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Raj Kantilal Shah v. M/s Sanskar Gem Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that a debtor commits an act of insolvency upon failing to comply with an insolvency notice within the specified period, and an insolvency petition filed thereafter within three months is valid even if an application to set aside the notice is filed belatedly and dismissed.
Dadaso Balaso Awad & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of prescribed qualifications for Sports Coach recruitment, ruling that courts should not interfere with expert authorities' decisions on eligibility criteria absent malafide or procedural irregularity.
Meru Heights Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the registration of a cooperative housing society formed by majority apartment owners after removal of the property from the Apartment Ownership Act, ruling that de-registration on grounds of misrepresentation and non-issuance of notice to the developer was unjustified.
Rahibai Laxman Lokhande v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an appellate order under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, holding that a further appeal under Section 247 is available and the writ petition is not maintainable.
The General Manager, Mutha Founders Pvt Ltd v. Balu Appa Kurane & Ors.
The court upheld that an employer must provide suitable light work to an employee disabled during employment and cannot deduct wages without inquiry, ruling refusal as unfair labour practice.
Kale Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court, following the Supreme Court's review ruling, held that DRI officers are proper officers empowered to issue show cause notices under Section 28 of the Customs Act and granted the petitioner time to file an appeal without limitation objections.
Chaman Lal @ Subhash v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under section 397 IPC due to insufficient evidence and unreliable witness testimony.
Kuldeep v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of the petitioner’s father, holding that all efforts to trace him were made and his court appearances post-date the alleged disappearance.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Brijesh Shukla
The Delhi High Court discharged a respondent from criminal contempt proceedings after accepting his unconditional apology and considering his mental health and lack of legal representation.
PR Commissioner of Income Tax - Delhi v. Nikon Systems Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision allowing deduction of loss due to goods destroyed by fire as a revenue loss despite unsettled insurance claims, dismissing the revenue's appeal.
Pushpendra Kumar and Ors. v. The State and Another
The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR under Section 376 IPC on the basis of a belated settlement, reaffirming that rape offences are non-compoundable and cannot be compromised in the interest of public policy and victim dignity.
Sanjay Mohapatra v. Top Motocomponents Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed compounding of a Section 138 NI Act offence at an initial stage despite delayed application, emphasizing the compensatory nature of the offence and applying Supreme Court guidelines to promote early settlement.
Shankar @ Gori Shankar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that when a case is committed by a Magistrate to the Sessions Court under Section 323 CrPC, the Sessions trial must start de novo and evidence recorded before the Magistrate cannot be relied upon.
Rinku Patel @ Ritu v. Dinesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order declaring the second marriage void under Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act as it was solemnised during the subsistence of the appellant's prior marriage.
Indusind Bank Limited v. Department of Trade & Taxes, Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the definition of 'dealer' under the DVAT Act and dismissed the petition challenging VAT liability on sale of re-possessed vehicles by a bank.
Ravi Bhusan Shrivastva v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and rejected condonation of delay where the appellants failed to provide sufficient cause for a nearly five-year delay in filing an appeal under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.
DELHI POLLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE v. VISHAL MEGA MART & ANR
The High Court held that the trial court erred in correcting a witness's cross-examination by referring to another witness's evidence without fresh recording and directed recall for re-examination and cross-examination in accordance with law.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Raj Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying a fifty percent deduction for personal expenses in a bachelor’s death, aligning with the Sarla Verma precedent.
Syed Habeebur Rehman v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 28(1) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to refund Rs. 44.60 lakhs to the petitioner and allowed statutory remedies for interest and balance refund claims, emphasizing compliance with procedural safeguards under the Income Tax Act.
Ashoka Estates Private Ltd v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the Executing Court to reconsider the release of compensation to the petitioner and L&DO, holding that a struck-off company cannot maintain claims to defer payment.