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Mohd Ayub v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1256

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case where prima facie evidence did not establish his involvement in the murder, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ekta Abbot v. Ankur Abbot

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1312

The Delhi High Court held that mental illness does not bar contempt proceedings absent a competent court declaration of unsoundness, and found the respondent guilty of wilful contempt for non-payment of court-ordered interim maintenance.

family petition_allowed

M/S Grover Leasing Ltd. v. M/S Rank Suspension Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1200

The Delhi High Court dismissed a shareholder's claim for release of liquidation funds due to failure to produce original share certificates and insufficient proof of entitlement under Section 555 of the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_dismissed

Sushil Kumar Chadha v. Canara Bank

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1271-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld its order directing release of title deeds to an auction purchaser despite a pending appeal challenging the sale, holding that deceased parties' legal representatives were not necessary parties and emphasizing the obligation to notify subsequent purchasers about pending litigation.

property petition_dismissed

Punit Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1259

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused after prolonged pre-trial incarceration without charges being framed, emphasizing that indefinite custody amounts to punishment without trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sandhya v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1245

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a woman accused in a serious offence case after noting the victim turned hostile, lack of specific role attributed to her, and special considerations for women in bail matters.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sakshi Hooda v. The Director National Medical Commission and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:3215

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate who passed a subject in the main MBBS exam cannot be penalized for failing the same subject in an unnecessary supplementary exam and directed revision of results and promotion to the next semester.

academic/education petition_allowed

Baby Mannat v. Jagannath International School & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:3511

The Delhi High Court directed admission of an EWS candidate in the next academic year after the respondent school failed to admit the petitioner despite allotment and non-appearance in court.

administrative petition_allowed

Deepak Kumar Shrivas & Anr v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 117

The Supreme Court quashed a delayed and mutually contentious FIR lodged primarily to recover money through coercion, emphasizing police discretion and preventing abuse of criminal process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Farhana v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 118

The Supreme Court held that prosecution under the Gangsters Act cannot continue once the predicate offences have been quashed, and accordingly quashed the FIR and proceedings against the appellants.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mariam Fasihuddin v. State by Adugodi Police Station

Supreme Court of India · 18 Feb 2024 · 2024 INSC 49

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants for alleged passport forgery and cheating, holding that essential ingredients of offences were not prima facie established and the case was a matrimonial dispute misusing criminal law.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anurag Ravindra Umaley v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 16 Feb 2024 · 2024:BHC-AS:7872

The Bombay High Court held that mere promise of marriage does not vitiate consent under Section 90 IPC unless it is shown that the accused never intended to marry, and discharged the accused from rape charges for lack of prima facie evidence of absence of consent.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 16 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court held that insolvency proceedings against personal guarantors must be heard by the NCLT where insolvency proceedings against the principal corporate debtor are pending, setting aside the DRT's order and directing transfer of proceedings to the NCLT.

civil appeal_allowed

EM POWER ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED v. CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1371-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective reasons and proper satisfaction, setting aside a mechanically issued retrospective cancellation order.

tax appeal_allowed

ANHAD IMPEX THROUGH ITS PARTNER & ANR. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER WARD 16 ZONE 2 DELHI & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1311-DB

The Delhi High Court held that uploading a Show Cause Notice under an inaccessible category on the GST portal does not constitute valid service, and directed re-adjudication after granting the petitioner an opportunity to respond and be heard.

tax appeal_allowed

Trans Bharat Aviation Private Limited v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1302-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal’s order on service tax classification, holding that the statutory remedy before the Supreme Court under Section 35L of the Central Excise Act, 1944 must be availed.

tax petition_dismissed

RANE BRAKE LINING LIMITED v. SUPERINTENDENT, RANGE-17, CENTRAL GST DIVISION & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1321-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to procedural infirmities and lack of objective satisfaction, restoring the petitioner's registration.

tax appeal_allowed

APSHARA GARMENTS PVT. LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICE TAX & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1320-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to lack of objective grounds and proper notice, restoring the petitioner's registration and remitting the amendment application for reconsideration.

tax appeal_allowed

DELHI POLYMERS v. COMMISSIONER, TRADE AND TAXES & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1323-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective satisfaction, prior notice, and reasons, and modified the cancellation to take effect from the Show Cause Notice date instead of retrospectively.

tax appeal_allowed

Prominent Comtech Pvt. Ltd. v. Border Security Force & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1384

The Delhi High Court allowed exemption from serving mandatory notice under Section 80 CPC in a recovery suit against the government, holding that prolonged inaction by the government fulfilled the notice's objective.

civil appeal_allowed