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Niraj Kiandllwal v. Pradeep Gar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition alleging unauthorized construction and encroachment, holding that the boundary wall was within sanctioned plot limits and private land cannot be compulsorily surrendered without due acquisition.
Bhramprakash & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs under Sections 323, 308, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sadiq Hussain v. Shrishti Fabrics
The Delhi High Court affirmed the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the statutory presumption arising from undisputed signatures on the cheque.
EMMANUEL CHILKEZIE v. DRI
The Delhi High Court upheld an order for re-testing contraband due to significant weight discrepancies, applying the Supreme Court's Thana Singh ruling prospectively and dismissing the petition.
Natasha Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow additional witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that the evidence sought was not essential for the just decision and dismissing the petition to prevent delay.
Delhi Development Authority v. Mata Prasad
The Delhi High Court held that a delayed allottee wrongly categorized is entitled to plot allotment at the price prevailing on the writ petition date, with allotment location at DDA's discretion.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS v. MITHILESH SWAMI
The Delhi High Court held that a Senior Science Counsellor qualifies as a teacher entitled to re-employment till 62 years and full back wages for unlawful denial of service, emphasizing principled discretion in awarding back wages.
INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH v. SANJEEV KUMAR TYAGI
The Delhi High Court upheld the temporary transfer of a scientist to a different discipline based on public interest and subject expertise while emphasizing human resource principles in transfer decisions.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Sanjeev Kumar Tyagi
The Delhi High Court upheld the transfer of a scientist to a different discipline based on expertise and public interest, while moderating directions on mandatory re-transfer in light of modern human resource principles.
Virender Singh v. Deepak Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are maintainable even if the complainant lacks a money lending licence under the Punjab Registration of Money-lender’s Act, as loans evidenced by cheques are excluded from the licensing requirement.
Virender Singh v. Deepak Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are maintainable even if the complainant money-lender lacks a license under the Punjab Registration of Money-lender’s Act, as the bar under that Act does not apply to loans evidenced by negotiable instruments like cheques.
Virender Singh v. Deepak Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act based on dishonor of cheques are not barred by the Punjab Registration of Money-lender’s Act even if the complainant lacks a money-lender license.
Virender Singh v. Deepak Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that the bar under the Punjab Registration of Money-lender’s Act, 1938 does not apply to complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonour of cheques given as advances, setting aside dismissals and remanding for fresh trial.
Virender Singh v. Deepak Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are maintainable even if the complainant lacks a money lending license under the Punjab Registration of Money-lender’s Act, 1938, as advances evidenced by cheques are excluded from the definition of loan under the latter Act.
Virender Singh v. Deepak Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are not barred by the Punjab Registration of Money-lender’s Act, 1938 when loans are advanced via negotiable instruments like cheques, setting aside dismissals based on non-possession of a money-lender license.
Virender Singh v. Deepak Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are maintainable even if the complainant is an unlicensed money lender, as loans advanced on negotiable instruments like cheques are excluded from the Punjab Registration of Money-lender’s Act bar.
Virender Singh v. Deepak Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be dismissed solely because the complainant is an unlicensed money-lender under the Punjab Registration of Money-lender’s Act, 1938, when the debt is evidenced by a negotiable instrument like a cheque.
Rajender Singh Dagar v. The State NCT of Delhi
The High Court held that a Magistrate can take cognizance based on police report even in Sessions triable cases, but the Sessions Court cannot add accused before recording evidence under Section 319 CrPC, and upheld the MM's cognizance order against the petitioners.
H.T. Media Ltd & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act filed within limitation cannot be quashed for delay in cognizance, and advertisements not specifically promoting drugs do not constitute offences under the Act.
H.T. Media Ltd & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court held that limitation under Section 468 CrPC runs from filing of complaint, not cognizance, and quashed one petition where advertisement did not violate the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, while allowing trials in others.