the Delhi Rent Control Act, rejecting tenants' defense based on a void agreement and lack of triable issues.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B(4) bona fide requirement

Black Gold Resources Private Limitada v. International Coal Ventures Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

17 Dec 2025 · Jasmeet Singh · 2025:DHC:11498
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking injunction against contract termination and invocation of an unconditional bank guarantee, holding that such guarantees must be honoured on demand unless egregious fraud or irretrievable injustice is proven.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Performance Bank Guarantee Unconditional bank guarantee Interim injunction

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