NGO trustee sought enforcement of a settlement deed and police action against former associates allegedly misappropriating funds and misusing the NGO's identity. The court held the reliefs were essentially civil in nature and dismissed the writ petition as not maintainable.
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JOSLYN NANDITA CHOUDHARY .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Shafik Ahmed, Mr. Naman Dwivedi, Advocates.
versus
STATE NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Rupali Bandhopadhya, ASC with Mr. Abhijeet Kumar, Advocate and SI Mahipal Singh, PS- Civil Lines.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA
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Settlement Deed dated 04.03.2025, respondent Nos. 3 to 7 are continuing with the unlawful actions by creating false digital platform, misappropriating funds and falsely representing themselves as the leader of the NGO. Petitioner approached the police with complaints, but no action has been taken, leading the petitioner to seek judicial intervention.
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J
APRIL 21, 2025 /vd
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1 issue framed by the court
Is the writ petition maintainable when reliefs sought (enforcement of settlement deed, police action, injunction) are essentially civil in nature?
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Joslyn Nandita Choudhary
State NCT of Delhi
Respondent Nos. 3 to 7
Ravinder Dudeja
As recorded by the court registry
A constitutional writ petition in a criminal context, most commonly habeas corpus or a challenge to an FIR or detention order.
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