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Vijay Gupta and Ors. v. State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1144

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

criminal appeal_allowed

Anupam Singh Gautam & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1140

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

criminal petition_allowed

Purushottam Sahu v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1162

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 304B IPC, holding that serious offences affecting societal interests cannot be quashed merely on the basis of compromise between parties.

criminal petition_dismissed

Harkesh Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1142

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 509, 354, and 506 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Fawadullah Khan @ Fawabullah Khan & Others v. State (NCT) of Delhi and Another

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1145

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed

Sunil Ahuja v. Prem Ahuja & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1196

The Delhi High Court upheld a bona fide family settlement between siblings as binding and enforceable, directing parties to comply with its terms and execute necessary documents.

civil appeal_allowed

MS Preeti v. MS Mamta & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1146

The Delhi High Court modified a consent order limiting use and occupation charges upon the petitioner's undertaking to vacate premises and clear dues, directing possession delivery with consequences for non-compliance.

property petition_allowed

Metenuo Kechu v. Divisht Kaushik

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1281-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal against summary eviction for admitted rent arrears and tenancy termination, affirming the landlord's right to possession despite alleged non-compliance with pre-litigation mediation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Murtaza Gheewala v. M/S Deewan Chand Om Prakash

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1276-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a review petition and upheld the closure of the defendant's right to file a written statement after 120 days, refusing to condone delay in filing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sumit Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1111-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal from service of a CISF constable following a departmental enquiry that complied with procedural requirements and found the punishment proportionate to proven misconduct.

administrative petition_dismissed

Santosh Kumar v. Director of Education and Anr

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1117

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing payment of salary arrears to a teacher appointed without strict compliance to recruitment rules, relying on admissions and adverse inference against the school.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rajesh Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1070

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused under the NDPS Act due to prolonged trial delay, holding that undue incarceration overrides the statutory bail restrictions under Section 37.

criminal appeal_allowed

Smt. Ruma Kapoor v. Shri Gulshan Khullar & Others

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1186

The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff was in lawful possession of the garage portion under the status quo order in a partition suit and dismissed applications for attachment and modification of the order as without merit.

civil appeal_dismissed

Banwari Chaturvedi v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1136

The Delhi High Court modified bail conditions to grant interim bail without upfront deposit, directing the petitioner to deposit a reduced amount within two months, clarifying the scope of bail conditions and inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shekh Ansar Ali and Ors. v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1210

Delhi High Court dismissed petitioners' claim for rehabilitation under the DUSIB Policy, holding their hutments lie outside notified slum clusters and are not entitled to protection or compensation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Nikhil Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1134

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a property fraud case involving forged documents due to serious allegations and necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal petition_dismissed

Muzammil Ahmad v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1138

Anticipatory bail was denied to an accused facing serious sexual assault and blackmail charges who was absconding and not cooperating with investigation, despite his claim of consensual relationship and marriage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mudassir Ahmad v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1137

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a serious sexual assault and blackmail case, subject to stringent conditions, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and protection of the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gayur v. State

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1135

The Delhi High Court held that pendency of a criminal appeal does not automatically bar passport issuance and granted a no objection certificate allowing the appellant to obtain a fresh passport.

criminal petition_allowed

Naresh Mahato v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1204

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Naresh Mahto in a criminal conspiracy and extortion case involving impersonation of Enforcement Directorate officials, holding that the serious nature of allegations and evidence justified denial of bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed