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Chegg India Pvt Limited v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax Delhi East & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5007-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the refund rejection and appellate orders for failure to issue mandatory notice under CGST Rules, directing fresh consideration of the petitioner's Input Tax Credit refund claims on Zero Rated Supplies.

tax appeal_allowed

Paminder Gujral & Ors. v. Kiranjit Gujral & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5025

The Delhi High Court held that pending probate proceedings and an earlier suit do not warrant stay of a partition suit under Section 10 or Section 151 CPC as the subject matters are not identical and inherent powers cannot override express statutory provisions.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sunil Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4962-DB

The Delhi High Court held that denial of promotion based on uncommunicated below benchmark ACRs violates natural justice and directed retrospective promotion with benefits.

service_law appeal_allowed

Rajendra Kumar Sharma v. University of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5547

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regularisation of ad hoc services, holding that temporary appointments without due process do not confer a right to permanent employment or benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed

Subhash Batra v. Vijay Kumar

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4975

The Delhi High Court allowed revision to release the petitioner convicted under Section 138 NI Act for the period of sentence already served following an amicable settlement and payment of compensation.

criminal sentence_modified

Vivek Borar v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5098

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to decide the petitioners' bail applications on merits in accordance with law, restraining coercive action meanwhile, without granting bail itself.

criminal other

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High Court of Karnataka · 19 Jul 2023

The Karnataka High Court upheld departmental proceedings under Section 34(2)(J) of the Karnataka Police Act, 1996, affirming the validity of disciplinary action against a police officer while emphasizing procedural fairness.

criminal appeal_dismissed

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High Court of Karnataka · 19 Jul 2023

The Karnataka High Court upheld the validity and procedural compliance of police orders issued under Section 34(2)(J) of the Karnataka Police Act, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the exercise of police powers.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Konprob Master v. West Bengal State

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 570

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against the petitioner under Sections 419, 353, 447, and 120B IPC, holding that continuation of the case would amount to abuse of process and harassment.

criminal petition_allowed

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Supreme Court of India · 19 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s quashing of FIR and criminal proceedings against the petitioner under Sections 419, 353, 447, and 120B IPC, holding that no prima facie case was made out and the complaint was an abuse of the legal process.

criminal petition_allowed

Teesta Atul Setalvad v. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 637

The Supreme Court allowed bail to the appellant in a forgery and evidence fabrication case, emphasizing that detailed evidence examination is impermissible at bail stage and that bail can be granted considering risk factors and prior interim bail orders.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Himachal Pradesh v. Meer Baksh

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 638

The Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal holding that property cannot be declared evacuee property when the original holder never left India, affirming the High Court's orders.

property appeal_dismissed

Boini Mahipal and Anr v. State of Telangana

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 629

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants for lack of evidence proving their overt acts in assault, holding mere presence insufficient for conviction under Section 34 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dr. Ompal Shokeen v. The Indian Law Institute & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jul 2023 · 2024:DHC:2608

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking alteration of examination timings for a judicial officer, holding that examination schedules cannot be individualized absent a legal right.

administrative petition_dismissed

The Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Jul 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the CESTAT order rejecting the excise duty demand under Section 11D against HPCL for ethanol blended petrol, holding that duty not separately shown or recovered cannot attract Section 11D liability.

tax appeal_dismissed

R. K. Madhani Prakash Engineers J V v. Union of India & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Jul 2023

The Bombay High Court set aside the rejection of condonation of delay in filing income tax return, directing fresh consideration with due regard to genuine hardship and natural justice.

tax other

Vita Nagar Parishad, Vita v. Tanaji Ramchandra Kadam

High Court of Bombay · 18 Jul 2023

The Bombay High Court held that services rendered on daily wage basis qualify as pensionable service upon permanent absorption, and refusal to grant pension on this ground constitutes unfair labor practice.

labor appeal_dismissed

The Commissioner of Customs (Import) v. Air India Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Jul 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that redemption fine and penalty under the Customs Act cannot be imposed when confiscation is set aside and goods are not released under bond.

customs appeal_dismissed

Govind Ram Singhal v. Govt. NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4931

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act cheque dishonor case, holding that the complainant failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt after the accused rebutted statutory presumptions.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pernod Ricard India Private Limited v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 18 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:4932

Delhi High Court dismisses writ petition challenging rejection of excise license due to pending criminal investigations, directing petitioner to pursue statutory appeal under the Delhi Excise Act, 2009.

administrative appeal_dismissed