Delhi High Court

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Bijendra Kasana v. Smt Gajendra Devi

24 Feb 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:1252

The Delhi High Court granted the tenant additional time to vacate premises subject to payment of occupation charges and compliance with an undertaking, staying the eviction order's execution until August 31, 2025.

property appeal_allowed eviction order stay of execution user and occupation charges vacant possession

Vinod Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. Bhuro Devi

24 Feb 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:1253

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioners additional time to vacate the premises subject to payment of user charges and filing of an undertaking, staying the eviction order until 01.09.2025.

civil appeal_allowed eviction user and occupation charges extension of time vacant possession

Uma Shanker v. Sunny

24 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:1260

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for the death of an 11-year-old child in a motor accident by adopting minimum wages for skilled workers as notional income, applying a multiplier of 18, granting 40% future prospects, and allowing 50% deduction for personal expenses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation notional income minimum wages

M/S KOHINOOR SEED FIELDS INDIA PVT LTD v. M/S VEDA SEED SCIENCES PVT LTD

24 Feb 2025 · Amit Bansal · 2025:DHC:2593

Delhi High Court held that trademark infringement suit must be filed where cause of action arises and plaintiff carries on business; mere listing on third-party e-commerce sites and plaintiff’s registered office in Delhi do not confer jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant territorial jurisdiction trademark infringement passing off Order VII Rule 10 CPC

Abhin Narula v. High Court of Delhi Registrar General & Anr.

24 Feb 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:3162-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the marking of a DJS exam question on mistake of fact in contracts, upholding the prior decision affirmed by the Supreme Court that such contracts are void, not voidable, and refusing to interfere with the examination result.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Indian Contract Act 1872 Section 20 Mistake of fact Void contract

Kishangarh Gulabpura Tollway Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India

23 Feb 2025 · C. Hari Shankar

The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the arbitral tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, treating any expired mandate as continuing to facilitate completion of arbitration.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitral tribunal mandate Extension of mandate Section 29A(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act Delhi High Court

Ananya Bansal v. Delhi University & Ors.

21 Feb 2025 · The Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela; Devendra Kumar Upadhya... · 2025:DHC:1197-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the university's mandatory attendance requirement for LLB students, dismissing the appeal of a student seeking permission to appear in exams despite insufficient attendance.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant attendance requirement professional course LLB examination Article 226

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pooja & Ors.

21 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna
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The Delhi High Court held that compensation for death of a child under 15 in a motor accident should be calculated based on minimum wages for a skilled worker with 50% deduction for personal expenses and multiplier 18, enhancing the awarded compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Notional Income Minimum Wages Loss of Dependency

AGL Technologies v. State (NCT of Delhi)

21 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections relating to alleged forgery in loan security documents following an amicable One Time Settlement between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC One Time Settlement loan dispute

Monu v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

21 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:1256

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 325, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Article 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Article 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 308 IPC

Kamal Gahlot v. State Govt.

21 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:1257

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

Shri Vivek Gupta v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

21 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:1258

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354/354-A/354-D/323 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 528 B.N.S.S. neighborhood dispute

Amit Chawla v. State of NCT of Delhi

21 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:1259

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent 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

Ombir Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

21 Feb 2025 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2025:DHC:1262
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the father-in-law accused in a dowry death case, holding that serious allegations, ante-mortem injuries, and ongoing trial proceedings justified denial of bail under Section 304B IPC and Section 113B Indian Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dowry death Section 304B IPC Section 113B Indian Evidence Act regular bail

Rishi Raj Pal Singh Chauhan v. State NCT of Delhi

21 Feb 2025 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2025:DHC:1265
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the main conspirator accused of kidnapping and murder in a property dispute, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and ongoing trial proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail kidnapping murder conspiracy

Azhar Ahmed v. Union of India and Anr.

21 Feb 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2025:DHC:1089-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a landowner who fails to file a timely reference or application under the Land Acquisition Act is not entitled to enhanced compensation on the principle of parity with co-villagers.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 enhanced compensation Section 18 reference Section 28A(1) application

Staff Selection Commission & Anr. v. Mohit Kumar

21 Feb 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1236-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order for a fresh medical examination, holding that a deformity alone does not render a candidate unfit for appointment as a Constable without evidence of functional impairment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant medical fitness deformity appointment Constable

Ved Pal v. Land Acquisition Collector & Ors.

21 Feb 2025 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:1119-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act does not lapse if possession has been taken over by authorities, even if compensation has not been paid, dismissing the petitioner’s claim of lapse due to non-payment.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Section 24(2) possession proceedings

Pratap Singh Tanwar v. Paramjit Singh Tanwar & Ors.

21 Feb 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:1099

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction in a property dispute, holding that a Will can be revoked by a valid sale deed executed by the testator during his lifetime and the appellant failed to establish a prima facie case.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Will Sale Deed Interim Injunction Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 CPC

Aditya Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr

21 Feb 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1352-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the stipulated cut-off date for eligibility in recruitment is binding and does not extend automatically with the extension of the application deadline, dismissing the appellants' challenge to the fixed eligibility dates.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant cut-off date eligibility criteria recruitment application deadline