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Aditya Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11503-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the concurrent medical boards’ finding of substandard hearing and dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to his disqualification from Indian Coast Guard recruitment.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sumer Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11509-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a lapsed offer of appointment can be revived in exceptional circumstances after acquittal in a criminal case, directing reconsideration of the petitioner's appointment with UPSC consultation.

administrative petition_allowed

P ALPA BEN & ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11495-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a recovery order of alleged salary overpayment passed without prior notice and barred by Supreme Court precedents limiting recovery from Group C/D employees and beyond five years.

administrative petition_allowed

Gulvir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11496-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a recovery order of alleged salary overpayment made without a show cause notice and barred recovery beyond five years or from Group C/D employees, directing refund with interest.

administrative petition_allowed

Bhawna v. Rambeer & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11526

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying minimum wages for loss of earning capacity, adjusting functional disability, and awarding additional non-pecuniary damages including future prospects.

civil appeal_allowed

Anil Malhotra v. Bank of Baroda

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11445

The Delhi High Court set aside the pension reduction order for lack of proper evidence and procedural compliance under Regulation 33, remitting the matter for fresh decision after due process.

administrative petition_allowed

Union of India v. 693171-EX WO Om Prakash Yadav

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11502-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, relying on established precedents.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sanjay Kumar Jain & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11511

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity and due execution of a registered Will dated 07.06.2005, allowing probate in favor of the petitioners despite objections alleging fraud and lack of testamentary capacity.

civil petition_allowed

Abdur Rahman Khan v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11425

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under rash and negligent driving charges based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and serve ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

MD Salman Khan Alias Salmansalmani and Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11449

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Ankit Jain and Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11452

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Manjeet Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11413

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

H.C. Gupta v. M/S J.K. Iron & Steel Mfg. Co.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11461

The Delhi High Court affirmed conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that statutory presumption applies and defence without cogent evidence fails, but modified sentence considering appellant's age and delay.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Gajender Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11462

The High Court acquitted the appellant in a child rape case due to contradictions in victim’s testimony, inconclusive medical evidence, and reliable CCTV footage disproving the prosecution’s case.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ajay @ Ganga Ram v. State

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11463

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a child under the POCSO Act, affirming the statutory presumption and rejecting the appellant's alibi and false implication plea.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Nasir v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11429

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder case based on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the right to liberty and speedy trial under Article 21 despite the seriousness of the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ankush @ Dal Chand v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11426

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in serious sexual offence and domestic violence cases due to prolonged trial delay, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 with conditions to protect the victim and witnesses.

criminal appeal_allowed

Yogesh Kumar & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11455

The High Court upheld the dowry death and cruelty convictions against the husband but acquitted the in-laws due to insufficient evidence of dowry-related cruelty soon before the deceased's suicide.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ranjana Rajagopalan v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11386-DB

Delhi High Court held that a co-operative housing society member may nominate a single non-blood relative as nominee, reading down Rule 91 and Form 17 to conform with Section 78 of the Act, while upholding blood relation restriction for joint nominations as constitutionally valid.

civil appeal_allowed

Ranjana Arora v. Devender Kumar Legal Heirs & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2025 · 2025:DHC:11406

The court dismissed the petition seeking to file additional documents at the final stage of a long-pending suit due to lack of sufficient cause and to prevent reopening of evidence and delay.

civil petition_dismissed