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Akash Bindal & Anr. v. State Through SHO and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:332

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 289 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 based on a bona fide compromise between the accused and the deceased's legal representatives, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal appeal_allowed

Himanshu & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:331

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of a compromise and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

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

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:330

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking quashing of FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC, directing the trial court to expedite the trial and allowing exemption from personal appearance for the accused serving in CRPF.

criminal other

Kamlesh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:329

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under the Essential Commodities Act against a Fair Price Shop licensee following license restoration and absence of further violations over a decade.

criminal petition_allowed

Rizwan & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:328

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a compromise in a matrimonial dispute and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

National Highways Authority of India v. Roadway Solutions India Infra Limited

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:320-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed NHAI's appeal, holding that injunctions restraining contract termination in infrastructure projects should not be granted if they delay project completion, emphasizing public interest over contractor's commercial claims.

civil appeal_allowed

Suraj Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:296

The High Court acquitted appellants convicted under Sections 326/34 IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove their identity and common intention beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sohail Malik v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:262

The High Court upheld the Magistrate’s discretionary refusal to order police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. where the petitioner’s complaint did not warrant FIR registration, emphasizing judicial discretion to prevent misuse.

criminal petition_dismissed

Chaman Singh Verma & Ors. v. Dharam Yug

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:266

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted injunction protecting the appellants' right to use the common passage and stilt parking access from the front lane, holding that locking the gate by respondent no.1 unlawfully obstructed their easementary rights.

civil appeal_allowed

The State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Sanjay Kumar

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:275

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of a school bus driver, holding that rash and negligent driving was not proved beyond reasonable doubt despite the fatal accident.

criminal appeal_dismissed

P.S. Gahlaut v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:274

The Delhi High Court quashed Look Out Circulars against petitioners accused of economic offences, holding that unrestricted travel restrictions without evidence of evasion violate fundamental rights when the accused cooperates with investigation.

criminal petition_allowed

Gaurav v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:267

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder case, holding that circumstantial evidence including Call Detail Records and questionable recovery is insufficient to deny bail when prosecution witnesses do not support the case.

criminal appeal_allowed

Nisha v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:269

Bail was denied to the accused in a serious assault case resulting in death, considering the gravity of the offence and stage of trial despite delay in FIR and personal circumstances.

criminal bail_denied

Hitesh Bhugra v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:273

Anticipatory bail granted to accused with limited role in assault and arms-related offences who cooperated with investigation and faced no serious opposition.

criminal appeal_allowed

Johan Kevat alias Mastan Baba v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:272

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a Section 302 IPC murder case due to insufficient circumstantial and forensic evidence connecting him to the crime.

criminal appeal_allowed

Bothra Shipping Services Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:270-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld NSIC's rejection of a bidder's tender for non-submission of mandatory Letters of Acceptance and Work Completion Certificates despite CA-certified documents, affirming strict compliance with tender eligibility criteria.

administrative petition_dismissed

Abhimanyu Singh and Anr v. Union of India and Ors

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity and prospective application of the 2023 Amendment prohibiting IFS probationers from appearing in competitive examinations during training, dismissing challenges based on retrospective operation and legitimate expectation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Kanchana Rai v. Geeta Sharma

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 54

The Supreme Court held that a widowed daughter-in-law, regardless of when she became a widow, is a dependant entitled to claim maintenance from the estate of her deceased father-in-law under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.

family appeal_dismissed

Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 55

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018, emphasizing the need for independent oversight in prior approval mechanisms to balance protection of honest public servants with the rule of law.

constitutional petition_dismissed

State of Haryana v. Krishan Kumar & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 63

The Supreme Court held that only the Central Government has the power to prescribe qualifications for Drug Inspectors under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and State Governments cannot impose additional qualifications under Article 309 or State laws.

administrative appeal_dismissed