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Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pridhi Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5989

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application seeking premature release of compensation fixed deposits awarded for minor children and dependents, upholding the original payment modalities to protect their financial interests.

civil petition_dismissed

Ramzan & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5985

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 323/392/509/427/34 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

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

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5986

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Vijay Devi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5984

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Chetan Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5973

The Delhi High Court held that a student who passed Class XI from a CBSE school is eligible for admission and examination in Class XII under CBSE Bye-Laws despite passing Class XII from another Board, quashing CBSE’s withholding of the petitioner’s result.

administrative petition_allowed

Rattan Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5975-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as compensation was not paid, and the 2015 Ordinance proviso could not retrospectively affect vested rights.

property petition_allowed

HEJIAN SOLIDKEY PETROLEUM MACHINERY CO. LTD v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5970

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim injunctions against termination of an oil pipeline contract, holding that such contracts are not specifically enforceable and monetary compensation is an adequate remedy.

civil petition_dismissed

Madan Mohan v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5971-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to grant a personal hearing and pass a fresh reasoned order on the petitioner's pension revision claim, finding prior orders non-compliant with tribunal directions.

administrative other

Union of India & Ors. v. Alstom India Limited

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015

The Delhi High Court remanded the refund claim of Terminal Excise Duty paid on supplies under International Competitive Bidding to DGFT for fresh consideration in accordance with law, emphasizing proper exercise of statutory discretion.

tax remanded

Yakub Abdul Razak Memon v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jul 2015 · (2013) 13 SCC 1

The Supreme Court held that failure to follow mandatory procedural rules in deciding a Curative Petition violates Article 21, stayed the death warrant, and directed reconsideration of the petition.

criminal other

V.K. Mishra & Anr. v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court upheld convictions for dowry death under Section 304B IPC based on consistent evidence of cruelty soon before death, clarified the limited use of police statements under Section 161 CrPC, and modified sentences considering custodial period and age of accused.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Commissioner of Central Excise, Vapi v. M/s. Global Health Care Products

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court upheld the classification of Close-Up Whitening as a dental cleaner under tariff sub-heading 3306.90, rejecting Revenue's claim that it was toothpaste under 3306.10, emphasizing adherence to Indian tariff entries over HSN Notes.

tax appeal_dismissed

Shiv Prakash Katiyar v. Jawahar Lal University & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2015 · 2024:DHC:8097-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an interlocutory order issuing notice without deciding any controversy is not a "judgment" under Clause 10 of the Letters Patent, and thus the Letters Patent Appeal against such order is not maintainable.

civil appeal_dismissed

Krishna v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5900

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape of a three-year-old child, rejecting the defence of false implication and alibi based on consistent victim testimony and corroborative medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

CIT v. M/S Bharat Hotels Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5892-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the assessee's entitlement to claim depreciation on licensed hotel properties despite legal ownership vesting in NDMC and held that refundable deposits from sub-licensees are not taxable income.

tax appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/S Bharat Hotels Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5887-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the assessee's entitlement to claim depreciation on buildings constructed on licensed land despite NDMC's ownership, and held that refundable deposits from sub-licensees are not taxable receipts separate from business income.

tax appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/S Bharat Hotels Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5888-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the assessee's entitlement to claim depreciation on licensed hotel properties despite legal title vesting in NDMC and ruled that refundable deposits from sub-licensees are not taxable income.

tax appeal_dismissed

Bhanushali Housing Cooperative Society Ltd. v. Mangilal

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court held that a dispute arising from a single contract for sale of immovable property by non-members does not fall within Section 64 of the M.P. Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, and dismissed the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Eshwarappa v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder and destruction of evidence but set aside the dowry harassment conviction due to lack of credible evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shri Talukdar Singh v. Tata Engineering & Locomotive Co. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court upheld dismissal for proven misconduct but enhanced the compensation awarded to the terminated employee from Rs. 1,00,000/- to Rs. 5,00,000/- considering the disproportionality of punishment and the employee's service.

labor appeal_allowed