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M/S Divine Messengers v. Dr Prerna Diwan
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for possession against a tenant partnership firm, affirming that clear admissions and valid termination of tenancy justify summary judgment under Order 12 Rule 6 CPC, and that suing some partners without impleading all is valid.
Raman Kakar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the discontinuation of Streptomycin in Category-II TB treatment, holding that policy decisions based on expert recommendations and scientific evidence are beyond judicial interference.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. M/S Financial World (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's refusal to recall its order dismissing the revenue's appeal based on the CBDT circular in force at the time, rejecting retrospective application of a later circular concerning penny stock transactions.
Raj Bala v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving property dispute after the parties amicably settled, applying the principle that criminal cases with predominant civil nature can be quashed to prevent injustice.
Chanchal Goel & Anr. v. Alok Malani
The Delhi High Court held that the time limit for filing a written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC is procedural and courts have discretion to condone delay, setting aside the trial court's order closing the right to file the written statement and granting the defendants additional time subject to costs.
Dhruv Chand Pathak v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, and 34 IPC based on a genuine compromise between the parties, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent futile prosecutions.
Renuka Kulkarni v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court set aside DDA's non-speaking lease termination of a Dharamshala for lack of natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing and consideration.
Naresh Guliya @ Naresh Singh v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 509, and 506 IPC based on a bona fide settlement between closely related parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of the criminal process.
CLH Gaseous Fuel Applications Pvt Ltd v. National E Assessment Centre Income Tax Department, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to issue a mandatory show-cause notice and provide an opportunity of hearing as required under CBDT Instruction No. 20/2015.
Rishi Kumar v. Suresh Kumar Arora & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Trial Court erred in retaining possession keys from the admitted owner due to unrelated disputes, directing release of possession to the petitioner.
VANEETA IMPEX PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL E-ASSESSMENT CENTRE DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to grant personal hearing, directing a de novo assessment and compliance by the Resolution Professional with statutory notices.
Sh Bhupinder Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354/354A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sh. Nishant Walia & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in such cases.
Namita Singh v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 354, 506 IPC and Section 10 POCSO Act based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Bird Airport Hotel Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed prosecution against hotel developers for alleged environmental violations, holding that prior environmental clearances and absence of mala fide intent preclude sustaining such complaints.
Arun Kumar @ Varun v. Narcotics Control Bureau
Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that prima facie material was insufficient to deny bail and statements under Section 67 NDPS are inadmissible.
Gurusharan Singh Chohan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's anticipatory bail application in a fraud case, holding that no exceptional circumstances exist to grant bail despite the filing of the charge sheet and ongoing investigation.
PT DJARUM v. BAJRANG TRADERS & ANR.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by decreeing it in terms of a lawful settlement agreement reached through court-facilitated mediation.
Madan Mohan Sharma and Ors. v. The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed recovery notices seeking excess allowances from retired senior officials, holding such recovery impermissible after five years and without fraud, as it violates equity and Article 14.