Delhi High Court

29,474 judgments

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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

Axis Finance Limited v. Ankur Nag

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3022

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act after prima facie finding of an arbitration agreement, limiting judicial scrutiny to existence and leaving substantive issues to arbitration.

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

Atul Gandhi v. State Govt of NCT Delhi & Ors.

28 Nov 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:10694

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences based on an amicable settlement, applying inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS while imposing costs on the petitioner.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS inherent powers of High Court non-compoundable offences

Axis Finance Limited v. Saurabh Panchal & Dhara Saurabh Panchal

28 Nov 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, leaving substantive disputes to arbitration.

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

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. v. Sphere Air Residency Maintenance Service Association

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:11206
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after prima facie finding an arbitration agreement and held that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited to existence of the agreement, leaving validity and arbitrability to the arbitral tribunal.

arbitration petition_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination existence of arbitration agreement

M/S MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. MR. MOHD ASIF PROPRIETOR OF SARA TEXTILES AND ANR

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:11205
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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act upon prima facie satisfaction of the existence of an arbitration agreement, emphasizing limited judicial scrutiny and deferring substantive issues to the arbitral tribunal.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitration agreement

M/S XTRACOVER TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD v. M/S ONSITE PHONES PVT LTD & ORS

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3022
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the court’s role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement.

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

Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V. v. Partha Chatterjee

28 Nov 2025 · Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:10790

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Tommy Hilfiger against a defendant supplying counterfeit goods bearing its registered trademarks, proceeding ex-parte due to defendant's non-appearance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Permanent injunction Damages

Kapil Kumar v. Life Insurance Corporation and Anr.

28 Nov 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2025:DHC:10860

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction and damages assessed against a tenant under the Public Premises Act, ruling that the quantum of damages based on comparable leases was lawful and not subject to reappraisal at the writ stage.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 Section 7 PP Act Assessment of damages Unauthorized occupation

Darshan Kumar Gupta v. Union of India

28 Nov 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10594-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CAT order on delayed retiral benefits, holding that payment of interest at GPF rates with final settlement precludes entitlement to compound interest at market rates.

administrative petition_dismissed retiral benefits General Provident Fund compound interest delay in payment

Employees State Insurance Corporation v. Uma Aggarwal

28 Nov 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10609-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed ESIC's petition, holding that disciplinary proceedings initiated without prior permission of the competent authority violate Article 311(2) and are invalid.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Article 311(2) Constitution disciplinary proceedings charge memo Employees State Insurance Corporation

STAR INXS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. ELECSHINE ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1471

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court’s role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from the Work Order dated 09.02.2024.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act arbitration agreement prima facie examination competence-competence doctrine

Vinod Kumar v. Smt Asha & Anr.

28 Nov 2025 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:10638
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The Delhi High Court held that while imputing income for interim maintenance, the Family Court must apply the minimum wages applicable in the husband's State of residence, not the forum State, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration accordingly.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. minimum wages notional income

Manju & Anr. v. Krishan Kumar

28 Nov 2025 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:10637

The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after finding the Family Court did not adequately consider the respondent's full income including disputed bank account credits.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. income assessment bank statements

Umesh Paswan v. State (NCT of Delhi)

28 Nov 2025 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2025:DHC:10639

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape and related offences, holding that the victim was a major based on bone ossification tests with margin of error, and that credible victim testimony corroborated by DNA evidence sufficed for conviction despite delay in FIR.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant sexual assault rape age determination bone ossification test

Ram Kishore v. Kanwal Singh & Ors.

28 Nov 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:10634-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on res judicata or factual disputes without proper examination and evidence, setting aside the dismissal and restoring the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint res judicata Abadi land

P2 & P3 v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Nov 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:10695

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

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

Ram Gopal & Ors. v. The State of Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Nov 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:10647

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings under Sections 498A and 406 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Section 528 BNSS matrimonial dispute

Dharmendra Mahto v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Nov 2025 · Vivek Chaudhary; Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:10712

The Court disposed of the habeas corpus petition as the missing daughter was recovered and her custody was lawfully handed over to the petitioner.

criminal petition_allowed Habeas Corpus missing child Article 226 Constitution of India Section 528 BNSS

SMT PINKI v. THE STATE NCT OF DELHI

28 Nov 2025 · Vivek Chaudhary; Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:10711-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a Habeas Corpus petition directing the production and custody of a recovered minor girl to her mother, emphasizing the child's welfare and wishes.

criminal petition_allowed Habeas Corpus minor custody missing child Article 226 Constitution of India