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S. ATHILAKSHMI v. THE STATE
The Supreme Court quashed prosecution against a registered medical practitioner for stocking drugs without license, holding that exemption under Schedule K applies and mere possession does not constitute an offence.
Ashok Ram Parhad v. Maharashtra State
The Supreme Court held that training period counts as service for pay and probation but seniority is fixed only after successful completion of training and appointment, and government orders cannot override statutory service rules.
Ashok Ram Parhad & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that training and probation periods are excluded from service for seniority and promotion under statutory rules, dismissing the appeal challenging the fixation of seniority of direct recruits as Assistant Conservator of Forest.
The Commercial Tax Officer v. Neeraja Pipes Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that valid service of assessment orders is essential for recovery proceedings under the VAT Act and Revenue Recovery Act, and estoppel applies where the assessee had knowledge or participated in proceedings without disputing service.
The Commercial Tax Officer & Ors. v. Neeraja Pipes Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the assessee was estopped from challenging the service of tax assessment orders and restored the attachment order for recovery of tax arrears under the Revenue Recovery Act.
Prem Raghu Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court regularised admissions of five students made under interim relief despite denial of full admission permission due to faculty deficiencies, emphasizing eligibility and rectification of deficiencies in subsequent years.
Milestone Systems A/S v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle Int Tax 2(2) (1) Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside a withholding tax certificate denying NIL rate relief, directing reconsideration in light of binding Supreme Court precedent and agreement terms, emphasizing proper application of tax law under Section 197 of the Income Tax Act.
Vimmi Sud v. Shalin Kumar Sud
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring a divorce petition dismissed in default, holding that a sufficient cause existed for non-appearance and the petition remained within limitation.
Aaftab Siddiqui & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage by talaq under Muslim law.
Rohit Kapur v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -7, New Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a delayed application for immunity under Section 270AA of the Income Tax Act for failure to afford an opportunity of hearing and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Ranjan Kumar & Ors. v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of LLB students seeking to appear in arrear exams under a special University notification, holding that eligibility criteria set by the University cannot be challenged without a specific legal challenge and courts should not interfere in academic matters absent arbitrariness.
S & P Infrastructure Developers (P) Ltd v. Usha Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs. 4.36 crores with interest in favor of the plaintiff for breach of agreements to sell, after defendants remained ex parte and failed to perform the contract.
Archana Sinha v. Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for a university Gold Medal is governed by the regulations in force at the time of award, and a candidate who did not pass the course in the first attempt was not entitled to the medal despite having the highest marks.
Purobee Lata Biswas v. Union of India Ministry of Coal
The Delhi High Court directed release of monthly monetary compensation to the petitioner upon verification of her authentic birth certificate by the Colliery Medical Officer, emphasizing that procedural formalities cannot unjustly delay welfare benefits.
Ashok Kumar Khattar v. Sudhir Bajaj
The Delhi High Court set aside the order quashing summons under Section 138 NI Act, holding that a revisional court cannot assume unpleaded facts and that mere denial of debt does not rebut the statutory presumption of liability.
Mohd Gayasuddin & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute upon parties' genuine settlement and grant of talaq, emphasizing the futility of continuing criminal proceedings.
Pawan Tiwari v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a dowry death case after investigation completion and framing of charges, emphasizing the presumption under Section 113-A is rebuttable and bail is the rule, not the exception.
Prime Interglobe Private Limited v. Super Milk Products Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a party’s failure to prosecute counter-claims in ongoing arbitration does not bar it from initiating independent arbitration proceedings under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Nitish Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court granted two years’ age relaxation as a one-time measure to candidates overaged due to Covid-19 related recruitment delays for the post of Sepoy Pharma in the Indian Army.
Chadha Motor Transport Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Barinderjit Singh Sahni
The Delhi High Court held that participation in civil litigation without timely invoking Section 8 does not waive the right to arbitration when reliefs are not arbitrable and some parties are not bound by the arbitration agreement.