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CHADURANGA KANTHARAJ URS v. S.V. RANGANATH

Supreme Court of India · 22 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 762

The Supreme Court held that wilful disobedience of its orders regarding issuance of development rights certificates constitutes contempt and directed strict compliance without entertaining fresh conditions or delays.

administrative contempt_petition_disposed

Jagruk Nagrik Sanghatana v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 21 May 2025

The Bombay High Court dismissed the PIL seeking removal of telecommunication towers on health hazard and illegality grounds, holding that scientific evidence does not support health risk claims and that the Telecommunications Act, 2023 governs tower installation without requiring local development permissions.

administrative petition_dismissed

Monti v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4091

Anticipatory bail granted to accused in rape case due to conflicting victim statements and lack of forensic evidence, with conditions to protect the victim and ensure investigation integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kapil @ Kapil Dev & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4142

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a bona fide settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising its power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

criminal petition_allowed

Paras Bharadwaj v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4241

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's regular bail application in a murder case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence, the accused's role, and threats to the complainant despite trial delays and witness contradictions.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Springer Healthcare Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4802-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment cannot be initiated merely on audit objections or a change of opinion when the issue was already examined in the original assessment, and set aside the impugned reassessment notice issued beyond the limitation period.

tax petition_allowed

M/S GE Steam Power Systems v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle Int Tax 1

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025

Delhi High Court quashed reopening notices under Section 148 of Income Tax Act against GE group companies for lack of tangible material establishing Permanent Establishment in India.

tax appeal_allowed

Anil Kumar & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4303-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging different qualifying experience requirements for Pharmacist (Ayurveda) and Pharmacist (Homeopathy), holding the classification constitutionally valid under Articles 14 and 16.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ram Tiwari Advs v. Col Ashok Kumar Sood

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4353

The Delhi High Court upheld the NCDRC's award of 8% interest as compensation for delay in handing over possession of housing units, clarifying that only the ratio decidendi of Supreme Court judgments are binding precedents and dismissing writ petitions challenging the order.

civil petition_dismissed

Tinku Babu & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4199-DB

The High Court directed the Appellate Authority to decide the petitioners' pending appeals with a reasoned order within four weeks, dismissing the writ petition without prejudice to further challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed

Neeha Nagpal and Saahil Bahety v. Neelima Yadav

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025

The Delhi High Court held that non-bailable warrants cannot be issued against individual directors without prior notice or proper application, directing petitioners to appear before the District Consumer Commission and allowing withdrawal of their appeals.

civil petition_allowed

National Highways Authority of India v. Atlanta Limited

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4226-DB

The Delhi High Court held that absence of a Board Resolution does not render a bid non-responsive if not expressly mandated, and upheld refund of forfeited bid security with interest.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Yogesh Anand v. Commissioner of Customs

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4261-DB

The Delhi High Court held that used gold jewellery worn by a passenger is exempt from customs duty as personal effects and set aside detention for non-issuance of mandatory show cause notice.

administrative petition_allowed

Abdul Sattar v. Commissioner of Customs Airport and General

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4227-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the valuation and customs duty calculation method for refund of seized gold under Instruction No.22/2022-Customs and dismissed the appellant's claim for excess duty and investigation directions.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Manan Karan Sharma v. Commissioner of Customs

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4183-DB

The Delhi High Court held that used gold jewellery worn by a passenger qualifies as personal effects exempt from customs duty and detention, and detention without timely show cause notice is illegal, ordering release of the seized jewellery.

administrative petition_allowed

Infiniti Retail Limited v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4193-DB

The Delhi High Court held that demands under the CGST Act must be independently adjudicated considering the assessee's replies, relegating factual disputes on Input Tax Credit classification to statutory appeal with partial pre-deposit waiver.

tax petition_dismissed

M/s Aushta Enterprises v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4252-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging GST demand notices, holding that proper service by email satisfied natural justice and directing the petitioner to pursue statutory appellate remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S Gupta Engineers and Contractors v. M/S NBCC India Limited

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4302-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by a subcontractor against NBCC for confiscation of materials, holding that no privity of contract existed and the dispute was a private matter between the subcontractor and main contractor, not maintainable under Article 226.

administrative petition_dismissed

Suryan Technologies v. The Sales Tax Officer & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4179-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte tax adjudication orders due to inadequate notice on the GST portal and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, leaving the validity of related GST notifications to the Supreme Court.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S GRILLED ROTI v. COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICES TAX AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 21 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4180-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte GST adjudication order due to denial of fair hearing and limited portal access, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of impugned notifications to the Supreme Court.

tax appeal_allowed