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Vikas Sharma @ Vikas Bhardwaj v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1515

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with serious sexual offences under Sections 377 and 354 IPC, emphasizing the gravity of allegations and lack of full cooperation in investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

DR.DIPANKER SINGH & ANR. v. STATE & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1509

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 498-A IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Saddiq Beg v. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1531

The High Court allowed the appellant's appeal and set aside the insurance company's recovery rights after the appellant proved possession of a valid fitness certificate through unchallenged evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Ripul Sharma v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1516

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with sexual offences against a minor, holding that serious allegations supported by the victim's statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C. preclude bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Nasir v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1518

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused under Section 439 CrPC in an NDPS case, holding that the accused was no longer required for investigation and the alleged recovery was minimal and possibly unlawful.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sanjay Gupta v. Bank of Maharashtra

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1526

The Delhi High Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction over disputes pending before the Debt Recovery Tribunal, dismissing the plaintiff's suit for declaratory and injunctive relief against the bank as not maintainable.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S VEDAVAAG SYSTEMS LTD. & ANR. v. RICOH INDIA LTD.

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1505

The Delhi High Court held that disputed factual issues in a Section 138 NI Act complaint cannot be adjudicated under Section 482 Cr.P.C. at the summoning stage and dismissed the petition to quash the proceedings.

criminal petition_dismissed

Manoj Gupta v. Haseen Bano & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1530

The Delhi High Court upheld the Claims Tribunal's compensation award in a motor accident claim, affirming the use of minimum wages and future prospects in absence of documentary income proof.

civil appeal_dismissed

Gopal Taneja v. State and Others

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1522

The High Court upheld the Sessions Judge's order directing the petitioner to deposit sale proceeds with interest for pledged seeds released on superdari, emphasizing jurisdictional limits and natural justice in disputes under the Seeds Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Parminder Singh v. M/S UK Nursing Home and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1521-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of PILs concerning fire safety violations in nursing homes, directing authorities to continue enforcement actions in accordance with law and due process without further court monitoring.

administrative petition_dismissed

Parminder Singh v. M/S UK Nursing Home and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1520-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of PILs seeking enforcement of fire safety norms in nursing homes, directing authorities to continue statutory actions without further judicial monitoring.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sunita Palta & Ors. v. M/S Kit Marketing Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1506

The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning of independent Non-executive Directors under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the NI Act, holding that mere directorship without responsibility for company affairs does not attract criminal liability.

criminal petition_allowed

Ex Nb Risaldar Dilbag Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1519-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an army personnel convicted of dowry death, rejecting his plea for reinstatement or pensionary benefits, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and absence of exceptional circumstances for leniency.

criminal petition_dismissed

Jagmender & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1517

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile.

criminal petition_allowed

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

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1507

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses where the complainant no longer wished to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed

Jai Bhagwan Gupta v. Registrar of Trade Marks & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1532

The Delhi High Court held that the Registrar of Trade Marks must apply mind and pass a reasoned order before advertising trademark applications, prohibiting indiscriminate advertisement before acceptance to protect trademark owners and maintain the Register's integrity.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

Reena Kanojia & Ors. v. Saitan Singh Gujjar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1529

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident compensation claim back to the Claims Tribunal for fresh adjudication due to improper application of compensation principles and directed verification of the driver's licence.

civil appeal_allowed

Vinod v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1528

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of sexual assault charges due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, lack of medical corroboration, and absence of independent witnesses, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

ASTRAZENECA AB & ANR. v. JIGS CHEMICALS LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1527

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of AstraZeneca, holding that the defendant infringed valid patents on the pharmaceutical compound Ticagrelor based on admitted exclusive rights under Section 48 of the Patents Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Indrawati v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1513-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld life imprisonment sentences for kidnapping and murder convictions, balancing mitigating family circumstances against the gravity and premeditation of the crime.

criminal sentence_modified