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Mohammad Arif v. Commissioner of Customs

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11599-DB

The Delhi High Court held that detention of goods without issuance of a Show Cause Notice within the statutory period under the Customs Act, 1962, is illegal and directed release of the seized gold kada.

administrative petition_allowed

Mohammad Khadim Khan v. The Commissioner of Custom & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11602-DB

The Delhi High Court held that detention of goods without issuance of a Show Cause Notice within the statutory period under the Customs Act is impermissible and directed release of the detained gold item subject to payment of Customs duty.

administrative petition_allowed

Zubaida Aziz v. The Commissioner of Custom

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11603-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a belated appeal against Customs confiscation of raw gold items, emphasizing the requirement of personal hearing and procedural fairness.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kapil Kumar & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11675

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving non-compoundable offences arising from a commercial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal appeal_allowed

Deepak Kumar and Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11577

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving non-compoundable offences on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shafiq v. The State (NCT of Delhi); Ali Hasan v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11853

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 411 IPC but commuted the one-year sentence to the period already served by the petitioners considering the long delay and mitigating factors.

criminal sentence_modified

Anil Varma and Ors. v. Roopa Khanna

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11988

The Delhi High Court dismissed the judgment debtor's application seeking stay of auction and setting aside of auction notice, holding the notice valid and the applicant guilty of abusing court process by stalling execution.

civil petition_dismissed

Priya Narayanan & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11851

The Delhi High Court quashed summons issued under Section 21 of the POCSO Act against school authorities, holding that delay in reporting without mala fide and prompt in-house inquiry do not attract punishment under the Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

4 Sai Maa Vishnu Shakti Trust & Anr. v. Shri Satua Baba Ashram Trust & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11873

The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, only a prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement is to be examined, and allegations of forgery must be decided by the arbitral tribunal, appointing a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.

civil appeal_allowed

Ashimara Housing Private Limited v. Radhe Shyam Tyagi

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3022

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator to resolve the lease dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Ashimara Housing Private Limited v. Pradeep Kumar Chawla & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3022

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court’s role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the lease dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

ASHIMARA HOUSING PRIVATE LIMITED v. MANISH CHAWLA

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3022

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court’s role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the lease dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Ashimara Housing Private Limited v. Amit Khanna

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11903

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court’s role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the lease dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Nirlape Kaur Hora v. The State

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11864

The Delhi High Court granted probate and letter of administration to the petitioner, a natural heir and beneficiary under the uncontested Will, dispensing with the requirement of furnishing a surety bond.

civil petition_allowed

Union of India and Ors. v. Ex NB/Sub Pawan Kumar Singh

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3956

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for Primary Hypertension found to be service-related.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Singh and Sgt Mritunjay, DAV Legal Cell Air Force v. 769409 EX JWO Naresh Chand Dabral

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11609-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition and upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming that such disabilities certified as service-related merit pension despite late onset.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Chaman Lal v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11607-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the transfer of a disabled ITBP employee to a distant location, directing adherence to medical welfare recommendations for posting near his hometown.

administrative appeal_allowed

S.C. Bajaj v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11773

The Delhi High Court allowed compounding of a Section 138 NI Act offence after conviction based on a voluntary settlement, applying Supreme Court guidelines on costs and emphasizing the compensatory nature of cheque bounce cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sh. Sunny Sharma @ Shubham Shrma & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11677

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial dispute based on amicable settlement and non-pursuance by the complainant, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.

criminal petition_allowed

Yash Malviya v. Union Public Service Commission & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11830-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for defective colour vision strictly following prescribed guidelines, setting aside the prior disqualification.

administrative petition_allowed