Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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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
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

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

Jitender v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

15 Dec 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:11620
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Sections 354 and 451 IPC but modified the sentence by releasing him on probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, emphasizing rehabilitation and social reintegration.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 Section 354 IPC Section 451 IPC Probation

Biswabijoyee Panigrahi v. Union of India & Anr.

15 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11374-DB

The Delhi High Court held that setting aside of a disciplinary penalty entitles the employee to consequential benefits despite issuance of a fresh charge memo post-retirement, directing restoration of pay and promotion benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings charge memorandum penalty order consequential benefits

Ram Dayal v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11420-DB

The Delhi High Court held that seniority must be fixed based on merit at initial appointment, not delayed appointment or confirmation dates, and directed correction of the petitioner's seniority accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant seniority merit confirmation date of appointment

OM 9 Square City Pvt Ltd v. Rail Land Development Authority

15 Dec 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:11593
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court directed the Rail Land Development Authority to consider the petitioner’s approved development plans expeditiously with a personal hearing and issue a speaking order, despite objections and arbitration clause, as the agreement did not require land handover prior to plan consideration.

administrative other Significant development plans Rail Land Development Authority land handover writ petition

Shivam Pandey v. ICICI Bank Limited and Ors.

15 Dec 2025 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2025:DHC:11592
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking reversal of disputed bank transactions, holding that the petitioner voluntarily authorized the transfers with OTP authentication and the bank followed RBI-mandated procedures, absolving it of liability.

civil petition_dismissed Significant cyber fraud unauthorized electronic banking transactions OTP authentication RBI Circular 06.07.2017

Sehrawat v. Kuldeep

15 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11555-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing appointment of a candidate whose candidature was arbitrarily cancelled due to a pending FIR that did not result in trial or conviction.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant cancellation of candidature criminal antecedents public employment acquittal

Mohnish Sehrawat v. Izhar Ul Hasan

15 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11530-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's petition, holding that a termination order without Lieutenant Governor's approval and contrary to Tribunal directions is invalid.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant termination of service contractual employment Lieutenant Governor approval Central Administrative Tribunal

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. DR. ANJNA GANJOO

15 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11548-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of leave salary for sanctioned child care leave with interest on delayed payment, modifying the period based on official records.

administrative appeal_dismissed leave salary sanctioned leave child care leave Central Administrative Tribunal

Central Provident Fund Commissioner v. Sh Ali Roshan & Anr.

15 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11549-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting pension revision and promotion benefits to an employee whose ad hoc service was delayed due to postponed DPCs, relying on the precedent set in Rajkumar's case.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant ad hoc promotion senior time scale Departmental Promotion Committee pension revision

Harish Vats & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

15 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11558-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Part-Time Vocational Teachers are entitled to annual Dearness Allowance increases as per government notification, directing prospective implementation from 2026 while denying retrospective relief.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Dearness Allowance Part-Time Vocational Teachers Contractual employment Notification dated 25.07.2013

Saroj Rani v. Sumit Saluja & Ors.

15 Dec 2025 · Chandrasekharan Sudha · 2025:DHC:11488

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interim injunction restraining unauthorized construction and creation of third-party interests on disputed property pending trial.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction unauthorized construction sale deed validity third party interest