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Deepak Kumar Singh v. Yogendra Pal Singh and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4149

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to order forensic examination of disputed Wills in a probate petition, holding that such scientific investigation is not mandatory absent suspicious circumstances.

civil petition_dismissed

Vikas Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused persons involved in a group fight after considering mutual injuries, partisan police conduct, and prolonged incarceration.

criminal appeal_allowed

Paschal Obinna Nwagbaoso v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4053

Bail was denied to the accused in a narcotics case involving intermediate and commercial quantities, holding that procedural violations under NDPS Act cannot be considered at bail stage and parity does not apply when incriminating recovery exists.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mr. Izhar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4067

The Delhi High Court held that while it cannot direct registration of an FIR, it can grant police protection to a petitioner facing security threats, directing the police to ensure confidentiality and vigilance at her new residence.

criminal petition_allowed

Kamal Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4068

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354B, 506, 509, and 34 IPC after the parties amicably settled their dispute, imposing costs on petitioners to deter future misconduct.

criminal petition_allowed

Vijay Kumar & Anr. v. The State GNCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4075

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following a mutual settlement and divorce by consent between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Madhu Tayal v. Shri Ghanshyam Das Tayal

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4094

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant cannot deny the landlord's title and dismissed the appeal challenging possession, granting the appellant time to vacate the premises.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rahul @ Moni @ Sannothiya v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4095

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder, emphasizing parity with co-accused, the impact of delayed weapon recovery on evidence, and the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jagdish Sharma @ Jaggi v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4096

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a murder case, holding that prima facie evidence and the gravity of the offence outweigh the Applicant's claims, and directed expeditious trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Lalit Sharma and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4077-FB

The Delhi High Court upheld its direction requiring candidates to deposit Rs. 65,000 to ensure sufficient funds for Shahdara Bar Association elections, disqualifying those who fail to comply.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjay v. Pallavi Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4145

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to file a belated written statement after defense was struck off for non-filing, holding that delay caused by successive applications without plausible grounds cannot be condoned.

civil petition_dismissed

Chain Sukh Pal v. Shiv Charan Goel

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4147

The Delhi High Court waived costs imposed on a tenant for procedural lapses and directed the hearing of tenant's applications in eviction proceedings to ensure substantive justice.

civil petition_allowed

KDP Buildwel Pvt. Ltd. v. Deepak Kumar Tomar

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4148

The Delhi High Court held that it lacks jurisdiction to entertain a petition under Article 227 against NCDRC orders when the cause of action arose outside Delhi, allowing withdrawal with liberty to approach the correct High Court.

civil petition_allowed

Ponangi Lakshmi Suneetha v. Satyanarayanamma Gandham

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4151

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner a final opportunity to lead evidence in a succession certificate petition despite prior closure of evidence, emphasizing justice over procedural lapses.

civil appeal_allowed

Sadhu Singh and Ors. v. Hardeep Kaur and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4152

The court held that staircases ensuring access must be constructed before erecting boundary walls in a vertically divided property, directing the trial court to issue time-bound orders accordingly.

property petition_dismissed

Hira Joshi v. Alok Madan

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4153

The Delhi High Court upheld the Executing Court's refusal to grant back wages at 100% beyond the Award's 45% directive and dismissed the petition challenging the execution order.

labor petition_dismissed

Chandra Prakash v. Airports Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4172

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the marks awarded in a physical endurance test for recruitment by AAI, holding that any deviation from advertised benchmarks was to the petitioner’s advantage and did not warrant relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

Etemad Cargo v. Assistant Commissioner, Ward 206, Zone 11, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4104-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST adjudication order passed without effective notice and personal hearing, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication after ensuring proper communication of notices.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S OJAS ADVERTISING v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II/AVATO, WARD 61 & ORS

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4102-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte tax adjudication order due to lack of proper notice and hearing, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of GST notifications pending Supreme Court decision.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rajan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4107-DB

The Delhi High Court directed removal of encroachments obstructing public sidewalks and mandated regular cleaning by Safai Karamcharis, while upholding installation of electricity meters for vendors with valid Certificates of Vending.

administrative petition_allowed