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Parvez Ahmed Sheikh v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7336

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious trafficking and sexual exploitation case due to prolonged custody, inconsistencies in witness testimonies, and absence of risk of witness tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed

CROSS FIT LLC v. MR RENJITH KUNNUMAL & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7334

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt application against Defendant 1 for alleged disobedience of an injunction restraining use of the "CrossFit" mark, holding that there was no proof beyond reasonable doubt of willful disobedience or personal service of the order.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited v. M/S DM Systems (P) Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7375

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to permit an additional witness whose evidence was duplicative and not disclosed earlier, dismissing the petition under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed

Om Prakash v. Central Warehousing Corporation

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7640

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking excess overtime payment, holding that the respondents lawfully paid overtime within prescribed limits and with prior approval as per the office circular.

administrative petition_dismissed

Riyajuddin v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7688

The Delhi High Court allowed further cross-examination of a material witness in a murder trial but upheld the trial court's rejection of digital video evidence due to doubts over authenticity and source.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vodafone Idea Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7468-DB

The Delhi High Court held that telecommunication services provided to Foreign Telecom Operators qualify as export of services and refund claims for IGST paid are valid if filed within the prescribed limitation period measured from receipt of payment.

tax appeal_allowed

Narinder Padda @ Ninni v. Kiranjeet Kaur @ Bittoo & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7700

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding concurrent findings that the appellant failed to prove title and possession and that the suit was not maintainable due to non-joinder of a necessary party in a property dispute.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vijay Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7413-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Debts Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously decide the petitioners' pending securitization application concerning a disputed property to prevent prejudice pending final adjudication.

civil other

Mohan Kukreja through LRs v. Charanjeet Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7621

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the condonation of delay order, holding that acceptance of costs imposed by the court estops the petitioner from contesting the order.

civil petition_dismissed

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -3 v. Standard Chartered Grindlays Pty Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023:DHC:7833-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the Tribunal's order setting aside penalty under Section 271(1)(c) as no concealment or inaccurate particulars were found after deletion of disallowances in quantum proceedings.

tax appeal_dismissed

Sanjit Saha v. The State of West Bengal

Supreme Court of India · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 1085

The Supreme Court restored a dismissed Special Leave Petition due to counsel's failure to file surrender proof despite actual surrender, emphasizing procedural safeguards and communication obligations under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chandra Pratap Singh v. State of M.P.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's murder conviction under Section 34 IPC due to lack of notice and evidence of common intention but upheld his conviction for causing disappearance of evidence under Section 201 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. DAKSHIN GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITED v. M/S. GAYATRI SHAKTI PAPER AND BOARD LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 09 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court clarified continuous ownership and consumption requirements for captive generating plants, upheld the proportionality principle for associations of persons, distinguished SPVs, and ruled that transfer of ownership does not affect captive status under the Electricity Act, 2003.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/s Triveni Glass Ltd. v. Commissioner of Trade Tax, U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the levy of 15% trade tax on tinted glass sheets, holding they are distinct from plain glass panes and fall under "all goods and wares made of glass" as per the relevant notification.

tax appeal_dismissed

M/s. Kewal Court Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. The State of West Bengal and Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court referred for Larger Bench the authoritative interpretation of 'vacant land' under Section 2(q)(i) of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, resolving conflicting precedents on exclusion of land where construction is not permissible.

property other

Divya v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 09 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of CSE-2022 Rules requiring possession of the EWS Income and Asset Certificate by the application deadline, dismissing petitions challenging denial of EWS reservation for late certificate submission.

administrative appeal_dismissed

State of Gujarat v. Dilipsinh Kishorsinh Rao

Supreme Court of India · 09 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court restored the trial court's order rejecting discharge in a corruption case, holding that the High Court erred in reappreciating defense evidence at the discharge stage and emphasizing the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajesh Jain v. Ajay Singh

Supreme Court of India · 09 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court held that once the signature on a cheque is admitted, the accused must rebut the presumption under Section 139 NI Act on a preponderance of probabilities, failing which conviction under Section 138 is warranted, and set aside the acquittal of the respondent.

criminal appeal_allowed

Nabha Power Limited v. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited

Supreme Court of India · 09 Oct 2023 · 2018 11 SCC 508

The Supreme Court held that once a dispute is conclusively adjudicated, parties cannot reopen settled issues under the guise of fresh disputes, and allowed the appeal setting aside the Regulatory Commission’s order that permitted such re-litigation.

civil appeal_allowed

Naresh @ Nehru v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 09 Oct 2023 · 2023 INSC 889

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants for lack of proof of common object and unreliable eyewitness and electronic evidence, emphasizing strict standards for conviction under Section 149 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed