Delhi High Court

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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

Anjar Ali Khan and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

28 Nov 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2025:DHC:10764-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2013 MHA Guidelines barring recruitment and retention of color blind personnel in CAPFs and dismissed writ petitions challenging termination of probationers found medically unfit due to defective color vision.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant color blindness probation termination 2013 Ministry of Home Affairs Guidelines

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. M/s Mirage Homes Pvt. Ltd.

28 Nov 2025 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar V. Kameswar Rao · 2025:DHC:10621-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal holding that no additions under Section 153A can be made in completed assessments without incriminating material found during search, affirming Supreme Court precedent.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 153A Income Tax Act incriminating material search and seizure completed assessment

Reena Yadav v. Indian Council of Social Science Research

28 Nov 2025 · Avneesh Jhingan · 2025:DHC:10672

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the eligibility criteria and rejection of candidature in a research assistant director recruitment, holding that courts will not interfere with expert selection committees absent arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant eligibility criteria selection process judicial review Master's Degree

Ankur Tiwari & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

28 Nov 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:10632

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

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

Vatsala Khanna v. Ashish Khanna

28 Nov 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2025:DHC:10652

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Family Court's closure of cross-examination rights due to counsel's illness and procedural delays, emphasizing the need to prevent abuse of process and uphold judicial discipline.

family petition_dismissed cross-examination Section 227 CPC Section 151 CPC Indian Evidence Act Sections 137 and 138

Ram Singar Singh v. State

28 Nov 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2025:DHC:10558-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on direct eyewitness testimony corroborated by forensic evidence, dismissing claims of false implication and insufficient proof.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder direct evidence circumstantial evidence extra judicial confession

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Smt Munni Lata & Ors

28 Nov 2025 · Prateek Jalan · 2025:DHC:10669
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The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability for a fatal accident caused by negligent parking of a stationary vehicle, rejected contributory negligence of the deceased, and modified the compensation award in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence contributory negligence compensation

M/S Charms Cards Pvt Ltd v. Vinod Kanwar & Ors.

28 Nov 2025 · Chandrasekharan Sudha · 2025:DHC:10552

The Delhi High Court allowed the employer’s appeal and set aside the compensation awarded under the Employee’s Compensation Act due to lack of credible evidence and admissions negating the occurrence of the accident and employment.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 compensation claim employment accident

Chetan Goyal and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

28 Nov 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:10593

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

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

Ram Baran and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

28 Nov 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:10592

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 quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Rajesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. Lokpal of India

28 Nov 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:10574-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed the Lokpal's order and notices for failing to afford a mandatory hearing before forming a prima facie opinion under Section 20(3) of the Lokpal Act, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards and judicial restraint.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 Section 20(3) Preliminary Inquiry Principles of Natural Justice

Gaurav v. The State of NCT Delhi

28 Nov 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:10642

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that serious prima facie allegations and material against him warranted denial of bail despite parity with a co-accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 302 IPC Section 27 Arms Act murder