Amarjeet Singh Chatha vs State Of Nct Of Delhi & Anr.

ik-113818420 Delhi High Court 10 December 2024 • 9 min read

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Case Significance

Amarjeet Singh Chatha vs State Of Nct Of Delhi & Anr. is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 10, 2024 (citation: ik-113818420). Petition seeking quashing of order dismissing an application under Section 340 CrPC for prosecution of perjury in a property sale dispute involving Rs. 49.80 crores. The Court dismissed the petition, holding that a complaint cannot be considered evidence as it only sets criminal law in motion, and Section 340 proceedings were premature since cognizance had not yet been taken. The case was heard by Justice Subramonium Prasad. Counsel appearing: R.K. Handoo (counsel for petitioner), Yoginder Handoo (counsel for petitioner), Yudhvir Singh Chauhan (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Petition seeking quashing of order dismissing an application under Section 340 CrPC for prosecution of perjury in a property sale dispute involving Rs. 49.80 crores. The Court dismissed the petition, holding that a complaint cannot be considered evidence as it only sets criminal law in motion, and Section 340 proceedings were premature since cognizance had not yet been taken.

What was the outcome of Amarjeet Singh Chatha vs State Of Nct Of Delhi & Anr.?

Petition seeking quashing of order dismissing an application under Section 340 CrPC for prosecution of perjury in a property sale dispute involving Rs. 49.80 crores. The Court dismissed the petition, ...

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