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Rajasekar v. The State
The Supreme Court confirmed the appellant's conviction under the POCSO Act but reduced the sentence to the period already served, granting partial relief on the quantum of punishment.
Mamidi Anil Kumar Reddy v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings reopened after a compromise in a matrimonial dispute due to vague allegations and abuse of process, emphasizing careful scrutiny under Section 482 CrPC.
Vikram Bahl v. Manmohan Bahl
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint concerning family share disputes, holding that such civil matters cannot be converted into criminal proceedings and constitute abuse of process.
Sun Tan Trading Co. Ltd. v. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessments based on customs valuation enhancement was unjustified and allowed deduction of sales promotion expenses incurred for the petitioner's business under Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act.
Sun Tan Trading Co. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment under Section 148 requires tangible material to form a reason to believe, and sales promotion expenses incurred for business purposes are deductible under Section 37, setting aside the reassessment notices and orders against the petitioner.
Kwatra Auto Industries through its Proprietor Yogesh Kumar Mal v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax Act
Delhi High Court held that GST registration cancellation with retrospective effect must be based on objective satisfaction and allowed cancellation effective from business closure date, not retrospectively.
Ravi Kumar v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of OBC-NCL candidature solely for submitting a certificate issued beyond the prescribed cut-off date is arbitrary and unconstitutional, affirming the candidate’s right to reservation benefits.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Shiv Prasad
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of an accused in a narcotics case, holding that material contradictions in prosecution evidence and non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards warranted acquittal.
Mohd. Waseem & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving serious non-compoundable offences under Section 482 CrPC based on a settlement, simple injuries, and early trial stage, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers.
Pawan Kumar Aggarwal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Registrar Cooperative Societies' eviction order against a petitioner occupying a flat through an unauthorized exchange, affirming that illegal occupation without valid allotment or membership warrants eviction.
Ms. Bimla Rani and Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Registrar Cooperative Societies' eviction order against petitioners illegally occupying flats through unauthorized swapping, affirming the authority to evict ineligible members under Supreme Court directions.
Larsen and Toubro Limited v. IIC Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court can extend the arbitral tribunal's mandate without consent of all parties, including insolvent ones, and accordingly extended the tribunal's mandate in four connected arbitration petitions.
Peet Vasan Bihari v. Govind Singh Bisht & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interim tribunal directions merge with the final award and cannot be separately enforced once the award is stayed by the Court, allowing the appeal and setting aside the order directing compliance with the interim order.
Sureka International v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of a 548-day delay in filing an arbitration appeal, holding that personal hardships of one partner do not justify long delays in commercial arbitration appeals.
Urmil Wadhawan & Anr. v. Sonny Sarna & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the trial court's direction for defendants to lead evidence first in a possession suit, holding such direction is within judicial discretion and not appealable.
Mauzi Ram Thr. LRs & Ors. v. Hoshiar Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of a 427-day delay in filing a review petition, holding that the petitioners failed to show sufficient cause, thereby rejecting the review petition as barred by limitation.
Ajit @ Praveen Kumar Mishra v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in a cyber fraud case, citing serious offences, incriminating evidence, and habitual criminal conduct.
Rohtash Kumar Muradia v. Union Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Debt Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously decide the petitioner’s long-pending restoration application under SARFAESI Act and allowed the petitioner to seek leave to purchase the mortgaged property.
M/S G4S SECURITY SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD v. M/S DAOJI AGRO PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after holding that service on the respondent was valid despite non-cooperation.
Mohd. Akhtar Gujjar v. The State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court held that a person accused of offences not enumerated under Section 82(4) Cr.P.C. cannot be declared a Proclaimed Offender, setting aside such declaration while maintaining the status of Proclaimed Person.