Delhi High Court

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BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. v. Deepak Thakur

09 Feb 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:1103

The Delhi High Court dismissed BSES's appeal against acquittal of Deepak Thakur for alleged electricity theft due to insufficient evidence and procedural lapses in the prosecution's case.

criminal appeal_dismissed electricity theft Section 135 Electricity Act, 2003 inspection procedure identification of accused

Narinder Kumar Trading as M/s Kundan Trading Company v. Kyoto Tool Co. Ltd. & Ors.

09 Feb 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:1094-DB

The High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the civil appeal and disposed of it accordingly without adjudicating on the merits.

civil appeal_allowed appeal withdrawal leave to withdraw appeal disposal of appeal civil appeal

Rekha Dewan v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

09 Feb 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:1090-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition as not maintainable that sought to uphold a Tribunal judgment and quash a government circular relating to pension benefits already decided by the Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal Writ Petition Old Pension Scheme CCS Pension Rules, 1972

Aarti Sharma v. State

09 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1137
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The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition challenging cognizance under Section 186 IPC, granting liberty to raise the statutory complaint issue under Section 195 Cr.P.C. at final arguments before the Trial Court.

criminal petition_dismissed Procedural Section 186 IPC Section 195 CrPC cognizance complaint requirement

Sohail Saifi & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

09 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1136

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under BNS/IPC offences based on a voluntary compromise and the complainant's withdrawal, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute compromise Section 528 BNSS

Shabab Alam v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1135

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Sections 376 and 354 IPC based on a compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR compromise Section 376 IPC Section 354 IPC

Shri Chand Gautam & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

09 Feb 2026 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, CJ; Tejas Karia, J · 2026:DHC:1539-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the rejection of eviction of son and daughter-in-law from senior citizens' self-acquired property under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, holding that eviction requires proof of harassment and that writ jurisdiction does not permit reappraisal of factual findings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 eviction senior citizens self-acquired property

Sameer Khan & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

09 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1133

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on the parties' amicable settlement and the complainant's consent.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute compromise

Girish Sagar & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.)

09 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1130

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute mediation

Aniket Choudhary & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1129

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/325/341/506/34 IPC based on a compromise between parties and absence of public interest, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC compromise private dispute

Manhar Sabharwal v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Feb 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:1128

The Delhi High Court quashed three FIRs arising from private family disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers

M/S Bhagwan Corporation v. Commissioner of Customs ICD Patparganj

09 Feb 2026 · Nitin Wasudeo Sambre; Ajay Digpaul · 2026:DHC:1041-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging absolute confiscation and penalty under the Customs Act, holding that denial of redemption was lawful for prohibited goods and that delay in statutory appeal barred writ relief.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 125 redemption absolute confiscation Minimum Import Price

Chopra Land Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Late Jatinder Nath

09 Feb 2026 · Nitin Wasudeo Sambre; Ajay Digpaul · 2026:DHC:1040-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on limitation, completion, and construction cost claims, affirming the award except for personal liability on one appellant.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Limitation Construction cost

Harshvardhan Goel v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Feb 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:1056
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Additional Sessions Judge's order directing FIR registration for alleged cheating and forgery in a partnership firm dispute, emphasizing the necessity of police investigation when prima facie material exists and evidence is not fully in complainant's possession.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. FIR registration Partnership firm dissolution Revisional jurisdiction

Gangadharan C v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

09 Feb 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:1058

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a defamation complaint, holding that absence of publication of defamatory words to the public negates the offence under Section 500 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant defamation Section 500 IPC publication reputation

State of NCT of Delhi v. Amit Kumar

09 Feb 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:1057

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused due to infirmities in recovery and identification, extending benefit of doubt under Sections 394, 397, 411 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant robbery identification parade recovery of stolen property benefit of doubt

Mirza Ibrahim Baig v. The State of NCT of Delhi

09 Feb 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:1055

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging forgery of property documents, holding that criminal proceedings can proceed independently despite a pending civil suit on the same subject matter.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR civil vs criminal proceedings forgery title dispute

Somwati v. Suresh Jain

09 Feb 2026 · Amit Mahajan · 2026:DHC:1064
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The Delhi High Court held that the interim moratorium under Section 96 IBC does not stay criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, setting aside orders that adjourned such proceedings sine die.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 96 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Interim moratorium Personal insolvency

M/S CSAT SYSTEM (P) LTD v. APPELLANT AUTHORITY UNDER THE PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT, 1972 AND ORS.

09 Feb 2026 · Shail Jain · 2026:DHC:1036

The Delhi High Court held that the Controlling Authority and Appellate Authority appointed by the State Government lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate gratuity claims against a multi-state company, affirming that only authorities appointed by the Central Government have such jurisdiction under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

labor petition_allowed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 appropriate Government Controlling Authority jurisdiction inherent lack of jurisdiction

Govind Singh Mauni v. Tej Bhan & Ors.

09 Feb 2026 · Anish Dayal · 2026:DHC:1020
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal enhancing compensation for loss of future earning capacity and related heads by applying the multiplier method and recognizing functional disability despite continued employment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of earning capacity multiplier method permanent disability functional disability