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Seemant Kumar Singh v. Mahesh PS
The Supreme Court expunged adverse remarks made by the High Court against appellants unconnected to bail proceedings and quashed directions issued beyond the scope of bail jurisdiction, emphasizing judicial restraint and fairness.
Union of India v. Parashotam Dass
The Supreme Court affirmed that High Courts retain writ jurisdiction under Article 226 to judicially review Armed Forces Tribunal orders, overruling prior conflicting precedent and ensuring access to justice for service personnel.
Orissa Administrative Tribunal Bar Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Union Government validly abolished the Odisha Administrative Tribunal by rescinding its establishing notification under Section 21 of the General Clauses Act, as Article 323-A is enabling and does not mandate continuation of tribunals.
Sundar @ Sundarrajan v. State by Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of the petitioner for kidnapping and murder, holding that review petitions in death penalty cases require oral hearings and that electronic evidence without Section 65B certification admitted under prior law does not vitiate the conviction where other evidence is cogent.
Sundar @ Sundarrajan v. State by Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition against the death sentence for kidnapping and murder, holding that despite inadmissibility of electronic evidence lacking Section 65B certification, the remaining evidence sufficed to uphold conviction, and reaffirmed the requirement of open court hearing for death penalty review petitions.
Panneer Selvam v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304(ii) IPC but reduced the sentence from 7 to 5 years, holding that the offence lacked premeditated intent to murder.
Panneerselvam v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304(ii) IPC but reduced the sentence from 7 to 5 years, emphasizing absence of premeditation and mitigating factors.
Bronson Barthol Dias v. Central Adoption Resource Authority
The Bombay High Court held that adoption authorities must consider special circumstances and exercise relaxation powers before rejecting adoption applications of parents with disabled children under the Adoption Regulations 2022.
Union of India v. Sub Sohana Ram Dara
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that diseases not present at entry are service-related unless proven otherwise by the employer.
Preet Singh v. Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 32(1) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for fresh examination of whether the agricultural land sold was a capital asset under Section 2(14)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, admitting additional grounds and evidence raised during appellate proceedings.
Alka Goel v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging refusal of registration of a Sale Deed, holding that an efficacious alternative remedy under the Registration Act, 1908 is available and must be pursued.
Hansraj Gangwal v. Gajender Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s conditional leave to defend order requiring a deposit, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge for lack of evidence of repayment or financial hardship.
The State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Sachin Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of an accused from rape charges where the complainant's voluntary Section 164 Cr.P.C. statement negated non-consent, ruling no prima facie case existed to frame charges.
Union of India v. Om Vajrakaya Construction Company
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal challenging the arbitral award's finding of delay attributable to it, holding that concurrent factual findings by the Arbitrator cannot be interfered with under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act without perversity.
FDC INDIA v. FDC LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the amendment of the plaint to correct trademark registration status, dismissing the appeal and directing consideration of related perjury and stay applications.
Sonu Kumar, BPM & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the benefit of its judgment reinstating terminated employees must be extended to all similarly situated persons, including those not party to the original writ petition, directing reinstatement on the principle of 'no work no pay.'
Ashok Kumar Bajoria v. GAIL India Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act for appointment of an arbitrator filed beyond three years from refusal to appoint is barred by limitation and dismissed the petition.
The Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-1, New Delhi v. Brandix Mauritius Holdings Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision invalidating an income tax assessment order issued without a mandatory Document Identification Number as per CBDT Circular No. 19/2019, holding such omission to be a jurisdictional error not curable under Section 292B of the Income Tax Act.
Usha International Limited v. Tarun Arora Trading as Krishan Enterprises
The Delhi High Court decreed the trademark infringement suit based on the defendant's compliance affidavit confirming no infringing stock, negating the need for delivery up orders.