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Nishan Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3489-DB

The Delhi High Court held that age eligibility for remusteration as Constable (Driver) is to be determined at the time of joining the training course, and possession of a heavy vehicle license is not mandatory prior to remusteration, thereby allowing the petitioners' remusteration.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mange Ram Jain v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 36 (1), Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4246-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for failure to consider the petitioner's attempt to respond due to portal closure and remanded the matter for a fresh hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Ramashray Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Government of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3626

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of an ITI's affiliation application for failure to submit documents without hearing, directing fresh consideration with due opportunity to the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed

Pratyaksh Apparels Pvt Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4226-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside assessment orders and demand notices under the Income Tax Act for breach of natural justice, directing fresh proceedings with adequate opportunity and personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Rizawan Ali v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4486-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner’s representation in accordance with the Street Vendors Act, 2014, providing interim protection pending survey completion.

administrative petition_dismissed

Jagat Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3490

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal partly, holding that the plaintiff was entitled to fees for 4845 hearings at prescribed rates with interest, drawing adverse inference against the defendant for non-production of documents.

civil appeal_allowed

Delhi Development Authority v. Merta Investment Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3461-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the allotment of a plot to the Respondent with a pro-rata price reduction despite DDA's cancellation, affirming writ jurisdiction against arbitrary State action even in presence of an arbitration clause.

property appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Ashwani Kumar Soni

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3487-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the Tribunal's order allowing LTC reimbursement for tickets purchased from unauthorized agents but permitted recovery of the excess amount claimed by the employee.

administrative appeal_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi -7 v. Unitech Reliable Projects Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4258-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that a penalty notice under Section 271(1)(c) must specify the limb of penalty proceedings, and failure to do so invalidates the penalty.

tax appeal_dismissed

Ramakant v. Income Tax Officer, Ward Int Tax 3(1)(2) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3813-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that reassessment notices under Sections 148 and 142(1) of the Income Tax Act were valid despite the petitioner having filed his return, as the AO had reason to believe income had escaped assessment.

tax petition_dismissed

Dhananjay Singh Rathore & Anr. v. M/S Parviom Technologies Pvt Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3591

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitrator's order striking off petitioners' witness affidavits, holding that denying the right to lead evidence violates natural justice and is impermissible.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Atul Agarwal v. UOI & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3474-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory powers of SEBI and stock exchanges to suspend and delist securities under the existing regulatory framework, dismissing the petition challenging investor protection mechanisms.

administrative petition_dismissed

Prakash L Nishad v. Maharashtra State

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2023

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a heinous murder and rape case due to procedural lapses, language barriers in confessional statements, and insufficient corroborative evidence despite DNA links.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prakash Nishad @ Kewat Zinak Nishad v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2023 · 2023 INSC 561

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a child sexual assault and murder case due to multiple investigative lapses, unreliable DNA evidence, and failure to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prakash Panshad Urkute v. Maharashtra State

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction and death sentence in a brutal child murder case due to unreliable DNA evidence, procedural lapses, and prejudicial confession recording, emphasizing strict adherence to fair trial and evidentiary standards.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prakash Nishad @ Kewat Zinak Nishad v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction and death sentence of the appellant in a child sexual assault and murder case due to procedural lapses, unreliable DNA evidence, and failure to establish an unbroken chain of circumstances pointing exclusively to his guilt.

criminal appeal_allowed

The Government of Andhra Pradesh & Ors. v. M. Rama Rao & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional limit of 50% reservation, quashed the Government Order providing 100% reservation to Scheduled Tribes, conditionally saved appointments made, and directed States not to exceed reservation limits in future.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre v. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2023

The Supreme Court held that medical college lecturers qualified at appointment cannot be terminated retrospectively under later regulations and awarded compensation in lieu of reinstatement due to delay and subsequent employment.

labor appeal_allowed

K. J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre v. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2023

The Supreme Court held that medical teachers appointed before 1998 were validly appointed under then-prevailing rules and awarded monetary compensation instead of reinstatement after unlawful termination in 2004.

labor appeal_dismissed

K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre v. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Supreme Court of India · 19 May 2023

The Supreme Court held that medical college lecturers qualified at appointment cannot be terminated based on later regulations, denied reinstatement due to delay, and awarded compensation in lieu thereof.

labor appeal_allowed