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Saurabh Kumar Keshari v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1405

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Bibhuti Bhushan Mishra & Anr. v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1412-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking community toilets in a riverbed slum area, holding environmental constraints prevent permanent sanitation infrastructure but directed exploration of bio-digester toilets and welfare through nearby Anganwadi centers.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shipra Keshari & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1403

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Sh. Rajeev Sethi v. Sh. Sidharth Gupta

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1401

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's leave to defend application and decreed the plaintiff's suit for ₹2.25 crores based on undisputed promissory notes, cheques, and acknowledgments, while condoning delay in refiling leave to defend on medical grounds.

civil appeal_dismissed

Atul Gupta & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1391

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

Perfect Synergy Advisory Pvt Ltd v. Sagar Infra Rail International Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1378

The Delhi High Court held that issuance of cheques towards a time-barred debt constitutes a written acknowledgment and promise to pay under Section 25(3) of the Indian Contract Act, thereby extending the limitation period and dismissing the defendants' application to reject the plaint.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sachin Gupta & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1389

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

P. V. Kapur v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1379-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the permissibility of mixed land use for banks in residential areas under the MPD subject to strict enforcement of conditions, directing authorities to review and regulate such commercial activities to prevent nuisance and traffic congestion.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rajendra Prasad Tamta & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1390

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings in a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

Chander Kanta Kainth & Ors. v. Tulsi Das Talreja

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1385

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding eviction on bonafide necessity grounds, rejecting tenant's claim based on an unperfected agreement to sell and new pleas not raised earlier.

civil appeal_dismissed

MERCK SHARP AND DOHME CORP. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1380

The Delhi High Court held that the IPAB must function without delay and that the Supreme Court's extension of the Chairperson's tenure requires no further approval, directing urgent steps to address the IPAB's non-functioning and backlog.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

Lupin Ltd. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1381

The Delhi High Court directed the NPPA to clarify whether prior approval is mandatory under Para 32(i) of the DPCO for launching patented new drugs, restraining coercive action against the petitioner pending such clarification.

administrative other

Anup Joshi v. CBI

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1382

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that parity with co-accused granted bail is not justified given the grave allegations and evidence against him.

criminal bail_denied

Harvinder Singh v. State N.C.T of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1383

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a case of alleged assault and land dispute, noting absence of specific role in FIR and prior bail granted to co-accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kuldeep v. State N.C.T of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1384

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a criminal case involving a property dispute, noting absence of specific allegations against him and prior bail granted to co-accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Aqil Beg (Deceased) Thr Lrs v. Mushtaq Beg & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1386

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction of legal heirs of a deceased tenant, holding that the landlord's family accommodation needs justified eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

property appeal_dismissed

Warisha Zeb & Ors v. The State (Govt. of NCT, Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1387

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003 following an amicable settlement before the Permanent Lok Adalat and issuance of a no objection certificate by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

Dev Kumar Punia & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1388

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

criminal petition_allowed

Aman Khattar v. Jawahar Lal

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1397

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on landlord's bonafide necessity ground under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 due to insufficient business space.

property appeal_dismissed

Atul Gupta & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1392

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed