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Satyendar Kumar Jain v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2380

Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of Satyendar Kumar Jain and co-accused in a PMLA money laundering case, affirming that involvement in concealment of proceeds of crime through accommodation entries and effective control over companies justifies denial of bail under Section 45 of PMLA.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2379-DB

Delhi High Court held that compensation received by MTNL for surrendering spectrum prior to statutory inclusion is not taxable service and that extended limitation period for service tax recovery does not apply absent willful suppression, quashing the show cause notice.

tax petition_allowed

Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), New Customs House, New Delhi v. M/s. Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2474-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Customs Authorities can independently examine compliance with exemption conditions for aircraft imports and upheld that use of helicopters for non-scheduled passenger or charter services satisfies exemption requirements, setting aside demands based on unalleged grounds.

customs appeal_partly_allowed

Asha and Ors. v. State

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2413

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant due to inconsistencies in the prosecution's case and failure to prove offences under the ITP Act beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Harjeet Kaur & Anr v. State & Ors

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2422

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the grant of probate of a Will, holding that the testator was of sound mind at execution and the Will was duly proved without suspicious circumstances.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ms.Saahila Lamba, Adv. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS .....

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2394-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of BSF Nursing Assistants seeking Nursing Allowance, upholding the Supreme Court's ruling that educational qualifications and experience are valid criteria for allowance entitlement.

administrative petition_dismissed

Davinder Bhardwaj v. Mini Khanna & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2382

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondents complied with the order directing financial benefits, and the MACP scheme is not mandatorily applicable to private unaided schools.

administrative petition_dismissed

Transasia Private Capital Limited v. Gaurav Dhawan

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2336

Delhi High Court upheld enforcement of an English High Court foreign judgment against a judgment debtor served under Section 1140 of the UK Companies Act, validating jurisdiction despite governing law clauses designating foreign jurisdictions.

civil appeal_allowed

Sonu @ Billa v. State

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2374

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 354C IPC for voyeurism in a makeshift bathroom but set aside the POCSO Act conviction due to lack of proof of victim's age.

criminal appeal_allowed

Attar Singh v. Mahinder Singh

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2345

The Delhi High Court held that an unregistered family settlement partitioning immovable property operates as estoppel and dismissed the plaintiff's suit for partition, allowing the appeal against the preliminary decree.

civil appeal_allowed

Santram Patel and Ors. v. Central Reserve Police Force and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2398-DB

Delhi High Court granted a one-time three-year age relaxation for CRPF constable recruitment due to non-conduct of exams from 2018-2022 caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

administrative appeal_allowed

Akshat Baldwa & Ors. v. Yash Raj Films & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023:DHC:2405

The Delhi High Court directed the implementation of accessibility features in films for persons with disabilities and mandated stakeholder consultations to frame binding guidelines under the RPWD Act, 2016.

constitutional other

Shantapa alias Shantesh S. Kalasgond v. M/s. Anna

High Court of Bombay · 06 Apr 2023

The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal seeking injunction against use of the mark 'Anna', holding that prior contradictory representations during trademark registration estopped the appellant from claiming passing off despite prior use.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

HARYANA POWER PURCHASE CENTRE v. SASAN POWER LTD

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court held that while bidders must verify information independently, procurers cannot escape liability for grossly erroneous data affecting project costs, directing fresh consideration of water intake cost claims but rejecting customs duty claims on mining equipment as Change in Law.

administrative appeal_allowed

HARYANA POWER PURCHASE CENTRE v. SASAN POWER LTD

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal directing reconsideration of compensation for increased water intake costs due to erroneous pre-bid reports but upheld rejection of customs duty claims on mining equipment under the Electricity Act, 2003 framework.

administrative appeal_allowed

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Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023 INSC 327

The Supreme Court held that the 2015 amendment to Section 153C of the Income Tax Act applies retrospectively to searches conducted before its commencement, validating notices issued under the amended provision.

tax appeal_allowed

Income Tax Officer v. Vikram Sujitkumar Bhatia

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023 INSC 327

The Supreme Court held that the 2015 amendment to Section 153C of the Income Tax Act cannot be applied retrospectively to searches conducted before 01.06.2015, upholding the High Court's quashing of notices and assessments based on the amended provision.

tax appeal_dismissed

Income Tax Officer v. Vikram Sujitkumar Bhatia

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court held that the 2015 amendment to Section 153C of the Income Tax Act applies prospectively and validates notices issued post-amendment even if based on pre-amendment searches.

tax appeal_allowed

Income Tax Officer v. Vikram Sujitkumar Bhatia

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court held that the 2015 amendment to Section 153C of the Income Tax Act applies retrospectively to searches conducted before the amendment date, validating assessments against third parties based on seized documents 'pertaining to' them.

tax appeal_allowed

Income Tax Commissioner - 7 v. M/s. Pavail Projects Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2023 · 2023 INSC 325

The Supreme Court held that the Commissioner validly exercised power under Section 263 to revise an erroneous and prejudicial assessment order disallowing a family settlement payment as capital expenditure deduction.

tax appeal_allowed