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Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s. Remfry & Sagar
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision allowing license fee payments for use of goodwill as legitimate business expenditure, rejecting Revenue's contention that such payments violated Bar Council Rules and were disallowable under Section 37 of the Income Tax Act.
National Bal Bhawan & Anr. v. Khazan Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of a Review Petition and held that the plea of Doctrine of Necessity cannot be entertained at the appellate stage when not raised earlier, emphasizing judicial discipline.
Union of India v. MWO(HFL) Shardendu Chatterjee
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II as covered by earlier judgments.
Rajendra Prasad v. V. Srinivas
The Delhi High Court discharged the contempt notice and disposed of the contempt petition after the respondent filed a compliance affidavit.
Union of India & Ors. v. 1433514 Ex Narain Singh
The High Court dismissed the petition filed by Union of India as not pressed after the petitioners acknowledged the respondent was injured in the 1965 war.
Loktantrik Adhyapak Manch v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the Returning Officer's order rescinding GSTA elections, directing elections to proceed on the existing membership list with provisions for voluntary withdrawal and refund, balancing constitutional compliance and practical realities.
Abhishek Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a sexual offence case involving a minor, holding that serious allegations and the victim's minor status preclude bail at this stage.
Danish alias PK v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's bail plea in a serious firearm assault case, emphasizing the gravity of the offences and the nascent stage of investigation as grounds to deny bail.
M/S Indraprastha Gas Limited v. Ambrish Kumar
Delhi High Court set aside Labour Court award reinstating a workman, holding he was employed by a contractor and not the government undertaking petitioner, emphasizing the claimant's failure to prove employer-employee relationship with petitioner.
Suman & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
ARCH EN DESIGN v. M/S MUKESH AND ASSOCIATES & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the appointment of M/s Mukesh & Associates as PMC for AIIMS Madurai, holding that absence of incriminating evidence in the FIR and adherence to JICA guidelines rendered the appointment valid.
Rakesh v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 323 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served, emphasizing rehabilitation and mitigating factors in sentencing.
Nirmal Bhatla & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld probate of a Will executed by an elderly, infirm testator, holding that testamentary capacity and due execution were proved and objections based on incapacity and suspicious circumstances failed.
State of Jharkhand v. The Indian Builders Jamshedpur
The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question whether prohibitory contractual claim clauses bind arbitral tribunals, clarifying that the Bharat Drilling decision is not a binding precedent on this issue.
Bolla Malathi v. B. Sugunaand
The Supreme Court held that a nomination for General Provident Fund does not automatically become invalid upon marriage without formal cancellation, but where a nomination condition renders it void, the fund must be equally distributed among eligible family members.
SWAWLAMBI SOCIETY LTD v. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND
The Supreme Court held that requiring additional recommendation by the Assistant Registrar for stamp duty exemption under Section 9A is illegal as the cooperative society's registration certificate is conclusive proof, and administrative procedures must avoid unnecessary hurdles.
RANI @ RAJ KUMARI AND OTHERS v. KAMLAKAT GUPTA AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for death in a motor accident by properly considering income sources, applying correct multiplier and deductions, and awarding adequate consortium damages.
Sandeep Singh Thakur v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Another
The Supreme Court quashed the conviction and sentence for false promise of marriage after the parties married and reconciled, exercising its powers under Article 142 to do complete justice.
R. Logeshkumar v. P. Balasubramaniam
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including future prospects and attendant allowance, affirming the discretion to award just and fair compensation beyond the claimed amount.
Sonia Virk v. Rohit Watts
The Supreme Court upheld the divorce decree on irretrievable breakdown of marriage and enhanced permanent alimony to ensure financial independence of the wife and welfare of the daughter.