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Mohd Shabbir v. S.K Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1175

The Delhi High Court upheld the MCD's demolition and sealing orders against unauthorized construction and directed police investigation into extortion allegations substantiated by forensic analysis.

administrative other

Rafeeque Ahmed v. Directorate of Health Services GNCTD

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1270-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of a 4624-day delay due to insufficient explanation, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation rules despite the appellant's poverty and medical hardships.

labor appeal_dismissed

M/S Dhanvine Engineering Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Jal Board

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1164-DB

Delhi High Court upheld a tender condition disqualifying bidders facing pending criminal proceedings related to corruption as a valid preventive measure in public interest, dismissing challenges based on presumption of innocence and arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anupam Kapur v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1140

The Delhi High Court held that a sole legal heir and beneficiary is not required to furnish surety for deficient administration bond amount under Section 291 of the India Succession Act, dispensing with the surety requirement in such uncontested succession cases.

civil petition_allowed

Manoj Kumar v. Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1003-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed retrospective promotion and seniority to a police constable injured on duty, holding that relaxation in promotional requirements must relate back to the date juniors were promoted.

administrative appeal_allowed

Amit Gupta v. Kiran Devi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1112

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of an arbitral award in a landlord-tenant dispute, holding that arbitration clauses survive contract expiry and insufficient stamping does not invalidate awards before enforcement.

civil appeal_dismissed

Nandkishore Dnyandeo Suradkar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:959-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ seeking modification of dismissal to compulsory retirement, holding that such a plea could have been raised in an earlier dismissed writ petition and noting non-disclosure of prior litigation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sachin v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1088-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an order disposing of a Contempt Petition without deciding merits or imposing punishment is not appealable under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, dismissing the Letters Patent Appeal for lack of maintainability.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Manno Devi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1091

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 343 of the DMC Act, ownership is not a prerequisite for demolition or regularisation proceedings, and set aside the MCD's rejection of the petitioner's regularisation application for lack of title documents.

administrative appeal_allowed

INTENSE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED v. BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1001

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator by consent of parties and continued interim stay on encashment of Performance Bank Guarantee pending arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed

Kanak Exports v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1060-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Kanak Exports' appeal, upholding the Supreme Court's finding that fraudulent exports precluded entitlement to DFCE Scheme benefits and no vested rights were deprived by government notifications.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd. v. Engineer-in-Chief, Army HQ

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:988-DB

The Delhi High Court restored an appeal dismissed for default, allowed its withdrawal, and granted liberty to file a fresh petition challenging the dismissal of the underlying Section 34 arbitration petition.

civil appeal_allowed

Palika Bazar Shopkeepers Welfare Association v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1012-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the no-vending status of Connaught Place, restrained issuance of vending certificates in no-vending zones, and directed stakeholder consultations before final approval of the Town Vending Plan under the Street Vendors Act.

administrative petition_dismissed

Devender Kumar Aggarwal & Anr. v. Praveen Kumar

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1072

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from an LLP Agreement, holding that the arbitration clause was valid and pre-arbitration consultation requirement was satisfied.

civil appeal_allowed

Pappu Singh & Others v. Gammon India and Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:932

The Delhi High Court held that acceptance of compensation deposited suo moto under the Workmen's Compensation Act does not bar a civil suit for damages arising from construction negligence causing fatal metro pillar collapse.

civil other

Hitik Malhan v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:955-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging tax assessment proceedings, holding that judicial interference under Article 226 is not warranted merely on factual disputes without jurisdictional infirmity.

tax petition_dismissed

Lakshmi Jatav & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1019

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of a compromise and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Him Tyagi and Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1018

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed

Satinder Kaur v. Girish Chander Verma

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1017

The Delhi High Court held that the deposit condition under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for suspension of sentence is not rigid and can be relaxed, and directed consolidation of related appeals for expeditious disposal.

criminal petition_allowed

Zulfikar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1015

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs registered for non-serious offences arising from a private dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers.

criminal appeal_allowed