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Rohit Krishnan Mahanta v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case arising from a road accident, citing inconsistencies in evidence, long incarceration, and absence of flight risk.
Cement Corporation of India Ltd v. Mahavir Coal Washeries Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a contract containing a valid arbitration clause.
M/S Sandhu Motor Finance Pvt Ltd v. Sushil Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement despite dismissal of execution petition on ex-parte award grounds.
SFDC Ireland Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that payments for standardized software access without human intervention do not constitute fees for technical services liable to withholding tax under the India-Ireland DTAA and quashed the denial of a Nil withholding tax certificate.
Amanatullah Khan v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case, holding that mandatory twin conditions under Section 45 of PMLA apply and prima facie evidence along with non-cooperation warranted denial of bail.
Gamut Buildcon Pvt Ltd v. Mahima Production Ltd
The Delhi High Court extended and substituted the Arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to complete arbitration proceedings, allowing the petition.
Krishan Mohan v. Commissioner of GST and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective satisfaction and proper reasons, modifying the cancellation date to the date of the registered person's death.
Joginder Singh Nijjar and Anr v. M/S Omaxe Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that tax cannot be deducted at source on amounts payable under an arbitral award as they assume the character of a judgment debt not subject to TDS deduction absent statutory provision.
Suneeta Devi v. Avinash
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order quashing a land allotment for a school, holding that the writ petition was not maintainable due to concealment of prior petitions and violation of natural justice.
Shahid Ali v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC for death caused by celebratory firing without intention to kill.
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The Supreme Court held that timelines in IAS officers' appraisal rules are directory, judicial interference in administrative evaluations requires restraint, and set aside the High Court order for overstepping its jurisdiction.
State Bank of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms
The Supreme Court dismissed SBI's request for extension and directed immediate disclosure of Electoral Bond purchase and redemption details to uphold transparency in political funding and enforce its prior judgment.
Devu G Nair v. The State of Kerala
The Supreme Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition involving an adult LGBTQ+ individual, emphasizing respect for autonomy and issuing detailed guidelines to protect the rights and dignity of such persons in judicial proceedings.
Ravikumar Dhansukhlal Maheta v. High Court of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that judicial promotions must prioritize merit over seniority, invalidating the Gujarat High Court's promotion process that effectively applied seniority as the primary criterion after a minimum merit threshold.
The British School Society v. The British International School
The Delhi High Court recorded a lawful settlement in a trade mark dispute between The British School Society and The British International School, decreeing the suit accordingly and binding the parties to cease use of infringing marks.
Monica Gogia v. M S RSS Estate LLP & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions restraining defendants from alienating or obstructing access to disputed agricultural land where the Sale Deed was allegedly fraudulently executed without full payment.
M/s. Jai Trust v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that transfer of shares by way of gift without consideration is not taxable as capital gains and quashed the reopening notice issued under Section 148 for lack of valid reason to believe income had escaped assessment.
Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that provisions for salary liabilities arising from post-year agreements and exgratia bonus payments beyond statutory limits are allowable deductions under the Income Tax Act.
Eknath Laxman Shinde v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court modified the murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC, holding the accused guilty of causing death with knowledge but without intention, and upheld concurrent sentences under the Bombay Police Act.
Sulabai Shamrao Navasare & Ors. v. Balkrishna Namdeo Jadhav & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal holding the vehicle was insured at the time of the accident and enhanced the compensation payable by the insurer to the claimants.