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Dr. Mujahid Masroor v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:263

The Delhi High Court directed transfer of investigation to a different police unit within the district to ensure impartiality in a case involving allegations against police officers, despite the investigation nearing completion.

criminal other

Aas Mohd and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:261

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a compromise and withdrawal of complaint by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

Obinna Theodore Oneyento v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:238

The Delhi High Court held that detention of a foreign national overstaying without a valid visa is lawful and refused to interfere with detention pending other writ petitions challenging visa extension.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Devesh Yadav v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:260

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354A IPC based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's no objection, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

SH VIKAS KUMAR & ORS v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:258

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial cruelty and dowry case following an amicable settlement and resumption of matrimonial ties.

criminal petition_allowed

Kalpataru Projects International Limited v. Northern Railway

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:192

The Delhi High Court invalidated an arbitration clause favoring one party's control over arbitrator appointments and appointed a sole arbitrator to ensure impartiality and equal treatment under the Arbitration Act.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Tata Steel Limited v. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:165

The Delhi High Court held that an approved Resolution Plan under the IBC extinguishes all claims not included therein, barring arbitral proceedings on such claims and affirming the exclusive jurisdiction of the NCLT and appellate forums under the IBC.

corporate appeal_allowed

Vivek Raheja v. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:153-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the suspension of an Insolvency Professional's registration, holding that the writ jurisdiction is supervisory and the suspension was justified due to failure to exercise due diligence under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. National Cold Storage & Refrigeration Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:155-DB

The Delhi High Court held that resumption of leasehold land under a contractual clause entitles the lessee only to compensation for buildings and proportionate premium refund, not market value for land, and quashed orders directing freehold conversion and compensation beyond lease terms.

property appeal_allowed

Aditya Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:176

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to an accused involved in an organised cyber-fraud racket based on prima facie digital and financial evidence and the necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Anil Kumar Jain v. Subhash Chand Chawla

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:168

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's revision petition, holding that bona fide requirement for eviction under the DRC Act depends on suitability of alternative accommodations, and mere ownership of other premises does not bar eviction if alternatives are unsuitable.

civil appeal_allowed

Nikhil Bajaj v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:162

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused suffering from schizophrenia in a harassment case, imposing conditions to prevent contact with the complainant and her family.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sandeep Sethi v. Rajinder Kumar Sethi

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:152-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's exclusive ownership and possession rights over the disputed property, dismissing the defendants' claims of joint ownership and family settlement, and affirmed the award of mesne profits.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bhole Nath Foods Ltd v. Kirorimal Kashiram Marketing and Agencies Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:233-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an interlocutory injunction restraining use of the CHEETAL mark, holding that no infringement or passing off was made out against the registered proprietor of the mark.

civil appeal_allowed

Kanhya Lal v. Estate Officer

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:240-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against eviction for subletting government premises and refused to condone the inordinate delay in filing the appeal.

property appeal_dismissed

Union of India & Ors. v. Suhendra Pal Chauhan

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:187-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, holding it attributable to cumulative stress of military service under the 2008 Entitlement Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S Paramount Bearing and Industrial Products v. AB SKF

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:216-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellants to withdraw their appeal and granted liberty to seek modification of the Single Judge's order, reserving parties' rights to reapproach the court.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S MODWAYS OBJECT D ART PVT. LTD. v. JEETENDER PAL

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:210-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the appeal following amicable settlement between the parties and disposed of the appeal as withdrawn.

civil appeal_dismissed

Holy Cow Foundation v. Patanjali Gramodyog Nyas

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:146

Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of 'PATANJALI GONYLE FLOOR CLEANER' mark, holding the Respondents’ prior use and well-known house mark 'PATANJALI' negate likelihood of confusion with Petitioner’s 'GAUNYLE' mark.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

STEIGERWALD ARZNEIMITTLEWERK GMBH v. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:147

The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of a patent application for a plant-based medicament production method due to inadequate reasoning on inventive step and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed