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K. Rajaiah v. High Court for the State of Telangana

Supreme Court of India · 12 Feb 2024 · 2026 INSC 142

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the dismissal of a court attender for alleged fabrication of a medical certificate, holding that the inquiry officer erred in not verifying disputed handwriting through expert examination, rendering the charge unproven.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sri Kiruba Nandini M v. National Board of Examination

Delhi High Court · 11 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:3865

The Delhi High Court quashed NBEMS’s cancellation of a DNB candidate’s candidature for prolonged medical absence without prior approval, emphasizing discretionary and procedural fairness.

administrative petition_allowed

Shendra Advisory Services P. Ltd. v. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 09 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court held that share premium received on issuance of shares is a capital receipt not taxable as income under the Income Tax Act, and non-compliance with Companies Act provisions does not convert it into taxable income.

tax appeal_allowed

Ceat Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Bombay, City IV

High Court of Bombay · 09 Feb 2024 · (2023) 153 taxmann.com 523 (Bombay)

The Bombay High Court held that interest under Section 244A(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act is payable on the entire refund amount from the first day of the assessment year if the refund exceeds 10% of the tax determined on regular assessment, rejecting the Department's attempt to apply the proviso selectively to refund components.

tax appeal_allowed

M/s. Sesa Sterlite Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 09 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging MIDC's lawful termination of lease agreements for industrial plots due to non-commencement of activities and abandonment of the project despite a stop work order.

administrative petition_dismissed

Leena Dashrath Gavkar v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 09 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld bail granted to the accused in a matrimonial dispute, holding that bail cancellation requires cogent reasons beyond factual disputes and no such grounds existed here.

criminal petition_dismissed

Nikheelchandra Anil Zode v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 09 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR alleging offences under Sections 186, 342, 353, 498A, and 506 IPC in a matrimonial dispute, holding that the allegations did not prima facie constitute any offence and continuing investigation would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

The State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Anil Pinto

High Court of Bombay · 09 Feb 2024

The High Court upheld the conviction of a surgeon for criminal medical negligence under Section 304A IPC, emphasizing the requirement of gross negligence and applying the Bolam test to assess professional conduct.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mahabir Prashad Mangla & Anr v. Hari Kishan Gupta

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2023:DHC:9462

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by approving a lawful settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, granting permanent injunction and refunding court fees.

civil settled

Kohinoor Seed Fields India Pvt Ltd v. Veda Seed Sciences Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:945

The Delhi High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain rectification petitions under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 for marks registered at other Registry offices; jurisdiction lies exclusively with the High Court having territorial jurisdiction over the Appropriate office of the Trade Marks Registry.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Airports Authority of India v. Jai Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:941-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the Airports Authority of India's appeal, dismissing the respondents' delayed claim for alternative land allotment post-acquisition as barred by prior judicial orders and scheme terms.

property appeal_allowed

M/S Deepak Trading Co. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1105-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration must be based on objective satisfaction with proper notice and modified the cancellation date to the date of business discontinuation.

tax petition_allowed

M/S NP TRADING CO. v. COMMISSIONER OF GST & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1063-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of CGST registration due to a defective Show Cause Notice lacking invoice details and directed fresh adjudication after providing the petitioner a fair opportunity to reply.

administrative appeal_allowed

OVID THERAPEUTICS, INC. v. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:974

The Delhi High Court dismissed the patent appeal for a pharmaceutical composition on grounds of impermissible claim broadening, lack of inventive step, and failure to demonstrate enhanced therapeutic efficacy under Section 3(d) of the Patents Act.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

The Manager, Central Warehousing Corporation v. Veer Singh & 19 Others

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1489

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award recognizing the respondents as employees of the petitioner corporation and dismissed the writ petition challenging compensation granted in lieu of reinstatement.

labor appeal_dismissed

Anuj Karwa & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:964

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

EIT Services India Private Limited v. India Post Payments Bank Limited

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1324

The Delhi High Court held that expert determination under the contract was not a mandatory pre-condition for arbitration and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.

civil appeal_allowed

Sameer Paul Chaudhary & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1153

The Delhi High Court interpreted a registered Will to hold that the sale proceeds of the testatrix's property are to be divided into seven shares as per the testatrix's clear intention, granting probate and Letters of Administration accordingly.

civil petition_allowed

Nigar Fatima v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:984-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a claim for compassionate appointment to a higher post based on qualifications acquired after the date of application, affirming that eligibility is determined strictly at the time of application.

administrative petition_dismissed

Archana Goswami v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:972

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 289 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of court process.

criminal appeal_allowed