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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.
Varun Alwadhi v. Employees State Insurance Corporation and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing ESIC to permit the petitioner to appear in the Assistant Professor interview after finding a minor error in experience calculation that wrongly rendered him ineligible.
Manjinder Singh Sirsa v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking stay of defamation trial proceedings, holding that the complaint was not barred by limitation and Section 210 CrPC did not mandate stay as the FIR and complaint related to different offences.
READERS DIGEST BOOK AND HOME ENTERTAINMENT (INDIA) PVT LTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Delhi High Court held that the final assessment order for AY 2011-12 passed beyond the statutory limitation period is invalid and quashed it, directing refund recomputation with interest.
Devender Yadav and Ors. v. The Secretary Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's rejection of candidates' applications due to a defective OMR form column and directed their appointment with seniority after they cleared the examination.
Kishni Devi Deceased Through Her Legal Heirs v. Satpal Sachdeva Thr LR & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a landlord need not disclose the exact business intended for bona fide eviction under Section 14(1)(e) and remanded the case for fresh consideration of bona fide need and dependency.
M/S NIRMAL METAL v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to furnish all material supporting a GST show cause notice and dispose of it by a speaking order after personal hearing, without quashing the notice or restoring registration at this stage.