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Calcutta State Transport Corporation v. Ashit Chakraborty

Supreme Court of India · 08 May 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the employee’s right to pension benefits under the 1990 Regulations despite procedural lapses by the employer and rejected the plea of waiver based on continued CPF deductions.

labor appeal_dismissed

Angoori Devi v. Jagdish

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2023 · 2024:DHC:443

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding concurrent findings that the appellant failed to prove the Will as required by law, thereby affirming dismissal of her title suit for possession of property.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dinesh Saigal v. Manoj Kapoor

Delhi High Court · 06 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3078

The Delhi High Court held the respondent guilty of contempt for wilful disobedience of court orders and undertakings regarding payment of rent arrears and eviction, sentencing him to imprisonment subject to payment of dues.

civil conviction_upheld

Sanjay Raghunath Agarwal v. Director of Enforcement

High Court of Telangana · 05 May 2023

The High Court granted bail to the appellant in a money laundering case under PMLA Section 45, emphasizing the unjustified prolonged detention without charge sheet and imposing conditions to mitigate flight risk.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chanchal Bhagwatilal Gokhru v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 04 May 2023

The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment after four years requires fresh tangible material and quashed the reassessment notice issued without such material.

tax petition_allowed

M/s. Aditi Constructions v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 04 May 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening notice under section 148 of the Income-tax Act for AY 2008-09, holding that mere change of opinion without failure to disclose material facts does not justify reassessment.

tax petition_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-19 v. Vishwashakti Construction

High Court of Bombay · 04 May 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the ITAT's decision restricting addition to 12.5% of disputed bogus purchases, recognizing that the assessee completed contracted works and thus the entire purchase amount could not be treated as bogus.

tax appeal_dismissed

A&J Associates v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 04 May 2023

The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment beyond four years is impermissible if based on a mere change of opinion without new material, quashing the reassessment notice and order.

tax petition_allowed

Koushik Jagathalaprathaban v. Karishma Ashokkumar Upadhyay

High Court of Bombay · 04 May 2023

The Bombay High Court held that custody orders under the Hindu Marriage Act can be modified in the child's interest even after a consent divorce decree, while guardianship must be sought under the Guardianship and Wards Act.

family appeal_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Purnima Rajesh Parikh

High Court of Bombay · 04 May 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld insurer's liability under a comprehensive policy for death of an employee occupant in a motor accident, rejecting insurer's plea of drunken driving breach raised first on appeal, and enhanced compensation with interest to claimants.

civil appeal_dismissed

The State of Maharashtra v. Rajesaheb Yashwant Rane

High Court of Bombay · 04 May 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of a Talathi accused of corruption due to unreliable prosecution evidence, inadmissible digital recordings, and invalid sanction for prosecution.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manekbben Rama Tandel & Dharmesh Sukkar Tandel v. The Collector, Daman & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 04 May 2023

The Bombay High Court quashed land acquisition notifications and awards for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under the Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing strict adherence to Sections 4, 6, 11, and 15 for valid acquisition.

property petition_allowed

Radheshyam Jangad v. Shanti Pralhad Sakla & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 04 May 2023

The Bombay High Court held that a purported oral judgment and related documents were forged, recalled earlier orders, stayed proceedings, and directed criminal action for fabrication of court records affecting administration of justice.

civil other

Padmavati Agro Industries v. Aviraj Agro Commodities Pvt Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3371

The Delhi High Court recorded a settlement in a trademark and copyright infringement suit recognizing the plaintiff's proprietary rights and ordering cessation of infringement, destruction of infringing materials, and lawful disposal of seized goods.

civil settled

Vikas v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3284

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Sections 324/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Premwati v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3322

The Delhi High Court directed fresh consideration of a wrongful demolition claim by verifying revenue records and demarcation reports, granting the petitioner relief to reconstruct her wall after proper boundary identification.

property petition_allowed

Amit Katara v. M/S Gold Souk Infrastructures Private Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3147

The Delhi High Court directed the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to expeditiously dispose of pending execution proceedings, emphasizing its limited supervisory role under Article 227 without adjudicating merits.

civil petition_allowed

Inder Singh v. Income Tax Officer

Delhi High Court · 04 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3901-DB

The High Court allowed the appeal directing the Tribunal to reconsider its order on unexplained cash credit addition for AY 2009-10 in light of a subsequent favorable order for AY 2010-11.

tax appeal_allowed

Rahul Sharma v. The State, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3145

The Delhi High Court set aside a transfer order passed without hearing the petitioner and remanded the matter for fresh hearing in accordance with principles of natural justice under Section 24 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Raquel Shefali Fernandez v. Equestrian Federation of India

Delhi High Court · 04 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3055

The Delhi High Court held that an OCI cardholder minor equestrian player is not entitled to equal participation rights in national events but may participate as a hors concours entry, consistent with government policy and the Citizenship Act.

administrative petition_dismissed