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M/S MASS COMPUTERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. MR. ARVIND KUMAR TIWARI

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:406

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award granting reinstatement with full back wages to a workman illegally terminated without due process, refusing to interfere under writ jurisdiction absent perversity or no evidence.

labor petition_dismissed

Rambir Rathi@ Ramveer Singh v. The State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:264

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a police officer accused of rape and threats, holding that serious allegations and pending cross-examination of the prosecutrix preclude bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rajni Gupta v. Principal Commissioner State GST and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:304-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act must be based on objective criteria with proper notice, and set aside cancellation with effect prior to the petitioner's application date.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S GOLD PLUS GLASS INDUSTRY LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:302-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the implementation of the Policy Relaxation Committee’s directions favoring the petitioner for issuance of the Export Obligation Discharge Certificate and ordered expeditious processing of the case.

administrative petition_allowed

State of Haryana v. Mohd. Yunus & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 34

The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction of Mohd. Jamil due to unreliable eyewitness testimony but upheld his conviction for causing hurt, and dismissed the State's appeal against Mohd. Yunus's acquittal for murder.

criminal appeal_allowed

Birla Corporation Limited v. Bhanwar Singh and Others

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 35

The Supreme Court restricted blasting within five kilometers of Chittorgarh Fort to protect the heritage monument, mandated expert studies for blasting beyond that radius, and balanced mineral exploitation with preservation.

administrative appeal_allowed

S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 37

The Supreme Court directed enhanced implementation, monitoring, and awareness measures for the Motor Vehicles Act's hit and run compensation Scheme, including police duties to inform victims and consideration of compensation enhancement and limitation extension.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sanjay Kundu v. Nishant Sharma

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jan 2024 · 2024 INSC 43

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s ex parte order transferring the DGP without hearing him, directing the formation of an independent SIT to investigate allegations of misuse of office.

criminal appeal_allowed

Veena Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income-Tax, Mumbai City-IX

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court held that a technical defect in a penalty notice under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income-tax Act cannot vitiate penalty proceedings at the appellate stage without the assessee proving prejudice, distinguishing the Ventura Textile Ltd. decision.

tax appeal_allowed

Mumbai- 400 012 v. U/s. 84 of the Multi State Co-0perative Societies Act

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court held that the MSMED Act Notification dated 29 May 2015 is a non-binding guideline and non-compliance thereof does not invalidate NPA classification or SARFAESI recovery proceedings against MSMEs.

civil petition_dismissed

Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital v. Ashoka Shetty

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that an employee performing primarily manual and operational duties with limited supervisory oversight qualifies as a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, dismissing the employer's writ petition challenging this status.

labor petition_dismissed

Vitthal Rama Pawar v. Deputy Collector (Acquisition) Raigad-Alibag

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court held that land acquisition Awards passed without applying a valid multiplier factor notification under the 2013 Act and beyond the statutory 12-month period are invalid, quashing the Awards and directing fresh proceedings.

property appeal_allowed

Satish Buba Shetty v. Inspector General of Registration and Collector of Stamps

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court allowed refund of stamp duty despite delayed cancellation of sale agreement, applying equitable principles to relieve the petitioner from strict statutory time limits due to impossibility of performance caused by developer's default and prolonged legal proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Nazim Abdul Rehman Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant due to material discrepancies in prosecution evidence and held that the benefit of doubt must be given where guilt is not proved beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rachana Kamlesh Shahani v. Sunshine Financial Services & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that no valid arbitration agreement existed between the parties.

civil petition_dismissed

Hyundai Construction Equipment India Pvt Ltd v. M/s. Saumya Mining Limited

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that exclusive jurisdiction lies with the Kolkata High Court where the earliest application under the Arbitration Act was filed, notwithstanding the arbitration venue clause specifying Pune.

civil petition_dismissed

Ajmera Enterprises v. Dilipkumar Rameshchandra Patel

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on ground of non-user, holding that a suit filed by some co-owners of an Association of Persons is maintainable and absence of electricity supply for over six months establishes non-user under Maharashtra Rent Control Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Hare Krishna Pathak v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jan 2024 · 2023:DHC:9394

The Delhi High Court issued a corrigendum correcting the class of admission from Class-I to Class-III and directed immediate admission of the petitioner’s ward in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Narela.

other other

Hari Om Metals v. The Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax and Anr

Delhi High Court · 11 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:359-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration must be based on objective satisfaction and proper reasoning, modifying the cancellation to take effect prospectively.

tax appeal_allowed

PANKAJ PLASTIC v. COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICES TAX

Delhi High Court · 11 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:249-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction, proper Show Cause Notice with particulars, and an opportunity of hearing, setting aside the impugned retrospective cancellation order for lack of these safeguards.

tax appeal_allowed