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Rashmee Kansal v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 326-B and 506 IPC as mala fide and unsupported by evidence, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Bharti Airtel Ltd. v. Jamshed Khan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing licence fee claims, holding that courts cannot modify arbitral awards under Section 34 and that partial setting aside requires severability of issues.
DARGHA NAJEEBUDDIN FIRDOUSI v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed the DDA’s demolition notice for failure to provide a hearing under Section 30 of the DDA Act, while declining to adjudicate on disputed land demarcation and ownership issues, which must be resolved by competent authorities or civil courts.
Prabhatbhai Aatabhai Dabhi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to unreliable extra judicial confession and inconsistent forensic evidence, emphasizing the need for credible proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Sanjay Babu Lal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Sections 304B and 498A IPC but reduced the life sentence to the period already served, condoning delay in filing the review petition.
Sapna & Ors. v. Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a typographical error in the compensation amount directed to be deposited, clarifying the correct sum payable by the insurer.
Santosh Tukaram Patil & Ors v Slum Rehabilitation Authority & Ors
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the Slum Rehabilitation Area declaration under Section 3C of the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, dismissing the petitioners' challenge based on tenancy and authorization claims and limiting writ review to procedural compliance.
Up-Sarpanch of Gram-Panchayat Shedsai v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that procedural non-compliance with meeting rules does not invalidate a no-confidence motion passed by the required majority under the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959.
Naresh Goyal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ of habeas corpus petition challenging the petitioner’s arrest and detention under PMLA, holding that judicial custody pursuant to valid remand orders precludes maintainability of habeas corpus.
Dattaprasad Narayan Kulkarni v. M/s. Auchtel Products Ltd.
The High Court upheld the lawful termination of an employee for chronic unauthorized absence, rejecting claims of unfair labour practice and entitlement to back wages where the employee admitted alternate gainful employment.
G.S.V.S Prabhakara Rao and Anr. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that fresh issues regarding employee absorption dates constitute a new cause of action, rendering the plea of res judicata inapplicable, and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Sumer
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a child sexual assault case due to major contradictions, unexplained FIR delay, and failure to prove foundational facts beyond reasonable doubt, declining to invoke statutory presumptions under the POCSO Act.
Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. Cairnhill CIPEF Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that the Commissioner of Income Tax lacked jurisdiction to revise assessment orders or treat an entity as an agent under Section 163 after the principal company had ceased to exist.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax – Central -1 v. Indian Farmer Fertilizer Co-Operative Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's order for AY 2012-13, holding that no substantial question of law arises as the issues are covered by binding precedent.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -1 v. Shri Gautam Bhalla
The Delhi High Court upheld the bar under the third proviso to Section 147 of the Income Tax Act against reassessment of income already under appeal, dismissing the revenue's appeals challenging the quashing of reassessment proceedings.
PMC FINCORP LTD. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE-30, NEW DELHI
The Delhi High Court quashed the second reassessment notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act as an impermissible change of opinion based on the same material already examined in earlier proceedings.
HQ Lamps Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Everlight Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory nature of pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act and dismissed the suit filed without exhausting this remedy.
Ravi Gupta v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking pre-trial compensation from the State for gunshot injuries, holding that victim compensation must be awarded post-trial under Sections 357 and 357A of the Cr.P.C.
Rubi Shatir v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the bail condition requiring the foreign national accused in a rape case to obtain prior court permission before traveling abroad, emphasizing reasonable restrictions on the right to travel during trial.
Saurav Anand v. Union Public Service Commission
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging permanent debarment by UPSC, holding that the petitioner cannot seek relief without challenging the final order upholding the punishment.