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DDA v. M/S MALIK CONSTRUCTIONS

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7430

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award partly in favor of the contractor, dismissing the petition challenging the award for lack of patent illegality or perversity under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed

Union of India v. M/S Incom Icables Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7431

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award setting aside a demand for general damages imposed without contractual basis or proof of loss, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Karan Cabs Services Pvt. Ltd. v. HCL Technologies Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award rejecting minimum guarantee and other claims, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is limited to patent illegality or perversity, and the arbitrator's factual findings and contract interpretation must be respected.

civil petition_dismissed

Dobhal, Krishna Mohan Chandel, Hritwik Maurya, Mayank Kaushik and Aashrit Sukhija v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7790

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 930-day delay in filing a criminal revision petition, emphasizing parity with co-accused and a liberal approach to procedural delays under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S JHA CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7766

The Delhi High Court held that contractors are entitled to interest on delayed payments beyond reasonable time limits despite contractual clauses excluding such interest, allowing a decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC where principal liability is admitted.

civil appeal_allowed

Asif Hamid Khan v. State & Shruti Bhardwaj

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7773

The Delhi High Court upheld the magistrate's summoning order in a sexual harassment case, ruling that closure reports and departmental enquiry findings do not bar criminal proceedings when prima facie material exists.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shail Shukla v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7902

The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's review petition, holding that ownership of a flat in a multi-storeyed building must be assessed by proportionate land share for eligibility under the Rohini Scheme, and review jurisdiction is limited and not a substitute for appeal.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S COLOR PALETTE PVT LTD v. M/S BULLMEN REALTY INDIA PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7907

The Delhi High Court held that the designation of New Delhi as the place of arbitration confers territorial jurisdiction on it under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Janak Datwani v. Anand Datwani

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to dismiss the suit based on an unproved Will and rejected the petition for transposition of parties in a representative suit, holding that enforceable rights require probate and clear admissions, and procedural requirements for representative suits must be complied with.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rakesh Babu v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7909-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of a BSF officer for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act, affirming GSFC jurisdiction and rejecting procedural and factual challenges in a writ petition.

criminal petition_dismissed

Om Prakash v. I AND FC Department Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7841

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, leaving substantive disputes to arbitration.

other petition_allowed

Uday Jain & Anr. v. Additional Commissioner Customs Air Cargo and Import & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7576-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the release of an imported artwork subject to ad-hoc deposits, recognizing the need for preservation and prima facie acceptance of declared origin and value pending full adjudication under the Customs Act.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rajbir Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7586-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner who obtained a valid NOC before joining a government undertaking is entitled to pro rata pension from the date of discharge from the Indian Air Force, subject to verification of the NOC.

administrative petition_allowed

Dharambir Dhan v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7449-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Departmental Promotion Committee's composite method of assessment for promotion, dismissing the petitioner's challenge for lack of mala fide or procedural irregularity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kurlon Retail Limited v. Sales Tax Officer & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7571-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST demand order passed without hearing the petitioner, granted opportunity to reply and be heard, and left the validity of extension notifications pending before the Supreme Court.

tax appeal_allowed

Chahat Jain v. M/s Innocept Global & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7515

The Delhi High Court held that a sleeping partner is prima facie liable under Section 141 NI Act and an out-of-court settlement not recorded before the trial court does not quash a complaint under Section 138 NI Act.

criminal petition_dismissed

G.D. Soni DAV Sr. Secondary School v. Directorate of Education & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7452

The Delhi High Court held that a government-aided school receiving only recurring maintenance grant can lawfully discontinue aid and convert to an unaided institution, and authorities cannot compel it to continue receiving aid against its wishes.

administrative appeal_allowed

RESCOM MINERAL TRADING FZE v. RASHTRIYA ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7467

Delhi High Court dismissed petition seeking interim security under Section 9 Arbitration Act, holding financial distress alone insufficient without evidence of asset dissipation or mala fide intent.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed

M/S Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7451

The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint against Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. for alleged manufacture of spurious drugs, holding that conflicting government test reports of sterling quality and procedural lapses vitiated the prosecution and no prima facie case was made out.

criminal petition_allowed

Arun Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT. of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7465

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled all claims and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed