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M/S. COAL INDIA LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (PORT)
The Supreme Court held that engineering and technical service fees paid to an agent of the foreign supplier as a condition of sale are includable in the customs assessable value under Section 14 of the Customs Act and Rule 9(1)(e) of the Customs Valuation Rules.
Raju @ Umakant v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for abduction, wrongful confinement, and gang rape under IPC but set aside the SC/ST Act conviction for lack of caste-based motive, modifying the life sentence to 10 years rigorous imprisonment.
R. RANJITH SINGH & ORS. v. THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU
The Supreme Court struck down retrospective amendments granting seniority to in-service police recruits over more meritorious open market candidates, holding seniority must be fixed solely on merit as per statutory rules.
Ashok Kumar Jain v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under sections 406 and 420 IPC in an export-import dispute, holding that non-payment of sale price without entrustment does not constitute criminal breach of trust or cheating.
M/s. Barkat Contractors Pvt. Ltd. & M/s. Ratnaprabha Facility Services LLP v. Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court upheld the disqualification of petitioners from a municipal tender for submitting a joint bid prohibited under tender conditions and dismissed their challenge to the award to another bidder despite allegations of forged documents.
Jayashree Tanaji Salunkhe v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the petitioner’s participation in the All India Agricultural Inter-University Sports Competition qualifies her for 5% reservation under the Government Resolution, quashing the cancellation of her eligibility certificate as arbitrary and unlawful.
Ankush Kashinath Mhaske v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition partially, directing a fresh inquiry into the petitioner's entitlement to refund for un-excavated sand due to villagers' opposition under the applicable Government Resolution.
The State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Mrs. Aruna P. Katke
The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order reinstating a dismissed temporary medical officer, holding that dismissal was justified and punishment was not disproportionate given the gravity of misconduct and parity with similarly placed delinquents.
Municipal Council Ratnagiri v. Madhukar Shankar Redij
The Bombay High Court upheld that failure to acquire reserved land within the statutory period under Section 127 causes automatic lapse of reservation, and Civil Courts retain jurisdiction to declare such lapse despite the bar under Section 149 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act.
Javed Akhtar Basiulla Ansari v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction for kidnapping for ransom under Section 364A IPC based on credible victim testimony and corroborative evidence, dismissing the appellant's appeal.
Ashoka Buildcon Ltd. v. Maha Active Engineers India Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court partly allowed ABL's appeal modifying the interim relief granted under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing the need for expedition, prima facie case, and reasoned quantum in granting such relief.
Vijay Kumar Verma v. Respondent
The Delhi High Court held that an ex-Director cannot participate in liquidation proceedings or represent interests after the company is wound up and its assets sold, affirming the exclusive role of the Official Liquidator.
Shubhanshu Sharma and Ors. v. National Commission for Indian System of Medicine and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed recognition of BAMS qualifications and issuance of degrees to students admitted under an interim order in an unrecognized AYUSH college who completed their course fulfilling eligibility criteria.
JBB Everest Buildtech Private Limited & Ors. v. Mahavir Singhal
The High Court declined to interfere under Article 227 with the District Consumer Commission's order, directing the petitioners to first exhaust the statutory appellate remedy under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Usha Rani v. Sardar Moti Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the cheque was dishonored due to being stale and the accused were not liable partners, affirming the trial court's decision.
FERNAS CONSTRUCTION PVT LTD v. CENTRAL BUREAU INVESTIGATION
The Delhi High Court upheld deemed service of summons on a foreign parent company through its common director in the Indian subsidiary, affirming the validity of such service under Section 63 CrPC and limited lifting of the corporate veil.
Punjab and Sind Bank v. Harish Bhasin
The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT's setting aside of an unreasoned DRT recovery order, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of reasoned judicial orders in debt recovery proceedings.
M/S. CHEMESTER FOOD INDUSTRY PVT. LTD. v. CENTRAL PROCESSING CENTRE AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful adjustment of an income tax refund against the full outstanding disputed demand due to the assessee's failure to deposit the prescribed 20% pre-condition amount for stay of demand.
Baby v. Office of Deputy Director Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
The High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to reject a judgment on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC where admissions were not clear and substantive defenses existed, dismissing the revision petition.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -Central -1 v. Lata Goel
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision allowing capital gains deduction under Section 54F, holding that multiple floors in one building constitute a single residential house and that reassessment was barred by limitation due to no failure in disclosure.