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Anita Agarwal v. Union of India & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court held that exporters are entitled to interest on delayed GST refunds under Section 56 of the CGST Act even if their refund claims were under investigation due to red-flagging, except for a reasonable 30-day investigation period.

tax petition_allowed

Anand Shyam Agarwal v. State Bank of India

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court quashed orders declaring petitioners as willful defaulters due to non-furnishing of the complete forensic audit report, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed

State of Maharashtra v. Chhaya Vishwas Bhosale

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2020

The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order directing compassionate appointment after prolonged delay, holding that such appointment is not a vested right and must be granted within a reasonable time to serve its benevolent purpose.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shailesh K. Bothra; Mukesh C. Karwa; Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra; Chief Commissioner of Sales Tax; Deputy Commissioner of Sales Tax; Additional Commissioner of State Tax; Joint Commissioner of State Tax

High Court of Bombay · 10 Jan 2020

Auction purchasers of property sold under SARFAESI Act on 'as is where is basis' with knowledge of sales tax dues are liable to discharge those dues as the statutory charge under MVAT Act runs with the property and attachment order subsists.

civil appeal_dismissed

APEX BUILDSYS LTD. v. VADERA INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2020 · MANU/DE/4418/2018

The Delhi High Court held that it can extend an arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration Act even after expiry, rejecting objections based on abandonment, delay, jurisdiction, and liquidation bar.

civil appeal_allowed

M/s. Unique Enterprises v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 07 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court held that tax dues pending adjudication as on 30 June 2019 fall under the Litigation category of the SVLDRS scheme, entitling the petitioner to 70% relief and quashed the demand under the Arrears category.

tax petition_allowed

Clestino Raymond Saldanha v. Chinamma Francis Kurian

High Court of Bombay · 06 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court held that in a Rent Act suit, one legal heir can represent the deceased Plaintiff's entire estate without impleading all other heirs, and the suit does not abate against non-impleaded heirs.

civil petition_dismissed

INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC v. PARLE PRODUCT PRIVATE LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 03 Jan 2020 · 2023:DHC:7974

The Delhi High Court held that without a prima facie tenable plea challenging the validity of a defendant's registered trademark, a plaintiff cannot invoke Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act to stay infringement proceedings or seek rectification.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

VRS Foods Limited v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 02 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court directed the State of Maharashtra to pay the Export Subsidy to VRS Foods Limited, holding that procedural irregularities cannot frustrate a valid entitlement confirmed by competent authority and upheld by Court orders, and that denial of subsidy to an identically placed party violates Article 14.

administrative petition_allowed

Deelight Fortune Private Limited v. The Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 27 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court held that the VCES 2013 is part of the Finance Act, 1994 and thus eligible for settlement under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, quashing the rejection of the petitioner’s application and directing reconsideration.

tax petition_allowed

Kher Nagar Sukhsadan Co-operative Housing Soc Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 24 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court held that redevelopment rights validly terminated by a housing society do not form part of the insolvent developer’s assets under CIRP moratorium, directing authorities to grant redevelopment permissions to the society’s new developer.

civil petition_allowed

Kaarya Facilities & Services Ltd v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 24 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court held that admitted tax liabilities during investigation constitute sufficient quantification under the SVLDRS Scheme, quashing the rejection of the petitioner’s application and remanding for reconsideration with interest payable.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S AALOKIK ENTERPRISES PVT LTD v. M/S GYAN INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2019 · 2024:DHC:5768

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to resolve lease-related disputes, holding that only the respondent company, not its directors, is a proper party to the arbitration petition.

civil petition_allowed

Santosh Namdeo Koli & Ors. v. Bhanudas Yesu Gadade & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 16 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court upheld the condonation of delay in filing correction proceedings under the Consolidation Scheme, emphasizing discretionary power and relevance of a prior Tehsildar order in assessing delay.

property petition_dismissed

Mst. Lakshya v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2024:DHC:285

The Delhi High Court directed a school to admit an EWS category student allotted a seat through the Directorate of Education’s draw of lots, affirming the student’s right to free education under the RTE Act.

constitutional petition_allowed

आयुक्त, वाणिज्य कर, लखनऊ, यूपी v. एस/एस रूझान स्टूतिडयो

Supreme Court of India · 11 Dec 2019

The Supreme Court held that cutting and embroidery transform cloth into taxable goods under Schedule V of the UP VAT Act, allowing the revenue's appeal and reversing the High Court's exemption order.

tax appeal_allowed

Balram Singh v. Kelo Devi

High Court of Allahabad · 10 Dec 2019

The court held that an unregistered sale agreement cannot be enforced for mandatory injunction without statutory compliance, allowing the plaintiff's appeal and restoring the suit while dismissing the defendant's counter-claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Balram Singh v. Kelo Devi

High Court of Allahabad · 10 Dec 2019

The court held that a mandatory injunction cannot be granted based on an unregistered sale agreement, setting aside the High Court's dismissal and restoring the trial court's order dismissing the suit and allowing the counterclaim.

civil appeal_allowed

Raj Bahadur v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2024:DHC:9659-DB

The High Court held that retrospective promotion granted as per Tribunal directions precludes further interference under Article 226, and new promotion grievances must be raised before the Tribunal.

service_law petition_dismissed

Shivaji Chauhan v. Commissioner of Police, Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2024:DHC:7489-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to finalize the long-pending Recruitment Rules for the post of ACP (Programmer) within six months, addressing the petitioner’s grievance of delayed promotion and benefits.

administrative petition_allowed