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Novex Communications Pvt Ltd v. Trade Wings Hotesl Limited
The Bombay High Court held that copyright owners or assignees can license their own works and seek injunctions without being registered as copyright societies under Section 33(1) of the Copyright Act, 1957.
Pooja Patil v. Deputy Commissioner
The Bombay High Court quashed a service tax demand against an individual advocate, holding that the tax authority acted without jurisdiction and violated natural justice by ignoring binding exemption notifications.
Parubai Chintaman Pasalkar & Ors. v. Deputy Collector (Rehabilitation), Pune & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that penalties imposed under Section 21(4) of the Maharashtra Project Affected Persons Rehabilitation Act, 1999 are punitive and do not entitle project affected persons to compensation from such fines.
New Manoday Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. State of Maharashtra
The court held that pendency of a title suit cannot bar unilateral deemed conveyance under MOFA nor justify deregistration of a cooperative society after decades, emphasizing limited jurisdiction of authorities and the need for timely statutory action.
ND’S Art World Private Limited v. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (OSD) (OT & WT) & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that only the CBDT or its authorized members can validly pass orders condoning delay under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, and quashed an order passed by an Additional Commissioner without proper delegation.
M/ S. Adani Agri Logistics Ltd. v. Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's application to rectify typographical errors in its judgment to ensure accuracy of dates and terms without affecting substantive rights.
HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS INDIA LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT & GENERAL)
The Delhi High Court upheld confiscation and penalties under strict liability provisions of the Customs Act for imports made using forged WPC licenses, dismissing appellants' claims of lack of mens rea and excessive penalty.
Prem Enterprises v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax
Delhi High Court held that GST registration cannot be cancelled retrospectively without objective satisfaction and opportunity to the taxpayer, modifying cancellation to operate from business discontinuation date.
MS Maa Kamakhya v. Sales Tax Officer Class II Avat Ward 12 Zone 2
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a reply and directed the respondent to dispose of the pending GST show cause notice by a speaking order after a personal hearing, ensuring procedural fairness.
Priya v. State of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court directed further investigation for defective chargesheet and non-compliance of mandatory procedural requirements in a case under Sections 506/509 IPC, emphasizing victim's right to be informed and heard.
Shreya Suman v. Punjab and Sind Bank and Others
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to dispose of the petitioner's statutory appeal within six weeks, emphasizing timely disposal and adherence to natural justice.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Subhash Chander Garg
The Delhi High Court dismissed the government's writ petition and upheld the Tribunal's order directing extension of Old Pension Scheme benefits to an employee appointed before 01.01.2004 despite non-submission of an option form.
Suresh Kumar v. State and Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking further opportunity to cross-examine the complainant in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that the petitioner’s repeated failure to avail the final opportunity justified closure of cross-examination to prevent undue delay and injustice to the elderly complainant.
Naved @ Pathan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in an NDPS case, holding that alleged procedural lapses under Section 50 NDPS Act do not warrant bail when substantive evidence exists and the trial is at an early stage.
M/S Kalyani (India) Private Limited v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that a bank conducting an auction under SARFAESI must disclose all encumbrances and pending litigations, and where possession is not delivered due to concealment, the purchaser is entitled to refund with interest and ancillary costs despite an 'as is where is' clause.
Raj Kumar Gupta @ Raj Gupta & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Yudhvir Singh & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld land acquisition notifications issued under the RFCTLARR Act invoking a lapsed Ordinance, holding that the acquisition proceedings are valid and saved by the Ordinance's saving clause, dismissing challenges based on lapse, delay, and procedural irregularities.
Yogesh@Rinku v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a life convict fulfilling eligibility criteria under prison rules despite the serious nature of the offence, emphasizing rehabilitation and verified residential address.
Directorate General of Health Services v. Som Pan Product Pvt. Ltd. & Vishnu Pouch Packaging Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging interim injunctions restraining government action against alleged surrogate tobacco advertisements, holding that the question of indirect advertisement requires evidence and that suits under COTPA are maintainable if government action falls outside the Act's scope.
Mohit Pilania v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
Bail was denied to the accused involved in a matrimonial cheating conspiracy, with the Court emphasizing protection of victim identity and rejecting claims of undue influence due to the complainant's judicial officer brother.