Delhi High Court

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Neelmani Electricals v. The Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax

12 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11350-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST adjudication order passed without hearing the petitioner, remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, and left open the validity of impugned GST notifications pending the Supreme Court's decision.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Goods and Services Tax Section 168A GST Act show cause notice natural justice

CDL Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Vijay Pal & Ors.

12 Dec 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:11918
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the Court’s role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement without delving into arbitrability or merits.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitration agreement

Rajesh & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

12 Dec 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:11774

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of one appellant for causing grievous injuries under Section 308 IPC while acquitting another due to delayed implication, and modified the sentence of the convicted appellant to the period already served.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC grievous injury delayed implication benefit of doubt

GALAX INFRA AND SPORTS v. TUNA ENVIROTECH PRIVATE LIMITED

12 Dec 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3022
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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the court's role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement without delving into arbitrability or merits.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitration agreement

Anil v. State (NCT of Delhi)

12 Dec 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:11688
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The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction under Section 307 IPC to Section 323 IPC due to lack of intention to cause death, while upholding other convictions and reducing the sentence to the period already served.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Intention to cause death Voluntarily causing hurt Traffic offence

Axis Finance Limited v. Saurav Shekhar Sinha

12 Dec 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3022
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The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court’s role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitration agreement

Krishna Murari Bangar v. Central Bureau of Investigation

12 Dec 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:11621

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal charges against a government servant alleging conspiracy to manipulate investigations, holding that judicially upheld Scheduled Tribe status and accepted closure reports preclude prosecution without sanction and material evidence.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC Scheduled Tribe certificate criminal conspiracy Section 197 CrPC sanction

Laxmi Rawat v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

12 Dec 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:11491
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that absence of documentary proof and complainant's status as housewife do not rebut statutory presumption without credible evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Presumption of debt Financial capacity

Union of India v. Satya Pal Singh

12 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11479-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction mandating grant of revised pay scales to eligible library staff without awaiting notification of amended Recruitment Rules, dismissing the petition challenging such implementation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant revised pay scales Office Memorandum 24.07.1990 Dr. S.K. Das Committee Recruitment Rules

M/S CONVEY TECH PROJECTS v. M/S H.P TRADING COMPANY

12 Dec 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:11459

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act but modified the sentence by imposing a higher fine and reducing imprisonment, considering the accused's age and cheque amount.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Sentence modification Imprisonment

Kedar Parsad Meena & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

12 Dec 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:11296

The Delhi High Court quashed a noncompoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and divorce decree, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC inherent powers of High Court Section 482 CrPC

Naresh Kumar & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

12 Dec 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:11282

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal case under Section 392 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the inherent power of the court to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Section 528 BNSS non-compoundable offence

Gagan Rathor and Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

12 Dec 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:11316

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial dispute based on amicable settlement and divorce decree, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC inherent powers of High Court

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -1 v. R.J. Corp. Ltd.

12 Dec 2025 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2025:DHC:11351-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the Finance Act 2022 amendment to Section 14A is prospective and disallowance under Section 14A must be restricted to the amount of exempt income earned during the relevant assessment year.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Income Tax Act, 1961 exempt income disallowance

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) v. Deepak Kumar Aggarwal

12 Dec 2025 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2025:DHC:11355-DB

The High Court held that the six-year limitation under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act is computed from the date seized documents are handed over to the Assessing Officer, not the date of search, thereby excluding Assessment Year 2013-14 from reassessment.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 153C Income Tax Act limitation period search and seizure assessment year

Mr. Devvrat Sharma and Mr. Japneet Singh v. Arun Kumar & Anr

12 Dec 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:11516

The court held that when a subsequent law reduces punishment, the accused is entitled to the benefit of the lesser penalty even if the offence was committed under a repealed statute.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 misbranding beneficial construction

Abdul Nasir Khatri & Anr. v. Fazlu Rehman Khatri & Ors.

12 Dec 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:11322-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an application to reject the plaint in a partition suit, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and the Plaintiffs were not required to pay ad valorem court fee on their share.

civil appeal_dismissed Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action partition suit ad valorem court fee

Muslima Parveen v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board & Anr.

12 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11272-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the DSSSB’s requirement of separate qualifying marks in Sections A and B for EWS candidates, holding that subsequent policy changes cannot be applied retrospectively to concluded selection processes.

administrative petition_dismissed DSSSB selection process Economically Weaker Section qualifying marks

Sanjay Gupta v. Lt Governor of Delhi & Anr.

12 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11356-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the disciplinary penalty imposed on an Assistant Law Officer for procedural infirmities and non-speaking findings, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial review in departmental proceedings.

administrative petition_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings judicial review principles of natural justice charge sheet

M/S R. K. ASSOCIATES AND HOTELIERS PVT. LTD v. INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD.

12 Dec 2025 · Jasmeet Singh · 2025:DHC:11468
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The Delhi High Court held that IRCTC lawfully terminated the catering license without prior notice under a standalone clause due to unsatisfactory service, dismissing the petition seeking interim relief.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 petition License termination Cure notice