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Nishant Trivedi @ Nonu v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2075

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in an extortion case due to lack of incriminating evidence, unexplained delay in complaint, and investigative lapses.

criminal appeal_allowed

Volkswagen AG v. The Registrar of Trade Marks and Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2029

The Delhi High Court dismissed Volkswagen's appeal against the registration of 'TRANSFORMOTION' by Maruti Suzuki, holding that the marks are not deceptively similar as they differ visually, phonetically, and conceptually when considered as wholes.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Rashid v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2052-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder under Section 302 IPC due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and doubtful recovery of the weapon, emphasizing the need for credible and corroborated evidence to sustain conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Validad Khan @ Mullah v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2054-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a preventive detention order under the PITNDPS Act against a petitioner already in judicial custody, holding that detention requires cogent material of likely release and risk of prejudicial activity, and that procedural safeguards including supply of documents in a known language must be observed.

criminal petition_allowed

Sangita Mallik v. Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya Samiti

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2042

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a fixed-term Director's contract on medical grounds, limiting damages to three months' notice pay as per Service Rules.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ubaidur Rahman v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2063

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case arising from a commercial dispute, emphasizing the necessity of proving dishonest intention at the transaction's inception.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shri Kandarp Laxminarayan Mehta v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2222

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the mere location of a Union authority in Delhi does not confer jurisdiction if the cause of action arises elsewhere.

administrative petition_dismissed

Poonam & Ors. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2026 · 2014 SCC OnLine Del 3203

The High Court held that possession of a valid railway ticket presumes bona fide passenger status and that an accidental fall from a train before journey commencement qualifies as an untoward incident under the Railways Act, allowing compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

Ravjeet Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2071

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a corruption case, holding that vague allegations of non-cooperation do not justify denial of bail when the main accused has been granted bail and investigation is ongoing.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sudhanshu Kardam v. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Supreme Court of India · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 232

The Supreme Court directed appointment of PwD candidates to suitable posts identified under the RPWD Act and Government notifications, allowing creation of supernumerary posts if necessary to uphold their reservation rights.

administrative appeal_allowed

Manohar Lal v. Commissioner of Police

Supreme Court of India · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 234

The Supreme Court held that dismissal without departmental inquiry under Article 311(2)(b) requires cogent material and valid reasons, and set aside the dismissal order for lack of such justification.

administrative appeal_allowed

RAVI KHOKHAR v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 233

The Supreme Court held that the Air Force Group Insurance Society is 'State' under Article 12 due to pervasive government control, allowing writ petitions challenging pay parity to proceed.

constitutional appeal_allowed

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 383

The Supreme Court formally disposed of a decades-old writ petition on air pollution in NCR, instituting a structured framework of suo moto writ petitions to ensure focused and effective judicial oversight of environmental issues.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Ajay Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2049

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused apprehended with commercial quantity of heroin, holding that procedural lapses do not justify bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ajeet Partap Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2050

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a narcotics case where no recovery was made from him and the investigation was complete, holding that the rigours of Section 37 NDPS Act did not apply.

criminal appeal_allowed

ST JOANS EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. MAHANAGAR TELEPHONE NIGAM LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2039

The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed the sole arbitrator, rejecting objections to the Section 21 notice.

civil appeal_allowed

Pratik Chaudhary & Anr. v. Registrar Cum Public Information Officer

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2110

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a CIC order for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that jurisdiction depends on where the dominant cause of action arises, not merely where the order was passed.

administrative petition_dismissed

Avtar Singh @ Ram Avtar & Anr. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2100

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under various IPC sections on the basis of a voluntary compromise between the parties in a private dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pran Nath & Ors. v. State (Through SHO PS Mandawali) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2099

The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR related to a property dispute following an amicable settlement and refund of the amount, imposing a cost on the petitioners.

criminal petition_allowed

Vivek Kohli & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2026 · 2026:DHC:2098

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord based on an amicable settlement and voluntary compensation, subject to cost payment.

criminal appeal_allowed