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Suresh Lataruji Ramteke v. Sumanbai Pandurang Petkar
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reversing concurrent findings of fact without proper hearing and perusal of trial records under Section 100 CPC, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
CELIR LLP v. BAFNA MOTORS (MUMBAI) PVT. LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the mortgagor's right of redemption under Section 60 of the Transfer of Property Act survives until registration of the sale certificate under the SARFAESI Act, dismissing the auction purchaser's appeal and upholding the High Court's order permitting redemption after auction finality.
Rajesh & Anr. v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted three accused in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and procedural lapses in police investigation, setting aside death sentences and other convictions.
Sunil v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for attempt to murder under Section 307/34 IPC but set aside murder convictions under Section 302 IPC due to lack of common intention, and held non-compliance with Section 313 CrPC does not vitiate trial absent prejudice.
Sudesh Kumar Goyal v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the non-appointment of the 14th candidate in judicial service recruitment, ruling no indefeasible right arises from selection and that vacancies must be filled bona fide without arbitrariness.
MEENA PRADHAN v. KAMLA PRADHAN
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Will executed in compliance with statutory formalities, dismissing challenges based on alleged forgery, mental incapacity, and bigamy.
South Eastern Coalfields Ltd v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of municipal terminal tax levies in Scheduled Areas in the absence of any exemption notification by the Governor under the Fifth Schedule.
Play Games 24X7 Pvt. Ltd. v. Loran Leasing And Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court granted conditional leave to defend a summary suit for refund of security deposit delayed due to COVID-19 lockdown, rejecting the licensor's claim of forfeiture without adjudication.
Vaibhav Subhash Raut v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused under UAPA after prolonged incarceration and trial delay, emphasizing the balance between statutory restrictions and constitutional rights.
The State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Pawan Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case, holding that long-term consensual relationship negated the claim of rape by false promise of marriage under Section 376(2)(n) IPC.
Bimla Human Resource LLP v. State Bank of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld stringent eligibility criteria in an SBI tender for caretaker services, holding that government policies encouraging start-ups do not mandate relaxation of tender conditions involving public safety.
Nand Kishore v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing the appeal and allowed withdrawal of the appeal following a mutually agreed settlement for divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
The Chairman Noorul Islam Trust v. The National Council for Teachers Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the dismissal of the writ petition for suppression of prior litigation, emphasizing the clean hands doctrine in exercising equitable jurisdiction under Article 226.
Meetu Khurana v. Raisina Bangali School and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of an appointment letter issued without authority and to an ineligible candidate, holding that writ jurisdiction does not extend to fact-finding and illegal appointments can be lawfully cancelled.
Krishna Traders v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Service Tax Delhi North & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cancellation cannot be applied retrospectively prior to business closure and directed cancellation to take effect from the date of cessation of business.
Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited v. Sukhmani Financial Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed transfer of pending winding up petitions under the Companies Act, 1956 to the NCLT in accordance with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, as the proceedings were not at an advanced stage.
Asha & Ors. v. Kundan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reassessing the deceased's income based on full monthly salary including allowances and awarding loss of consortium individually to each claimant.
Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax v. Oriental Insurance Company Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the refund of service tax paid under mistake of law, ruling that limitation under Section 11B does not apply and unjust enrichment must be proven by the assessee.
Airlines Allied Services Limited v. Ashok Kumar Malhotra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and upheld that flight-related allowances are payable only if the pilot is fit to fly, setting aside the Trial Court's decree granting such allowances to an unfit pilot.
Bid Services Division (Mauritius) Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle - 1(1)(2) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act must be kept in abeyance pending reconsideration by the Authority for Advance Ruling as directed by the Bombay High Court.