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Jeevak Nagpal v. The State

Delhi High Court · 26 Jun 2023

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of Jeevak Nagpal for the kidnapping and murder of a minor child based on strong circumstantial and electronic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Indusind Bank Ltd. v. Income Tax Settlement Commission & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court held that interest on Government securities accrues only on specified due dates, set aside the Settlement Commission’s order taxing accrued but not due interest, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with reasons.

tax appeal_allowed

Nutan Jaibharat Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. State of Maharashtra Legal Department

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court set aside a Co-operative Court order restraining a housing society from finalizing redevelopment agreements, affirming the society's adherence to statutory procedures and democratic decision-making under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Shahazada Alisagar Bhaisaheb Kalimuddin v. Joint Charity Commissioner, Greater Mumbai

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jun 2023

The High Court quashed a composite order under Section 41D of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act for failure to serve and hear all trustees individually, mandating strict compliance with procedural safeguards before suspending or removing trustees.

administrative appeal_allowed

Suneel Dattatraya Mogre v. Prabhakar Baburao Thorat

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court granted conditional leave to defend in a summary suit based on a dishonoured cheque, applying the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act but requiring the Defendant to deposit a substantial sum to proceed.

civil appeal_allowed

P. G. Foils Ltd v. Director General (Special Safeguards)

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court held that safeguard duty cannot be collected without rules for assessment and collection, directed final assessment without interest, and upheld interim protections granted to the importer.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sidharth Chauhan v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Jun 2023 · 2023:DHC:4240

Interim anticipatory bail granted to petitioner in real estate fund diversion case due to approved revival plan by NCLT and cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dr. Ranjan Agrawala v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Jun 2023 · 2023:DHC:4241

The Delhi High Court held that a postgraduate medical student who left the course midway and failed to complete mandatory training within the prescribed span period is not entitled to complete the course or avail special examination chances offered by the university.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dr Sohail Malik v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jun 2023 · 2023:DHC:4338-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 applies to complaints against employees of different government departments, affirming ICC jurisdiction beyond departmental boundaries.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Maa Saraswati Pvt ITI Anr v. Directorate General of Training Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Kaushal Bhawan & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 Jun 2023 · 2024:DHC:3468

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Employment and Training, Bihar, to promptly communicate its decision on the NOC to enable the DGT to process the petitioners' application for establishing a training institute without further delay.

administrative other

M/s. API Civilcon Private Limited v. Municipal Commissioner

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court held that defects cited in a tender were curable and ordered refund of the withheld 10% Earnest Money Deposit to the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed

Jayendra Chandulal Thakkar v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging confiscation of undeclared foreign currency and penalty under the Customs Act, upholding concurrent findings of the Customs authorities and rejecting procedural and factual contentions.

criminal petition_dismissed

Goutam Gopal Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jun 2023

The High Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 335 and 452 IPC based on reliable injured witness testimony, corroborated medical and circumstantial evidence, and admissible discovery under Section 27 Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Hemant Dhirajlal Banker v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed FIRs and MCOC Act proceedings against Hemant and Meenakshi Banker, holding that the essential ingredients of extortion and organized crime offences were not prima facie made out.

criminal appeal_allowed

Divander Singh v. Punjab State

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a sexual offence case due to non-examination of key witnesses and insufficient evidence, emphasizing the necessity of credible proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Davinder Singh v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape and related charges due to unreliable prosecution evidence, unexplained delay, and non-examination of key witnesses, setting aside the conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Divander Singh v. Punjab State

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court set aside a rape conviction due to lack of credible evidence, procedural lapses, and improper appreciation of evidence by lower courts.

criminal appeal_allowed

Davinder Singh v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape and related charges due to failure of the prosecution to examine material witnesses and inconsistencies in the evidence, emphasizing proper appreciation of evidence and logical probability.

criminal appeal_allowed

Commissioner Of Income Tax (IT) - 2 v. M/s Citicorp Investment Bank (Singapore) Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 21 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the ITAT order granting exemption of capital gains under Article 13(4) of the India-Singapore DTAA without applying the repatriation limitation under Article 24, relying on a certificate from Singapore tax authorities confirming taxation of worldwide income.

tax appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Income Tax (IT)-2 v. M/s. Colgate Palmolive Marketing SDN BHD

High Court of Bombay · 21 Jun 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the ITAT ruling that payments for access to a SAP system do not constitute taxable royalty under the Income Tax Act for AY 1999-2000, and without a Permanent Establishment in India, business profits are not taxable under the India-Malaysia DTAA.

tax appeal_dismissed