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Janardhan Sitaram Surve & Ors. v. Sunil Ramesh Ukrulkar & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 09 Dec 2025

The High Court upheld the dismissal of a motor accident claim petition for compensation due to lack of proof of negligence by the driver of the offending vehicle under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Airport Authority of India v. Lite Bite Foods Private Limited

High Court of Bombay · 09 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court dismissed the arbitration petition seeking fresh reference on interest claims already adjudicated, applying the Henderson Principle and constructive res judicata to uphold finality of arbitral awards.

arbitration petition_dismissed

M/s Rural Infrastructure Development Private Limited v. The Land Acquisition Officer and Sub-Divisional Officer, Thane & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 09 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court held that the mandate of an arbitral tribunal under the Maharashtra State Highways Act expires under Section 29A of the Arbitration Act if arbitration is not completed timely, and the territorial court of the seat of arbitration has jurisdiction to substitute the arbitrator.

arbitration appeal_dismissed

M/s. Mumbai Nasik Express Way Limited v. Trambak Parbat Chavan

High Court of Bombay · 09 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court held that upon publication of Section 3-D notification under the National Highways Act, 1956, the acquired land vests absolutely in the Central Government extinguishing the original owner's rights, thereby negating claims for possession or compensation under a lease agreement.

civil appeal_allowed

Ambadas Shripati Jadhav and ors v. The State of Maharashtra and anr

High Court of Bombay · 09 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court set aside the murder convictions of four accused due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt based on unreliable circumstantial evidence and identification.

criminal appeal_allowed

NDMC v. Vijay Laxmi

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:6987-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a review petition to correct the period for interest computation on delayed salary payments, directing payment of interest at the GPF rate from 01.05.2013 to 31.07.2014.

civil appeal_allowed

Anuj Goel & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11324

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

criminal petition_allowed

Duli Chand and Others v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11323

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute upon amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed

Mohammad Shahid Iqbal v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11177

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a Section 69 BNS case, finding reasonable doubt in prosecution evidence and imposing conditions to safeguard trial integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajni Saini & Ors. v. State Council of Educational Research and Training

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11039-DB

The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension to contractual lecturers to acquire prescribed qualifications for transition to Assistant Professor posts, balancing academic standards with pandemic-related hardships.

administrative petition_allowed

Anil Khubchandani v. Apollo Green Energy Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11917

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve a fee dispute arising from a terminated retainership agreement.

civil petition_allowed

Mukandi Lal v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11099-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT order on removal from service, holding that respondents' compliance by deeming resignation and releasing dues was sufficient.

administrative petition_dismissed

Makhan Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11139-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw a duplicate writ petition and disposed of it accordingly.

constitutional other

Moilunlal v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 1987

The Delhi High Court held that termination of service solely on the ground of being HIV positive is unlawful and ordered reinstatement with continuity of service and seniority.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Arun v. Border Security Force & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11173-DB

The petitioner withdrew the writ petition, and the High Court dismissed it as withdrawn without adjudicating the merits.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Maddipatla Surya Prakash v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11176-DB

The Delhi High Court transferred a writ petition pending for over two years to the Armed Forces Tribunal, directing expeditious hearing without adjournments.

administrative other

Rupi Reddy Raji Reddy v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11172-DB

The Delhi High Court transferred a pending writ petition concerning armed forces service matters to the Armed Forces Tribunal for adjudication, directing continuity of record and proceedings.

administrative other

Vicky Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11175-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for default and non-prosecution due to the petitioner's repeated non-appearance.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Rajesh Kumar Dev v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11170-DB

The Delhi High Court granted leave to withdraw a writ petition with liberty to reinstitute it after placing all relevant documents on record.

constitutional other

Sunil Kumar v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11065

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a theft and misappropriation case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and the relatively small value of alleged stolen goods.

criminal appeal_allowed