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Anil Kumar Mehta v. Joginder Kumar Mehta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretion in dismissing an application for decree on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that no clear and unequivocal admissions existed to justify bypassing trial in a property dispute involving contested wills and gift deeds.
Prasar Bharti v. National Brain Research Centre & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a validly appointed arbitrator's mandate cannot be terminated merely due to a government administrative dispute resolution mechanism and directed continuation of arbitration proceedings.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -7 v. Pilot Industries Limited
Delhi High Court upheld deletion of income tax additions under Section 153A, holding that statements under Section 132(4) alone do not constitute incriminating material without corroborative evidence discovered during search.
Sher Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an inadvertently passed administrative order and directed the respondents to reconsider the petitioner's case afresh, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Dr. Pragya Shukla v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of candidature for medical teaching posts due to invalid teaching experience at non-recognized institutions and affirmed that candidates outside the reserve list have no right to appointment consideration.
Mrs. Kusum Ramesh Agarwal and Ors. v. State Minister for Co-operation and Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that mandatory consultation with the Federal Society is a precondition for removal of a co-operative society committee member under Section 78A(1)(b), quashing the removal order for lack of such consultation.
Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) v. Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority
The Supreme Court clarified that carrying on business for profit disqualifies charitable status under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, but incidental profit from activities primarily advancing charitable purposes does not negate exemption.
Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) v. Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority
The Supreme Court clarified that under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, a charitable purpose excludes advancement of objects involving profit-making trade or business activities, thereby limiting tax exemptions for trusts engaged in such activities.
Mohd. Firoz v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court modified life imprisonment sentences to 20 years for certain sexual offences to maintain consistency with its earlier sentencing decision and prevent retrospective application of harsher punishment.
Mohd. Firoz v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court modified life imprisonment sentences to fixed 20-year terms for certain sexual offences to maintain consistency with its earlier sentencing decision and uphold the balance between retributive and restorative justice.
S. RAMACHANDRA RAO v. S. NAGABHUSHANA RAO & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that earlier High Court orders permitting the wife to act as General Power of Attorney holder operate as res judicata, but an advocate cannot plead or cross-examine as GPA holder without filing vakalatnama, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's order restricting her appearance to either capacity.
Delhi Jal Board v. Nirmala Devi
The Supreme Court held that for compassionate appointments, the applicant's qualification must be assessed as on the date of application, not on the date of consideration, and set aside orders directing appointment based on subsequent qualification acquisition.
Delhi Jal Board v. Nirmala Devi
The Supreme Court held that for compassionate appointments, the applicant's educational qualification must be considered as on the date of application, and subsequent acquisition of qualification cannot be taken into account, setting aside the orders directing appointment beyond this principle.
M/S NEW NOBLE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that only institutions existing exclusively for educational purposes and registered under the relevant state charitable law qualify for tax exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, dismissing appeals challenging denial of such exemption.
M/S NEW NOBLE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that tax exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) requires institutions to exist solely and exclusively for educational purposes, mandates registration under state charitable laws, and incidental profits do not disqualify exemption.
Sunil Jain v. Chandra Kala
The Supreme Court appointed a fresh arbitrator following the death of the previously appointed arbitrator to ensure continuation of arbitration proceedings.
YENDAPALLI SRINIVASULU REDDY v. VEMIREDDY PATTABHIRAMI REDDY
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of an election petition to include non-disclosure of criminal antecedents, holding such amendment permissible as it did not introduce a new corrupt practice.
YENDAPALLI SRINIVASULU REDDY v. VEMIREDDY PATTABHIRAMI REDDY
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of an election petition to include non-disclosure of criminal antecedents, clarifying the scope of permissible amendments under election law.
The State of Manipur v. Buyamayum Abdul Hanan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a preventive detention order for failure to supply legible copies of relied-upon documents, affirming the fundamental right to effective representation under Article 22(5) of the Constitution.
Jaycee Housing Pvt. Ltd. v. Cuttack
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of conferring jurisdiction on subordinate Commercial Courts over arbitration matters under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, overruling the appellants' challenge based on Section 2(1)(e) of the Arbitration Act.