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Jayanta Kumar Ghosh Outdoor Catering Pvt Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra
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.
Think Gas Ludhiana Private Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
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.
Sudhir Yadav and Ors. v. State & Ors.
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.
Salman v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
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.
Rajendra Kumar Gupta v. Soobash Garg & Ors.
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.
Punjab National Bank v. West Haryana Highways Projects Private Limited & Ors.
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.
Think Gas Ludhiana Private Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
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.
Bharat Chugh v. M C Agrawal HUF
The Delhi High Court allowed limited recall of a witness for further cross-examination in arbitration proceedings, emphasizing restricted judicial interference under arbitration law.
Anuj Kumar v. M/S Franchise India Brands Limited
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.
Ankit Keyal v. State & Ors.
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.
MAHARISHI PUBLIC SR. SEC. SCHOOL v. M/S D. S. DIGITAL PRIVATE LIMITED
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.
Seema Sahni v. The Punjab National Bank
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.
M/S. RAG TRADE INDIA PVT. LTD v. NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE, DELHI & ANR.
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.
UNO MINDA LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER REVENUE DEPARTMENT
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.
Conference for Human Rights (India) v. Union of India and Ors.
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.
Income Tax Commissioner v. Prakash Chand Luvinya
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.
Commissioner of Income Tax Jaipur v. Prakash Chand Lunia
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.
Income Tax Commissioner, Jaipur v. Prakash Chand Lunia & Ors.
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.
Commissioner of Income Tax Jaipur v. Prakash Chand Lunia
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.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-3 v. Abhisar Buildwell P. Ltd.
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.