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Vipin Khanna v. Sujoy Veer Suri & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4408

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit seeking cancellation of a conveyance deed and declaration of ownership, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove better title or adverse possession and the suit was barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shiv Raj Dedha & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4025

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a minor student altercation under Sections 323, 341, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Inderjeet v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4037

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from minor family disputes under Sections 352, 354A, 506, and 509 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

Salman @ Salman Khan and Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4024

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324, 341, 506, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC for minor offences.

criminal petition_allowed

Anil Kumar Jain v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4206

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging forgery of a Will, holding that the existence of a civil dispute does not bar criminal investigation where prima facie material discloses cognizable offences.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shan Miyan Chaudhary and Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4031

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR for impersonation and forgery, holding that serious offences affecting society cannot be quashed merely on the basis of a settlement between parties.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sukhram Bansal v. Ashok Kumar

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4035

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a complaint under Section 204(4) Cr.P.C. for non-payment of process fees is a final dismissal and the proper remedy is revision, not appeal, distinguishing it from acquittal under Section 256 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed

Amanpreet Kohli v. Pankaj Dayal

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4082

The Delhi High Court upheld a conditional summary judgment requiring the defendant to deposit Rs.2.5 crores to contest a commercial suit, and upon non-compliance, decreed recovery of Rs.5.31 crores in favor of the plaintiff.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S D.T.C. v. Rajinder Singh

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4200

The Delhi High Court set aside the Labour Court's award, holding that departmental punishment for negligent driving causing a fatal accident was justified despite the respondent's criminal acquittal, applying the correct standard of proof and the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur.

labor appeal_allowed

Anjali Verma & Anr v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4048

The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioners' right to construct a boundary wall on their land without prior inspection, relying on prior NGT orders and administrative recognition of their land rights.

administrative petition_allowed

Harsh Kumar @ Harish Kumar v. District Magistrate North

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4060

The Delhi High Court quashed the rejection of a land acquisition alternative plot allotment application due to improper service of notices despite the petitioner informing his changed address, directing reconsideration on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Raju v. Amit Yadav and Anr

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4243

The Delhi High Court directed NDMC and the Town Vending Committee to consider the paralysed petitioner's vending licence application sympathetically and include him in the survey despite his absence from vending sites.

administrative petition_allowed

Meenu Garg v. Union Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4241

The Delhi High Court directed Union Bank of India to lift restraint on petitioners' locker following valid revocation of Income Tax Department's restraint order.

civil petition_allowed

Dharam Dev Sharma v. Virender Singh

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4237

The court dismissed the petition for contempt due to inability to identify the disputed property and directed the petitioner to cooperate with authorities for enforcement of eviction and removal of encroachments.

civil petition_dismissed

Arabian Oilfield Suppliers & Services v. Greka Drilling (India) Limited

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4012

The Delhi High Court held that winding up proceedings under the Companies Act, 1956 are maintainable against a foreign company treated as unregistered, and transferred the nascent proceedings to the NCLT for adjudication.

corporate appeal_allowed

Suraj Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4045

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's pre-arrest bail plea in a case of alleged abduction and wrongful confinement, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and the serious nature of the allegations.

criminal petition_dismissed

Baldev Gujela v. Central Reserve Police Force

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4047-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a CRPF constable for prolonged unauthorized absence and failure to cooperate with departmental inquiry, upholding the disciplinary authority’s order.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shyam Sunder Batra & Anr v. Girish Kakkar & Anr

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4042

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the landlord's bona fide requirement and the limited scope of tenant's leave to defend.

property appeal_dismissed

M/S LEO ISPAT LIMITED v. HIND STEEL SALES & ORS

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4138

The Delhi High Court allowed defendants leave to defend a summary suit by holding that triable issues regarding a settlement and discharge of liability through supply of goods warranted a full trial.

civil appeal_allowed

Vijay Malhotra v. Directorate of Education and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4067-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the refusal to grant interim relief for participation in a student exchange programme and upheld that withholding school fees without court order is illegal and does not justify claims of coercion or discrimination.

civil appeal_dismissed