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Indian Council of Medical Research v. Vipin Kumar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:9131-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to reconsider its interim order on alleged factual errors regarding availability of posts, without expressing final opinion, and stayed pressing of a related contempt petition.

administrative other

Ali Hossain Mandal & Ors. v. West Bengal Board of Primary Education & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 453

The Supreme Court held that appointments must follow the prescribed recruitment rules, a Merit List expires after one year without extension, and no appointments can be made from an expired panel, setting aside lower court directions to the contrary.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rajendra Bhagwanji Umraniya v. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 413

The Supreme Court held that victim compensation under Section 357 CrPC is independent of criminal sentencing and cannot be a ground for remission of sentence, setting aside the High Court's order that linked compensation payment with sentence reduction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Municipal Committee Katra & Ors. v. Ashwani Kumar

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 398

The Supreme Court held that the High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain a writ petition seeking damages for a contractual dispute and set aside the award of pro-rata compensation to the respondent who caused delay by non-compliance with tender conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. M.B. Kolhe

High Court of Bombay · 08 May 2024

The High Court allowed MSRTC's writ petition, setting aside orders reinstating a driver dismissed for rash driving causing death and fleeing the accident spot, holding dismissal justified and penalty not shockingly disproportionate.

labor appeal_allowed

Shaikh Masud Ismail Shaikh & Ors. v. The Union of India & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 08 May 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's notifications renaming Aurangabad and Osmanabad cities and revenue areas, ruling that the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code's procedural requirements do not apply to city renaming and no fundamental rights were violated.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Imran Humayun Chandiwala v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 08 May 2024

The High Court allowed the writ petition restoring vehicle registration cancelled on the basis of forged documents, holding that an innocent purchaser complying with Settlement Commission orders cannot be penalized disproportionately.

administrative petition_allowed

Escorts Ltd. v. Bengal Tractors

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3831

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award denying pendente lite interest, holding that the arbitrator's reasoned discretion and contract interpretation do not constitute patent illegality warranting interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Tushar Anand v. Avato Ward 63 State Goods and Service Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4096-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GST authority to adjudicate the pending Show Cause Notice proposing cancellation of GST registration within four weeks after personal hearing, without commenting on merits.

administrative other

M/S USHA INDUSTRIES v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER WARD 82 AND ANOTHER

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3806-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective satisfaction and proper notice, modifying the cancellation date to the date of Show Cause Notice instead of an earlier retrospective date.

tax appeal_allowed

AJ Flight Reservations Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of CGST, Delhi West and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3809-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to dispose of the petitioner’s GST refund claim within two weeks, emphasizing compliance with the statutory 60-day period under Section 54 of the CGST Act, 2017.

tax other

Arvind Sharma v. Superintendent, Range - 115, Central Goods and Service Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3804-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction, proper notice, and reasoned order, and set aside the retrospective cancellation in this case.

tax appeal_allowed

Smartadmedia v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3805-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of a delayed GST refund claim within two weeks in accordance with Section 54(7) of the CGST Act and Board Circular guidelines.

tax petition_allowed

M/S L G TRADING HOUSE v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES, GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3808-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to dispose of the petitioner's GST cancellation application within four weeks, emphasizing timely disposal of such statutory applications.

tax petition_allowed

The Principal Commissioner of Customs, ACC Imports New Delhi v. M/s. Salasar Synthetics

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3783-DB

The High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal against reduction of customs fines and penalties on the ground that the appeal amount was below the prescribed monetary limit for maintainability.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Purvanchal Hathkargha Sahakari Sangh Ltd. v. All India Handloom Fabrics Society and Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3781

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Registrar has power to appoint an arbitrator under Section 84 of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, and where the Registrar fails, the Court can appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, with notice to the Registrar sufficing as notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Guala Closures SPA v. AGI Greenpac Limited

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3715

The Delhi High Court held that the Defendant's tamper-evident closure does not infringe the Plaintiff's patent due to fundamental structural and functional differences, and refused interim injunction.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S IJM Corporation Berhad

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3842-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that provisional extensions of time were not permitted under the contract and dismissed MCD's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

BOSCH LIMITED v. M/S GUPTAJEE ENGINEERS & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3977

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to set aside abatement of suit against deceased defendant's legal heirs, condoning delay due to COVID-19 and holding that liabilities of a dissolved partnership survive against legal representatives.

civil appeal_allowed

Sukra Logistics v. Emu Lines Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3810-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of Sukra Logistics partnership firm against a decree for recovery of unpaid invoices, holding that failure to file written statement justified decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC and unsubstantiated entity distinction claims were rejected.

civil appeal_dismissed