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Kerala State Electricity Board v. Principal Sir Syed Institute for Technical Studies

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2020 · 2020 INSC 218

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala Electricity Commission's classification of Self-Financing Educational Institutions under a higher commercial tariff category, ruling that such differentiation is justified under Section 62(3) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and does not violate principles of natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed

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Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala Electricity Commission's tariff classification of self-financing educational institutions under a higher tariff category, affirming the Commission's statutory authority and the legality of differential tariffs under the Electricity Act, 2003.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Kerala State Electricity Board v. Principal Sir Syed Institute for Technical Studies

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala Electricity Commission's tariff notification differentiating Self-Financing Educational Institutions from Government aided institutions under Section 62(3) of the Electricity Act, 2003, holding such differentiation legally valid and not violative of natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed

Md. Younus Ali Tarafdar v. The State of West Bengal

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to incomplete and unreliable circumstantial evidence failing to conclusively prove his guilt for murder and concealment of the body.

criminal appeal_allowed

Md. Younus Ali Tarafdar v. The State of West Bengal

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to incomplete and unreliable circumstantial evidence failing to exclude reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Partap Singh v. Shiv Ram

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2020 · 2020 INSC 219

The Supreme Court held that statutory presumption of truth attached to revenue records cannot be rebutted solely by oral evidence and affirmed plaintiffs' ownership against defendant's tenancy claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Partap Singh v. Shiv Ram

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that statutory presumption of truth attached to revenue records cannot be rebutted solely by oral evidence and affirmed plaintiffs' ownership against defendant's claim of tenancy.

civil appeal_allowed

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation v. Rolls Royce PLC

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3917-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Commissioner of Income Tax's appeals, upholding the ITAT's attribution of 35% of Rolls Royce PLC's global profits to its Indian Permanent Establishment based on established precedent.

tax appeal_dismissed

Noorul Haq v. Nand Lal & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3876

The Delhi High Court clarified that the stay of execution granted by the Rent Control Tribunal cannot be vacated without hearing, granted stay only to petitioners who approached the Court pending appeals, and directed the Tribunal to adjudicate use and occupation charges as per Supreme Court precedent.

property petition_allowed

Independent Thought v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1257-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 18(1) of the RTE Act exempting government schools from certificate of recognition, holding that all schools must comply with uniform norms and standards under Section 19, and dismissed the petition challenging this classification under Article 14.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Anil Patel & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1245

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte reduction of compensation in a motor accident claim due to improper service, upheld 40% future prospects addition, awarded disfigurement compensation, and refined the compensation components accordingly.

civil appeal_partially_allowed

Mohd. Taj @ Chhote v. The State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1238

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Mohd. Taj @ Chhote in a murder and robbery case, holding that the gravity of the offence and corroborated evidence against him precluded bail.

criminal bail_denied

Vinod Verma v. Directorate of Education

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1233

The Delhi High Court enforced a settlement directing payment of dues to retired petitioners in instalments and granted liberty to seek remedies for any delay in payments under the Seventh Pay Commission.

administrative petition_allowed

Sh. Shekhar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1205

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed

Cairn India Ltd & Ors. v. Government of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1209

The Delhi High Court held that the foreign arbitral award on development cost recovery under the PSC is enforceable within a 12-year limitation period, rejecting GOI's objections and affirming the arbitral tribunal's jurisdiction and award.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed

Arun Kumar Jain & Anr. v. Bhagwant Singh Pabla & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1210

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants for subletting leased premises to separate companies, clarifying that prior findings in a dismissed injunction suit do not constitute res judicata but can be relied upon, and that use of premises as registered office by distinct companies amounts to subletting under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property petition_dismissed

Sushil Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1204

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S Jain Motor Car Company Pvt Ltd v. Arjun Uppal & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1221

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal against eviction as withdrawn after accepting undertakings to vacate the premises and pay use and occupation charges, staying eviction execution until February 2021.

civil appeal_dismissed

Surender Sah v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1207-DB

The Delhi High Court directed age determination and issued comprehensive reforms to improve police investigation and tracing of missing children in Delhi.

criminal other

State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Sh. Raman Kumar

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1222

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the respondent from charges under Sections 304/34 IPC due to lack of evidence of common intention to cause death.

criminal appeal_dismissed