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ORIENTAL FOUNDRY PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:562

The Delhi High Court held that judicial scrutiny under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator, directing interim reliefs to be considered by the arbitral tribunal.

arbitration appeal_allowed

JEEVAN BIMA VIKAS ADHIKARI CGHS LTD & ORS v. REGISTRAR OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:578-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to promptly fill vacancies in the Registrar of Cooperative Societies office, allowing contractual appointments to mitigate recruitment delays, and mandated judicial oversight to prevent administrative delays affecting cooperative society members.

administrative other

Manmohan Kumar v. Neelam Khurana & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:501

The Delhi High Court upheld the prima facie invalidity of a Will and related sale deed, maintaining status quo in possession and title of disputed property pending final trial.

civil other

Shakeel & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:487

The Delhi High Court acquitted accused persons of kidnapping and rape charges due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and lack of medical corroboration, granting them benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Ramchandra Gaur

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:526-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of disability pension to an ex-serviceman, holding that the administration must provide cogent reasons to deny pension and that mere classification of disability as lifestyle-related or onset at a peace station is insufficient to rebut the presumption of service connection.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anil Kumar v. Sales Tax Officer Class II/Avato Ward 103 Zone 9 Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:517-DB

The Delhi High Court held that GST Show Cause Notices uploaded only under an inaccessible portal tab without actual knowledge do not constitute valid service, quashing the ex-parte order and directing fresh adjudication after personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Manish Aggarwal & Ors. v. Ram Narayan Pandey & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:566

The Delhi High Court upheld a settlement agreement allowing plaintiffs to withdraw their suit for land possession while permitting a non-settling defendant to independently establish his claim over joint family property.

civil appeal_allowed

Dasaprakash Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour Pvt Ltd v. Mysore Dasaprakash

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:537-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' appeals and upheld an interim injunction restraining unauthorized use of the DASAPRAKASH trademark, holding that insolvency of a family member invalidated the transfer of trademark rights.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Atul Jain Trading as M/s Fixwell Industries v. M/s Future Industries

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:539-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's civil appeal for default and non-prosecution due to failure to appear on the hearing dates.

civil appeal_dismissed

Chellamma & Ors. v. Murugesan

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:513

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners one more opportunity to complete their evidence due to counsel's medical emergency, subject to payment of costs, setting aside the trial court's closure of evidence order.

civil appeal_allowed

Kanawal Jeet Singh Bhatia v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:516

The Delhi High Court waived the Rs. 15,000/- costs imposed on the petitioner by the trial court while leaving all substantive rights and contentions open.

civil petition_allowed

Ansuiya Educational Society v. Megha

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:518

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to grant the petitioner one more opportunity to complete evidence in a civil suit, subject to payment of costs, setting aside the trial court's order closing evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Shrawan v. State

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:484

The High Court upheld the conviction for rape under Section 376 IPC, ruling that absence of medical signs of forcible intercourse does not negate non-consensual sexual assault when supported by consistent testimony and forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manarajiya & Ors. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:532

The High Court allowed the appeal holding that absence of a journey ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status and remanded the matter for awarding death compensation under the Railways Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Jakir Hussain v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:519

Anticipatory bail granted to accused due to lack of corroborative medical evidence and plausible false implication claim in a gunshot injury case.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ram Swaroop Gupta & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:514

The High Court allowed the petition to recall a prosecution witness for cross-examination after the accused were unrepresented, emphasizing the necessity of legal assistance for a fair trial and the court's duty to prevent gross injustice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pratima Mahajan v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:512

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging a Sessions Court revision order and refused to direct police investigation, holding that inherent powers cannot override statutory prohibitions on second revision proceedings.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mariyam @ Salma v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:505

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application under the NDPS Act, holding that no change in circumstances justified bail after the accused was caught with contraband and substantial recovery was made.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Suphiyan Ali v. State of GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:504

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a robbery case due to serious doubts arising from CCTV evidence and delay in lodging the FIR, emphasizing protection of liberty where prosecution case is questionable.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kaushlender Bhardwaj v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:510

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on compromise between parties and minor injuries, holding that criminal proceedings need not be pursued in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed