Delhi High Court

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Aryan Janghu & Anr. v. Mr Sat Narain Janghu & Anr.

16 Dec 2025 · Jasmeet Singh · 2025:DHC:11775
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a Section 9 arbitration petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the cause of action and subject matter situated in Haryana preclude jurisdiction in Delhi absent a designated seat or exclusive jurisdiction clause.

civil petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction arbitration Section 9 Arbitration Act Section 16 CPC

Paramveer Rathi & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

16 Dec 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:11528

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and exercise of inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC inherent powers of High Court Section 528 BNSS

VC v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

16 Dec 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:11442

The Delhi High Court quashed a noncompoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC inherent powers

Union of India v. Babita

16 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11636-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing evaluation of a candidate's Tier-II exam answer sheet despite a trivial roll number error corrected during the exam, emphasizing reasonable application of procedural rules and fairness in recruitment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant examination procedure roll number correction automatic disqualification Central Administrative Tribunal

Ms. Jyoti Tyagi v. Nidhika Gemini

16 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11633-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order quashing cancellation of appointment on the ground that the candidate did not pursue two degrees simultaneously in violation of UGC/IGNOU norms.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant simultaneous degree pursuit UGC guidelines IGNOU Act 1985 cancellation of candidature

Boopalan B v. State of NCT of Delhi

15 Dec 2025 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:11339
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR and criminal proceedings against a retired Army officer for throwing petrol-filled bottles causing damage to Parliament property, holding that the allegations prima facie disclose cognizable offences and the matter must proceed to trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 435 IPC Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act Section 482 CrPC

Abhilasha Chauhan v. Ankur Rajput & Ors.

15 Dec 2025 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:11338

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging denial of residence orders under the PWDV Act, affirming interim maintenance considering caregiving responsibilities and partitioned property.

family petition_dismissed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 interim maintenance residence order shared household

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -1 v. Chetan Gupta

15 Dec 2025 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2025:DHC:11363-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal and upheld the ITAT's quashing of penalty under Section 271(1)(c) due to a vague penalty notice that failed to specify grounds for penalty.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 271(1)(c) penalty Income Tax Act, 1961 penalty notice specificity concealment of income

M/S TRUESPICES INDIA INC v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

15 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11458-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Customs Commissioner to decide expeditiously on the petitioner's representations for release of bank guarantees and issuance of any Show Cause Notice, holding that a subsequent test report without fresh samples and reasons cannot be relied upon without due process.

administrative other Significant Article 226 Constitution of India writ of mandamus bank guarantee release Central Revenues Control Laboratory

M/S MODI PACKERS v. SUPERINTENDENT, WARD 63 (RANGE - 43) & ORS

15 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11407-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to procedural irregularities and restored the petitioner's registration, emphasizing that retrospective cancellation must be clearly contemplated in the show cause notice.

administrative petition_allowed Significant GST registration retrospective cancellation show cause notice limitation

M/S ERA INFRA ENGINEERING LIMITED v. JOINT COMMISSIONER CGST DELHI SOUTH COMMISSIONERATE

15 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11409-DB

The Delhi High Court held that GST demands raised after approval of the insolvency resolution plan for periods prior thereto are not tenable as all claims not included in the plan stand extinguished.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Resolution Plan GST Demand Statutory Dues

M/S KISAN CONSTRUCTION CO.-HISAR v. UNION OF INDIA

15 Dec 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:11956

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a construction contract containing an arbitration clause.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

Ravi @ Sachin v. Smt Shikha

15 Dec 2025 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:11335

The Delhi High Court modified the maintenance amount payable by the husband, holding that maintenance must be based on realistic current income and that mere capability to earn does not bar maintenance entitlement.

family appeal_allowed Significant maintenance under Section 125 CrPC revision petition Family Courts Act 1984 income assessment

The State of GNCT of Delhi v. Toshib Alias Paritosh & Ors.

15 Dec 2025 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:11337
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The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused in a sexual offence case where the prosecutrix voluntarily retracted allegations in a Section 164 CrPC statement, emphasizing the evidentiary value of such statements at the charge stage and issuing directions to prevent misuse of victim compensation schemes.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 164 CrPC statement framing of charge prima facie case sexual offence

Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar v. State of NCT of Delhi

15 Dec 2025 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:11334

The Delhi High Court held that victims have no right to copies of acquittal orders by Juvenile Justice Boards due to statutory confidentiality and no appeal rights, affirmed existing victim support mechanisms, and confirmed availability of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centres in Juvenile Justice Boards.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Juvenile Justice Board acquittal order victim rights sexual assault

Minor S v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

15 Dec 2025 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3863

The Delhi High Court reiterated and reinforced procedural safeguards and institutional responsibilities to ensure timely medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks for minor rape victims, emphasizing coordinated action by Medical Boards, CWCs, and investigating officers.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant medical termination of pregnancy minor rape victim pregnancy beyond 24 weeks Medical Board

Shri Sumit Sharma v. Smt. Navita

15 Dec 2025 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:11341

The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court order directing maintenance without accounting for salary deductions related to government accommodation and remanded the matter for fresh determination considering all financial factors and caregiving responsibilities without gender bias.

family remanded Significant maintenance Section 125 CrPC Family Courts Act 1984 House Rent Allowance

Shantha Ramakrishna v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

15 Dec 2025 · Dinesh Mehta; Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2025:DHC:11641-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of a retired university employee, holding that failure to opt out of CPF before the cut-off date deemed her covered under GPF, entitling her to pension benefits despite delay in filing the writ petition.

labor appeal_allowed Significant General Provident Fund Contributory Provident Fund Fourth Pay Commission Office Memorandum 01.05.1987

Shashi Ranjan Kumar v. Union of India

15 Dec 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:11553-DB

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of an enrolled Army recruit under the Army Act falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal and transferred the writ petition accordingly.

administrative other Significant Armed Forces Tribunal Army Act 1950 Army Rules 1954 dismissal from service

Ramacivil India Construction Pvt Ltd v. NBCC India Ltd

15 Dec 2025 · Amit Bansal · 2025:DHC:11622

The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 120-day period for filing a written statement in commercial suits cannot be curtailed by e-filing time restrictions, allowing the defendant's delayed written statement to be taken on record with condonation of delay.

civil appeal_allowed Significant e-Filing Rules 2021 Order VIII Rule 1 CPC written statement limitation period