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Jayanta Kumar Ghosh Outdoor Catering Pvt Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2887

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitrator's order dismissing interim relief against contract termination due to non-disclosure of a director's criminal conviction, emphasizing limited court interference in arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed

Think Gas Ludhiana Private Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2933

The Delhi High Court held that the PNGRB must follow prescribed procedures and provide a fair hearing before taking action under Section 28 of the PNGRB Act, dismissing the writ petition and directing the Board to decide expeditiously with appeal rights preserved.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sudhir Yadav and Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:4869

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving minor assault and related offences after the parties amicably settled the dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

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

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:4756

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 308/34 IPC based on a voluntary compromise between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and serve the ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Rajendra Kumar Gupta v. Soobash Garg & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2958

The Delhi High Court modified the partition decree to grant the appellant 60% share in the Mayur Vihar property based on valid relinquishment deeds, disposing of the appeal accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Punjab National Bank v. West Haryana Highways Projects Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:4170-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed Punjab National Bank's appeal and stayed the release of interim payments from the escrow account to the concessionaire pending verification and arbitration, emphasizing contractual compliance and lender rights in a highway project dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Think Gas Ludhiana Private Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2934

The Delhi High Court held that PNGRB must first arrive at a satisfaction of violation and provide an opportunity of hearing before imposing penalties under Section 28 of the PNGRB Act, and directed the Board to decide the matter expeditiously after considering the petitioner's reply.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bharat Chugh v. M C Agrawal HUF

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2938

The Delhi High Court allowed limited recall of a witness for further cross-examination in arbitration proceedings, emphasizing restricted judicial interference under arbitration law.

civil petition_allowed

Anuj Kumar v. M/S Franchise India Brands Limited

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:3041

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of a sole arbitrator appointed unilaterally, holding that the petitioner waived objections by express agreement and participation, and the arbitrator was not disqualified under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed

Ankit Keyal v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:3051

The Delhi High Court quashed a fire-related FIR under Sections 285/34/337/304A/338 IPC following a voluntary, amicable settlement with full compensation paid to the injured and legal heirs.

criminal petition_allowed

MAHARISHI PUBLIC SR. SEC. SCHOOL v. M/S D. S. DIGITAL PRIVATE LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:3068

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order rejecting the Defendant's application to dismiss the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint prima facie disclosed cause of action, was within limitation, and the Court had territorial jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed

Seema Sahni v. The Punjab National Bank

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:3128

The Delhi High Court held that a successful auction bidder aggrieved by cancellation of the auction must seek remedy under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act before the DRT, and the writ petition under Article 226 is not maintainable in absence of exceptional circumstances.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S. RAG TRADE INDIA PVT. LTD v. NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE, DELHI & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:3649-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned tax assessment order and notices for breach of natural justice and allowed the petitioner liberty for a fresh assessment.

tax appeal_allowed

UNO MINDA LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER REVENUE DEPARTMENT

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:3094

The Delhi High Court directed the Collector of Stamps to adjudicate and communicate stamp duty payable within 30 days, ensuring time-bound delivery of services under the Indian Stamp Act and Delhi law.

administrative petition_allowed

Conference for Human Rights (India) v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:5883-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the respondents are performing their statutory duties of sterilizing and immunizing stray dogs under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, and dismissed the petitions seeking further directions.

administrative petition_dismissed

Income Tax Commissioner v. Prakash Chand Luvinya

Supreme Court of India · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023 INSC 416

The Supreme Court held that penal confiscation of seized goods cannot be treated as business income under section 69A of the Income Tax Act, upholding the addition and penalty against the assessee engaged in silver business.

tax appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Income Tax Jaipur v. Prakash Chand Lunia

Supreme Court of India · 24 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court held that loss on confiscation of smuggled goods is not allowable as business loss under the Income Tax Act, distinguishing the Piara Singh precedent and upholding tax additions under Section 69A.

tax appeal_allowed

Income Tax Commissioner, Jaipur v. Prakash Chand Lunia & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 24 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court held that loss due to seizure of goods involved in illegal activity is not a deductible business loss under the Income Tax Act and set aside the High Court's allowance of such claim.

tax appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Income Tax Jaipur v. Prakash Chand Lunia

Supreme Court of India · 24 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court held that loss on confiscation of goods due to illegal acts in a legitimate business is not allowable as business loss under the Income Tax Act, overruling the High Court's contrary decision relying on Piara Singh.

tax appeal_allowed

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-3 v. Abhisar Buildwell P. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 24 Apr 2023 · 2023 INSC 417

The Supreme Court held that under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act, the Assessing Officer cannot reopen completed assessments in absence of incriminating material found during search, limiting the scope of assessment to such material and abated pending assessments.

tax appeal_dismissed