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Niranjan Sanjay Gotarane v. Commissioner of Police, Pimpri Chinchwad & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 08 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unexplained delay in deciding the detainee's representation, violating Article 22(5) constitutional safeguards.

constitutional petition_allowed

Anand International and Ors. v. Commissioner of Customs

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1012-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the adjudication of a Show Cause Notice under the Customs Act must be deferred until disposal of the pending CESTAT appeal, excluding the appeal period from the statutory limitation.

administrative petition_allowed

Principal Commissioner of Customs v. Tasha Gold Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1021-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Tribunal's order permitting provisional release of gold dore bars imported under a preferential tariff scheme, holding that testing margins and factual circumstances justified the release.

customs appeal_dismissed

GS EXIM INTERNATIONAL LLP THROUGH ITS DESIGNATED PARTNER BHAKTI PADA GHOSH v. COMMISSIONER, CENTRAL EXCISE / (GST) APPEALS-I, THROUGH JOINT COMMISSIONER & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:977-DB

The High Court set aside a cryptic GST appellate order for lack of reasoning and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with a speaking order and personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S Bharti Enterprises v. Commissioner, Value Added Tax, Department of Trade and Taxes

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:980-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition and remanded the refund application for reconsideration, holding that the COVID-19 related extension of limitation applies to input tax credit refund claims under the CGST Act.

tax appeal_allowed

Sunil Patil v. The Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1064-DB

The Delhi High Court held that detention of goods without seizure and issuance of a show cause notice within six months under the Customs Act is impermissible, directing release of gold chains detained beyond the statutory period.

administrative petition_allowed

Jaspal Chopra v. M/S Sidhant Polyplast Ltd & Ors

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:922

The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of directors from a summary suit array of parties, affirming that directors are not personally liable absent specific guarantees or fraud, and that parties can be struck out at any stage under Order I Rule 10(2) CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

State of N.C.T. of Delhi v. Laxmi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:4217

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order framing charges under Sections 323, 324, 325, 304, and 34 IPC but refused to frame charges under Sections 302 and 307 IPC, holding that the revisional jurisdiction to interfere at the charge framing stage is limited and no prima facie case for murder or attempt to murder was made out.

criminal appeal_dismissed

SI Maya Devi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:2082

The Delhi High Court held that Sessions Courts cannot direct disciplinary proceedings against police officers, emphasizing judicial restraint and separation of powers, and set aside such directions issued against the petitioner IO.

criminal petition_allowed

Sanjay v. Daljeet Kaur Pandey

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1469-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal against a decree for possession granted to the landlord under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the tenancy was validly terminated under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act and the tenant's admissions justified the decree.

civil appeal_dismissed

Guruji Elevators v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1217

The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative rejection of the petitioner's claim for Class-I contractor enlistment under CPWD Rules, emphasizing limited judicial interference in tender matters absent mala fide or arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed

Geneva Laboratories Limited & Anr. v. Mr. Jay Khodiyar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1230

The Delhi High Court granted ex-parte relief to the Plaintiffs against Defendants for trademark infringement and counterfeiting of Bio-Oil products, ordering injunction, seizure, destruction of counterfeit goods, and awarding damages.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Kritika Narayan v. High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1015-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the revised answer key in the DJS Preliminary Examination, ruling that criminal breach of trust under Sections 405/406 IPC requires dishonest intention, and dismissed the petition challenging the answer key.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sadulram & Anr. v. Retail Royalty Company & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1209-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a permanent injunction against appellants for trademark infringement but set aside the costs awarded to respondents due to lack of infringement findings, emphasizing the anti-dissection rule and appellants' abandonment of the mark.

civil appeal_allowed

Srinivas Gundamuni v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:965-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of Non Availability Certificate and stoppage of House Rent Allowance where the petitioner failed to show willingness to occupy government accommodation once it became available.

administrative petition_dismissed

Janakraj & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:940

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Harish Kumar Kathuria & Anr. v. Sanjay Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:911-DB

An appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 is maintainable only against an order imposing punishment for contempt; an order merely holding a party guilty without punishment is not appealable, and such premature appeal must be dismissed.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

V. VIKRAMAN v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:1058-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a 2001 charge-sheet as barred by res judicata and held that a review petition under CCS (CCA) Rules cannot reopen finally adjudicated disciplinary proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kripa Narain Shahi and Anr. v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:943-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition to recall its earlier dismissal of the writ petition, holding that an apparent error regarding the petitioners' educational qualifications warranted a fresh hearing on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Oma Ram v. State of GNCTD

Delhi High Court · 08 Feb 2024 · 2024:DHC:970

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application, holding that timely filing of the charge-sheet and cognizance preclude statutory bail despite incomplete investigation or identification issues.

criminal appeal_dismissed