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RITU GARG v. BOARD OF GOVERNORS BOG
The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective amendment validating a one-time relaxation for promotion at NIT Kurukshetra, allowing notional appointments without retrospective financial benefits, and set aside the High Court's order for fresh recruitment.
Rekha Minocha v. Amit Shah Minocha
The Supreme Court granted divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage and directed payment of Rs.1 crore as permanent alimony and full settlement, quashing all pending matrimonial proceedings.
The Commissioner, Nagpur Municipal Corporation v. Lalita
The Supreme Court held that civil death is presumed only after seven years of disappearance and set aside the High Court's order directing compassionate appointment based on the date of disappearance as date of death.
Annamalai v. Vasanthi and Others
The Supreme Court restored the decree of specific performance, holding that acceptance of additional payment after the stipulated period waived the vendor's right to terminate the contract and affirmed the purchaser's readiness and willingness to perform.
Jemaben v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on the first reliable dying declaration corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the High Court's order.
Mohamed Sameer Khan v. State
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to incomplete and doubtful circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of proof to uphold conviction.
K. Nagendra v. The New India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's liability to compensate accident victims despite route deviation by the insured vehicle, applying the 'pay and recover' principle allowing the insurer to recover amounts from the insured.
Satinder Singh Bhasin v. Col. Gautam Mullick & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the initiation of joint insolvency proceedings against two interlinked corporate debtors in a real estate project, confirming the threshold of 100 allottees was met at filing and that possession was not legally delivered due to incomplete construction and absence of tripartite sublease deeds.
Dharambir Dhan v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed rectification of a clerical error in its judgment to correctly reflect the petitioner's appointment year as 2014 instead of 2019.
Swadeshi Civil Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS New Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that where the dispute and intention to arbitrate are clearly communicated through contractual dispute resolution steps, a separate Section 21 notice is not mandatory, and appointed a sole arbitrator rejecting the respondent’s objection of prematurity.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. M/s Shivgori Builders Pvt
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's order invalidating mechanical approvals under Section 153D of the Income Tax Act, emphasizing the necessity of genuine application of mind by prescribed authorities before passing assessment orders in search cases.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax v. Om Shiv Buildtech Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision invalidating penalty notices under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act for lack of specificity, dismissing the Revenue's appeals.
RAMAA ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE 20
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act are barred by limitation if issued beyond ten years from the date of receipt of seized material by the AO of the non-searched person.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Vikash Saini
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order disposing of a police recruitment medical fitness challenge without reasons, emphasizing limited judicial interference with medical board decisions in disciplined forces recruitment.
Manohar Lal v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that in a suit by a non-executant in possession seeking declaration and injunction, only fixed court fee is payable as the injunction relief is independent and not consequential to the declaration.
Ajay Narain v. Aarti Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for specific performance of sale agreements, rejecting the appellant's claim that the transactions were loans and affirming compliance with foreign exchange regulations.
Sanjay Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld seniority fixation of Sahastra Seema Bal Assistant Commandants based on the 2003 and 2010 Recruitment Rules and DOPT instructions, rejecting challenges invoking the 2012 Rules.
Delhi Maharashtriya Educational and Cultural Society v. Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a bona fide inadvertent delay in filing the audit report by a charitable trust constitutes reasonable cause for condonation under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, directing fresh consideration of the condonation application.
Vikramjeet Masih v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging detention of gold jewelry, directing the petitioner to file an appeal against the confiscation order, emphasizing mandatory statutory procedure and limiting writ interference.
Surender Kumar v. Manita; Devender Kumar v. Sunita
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of divorce petitions on ground of cruelty, holding that unsubstantiated allegations and acquittals in related criminal cases do not satisfy the legal threshold for mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.