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Yogesh Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6944

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC for abuse of process, holding that the allegations disclosed a civil dispute and prolonged investigation delay violated the accused's right to speedy trial.

criminal petition_allowed

Transsnet Music Limited v. Unisys Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6859-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that the Single Judge hearing the interim application must consider all issues afresh, including the appellant's intermediary status under the IT Act, without being influenced by prior observations.

other appeal_allowed

Ex-Naik Ajay Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6861-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's refusal to grant early hearing, holding that the tribunal's discretion in case prioritization is not subject to judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

EX CPL RAM KUNWAR v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6860-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to reinstitute it including a challenge to the circular dated 1 September 1983.

administrative other

Shivanand v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6863-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate for compassionate appointment who attains eligibility age by the time of consideration cannot be denied appointment due to delay caused by authorities and directed appointment with consequential benefits.

administrative petition_allowed

Akash Bansal v. Superintendent Range - 109 Central Goods and Services Tax Department, Delhi West, Division

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6866-DB

The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cannot be cancelled retrospectively without explicit notice and objective reasons, setting aside the retrospective cancellation and limiting it to the date of the latest Show Cause Notice.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S Jai Durga Industries v. M/S Phool Chand Bhagat Singh

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6892

The High Court held that where triable issues exist in a commercial suit under summary procedure, defendants are entitled to unconditional leave to defend without onerous conditions like bank guarantees.

civil appeal_allowed

Pranav Ansal & Anr. v. Mahinder Sharma & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6889

The High Court recalled Non-Bailable Warrants issued by the District Consumer Commission against petitioners, directing their representation through counsel and emphasizing procedural safeguards in execution proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjay Garg v. M/S Plaza Electrical Products Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6897

The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant one final opportunity to produce a handwriting expert witness after closure of evidence to ensure a fair trial without causing undue delay.

civil appeal_allowed

Venu Uppal v. Balvinder Uppal

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6895

The Delhi High Court directed the Family Court to prioritize and expeditiously dispose of the petitioner's application for interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

family other

Santosh Singh v. Satvinder Kaur

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6893

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to condone delay in filing the written statement in a regular suit, restored the defence, and imposed costs on the petitioner.

civil appeal_allowed

Ajay Kumar Gupta v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6858

The Delhi High Court held that continuous service from temporary appointment before 01.01.2004 followed by regularisation entitles a retired JNU employee to pension under the Old Pension Scheme despite substantive appointment after that date.

administrative petition_allowed

Hitesh Mehta v. Priya Mehta

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6783-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order denying the father's petition for custody of his minor child, emphasizing the child's welfare and emotional security as paramount over financial considerations or parental preference.

family appeal_dismissed

Bharat Khanna & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6837

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Anil Kumar Sadana & Ors. v. The State of Delhi NCT & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6821

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, reaffirming the court's power to end criminal proceedings in matrimonial disputes to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Sartaj v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6843

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's request for furlough, setting aside the order rejecting it due to alleged involvement in another offence, emphasizing consideration of bail status and conduct.

criminal petition_allowed

Peter Nwalue v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6820

Bail was denied to the accused in a commercial quantity heroin case under the NDPS Act, holding that procedural irregularities and absence of public witnesses do not justify bail at the pre-trial stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Gainda Lal v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6826

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging discharge of accused in a dowry harassment and death case, holding that vague allegations without specific evidence and a natural cause of death do not constitute a prima facie offence under Sections 498A and 304B IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

Anand Tanwar v. Poonam Anand Tanwar

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6824

The Delhi High Court upheld the maintenance order against the petitioner under the DV Act based on his income from all sources but modified the amount due to resumption of cohabitation.

family petition_dismissed

Indraprastha Power Generation Co. Ltd. v. E.M. Services (I) Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6836

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for failure to frame an issue on a properly pleaded counterclaim, holding such omission violates fundamental policy of Indian law and basic notions of justice.

civil petition_allowed