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Urban Improvement Trust, Bikaner v. Gordhan Dass

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 935

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.

property appeal_allowed

Assessing Officer Circle (International Taxation) 2(2)(2) New Delhi v. M/S Nestle SA

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 928

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.

tax appeal_allowed

Naveen @ Ajay v. The State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 19 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 936

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

Master Kavish v. Modern Public School & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Oct 2023 · 2024:DHC:4371

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.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Sachin Shrikant Navgire v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 18 Oct 2023

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/s. Sai Trading Company v. The District Controller and Collector of Stamps, Sangli

High Court of Bombay · 18 Oct 2023

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.

tax appeal_dismissed

Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Bhupal Madhukar Pol

High Court of Bombay · 18 Oct 2023

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.

labor appeal_allowed

Kashinath Pandurang Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 18 Oct 2023

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed

GTI Infotel Private Limited v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Oct 2023

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S ARADHANA BUILDERS PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. M/S A.I.S GLASS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7748

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sakshi Rathore and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7796-DB

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 Delhi v. Qualcomm India Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7830-DB

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.

tax appeal_dismissed

Shri Ram Raja Sarkar Lok Kalyan Trust v. Energy Efficiency Services Limited

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · (2022) 287 DLT 158

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Suman Kumar Rana v. Competent Authority and Administrator

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7790

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.

criminal petition_dismissed

Indian Ex Bordermen Movement and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7686-DB

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.

service_law petition_allowed

Ajit Singh & Ors. v. Krishan Kumar

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:8000

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.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S BABA BILLIARDS ACADEMY v. SHRI DEEPAK GUPTA

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7761-DB

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S NATHUS PASTRY SHOP & ANR. v. SUHAS CHAND GUPTA & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7693

Delhi High Court granted interim protection against eviction subject to payment of agreed use and occupation charges pending challenge to the eviction order.

property appeal_allowed

Sushil Kumar Sehgal v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7659

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.

criminal petition_allowed

Sinogas Management PTE Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7638-DB

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.

tax appeal_allowed