Delhi High Court

29,474 judgments

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Poonam Gahllot v. Directorate of Enforcement

01 Dec 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:10698

The Delhi High Court held that summons issued under Section 37 FEMA read with Section 131 ITA require personal appearance and are governed by civil procedure, not the Cr.P.C., thus exempting women from personal attendance under Section 160 Cr.P.C. does not apply.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Section 37 FEMA Section 131 Income Tax Act Section 160 Cr.P.C.

ARM DIGITAL MEDIA PVT. LTD. v. KUMAR KAURAV

01 Dec 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:10726
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that employment disputes do not constitute commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act and that civil courts retain jurisdiction over breaches of employment contracts and fiduciary duties, dismissing the defendant’s application to reject the plaint.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Employment Agreement Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Commercial dispute Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Pawan Soni v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi

01 Dec 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:10723

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant due to unreliable identification without a judicial TIP and inconsistencies in the prosecution's case, emphasizing the necessity of TIP for credible identification in criminal trials.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Test Identification Parade Dock identification Robbery Stabbing

Bhim Sain & Ors. v. Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr

01 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:10714

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.

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

Masaroor Abbas & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:10709

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Sanjeev @ Kake & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

01 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:10710

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

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

Vikas Kumar and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

01 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:10693

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Abhay Gahlot v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:10692

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/337 IPC and Motor Vehicle Act 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

SH GAURAV REDHU & ANR. v. THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. & ORS.

01 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:10691

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

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

SI Akash; SI Dharmveer Singh v. Akash

01 Dec 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:10683
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted in a commercial quantity NDPS case for failure to apply mandatory statutory conditions and held that recoveries from co-accused in a single transaction must be aggregated.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act commercial quantity clubbing of recoveries

Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association v. Union of India

01 Dec 2025 · Dinesh Mehta; Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2025:DHC:10678-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking pay parity for Assam Rifles personnel with the Indian Army, holding that pay matters lie within executive domain and directed the petitioner to approach competent authorities.

administrative petition_dismissed Assam Rifles pay parity equal emoluments Article 14

Ritik Nagar v. Union of India

01 Dec 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:10706-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh assessment of the petitioner’s weight and BMI for recruitment as Constable (GD) and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition recruitment physical fitness weight assessment

Mahaveer v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

01 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10724-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of National Trade Certificate holders for Draftsman posts, holding that prior judicial decisions and Recruitment Rules bar their appointment absent formal amendment recognizing equivalence.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant National Trade Certificate Diploma in Draftsmanship Recruitment Rules equivalence of qualification

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. SUSHMA RANI

01 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10925-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing the Government of NCT of Delhi to accommodate a candidate whose candidature was cancelled due to a technical glitch in uploading documents, emphasizing fair opportunity and communication.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant technical glitch e-dossier recruitment process supernumerary post

Santhosh S.R Nair v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

01 Dec 2025 · Dinesh Mehta; Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2025:DHC:10928-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of a regular appointment offered through a selection process cannot be done arbitrarily without reasons, and roster-based reservation across multiple posts is constitutionally valid, dismissing the appellant's challenge to his appointment cancellation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant temporary appointment offer of appointment reservation roster legitimate expectation

International Public School Ltd. v. FIIT JEE Ltd.

01 Dec 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:10696

The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a criminal complaint under Section 138 NI Act for a dishonored cheque issued against a subsisting loan liability and held directors liable under Section 141 NI Act, dismissing the petition to quash proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act legally enforceable debt dishonored cheque

Sahil Dagar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

29 Nov 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10748-DB

Experience gained prior to obtaining the required veterinary diploma cannot be counted for eligibility to the post of Veterinary Livestock Inspector as per Section 30 of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.

administrative petition_dismissed Veterinary Livestock Inspector Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 Section 30 experience eligibility

Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Pawan Kamra

29 Nov 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10750-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing grant of 3rd MACP benefit to the respondent, holding that vigilance clearance can only be denied under specific conditions existing at the time of consideration.

service_law appeal_dismissed Significant MACP Scheme vigilance clearance disciplinary proceedings charge sheet

Vijay Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.

29 Nov 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10738-DB

The Delhi High Court directed payment of pay scale arrears with interest to the petitioner from 1995, holding that administrative rules cannot override a final Tribunal order upheld by the Court.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pay scale arrears interest Central Administrative Tribunal

State NCT of Delhi v. Kishan Lal

28 Nov 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:10673

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rash and negligent driving case due to insufficient prosecution evidence and emphasized the principle of benefit of doubt and appellate restraint in appeals against acquittal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rash driving negligence road accident benefit of doubt