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Ranveer Singh v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court held that acceptance of compensation under a consent agreement bars subsequent claims for interest under Section 34 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

property appeal_dismissed

State of Madhya Pradesh v. Marico Industries Ltd

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court held that Mediker is a medicinal drug exempt from entry tax and Revive starch is not a chemical liable to entry tax, dismissing the State's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed

Santosh Singh v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court held that mandating moral science as a compulsory school subject is a policy matter beyond judicial review and dismissed the petition seeking such a directive under Article 32.

constitutional petition_dismissed

The Energy and Resources Institute v. Suhrid Sudarshan Shah

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cancellation of leases of government orchards to private parties for lack of proper adjudication and procedural fairness, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

AMAR JAIN MEDICAL RELIEF SOCIETY AND ANR v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN AND ORS

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court stayed the interim order directing deposit of Urban Development Tax pending the High Court's decision on the writ petition and urged expeditious disposal.

administrative appeal_allowed

Amin Merchant v. Chairman, Central Board of Excise & Revenue & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the tariff rates prescribed by Parliament under the Finance Act for compound alcoholic preparations, rejecting the appellant's claim based on Budget Proposals and refusing to direct issuance of exemption notifications under the Customs Act.

tax appeal_dismissed

Food Corporation of India v. Rice Millers Association, District Gondia

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court disposed of the appeal with liberty to the appellants to seek a Bank Guarantee direction from the High Court and directed expeditious disposal of the writ petition.

civil appeal_dismissed

BUNGA DANIEL BABU v. M/S SRI VASUDEVA CONSTRUCTIONS

Supreme Court of India · 22 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court held that a landowner under a construction agreement without joint control is a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act and remitted the matter for fresh adjudication accordingly.

consumer_protection appeal_allowed

Vipin Verma v. Al Nafees Frozen Food Exports

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5142

The Delhi High Court rejected the plaintiff's suit for declaration of ownership and cancellation of Sale Deed, holding that an Agreement to Sell does not confer title and a Sale Deed executed by legal heirs is valid even without the plaintiff's involvement.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S NEW ERA IMPEX (INDIA) PVT LTD v. M/S ORIOLE EXPORTS PRIVATE LTD

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5141

The Delhi High Court held that amounts reflected as loans in a company's balance sheet constitute an acknowledgment of debt, rejecting the defence of gifts, and decreed recovery of the principal with interest against the defendant company.

civil appeal_allowed

Ram Phool v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5127

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's claim of ownership by adverse possession over village common land transferred to the Municipal Corporation, holding that the appellant failed to prove continuous possession or ownership and that the Gaon Sabha resolutions were valid.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kulmeet Singh Kochhar v. State

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5126

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Arun Tomar v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5116-DB

The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of recognition of an educational institution after a candidate's examination does not retrospectively invalidate the candidate's certificate or recruitment eligibility.

administrative appeal_allowed

Radhika Sethi v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5125

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 384, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Arun Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5124

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the role of mediation and inherent powers to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. CHINA TRUST COMMERCIAL BANK v. LILLIPUT KIDSWEAR LTD.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5123

The Delhi High Court directed the Official Liquidator to hand over vacant possession of leased premises to the landlords, appointing a Local Commissioner to enforce compliance, clarifying that winding-up orders do not bar possession claims.

civil appeal_allowed

Housing & Urban Development Corpn. Ltd. v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5112-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest earned on deposits does not constitute taxable interest on loans and advances under Section 2(7) of the Interest Tax Act, 1974, allowing HUDCO's appeals and setting aside the ITAT orders.

tax appeal_allowed

Parveen Gambir & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5128

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Arun Tomar v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5117-DB

The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of recognition of an educational institution after a candidate's examination does not retrospectively invalidate the candidate's certificate or justify cancellation of recruitment candidature.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rai Singh Dabas v. Commissioner of Police and Anr

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5145-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary findings but directed reconsideration of the punishment quantum on humanitarian grounds of age, health, and long service.

administrative other