Delhi High Court

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Manoj Kaul v. State of NCT & Anr

09 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5011

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, holding that prosecution must continue where the complainant has not been fully compensated and the accused issued dishonoured post-dated cheques after settlement.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act compounding offence dishonoured cheque Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Prakash Kaur v. State

09 Aug 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5012

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a Section 340 Cr.P.C. application and upheld the Sessions Court's rejection of the appeal as time barred, holding that the criminal court should not entertain frivolous applications when civil remedies are available.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 340 Cr.P.C. Section 195 Cr.P.C. Forgery Criminal complaint

Mausumi Bhattacharjee v. State

09 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5013

The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate must conduct a proper inquiry before rejecting a Section 91 Cr.P.C. application for production of documents and cannot dismiss it solely on the ground of delay.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 91 Cr.P.C. production of documents investigating officer delay in application

RE/MAX, LLC v. GULSHAN BAJAJ AND ORS

09 Aug 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:5009

The Delhi High Court granted ex-parte permanent injunction to RE/MAX against defendants using the deceptively similar mark 'REALMAXX' in real estate, affirming trademark protection and procedural principles for ex-parte commercial suits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement permanent injunction deceptive similarity prior use

Kehar Singh Saini v. Amar Singh

09 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:5008

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's second appeal, upholding concurrent findings that he failed to prove possession or title over shop no.72, thereby justifying dismissal of his suit for permanent injunction.

civil appeal_dismissed permanent injunction possession title sale agreement

Sarvesh Agrawal v. Union of India

09 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:4998-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a writ petition challenging the recruitment process by the NGT, directing a fresh hearing with all affected candidates impleaded to ensure fairness and transparency.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant recruitment process transparency appointment letters interview delay

Suraj Bhan v. State

09 Aug 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:4981-DB

The Delhi High Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 1 to Section 300 IPC and modified the sentence accordingly, while upholding other convictions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant culpable homicide not amounting to murder Exception 1 to Section 300 IPC heat of passion single bullet wound

Malkhan Meena & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4984

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

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

Someshwar Bharti & Ors. v. The State & Ors.

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4985

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

Dharmender & Ors v. State & Anr

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4982

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354D/34 IPC and Protection of Civil Rights Act following an amicable settlement and the complainant's refusal to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement Section 354D IPC

Narayan Pramanik v. The State & Anr

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4983

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties amicably settled their disputes and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC matrimonial dispute

Metenuo Kechu v. The State & Anr.

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4997 CRL.M.C.3834/2018

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003, on the basis of a full settlement and payment, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 135 Indian Electricity Act theft of electricity settlement

MR. PRASHANT CHAUDHARY & ORS. v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4996

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

Rahul & Ors v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4995

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Vijay Manchanda v. Vishal Gems & Jewels Pvt. Ltd.

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4994

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expedite and conclude the pending Section 138 NI Act complaint within nine months due to undue delay.

criminal petition_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque bounce Delay in trial Expeditious disposal

LILADHAR RAMCHANDANI & ORS v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4993

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Haryana Essential Services Maintenance Act following the withdrawal of a nurses' strike and government consent, emphasizing the restoration of peace and futility of continuing proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Essential Services Maintenance Act strike by nurses withdrawal of strike

Sajid Iqbal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4992

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 454, 380, 411, and 34 IPC following a settlement between the parties and the complainant's refusal to proceed with the complaint.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement agreement Sections 454, 380, 411, 34 IPC criminal proceedings

Mohd Salauddin & Anr v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4991

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under IPC Sections 452, 308, and 34 based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, emphasizing the ends of justice and restoration of peace.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement criminal proceedings

Hemant @ Sunil v. The State, GNCT Delhi

09 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4990

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner charged under Sections 307/452/34 IPC due to weak prosecution evidence and absence of injury, subject to conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 307 IPC no injury weak prosecution evidence

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09 Aug 2018 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA O R D E R; 09.08.2018 S... · 2018:DHC:4989

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a case involving IPC and SC & ST (POA) Act charges, finding no prima facie case against him under the Act.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail SC & ST (POA) Act false implication IPC Sections 448, 380, 323, 509, 506, 34