Delhi High Court

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Vivek Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

12 Dec 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:11306
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused under the NDPS Act, emphasizing that prolonged pre-trial incarceration and delay can override the statutory bail bar under Section 37, subject to conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS bail prolonged incarceration

Ramesh Kumar v. Delhi Transport Corporation

12 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:11229-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner declared medically unfit and retired at 55 years cannot claim continuation of service or superannuation benefits beyond that age based on interim orders once final dismissal is attained.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant superannuation interim order medical fitness service continuation

Tushar Bansal & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

12 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:11299
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sexual harassment and related IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Ramakrishna Teletronics Pvt Ltd v. Top Victory Investments Ltd

12 Dec 2025 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2025:DHC:11245-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that the appellant failed to prove a valid settlement and that the court's interference with the arbitral award was unwarranted.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Section 37 appeal Settlement agreement

Neelesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT & Anr.

12 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:11288

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 and secure justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC dowry harassment

Om Prakash v. Brahm Singh

12 Dec 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:11267

The High Court upheld the trial court’s dismissal of an amendment application filed after trial commencement, holding that due diligence must be shown under Order VI Rule 17 CPC to permit such amendments.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of pleadings due diligence trial commencement

Ansal Housing Limited v. Vikas Jain

12 Dec 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:11263

The Delhi High Court set aside an unreasoned NCDRC order modifying a consumer dispute decision without hearing the petitioner, remanding the matter for a fresh, reasoned hearing.

consumer other Significant National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission modification application reasoned order right to fair hearing

Col Ajay Ahlawat & Anr. v. Sudhir Kumar Windlass

12 Dec 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:11262
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The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order denying a co-defendant permission to lead evidence despite an unsigned Written Statement, allowing examination of one witness and directing expeditious disposal of the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Written Statement evidence signature defendant

Ajay & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

12 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:11268

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

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Gaurav Jain v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

12 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:11266

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.

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

MSA Global LLC Oman v. Engineering Projects India Ltd

12 Dec 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:11232-DB
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Delhi High Court holds that the arbitration seat is India, Indian courts have jurisdiction, and grants injunction restraining arbitration continuation due to arbitrator's non-disclosure and potential bias.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration seat jurisdiction anti-arbitration injunction non-disclosure

State v. Garibullah

12 Dec 2025 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:11256

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a motor accident case, holding that mere high speed without evidence of rash or negligent driving is insufficient for conviction under Sections 279 and 304A IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rash driving negligent driving Section 279 IPC Section 304A IPC

Management/Chairman Balvantray Mehta Vidya Bhawan Senior Secondary School v. Anil Kumar Aggarwal

12 Dec 2025 · Avneesh Jhingan · 2025:DHC:11228
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The Delhi High Court held that Section 8(2) of the Delhi School Education Act does not apply to voluntary retirement under Rule 48-A of the CCS Rules, quashing the Tribunal’s order reinstating the employee.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Voluntary Retirement Scheme Section 8(2) Delhi School Education Act Central Civil Services Pension Rules Rule 48-A CCS Rules

Tarun Aggarwal v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Dec 2025 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:11233-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the tender award due to disputed factual issues and lack of demonstrated prejudice from procedural lapses, holding such matters require trial in a civil court.

administrative petition_dismissed Article 226 writ petition tender process Request for Proposal

State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Hamid

12 Dec 2025 · Vivek Chaudhary; Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:11261-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of a husband charged under Section 306 IPC, ruling that mere extramarital affair without direct instigation or cruelty does not constitute abetment of suicide.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 306 IPC abetment of suicide extramarital affair mental cruelty

Dr. Saroj Bahl v. Sushma Batra

12 Dec 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:11302

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to reject the plaint, holding that a non-executant alleging forgery may seek declaratory relief with consequential injunctions, and such issues as limitation and personal interest require trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 34 Specific Relief Act declaratory relief cancellation of deed

M/s Guru Kirpa Enterprises v. Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Export)

11 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11375-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Customs orders must clearly identify and be signed by the officer passing them to ensure accountability, and procedural conditions under Section 149 of the Customs Act must be strictly followed for amendment of shipping bills.

administrative other Significant Customs Act 1962 Section 149 amendment of shipping bills CESS

I Money Wallet Private Limited v. Sales Tax Officer Class II / Avato, Ward 64, Zone 4 & Anr.

11 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11286-DB

Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a delayed appeal against a GST tax demand order, subject to the Supreme Court's pending decision on the validity of related extension notifications under Section 168A of the GST Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST Act Section 168A Section 107 extension of limitation

Patanjali Foods Limited v. Assistant Commissioner CGST Narela Division & Ors.

11 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11260-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the final approval date of a resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is the binding date for extinguishing prior claims, setting aside tax demands raised before that date and allowing fresh demands only for the post-approval period.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 31 approval Resolution plan Clean slate basis

M/S JK (INDIA) FABS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

11 Dec 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Shail Jain · 2025:DHC:11257-DB

The Delhi High Court directed re-assessment of customs Bills of Entry and refund of excess Infrastructure Cess paid due to a technical glitch, affirming that refunds require re-assessment under the law.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Infrastructure Cess Customs Duty Refund Re-assessment