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Swiss Re Services India Pvt Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 13 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court held that entrance and subscription fees for club membership are revenue expenditure deductible under Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act, quashing the reassessment notice issued under Section 148.

tax petition_allowed

Shri Ramdas Baburao Avhad & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 13 Oct 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the Competent Authority under the National Highways Act cannot review its own order or delay compensation payment based on interim circulars, directing immediate release of enhanced compensation to landowners.

administrative petition_allowed

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd v. Rajender Singh

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7517-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC's lawful decision not to operate the shadow panel for SC/TO recruitment, setting aside the Tribunal's order directing appointment of the respondent from the shadow panel.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mehra Jewel Palace Pvt Ltd v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023

The High Court held that before disallowing expenses under Section 40A(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, the Assessing Officer must provide the assessee an opportunity to produce evidence justifying such payments, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed

Dr. Anil Gomber v. Geeta Tandon & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7576-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a partition appeal by accepting a court-approved settlement between the parties, leaving substantive issues undecided.

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Manish Sachdeva and Anr v. Sushil Sadana

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7665

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to summon formal witnesses for documents already admitted without objection, emphasizing expeditious trial disposal.

civil petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Mukesh Kumar Joshi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7485-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting Non Functional Scale benefits to SSB personnel under the Cabinet Secretariat cadre despite administrative control by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S Tirupati Trading Corporation v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7829-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings against M/s Tirupati Trading Corporation initiated on mistaken identity and lack of material under Sections 148/148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_allowed

Maharashtra Feeds Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Aakash Varshney

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7850

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the application to reject the plaint on limitation grounds, holding that limitation is a mixed question of fact and law requiring trial and not suitable for summary rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ranjeet Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7765

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 304A and 287 IPC for death by electrocution on the basis of settlement and compensation paid, exercising inherent powers under section 482 Cr.P.C. in a non-heinous offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Raja Ram v. The Chairman National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7648-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that salary fixation and arrears can only be claimed from the date of regular appointment, not from prior part-time employment, and allowed recall of the appeal withdrawal order before deciding on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed

SREI Equipment Finance Limited v. Rugby Renergy Private Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7581

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Arbitral Tribunal's refusal to implead a non-signatory third party, affirming limited judicial interference under Article 227 in arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed

Sunita Arora & Ors. v. Mukesh Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7547

The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal to enhance the deceased's income for compensation and increased loss of consortium awarded to the parents, emphasizing reliance on reliable documentary evidence for income assessment.

civil appeal_allowed

Vivek Kumar Singh v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7526

The Delhi High Court upheld the remand of the petitioner in a PMLA money laundering case, holding that the arrest and remand complied with statutory and Supreme Court requirements under Section 19 of PMLA.

criminal petition_dismissed

Vandana Kanwar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7740-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was entitled to interest on delayed payment of her General Provident Fund contribution beyond six months from termination, as the requirement of a written application for release was deleted by a 1996 notification.

service_law petition_allowed

Khimji Bhai v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7507-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a government servant who voluntarily resigns forfeits pensionary benefits under Rule 26 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, dismissing the petition seeking pension after resignation.

service_law petition_dismissed

Pritam Dass and Anr v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Vivek Vihar and Ors

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7654

The Delhi High Court held that de-sealing of property under SARFAESI Act must comply with natural justice, granting interim protection to petitioners against a de-sealing order passed without notice or hearing.

civil other

Pawan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7849

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment to non-teaching posts, holding that no legal or fundamental right to appointment arises merely from qualifying in recruitment exams absent proof of arbitrariness or malafide.

administrative petition_dismissed

Commissioner of Customs Airport and General v. M/S ICS Cargo

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7815-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Customs Department's appeal, upholding CESTAT's order that a Customs Broker's license revocation was unjustified due to lack of evidence of statutory violations or connivance.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

Delhi High Court · 13 Oct 2023

The Delhi High Court directed release of pending architect remuneration and approved parking management arrangements for Kalkaji Mandir during Navratra, emphasizing compliance with administrative directions.

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