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Dinesh Gupta v. HT Media Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6744

The Delhi High Court upheld summoning orders against a director under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that specific averments and documentary evidence suffice to proceed at the summoning stage without quashing the complaint.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Amit Mittal v. Krishiv Poly Products LLP

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6842

The court held that a defendant who conceded limitation cannot have the plaint rejected on that ground, but may still raise limitation at final arguments despite defence being struck off.

civil petition_dismissed

Powergrid Corporation of India Ltd v. Ranjit Singh and Co. LLP

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6841

The Court examined whether a fresh claim is maintainable before the Arbitral Tribunal after an arbitral award was set aside for lack of evidence and arbitrariness, issuing notice and deferring proceedings pending further hearing.

arbitration other

Dilip Rawal v. M/S Mothers Pride Education Personna Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6840

The Delhi High Court restored a commercial suit dismissed for non-prosecution upon the plaintiff's assurance of future compliance and imposed costs for prior inaction.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S EMINENT INFRADEVELOPERS PVT LTD ANR v. BRIJ MOHAN SHARMA AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6839

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order setting aside ex-parte decrees and allowing defendants to cross-examine the plaintiff's witness, emphasizing liberal exercise of discretion and fair trial principles.

civil appeal_dismissed

Anil Kumar v. Swati & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6838

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to reconsider the substitution application in a succession certificate petition after giving due hearing, especially considering the status of minor petitioners.

civil other

Jasvinder Singh Sethi & Anr. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6787

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Electricity Act following an amicable settlement, affirming the court's power to end criminal proceedings where continuation would be unjust.

criminal petition_allowed

Rohit Chaudhary & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6786

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 120B, 467, 468, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the court's power under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process and serve the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Sasan Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6784

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354(D), 341, and 509 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power under Section 528 BNSS 2023 to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Mayank Bansal @ Jonty v. State G.N.C.T of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6788

The Delhi High Court quashed a motor accident FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power under Article 226 and Section 528 BNS to end criminal cases where continuation would be unjust.

criminal petition_allowed

Pranav Basoya v. State of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6762

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related criminal proceedings under Sections 509, 323, and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of proceedings would be unfair and an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Savita v. IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6813

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the MACT's refusal to release the balance compensation amount without requisite documents, directing the petitioner to file proper evidence before the Tribunal for consideration.

civil petition_dismissed

UEI GLOBAL EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED v. ABHISHEK GUPTA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6810

The Delhi High Court directed restoration of electricity and terrace access to the petitioner subject to deposit of disputed license fees, leaving contractual disputes to arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

Satender v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6760

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of offences including rape and cruelty, holding that disputed factual issues and the nature of consent require trial determination, and that mere allegations of false promise to marry do not automatically negate consent under Section 376 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Deneth Piumakshi Wedarachchige v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6758

The Delhi High Court quashed charges against the petitioner for using a photocopy of a valid Indian visa in her passport, holding that such use does not constitute forgery or cheating under the IPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Hari Ram v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6761

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape and kidnapping based on DNA evidence and corroborative circumstances despite absence of injury and contradictions in witness testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Divesh Rawat v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 548

The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of the petitioner’s arrest and remand, holding that the 24-hour period for production before magistrate starts from formal arrest with physical restraint and that grounds of arrest were duly communicated.

criminal petition_dismissed

Union Public Service Commission v. Molshree Aggarwal

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6799-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld interim Tribunal orders directing UPSC to permit respondents to appear in the Civil Services Examination under RPwD categories and to declare results, while emphasizing that such interim relief does not create substantive rights before final adjudication.

administrative petition_dismissed

Yogesh Madhav Makalwad v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 964

The Supreme Court held that pre-Independence documentary evidence carries greater probative value than the affinity test in Scheduled Tribe claims and allowed the appellant's caste certificate claim as Koli Mahadev.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Navneesh Aggarwal & Others v. State of Haryana & Another

Supreme Court of India · 12 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 963

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial discord after mutual divorce and settlement, holding that continuation would amount to abuse of process and harassment.

criminal appeal_allowed