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T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and Others

Supreme Court of India · 21 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 748

The Supreme Court quashed the Madhya Pradesh Government Order assigning IAS officers as appraisal authorities for IFS officers, reaffirming that Performance Appraisal Reports must be written by immediate superior officers within the Forest Department as per established legal principles and prior Court directions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mohit Vats @ Tittoo v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4205

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of dowry death and murder, holding that active conspiracy and attempts to conceal the crime preclude bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Malkit Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4192

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner due to his evasive conduct, non-cooperation in investigation, and prior criminal history in a case involving alleged immigration fraud.

criminal petition_dismissed

Honey Tyagi @ Nishant Bhardwaj v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4195

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application in a gang-related murder case, holding that serious charges and absconding status precluded bail despite co-accused being granted bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Gomati alias Manoj v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4169

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life-convict petitioner, emphasizing parole as a rehabilitative measure and directing consideration of the prisoner’s entire conduct including subsequent compliance despite past parole violations.

criminal petition_allowed

Manjeet v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4162

The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a life-convict who had previously breached emergency parole, emphasizing the rehabilitative objectives of parole and the need for reasonable discretion in granting it.

criminal petition_allowed

Shashi Prabhakar Das v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4066-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a CISF probationer on medical grounds, affirming limited judicial interference in expert medical fitness assessments under CISF Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Krishma & Ors. v. Mohan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4941

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the motor accident compensation award, holding that pain and suffering compensation is not applicable in death cases and affirming inclusion of 40% future prospects and skilled worker wages in the award.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S SIMBA SHOPPING PVT LTD & ORS. v. AERO CLUB

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4939

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's jurisdiction based on an exclusive jurisdiction clause and part cause of action arising in Delhi, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to territorial jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed

Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. April USA Assistance Inc

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4296-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award interpreting 'annual audited premium' as standard premium rates and allowed condonation of delay due to Covid, dismissing the appellant's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

AECOM Intercontinental Holdings UK Ltd. v. Income-Tax Officer Ward Int Tax 1(1)(1), Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4118-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cross charges for corporate management services do not constitute fees for technical services under the India-UK DTAA and directed issuance of a 'nil' withholding tax certificate.

tax petition_allowed

M S G S Industries v. Commissioner of Central Tax and GST Delhi West

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4344-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to interest at 6% and 9% per annum on delayed GST refunds, excluding the period taken to respond to deficiency memos, and directed payment of the balance interest accordingly.

tax petition_allowed

Ms. Monica Benjamin, JSC and Ms. Easha, JSC v. Naresh K Trehan

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4335-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that the intrinsic value of shares cannot be taxed as a perquisite when the Revenue has accepted a lower acquisition cost and taxed capital gains accordingly.

tax appeal_dismissed

AECOM Technical Services Inc. v. Income-Tax Officer Ward Int Tax 1(1)(1), Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4097-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cross charges for corporate management services without transfer of technical knowledge do not constitute taxable fees for technical or included services under the India-US DTAA and directed issuance of a 'nil' withholding tax certificate.

tax petition_allowed

Indian Coffee House Workers Cooperative Society Ltd v. NTPC Limited

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4111

The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the court must limit its inquiry to existence of arbitration agreement and limitation, leaving disputes on time-bar and merits for the arbitrator to decide.

civil appeal_allowed

Matrix Cellular (International) Services Pvt Ltd v. The Principal Commissioner State Tax Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4326-DB

The Delhi High Court directed refund of erroneously deposited GST amount with interest, emphasizing timely processing of refund applications and adherence to statutory timelines under the CGST Act.

tax petition_allowed

Staff Selection Commission v. Aditya Kumar

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4346-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a re-review medical examination for a recruitment candidate, emphasizing the need for reasoned medical decisions and limited judicial interference.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S ALTA VISTA INFO SOLUTIONS PVT LTD & ANR. v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4063-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the centralization of income tax assessment jurisdiction with Faridabad authority for coordinated investigation involving a director and related establishments, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.

tax petition_dismissed

Union of India & Ors. v. Bijendra Kumar

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4074-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order treating the respondent's discharge as a technical resignation, entitling him to count his Indian Air Force service for pension benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Staff Selection Commission and Ors v. Preeti Kumari

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4127-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a re-review medical examination, emphasizing that candidates with curable medical conditions must be given reasonable time to cure before final rejection.

administrative appeal_dismissed