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Anuj Dewan v. National Faceless Appeal Centre

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:91-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Appellate Authority to consider the petitioner’s application for early hearing of a four-year pending appeal to ensure expeditious disposal.

tax petition_allowed

Intercode Solutions Private Limited v. Armor India Coding and Imaging Supplies Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:123

The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral tribunal's termination of arbitration under Section 32(2)(c) of the Arbitration Act, holding that mere pendency of parallel civil proceedings and overlapping issues do not render continuation impossible, thereby upholding party autonomy and restoring arbitration.

civil petition_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Pratima Kumari & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:122

The Delhi High Court upheld the application of Delhi minimum wages for compensation in a motor accident claim despite the deceased's residence in Uttar Pradesh, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dhruv Chawla v. Ekta Chawla

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:113

The Delhi High Court held that interim maintenance granted for a fixed period must be reconsidered afresh upon expiry, and remanded the matter to the Family Court to decide pending applications and pass a reasoned order on continuation or modification.

family remanded

Sunil & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:158

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed

D D Pradhan and Co Pvt Ltd v. Vandana Kapuria

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:102-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil appeal by recording the parties' mutual settlement and directed release and division of deposited funds along with partial refund of Court fees.

civil appeal_allowed

Nabeel Ahmad & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:159

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of the complaint by the aggrieved party.

criminal petition_allowed

Gyan Prakash v. Delhi Transco Ltd

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:163

The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement imposed on an employee, ruling that criminal acquittal does not bar departmental punishment and courts will not reappreciate evidence absent procedural violations.

labor appeal_dismissed

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -1 v. Som Hari Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:120-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the income tax department's appeal, holding that additions to income based on creditworthiness are impermissible without incriminating material found during search proceedings.

tax appeal_dismissed

Pushkar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:82

Anticipatory bail granted to a young student accused not directly implicated in assault charges, considering absence of evidence and ongoing investigation against main accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Satish Kumar Gupta v. Sushil Kumar Loomba

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:79

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding the landlord's bona-fide requirement established and no triable issues raised to grant leave to defend.

property petition_dismissed

Sumeet Suri v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:89

The Delhi High Court suspended the appellant's four-year sentence under Section 409 IPC during appeal, finding the conviction prima facie unsustainable due to acquittals on related forgery and cheating charges.

criminal sentence_modified

Arun Kumar Bagla v. M/S SCJ Plastics Ltd

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:86

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal charges under Section 420 IPC against a Managing Director, holding that mere failure to pay debts without dishonest intention does not constitute cheating and that directors cannot be held liable vicariously for company acts absent specific fraudulent conduct.

criminal petition_allowed

Karan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:88

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused Karan Kumar in a knife assault case due to weak prosecution evidence and non-supportive victim testimony, subject to bond and surety.

criminal appeal_allowed

Parveen v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:90

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case due to unexplained delay in sending seized drugs to the FSL and procedural lapses, holding that rigours of Section 37 NDPS Act do not rigidly apply to intermediate quantity cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

Laiq Ahamad alias Saenve Alam v. State of GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:83

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a robbery case considering discrepancies in evidence and delay in FIR, emphasizing trial court's role in adjudication.

criminal bail_granted

Regenta Hotels Private Limited v. M/S Hotel Grand Centre Point

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 32

The Supreme Court held that arbitral proceedings commence on receipt of the arbitration notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act, and since the appellant served the notice within 90 days of the interim order, the interim injunction was rightly maintained, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.

civil appeal_allowed

AHAMMED HAJI v. SAKEENA BEEVI

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 35

The Supreme Court held that ratification of a power of attorney by affidavit validates the authority of the holder, resetting limitation and entitling specific performance of the sale agreement for the disputed property share.

civil appeal_allowed

Jan De Nul Dredging India Pvt. Ltd. v. Tuticorin Port Trust

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 34

The Supreme Court held that appellate courts under Section 37 cannot re-interpret contract clauses or disturb arbitral awards upheld under Section 34, restoring compensation for idle time of a Backhoe Dredger under the License Agreement.

civil appeal_allowed

The Property Company (P) Ltd. v. Rohinten Daddy Mazda

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 33

The Supreme Court upheld the CLB's power to condone delay in filing an appeal under Section 58(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 by applying principles of the Limitation Act, 1963, and allowed retrospective application of Section 433 to pending proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed