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Urban Improvement Trust, Bikaner v. Gordhan Dass
The Supreme Court held that acquisition notification under the Rajasthan Urban Improvement Trust Act is not void for non-service of notice on non-recorded owners, and a suit for injunction without declaratory relief and without impleading the State is not maintainable.
Assessing Officer Circle (International Taxation) 2(2)(2) New Delhi v. M/S Nestle SA
The Supreme Court held that the MFN clause in notified DTAAs operates automatically to extend tax benefits upon a third country's OECD membership without requiring separate government notification under Section 90.
Naveen @ Ajay v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction and death sentence for rape and murder due to denial of fair trial caused by a hasty trial and inadequate opportunity to defend, ordering a de novo trial with proper legal aid.
Master Kavish v. Modern Public School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking admission in a particular school under the EWS category as the petitioner was lawfully admitted to another appropriate school in accordance with the RTE Act.
Sachin Shrikant Navgire v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted appellants of murder and related charges due to unreliable recovery evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a circumstantial evidence case.
M/s. Sai Trading Company v. The District Controller and Collector of Stamps, Sangli
The Bombay High Court held that an agreement outsourcing octroi collection constitutes a lease under Section 2(n)(iii) of the Maharashtra Stamp Act and is liable to stamp duty, remanding the duty calculation for reconsideration.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Bhupal Madhukar Pol
The Bombay High Court held that acquittal in a criminal case does not bar disciplinary action in departmental enquiry where charges are proved on preponderance of probability, restoring the penalty imposed on a driver found with liquor bottles in his bus cabin.
Kashinath Pandurang Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that invocation of Section 409 IPC, which prescribes imprisonment for life or up to 10 years, extends the charge-sheet filing period to 90 days under Section 167(2)(a)(i) Cr.P.C., denying default bail to accused after 60 days.
GTI Infotel Private Limited v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
The court dismissed the writ petition, holding that an MSE bidder must explicitly opt for purchase preference during bid submission to avail its benefits, and judicial interference in the tender process was unwarranted given the petitioner's failure and delay.
M/S ARADHANA BUILDERS PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. M/S A.I.S GLASS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court modified the Trial Court's order to allow partial video conferencing for directors' appearance, upheld the imposition of costs, and disposed of the petition challenging ex-parte proceedings and related orders.
Sakshi Rathore and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld DGAFMS's rule barring candidates allotted seats in MCC's third counselling round from AFMS counselling, rejecting claims of arbitrariness and last-minute rule changes.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 Delhi v. Qualcomm India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's exclusion of certain comparables in transfer pricing and ruled that no separate interest on receivables adjustment is needed once working capital adjustment is made, dismissing the revenue's appeal.
Shri Ram Raja Sarkar Lok Kalyan Trust v. Energy Efficiency Services Limited
The Delhi High Court partially set aside an arbitral award on grounds of severability, liability for missing goods, and inadequate reasoning, clarifying principles of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
Suman Kumar Rana v. Competent Authority and Administrator
The Delhi High Court held that the Appellate Tribunal under the NDPS Act has no power to condone delay beyond the statutory sixty-day limit for filing appeals, dismissing the writ petition challenging the rejection of a time-barred appeal.
Indian Ex Bordermen Movement and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed grant of annual increment on last day of service and re-fixation of pension benefits to retired employees in line with the Supreme Court ruling in Director (Admn. And HR) KPTCL.
Ajit Singh & Ors. v. Krishan Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that the trial court rightly rejected the petitioners' application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC as the plaint disclosed a cause of action, and the High Court's revisional jurisdiction under Section 115 CPC does not extend to reappreciation of facts or merits.
M/S BABA BILLIARDS ACADEMY v. SHRI DEEPAK GUPTA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court's decree for rent arrears against the tenant who failed to prove cash payments and was contractually responsible for repairs and rent.
M/S NATHUS PASTRY SHOP & ANR. v. SUHAS CHAND GUPTA & ANR.
Delhi High Court granted interim protection against eviction subject to payment of agreed use and occupation charges pending challenge to the eviction order.
Sushil Kumar Sehgal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the Lookout Circular against a petitioner declared as a Proclaimed Person for loan default, subject to conditions ensuring his cooperation and security during proceedings.
Sinogas Management PTE Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
Failure to issue a mandatory draft assessment order under Section 144C(1) to a foreign company before passing a prejudicial final assessment order renders the order and consequent demand and penalty notices void and invalid.