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IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD v. AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim arbitral award directing release of performance bank guarantees after expiry of the defect liability period despite non-issuance of completion certificates, limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Showik Indrajit Chakraborty v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed indefinite Look Out Circulars issued by the CBI against petitioners for lack of recorded reasons and periodic review, holding such continuation violates their fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21.
Mukesh Incense Enterprises Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court set aside orders rejecting a GST refund application for non-consideration of relevant precedents and directed fresh adjudication consistent with the limitation period counted from the original application date.
Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings for criminal breach of trust and cheating arising from non-payment for goods, holding that no prima facie offence was made out and emphasizing the distinct legal requirements for such offences.
Padmavir Bhagwanrao Thorat v. Pune Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court quashed the selection of Ayurvedic Medical Officers where the Corporation improperly allowed post-provisional submission of experience certificates and adopted an evaluation procedure inconsistent with statutory rules.
AUDERTEC SOLUTIONS LLP v. CONTROLLER GENERAL OF PATENTS, DESIGNS AND TRADE MARKS & ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a patent application for a road anomaly detection system, holding that the claimed invention lacked inventive step over prior art disclosing similar sensor-based road condition detection systems.
Paperbox Company of India v. Goldensource International Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the arbitral award directing refund of security deposits, holding that "vacant possession" means premises free of occupants but not stripped to a bare shell, and affirmed the tribunal's jurisdiction despite pending possession proceedings.
RXPRISM HEALTH SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. CANVA PTY LTD & ORS.
The Delhi High Court analyzed patent infringement and validity issues concerning a digital interactive content system, focusing on claim construction, essential features, and prior art in a dispute between RxPrism and Canva.
Union of India v. Arsh Constructions
The Delhi High Court held that it has territorial jurisdiction to entertain a Section 34 petition as the arbitral seat is Delhi, not Gurgaon, rejecting the respondent's jurisdictional objection based on an erroneous finding in the arbitral award.
Chegg India Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that online filing of appeals under CGST within limitation is valid despite delay in physical filing of certified copies, allowing condonation of such delay and remitting appeals for merits.
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. v. Joint Commissioner of State Tax Appeal-V
The Bombay High Court held that the limitation period for GST appeals is extended until the Appellate Tribunal is constituted, and taxpayers filing declarations are protected from recovery proceedings, disposing of writ petitions challenging non-constitution of the Tribunal.
Sushila Devidas Ghorpade v. Ganesh Anandrao Jagdale
The Bombay High Court quashed a Lok Adalat award obtained by fraud and procedural irregularities, restoring the suit for fresh adjudication and affirming the maintainability of writ petitions challenging Lok Adalat awards on limited grounds.
M/S GRAND MOTORS SALES AND SERVICES PVT LTD v. M/S VE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES LTD
The Delhi High Court held that the court at the contractually fixed seat of arbitration (Delhi) alone has jurisdiction over arbitral proceedings, rejecting the territorial jurisdiction claim of courts at Indore.
Jitendra Kumar Pvt. Ltd. ITI v. Directorate General of Training
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to conduct a mandated joint inspection and decide the petitioner’s application for MSTI affiliation in an unserved block within four weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.
Manjuben Mukesh Tandel v. Commissioner of Excise
The Bombay High Court held that cancellation of excise licences without clear notice of all alleged breaches and proposed action violates statutory mandate and natural justice, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with proper hearing.
Deluxe Caterers Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Narayani Associates
The Bombay High Court held that invoking the force majeure clause did not extend the term of a commercial conducting agreement, which expired by efflux of time, and upheld dismissal of interim relief sought by the appellant.
Delhi Development Authority v. Sheela Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Delhi Development Authority due to an unexplained delay of nearly four years in filing, rejecting the exclusion of the COVID-19 period from limitation.
Tanaji Dattu Padwal v. Director of Enforcement & Anr.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused under PMLA on the ground of long incarceration applying Section 436A CrPC despite stringent bail conditions under Section 45 of PMLA, upholding the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
Sangita Sandip Jadhav & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed refund of stamp duty paid on a failed Agreement for Sale where possession was not handed over and the refund application was timely under the Maharashtra Stamp Act.
Rochem India Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that appeals to the unconstituted GST Appellate Tribunal can be filed within an extended limitation period, and impugned orders shall not be enforced until after this period, thereby protecting taxpayers without prejudicing substantive rights.