Delhi High Court

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Shishpal Singh v. Govt. of NCT Delhi

03 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2776

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of land reform proceedings post urbanization notification is legally ineffective and permitted the petitioner to seek civil remedies.

civil petition_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Section 507(a) Urbanized Area notification

Megha Sharma v. Union of India

03 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2774

The Delhi High Court held that the termination of the petitioner’s consultancy contract by EdCIL was non-stigmatic and did not restrict her from seeking future employment in government or private sectors.

administrative petition_dismissed termination order stigmatic termination consultancy contract future employment

Ravi and Singh Communication v. Sify Technologies Limited

03 Apr 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:2871

The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant's application to amend its Written Statement based on final forensic audit findings, holding that such amendments are permissible if they do not alter the defence's nature or prejudice the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed amendment of pleadings Order VI Rule 17 CPC Section 151 CPC forensic audit

Shyam Singh and Another v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi and Others

03 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2833

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash attempt to murder proceedings under Section 307 IPC despite settlement and compensation, emphasizing the serious societal impact of such offences and limited scope of quashing powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 307 IPC attempt to murder

Md. Adil v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

03 Apr 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2648

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused in an acid attack case under section 326A IPC after considering the nature of injury, forensic evidence, stage of trial, and prolonged custody, subject to stringent conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail section 439 CrPC acid attack section 326A IPC

M/S OM SHYAM TRADERS AND OTHERS v. SMFG INDIA CREDIT COMPANY LIMITED

03 Apr 2024 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE MANMOHAN; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2024:DHC:2768-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging recovery proceedings under SARFAESI Act, vacated interim stay on auction of mortgaged property, and directed repayment within four weeks or else allowed auction.

civil petition_dismissed SARFAESI Act Debt Recovery Tribunal Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal loan default

Tobias Christian v. Narcotic Control Bureau

03 Apr 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2653

Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused of possessing intermediate quantity of heroin under NDPS Act, holding that non-filing of FSL report does not entitle default bail and Section 50 NDPS Act is inapplicable when recovery is from accused directly.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act intermediate quantity Section 50 NDPS Act

Md. Adil v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

03 Apr 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2647

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a rape case after considering the prosecutrix's delayed complaint, contradictions, and the stage of trial, emphasizing the need for credible evidence and reasonable custodial detention.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC rape prosecutrix statement

Gagan Gupta & Ors. v. The State and Anr.

03 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2680

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, 509, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement compounding of offences

Ravinder Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

03 Apr 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:2738

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for condonation of a 1277-day delay in filing a restoration application, holding that no sufficient cause was shown to justify the delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963.

civil petition_dismissed Significant condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act sufficient cause restoration application

Sh. Manish Soni and Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

03 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2773

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 506 and 509 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 506 IPC

Lokesh Sharma @ Sonu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

03 Apr 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2654

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the applicant, holding he is not a relative of the deceased's husband and thus not liable under Sections 498A and 304B IPC, with custodial interrogation deemed unnecessary.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant pre-arrest bail Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC dowry death

Dhruv @ Laddu v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

03 Apr 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2652

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to young accused in a grievous injury case, emphasizing the need to balance the gravity of offence with prolonged pre-trial detention and imposing conditions to safeguard trial integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC grievous injury juvenile accused

Mahboob Khan v. State Through SHO Chhawla

03 Apr 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2642

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the applicant accused of aiding kidnapping and sexual offences, emphasizing parity with co-accused bail and absence of risk to witnesses or trial.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. kidnapping sexual offences

I S v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

03 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2667

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC after the parties solemnized marriage during investigation, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 376 IPC promise of marriage

M/S Jai Durga Industries v. Phool Chand Bhagat Singh

03 Apr 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:2793

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking reopening of cross-examination in a Section 138 NI Act complaint, holding that repeated adjournments and delay justified closure of cross-examination to uphold the summary nature of proceedings.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC cross-examination summary proceedings

Manish Soni and Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Ors.

03 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2775

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the Court's process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Birender @ Beeru@Veerpal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

03 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2661

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the Court's process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Alok Jolly and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

03 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2662

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Alok Singhal v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

03 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2690

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354B, 506, 509, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement abuse of process