Delhi High Court

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Ruchika Mittal and Anr. v. High Court of Delhi

24 Sep 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:8698-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed multiple writ petitions as withdrawn on the petitioners' request without adjudicating on their merits.

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Laxmidevi v. Bhagwanidevi & Ors

24 Sep 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:9218

The Delhi High Court dismissed two civil suits for non-prosecution due to the plaintiff's failure to appear and prosecute the matter despite repeated opportunities.

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Rajesh Khanna v. Commissioner of Police

24 Sep 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:8866

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere in an ongoing investigation, treating the petition as a police representation and directing appropriate action and communication to the petitioners.

criminal petition_dismissed investigation Economic Offences Wing FIR No. 13/2017 Prevention of Corruption Act

Siddharth Sapra v. Vinodkumar Khanna

24 Sep 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:9299

The court dismissed the leave to appeal petitions as abated following the respondent's death and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the appeals.

criminal appeal_dismissed leave to appeal abatement death of respondent withdrawal of petition

Hans Kumar Gupta v. Lal Chand & Ors.

24 Sep 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6182

The Delhi High Court decreed refund of Rs. 2.53 crores to the plaintiff in a property sale dispute due to absence of forfeiture clause and defendants' failure to fulfill conversion obligations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant agreement to sell earnest money forfeiture clause specific performance

Ranbir Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr

24 Sep 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6181-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse if compensation is tendered and paid, dismissing the petitioners' claim and allowing revival of alternate plot requests.

property petition_dismissed land acquisition compensation Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013

J Khushalani v. Badarpur Thermal Power Station & Anr.

24 Sep 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6185-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of delay of 1185 days due to insufficient cause and consequently dismissed the appeal.

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Sh. Surat Singh thr. Lrs. v. Delhi Development Authority

24 Sep 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6171

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against dismissal of a possession suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, holding that the appellants failed to prove settled possession within six months prior to suit and that the suit was barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC.

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Mohd. Alam v. State; Mohd. Iqhlak v. State

24 Sep 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; I.S. Mehta

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for robbery and murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, credible recoveries, and medical opinion, rejecting claims of delayed FIR and applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence chain of circumstances robbery murder

Gurdeep Ruhela v. State

24 Sep 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6175

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of kidnapping and sexual offences involving a minor, holding that prima facie offences were made out and bail denial was justified.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail kidnapping minor age determination

Mohit Khurana v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

24 Sep 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6139

The Delhi High Court held that criminal proceedings for rash and negligent driving causing grievous injury cannot be quashed on the basis of settlement, emphasizing public interest and the fundamental right to life.

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Indu Jain & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

24 Sep 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6140

The Delhi High Court quashed summons against non-editorial persons for defamation, holding only printer, publisher, or editor are presumed responsible for newspaper content absent specific allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant defamation Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 printer publisher

Yudhvvir Singh & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

24 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6159

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 32 IPC arising from matrimonial discord on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC settlement

Lalta Prasad v. Jeevan Lal

24 Sep 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6172

The Delhi High Court held that a family settlement made to stop prosecution of a criminal case is void and an unregistered document cannot transfer immovable property, granting the appellant time to vacate the shop while protecting possession.

civil other Significant family settlement transfer of immovable property Section 23 Contract Act unlawful agreement

Suryakant Sandibigraha & Anr. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

24 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6143

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of accused in a large-scale financial fraud case, holding that bail should be denied to prevent evidence tampering and protect the investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed bail misappropriation forgery criminal conspiracy

Surbir Singh v. Customs (Preventive)

24 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6146

Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in an NDPS case due to significant discrepancies in investigation and evidence, holding that reasonable grounds exist to believe he is not guilty and unlikely to offend on bail.

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Pranav Sharma v. State & Anr

24 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6162

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and obtained mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC settlement deed

Ashok Kumar Sehghal & Anr. v. State & Ors.

24 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6145

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on a bona fide settlement and performance of obligations, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR settlement agreement Section 482 CrPC compoundable offences

Hari Kishen Sharma v. State

24 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6144
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The Delhi High Court quashed vague charges under Sections 506 and 509 IPC for lack of particulars and absence of grave suspicion, emphasizing the necessity of clear charges to prevent misuse of criminal proceedings.

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State v. Nafisa @ Anisa & Anr.

24 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6150
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The High Court upheld the trial court's discharge of accused from dowry-related offences due to lack of material showing cruelty or harassment linked to dowry, while maintaining murder charges.

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