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Siddhaant Mohta and Ors. v. Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of interim relief to overage dependents using Club facilities without formal membership, holding such privileges void ab initio under the Articles of Association and affirming corrective actions by corporate authorities.
Christian James Michel v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court modified bail conditions for a foreign national accused under PMLA by waiving the surety bond requirement and relaxing passport surrender conditions, balancing liberty rights with trial safeguards.
Mohsin Khan v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Mohsin Khan in an espionage case involving transmission of classified Indian Army documents to Pakistan, emphasizing the overriding national security concerns and prima facie evidence of his active involvement.
Smt. Pappan v. Union of India
The High Court upheld the dismissal of a compensation claim where the appellant sustained injuries attempting to alight from a moving train without a scheduled stop, holding such an act as self-inflicted and excluding Railway liability under Section 124-A of the Railways Act.
Union of India & Ors. v. EX LS (UW) Raman Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of disability pension for primary hypertension, reaffirming that disability arising during service without prior existence is attributable to service despite Medical Board's contrary opinion.
Pinky Meena v. High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan
The Supreme Court set aside the discharge of a probationary judicial officer for minor omissions and procedural lapses, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and confirming her service.
M/S SURAJ IMPEX (INDIA) PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that CBEC Circular No. 35/2010-Cus. clarifying entitlement to AIR customs duty drawback is clarificatory and retrospective, entitling exporters to benefits from 2008 despite the Circular's stated effective date.
State represented by Inspector of Police, CBI, ACB, Visakhapatnam v. Eluri Srinivasa Chakravarthi and Others
The Supreme Court set aside discharge orders relying on extraneous documents at charge framing stage, directing fresh exercise of jurisdiction under section 239 CrPC based solely on prosecution material.
State of Kerala & Another v. Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd. & Others
The Supreme Court held that States cannot levy entertainment tax on DTH broadcasting services as the activity falls exclusively under the Union's legislative competence to tax broadcasting services.
CHADURANGA KANTHARAJ URS v. S.V. RANGANATH
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.
Jagruk Nagrik Sanghatana v. The State of Maharashtra
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.
Monti v. The State NCT of Delhi
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.
Kapil @ Kapil Dev & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
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.
Paras Bharadwaj v. State of NCT of Delhi
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.
Springer Healthcare Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
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.
M/S GE Steam Power Systems v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle Int Tax 1
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.
Anil Kumar & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
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.
Ram Tiwari Advs v. Col Ashok Kumar Sood
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.
Tinku Babu & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
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.
Neeha Nagpal and Saahil Bahety v. Neelima Yadav
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.