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Jitender @ Kalla v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5407

The Delhi High Court allowed a life convict's writ petition and granted furlough despite a 12-day late surrender, holding that non-wilful delay and a warning do not bar furlough under prison rules aimed at rehabilitation.

criminal petition_allowed

Mubina v. Commissioner of Customs

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5402-DB

The Delhi High Court held that detention and confiscation of gold jewellery worn by a passenger without issuing a proper show cause notice and personal hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is illegal, and such jewellery as personal effects must be released.

administrative petition_allowed

Rajveer Singh v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5414

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring a complaint dismissed for non-appearance due to bona fide error, clarifying that such dismissal is not acquittal and the proper remedy is appeal under Section 378(4) CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rahul Shrma & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5362

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed

Manu Yadav & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5361

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary, amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power to promote peace in matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed

Surendra Kumar v. C.B.I.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5413

The Delhi High Court reduced the sentence of a 90-year-old convicted public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act to the period already served, emphasizing mitigating factors including advanced age, health, and prolonged trial delay, while upholding the conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sh. Rana Mukharjee & Anr. v. The State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5353

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process of law.

criminal petition_allowed

Raman Chawla and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5372

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

criminal petition_allowed

Sh. Waseem v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5358

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings to secure justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Geeta Bedi v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5352

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principle that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Mustkeen @ Mota v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5374

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that active facilitation in the offence and serious evidence on record preclude bail once trial has commenced.

criminal bail_denied

Sajib Qureshi v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5360

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 308/34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, applying the principle that criminal proceedings may be quashed if continuation would be unfair or an abuse of process despite the seriousness of the offence.

criminal petition_allowed

Rahul Bisht v. The State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5345

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

criminal petition_allowed

Sagir v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5369

The Delhi High Court set aside the Sentence Review Board's unreasoned rejection of a life convict's premature release plea and directed reconsideration applying relevant legal criteria.

criminal other

Neeraj Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5348

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC on the ground of compromise and marriage between the parties, holding that continuing prosecution was not in the interest of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Manoj Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5364

Interim bail on medical grounds was denied to an accused involved in serious NDPS offences as his medical condition was stable and adequately treated in jail, and his regular bail had been dismissed.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD v. M/S PREM POWER CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5392

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the Court's role is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement, leaving all substantive disputes to arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

MS VEERJI RESTAURANT PRIVATE LIMITED v. YASH RAI & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:5834

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff restraining defendants from infringing its trademark and copyright, awarding damages and costs due to defendants' non-appearance and mala fide use of similar marks.

civil appeal_allowed

Virtuous Energy Private Limited v. Smart Power Grid Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that complex questions of binding non-signatories to arbitration agreements must be decided by the arbitral tribunal, not the referral court.

civil appeal_allowed

Vinayak Baban Parab v. Snehal Vinayak Parab

High Court of Bombay · 07 Jul 2025

The High Court reduced the interim maintenance for a minor child from Rs.30,000 to Rs.23,250 per month, emphasizing that maintenance must be reasonable and based on the child's actual needs rather than speculative income claims.

family appeal_allowed