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Hanuman Prasad Sharma @ H.P. Sharma v. J. Mithyleshwar

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2535

The Delhi High Court held that failure to raise territorial jurisdiction objections at the earliest stage results in waiver, setting aside the dismissal of a suit on such grounds and restoring it for trial.

civil appeal_allowed

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Sweety

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2434

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and imposed the minimum prescribed sentence for rape and related offences, rejecting leniency despite mitigating factors, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory minimum sentencing and the convict’s continuing criminal conduct.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pradeep Batra v. Kuldip Singh Verma

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2506-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that an alleged oral Agreement to Sell lacking clear terms and proof of readiness and willingness does not disclose a cause of action for specific performance and the plaint was rightly rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bindu Sharma v. Kapil Sud and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2505-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a party cannot withdraw clear admissions made in a written statement by way of belated amendment that causes prejudice, and set aside the order allowing such amendment in a family property partition suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Chitra Advertising Service v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2577

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was liable to pay monthly license fees only from the date they were able to erect unipoles due to PWD obstruction, quashing arbitrary retrospective demands by MCD.

administrative petition_allowed

State v. Kuldeep

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2495-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a kidnapping and sexual offence case due to failure of prosecution to prove the prosecutrix's minority and the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Parth v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2513

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner on the ground of parity with co-accused already granted bail in a case involving death during a chase.

criminal appeal_allowed

Bablu v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2511

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a violent assault and firearm case due to the grave nature and manner of the offence despite absence of custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Nuflower Foods and Nutrition Private Limited v. Sonic Biochem Extractions Pvt Limited

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2541

The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, only a prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement is examined, upheld the jurisdiction clause in the original Purchase Orders over subsequent tax invoices, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Umesh Devi v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2512

The Delhi High Court dismissed the accused's application for extension of interim bail due to lack of evidence of hospitalization or exceptional circumstances despite serious charges.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mohd. Mustikim Ansari v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2526

The Delhi High Court quashed the parole rejection of a prisoner based on expired punishment and directed his immediate release on parole with conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Mohd Sultan Alam v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2509

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a sexual offence case considering the delay in complaint, relationship dynamics, and lack of strong prosecution opposition, while reserving final assessment for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Madnani Engineerings Works v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2521

The Delhi High Court held that judicial scrutiny under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator under DIAC, condoning delay in re-filing.

civil appeal_allowed

Shubham Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2527

Anticipatory bail granted to accused in absence of material evidence supporting serious allegations of rape, forced abortion, and drug peddling, with conditions imposed.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gudepu Nageshwar Rao v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2522

Bail was denied to the accused in a narcotics case involving commercial quantity of ganja, affirming that statutory conditions under Section 37 NDPS Act must be satisfied despite trial delays.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manish Goyal v. S P Realtors

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against an Independent Director under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that mere directorship without specific allegations of involvement does not attract vicarious liability.

criminal petition_allowed

P K Varun v. Punjab National Bank

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2547

The Delhi High Court upheld findings of misconduct against a bank officer but remitted the penalty for reconsideration due to disproportionality and procedural considerations, leaving terminal benefits contingent on the final penalty.

administrative appeal_allowed

Delhi Police & Anr. v. Sudheer Kumar

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2471-DB

The Delhi High Court held that post-2019 amendment to the Motor Vehicles Act, renewal of a driving license does not relate back to the expiry date, and a candidate must possess a valid license on the recruitment cut-off date to be eligible, setting aside the Tribunal's order allowing a candidate with a renewed license after expiry.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S MAG FILTERS AND EQUIPMENTS PVT LTD v. M/S THREE ACES GLOBAL LOGISTICS PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2538

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to cross-examine the respondent's witness subject to payment of costs, setting aside the trial court's order denying such opportunity.

civil petition_allowed

Parul Bawa v. Sh. Mohit Gandhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2525

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order closing the petitioner's evidence after sufficient opportunities were granted, dismissing the petition under Article 227 as devoid of merit.

civil petition_dismissed