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Mohd. Rashid v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1445

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Mohd. Rashid, holding that prima facie evidence of his active role in terrorist conspiracy under the UA(P) Act justified denial of bail despite co-accused being granted bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

The Indian Institute of Planning Management v. Commissioner of Service Tax, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1458-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that CESTAT's failure to consider the appellant's plea of extended limitation period constituted a mistake apparent on record, warranting remand for fresh consideration of rectification application.

tax appeal_allowed

Kapil Kumar v. M/S M & A Designs

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1442

The High Court held that before directing a Managing Director to disclose personal assets in execution proceedings, the court must first find sufficient grounds for lifting the corporate veil.

civil appeal_allowed

Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd. v. Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1441

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, based on the joint consent of parties.

civil petition_allowed

Mayank Sharma v. Santosh Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1440

The Delhi High Court dismissed a collusive partition suit filed by family members concealing mortgage and auction sale of the property, vacated the interim injunction, and impleaded the mortgagee bank and auction purchaser as defendants.

civil appeal_dismissed

TRANS ASIAN INDUSTRIES EXPOSITION PVT LTD & ORS v. JAMMU & KASHMIR BANK LTD & ANR

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1439

The Delhi High Court held that the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate can extend the appointment of Receivers beyond the 60-day period under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, as the timelines are directory, and dismissed the petition challenging such extension.

civil petition_dismissed

Guru Dronacharya College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1435

The Delhi High Court directed the NCTE's Northern Regional Committee to process the petitioner's recognition application for the D.EL.ED course within a stipulated time, noting delay by both parties.

administrative other

Mittal Hardware Store & Anr v. Kela Devi

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1430

The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order and dismissed the eviction petition as withdrawn after the parties executed a fresh lease deed resolving the tenancy dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Madan Lal v. Meena

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1429

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction for failure to file leave to defend within the statutory period, holding that medical incapacity was not contemporaneously established to justify relief.

property petition_dismissed

Satish Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1428

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on the parties' amicable settlement and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

Amnish Kumar v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1427

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Neeraj Kumar @ Rohit & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1426

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's no objection to further prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Gaurav Mavi v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1422

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS and Excise Act case, holding that stringent bail provisions apply only to commercial quantity offences and that mere disclosure statements without independent recovery do not bar bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pankaj Bhardwaj & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1432

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed

Court on Its Own Motion v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1431-DB

The Delhi High Court directed implementation of updated MHA Guidelines and amended court rules to facilitate recording of testimony of foreign witnesses through video conferencing, ensuring timely justice in criminal cases involving foreign nationals.

criminal other

Gurmeet Singh @ Lucky v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1424-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC based on circumstantial evidence and medical opinion, confirming the conviction under Section 201 IPC for causing disappearance of evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sandhya Devi @ Sandhya Goyal v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1433

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of cheating and dishonour of cheques, holding that prima facie case was not strong enough to deny bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Amit Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1425

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers.

criminal petition_allowed

Pulkit Rastogi v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1423

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a narcotics and excise case, holding that stringent bail provisions under Section 37 NDPS Act apply only to commercial quantity offences, and the petitioner possessed less than commercial quantity of morphine.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shiv Taj Education Institute v. National Council for Teacher Education

Delhi High Court · 28 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1436

The Delhi High Court directed the National Council for Teacher Education to expeditiously process delayed applications for D.EL.ED course recognition, balancing fault of both parties.

administrative other