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Powergrid Corporation of India Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court upheld CERC and Appellate Tribunal orders denying additional capitalization claims for replacement of damaged transformers, holding such replacements fall under operation and maintenance and are covered by the appellant's self-insurance reserve.
Shubhkaran Singh v. Abhayraj Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the power to recall witnesses under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC is exclusively vested in the court for clarification purposes and cannot be invoked by parties for re-examination or cross-examination, dismissing the petitioner's appeal against the High Court's rejection of such recall.
THE ROYAL SUNDARAM ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. SMT. HONNAMMA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the insurer of an insured tractor is liable to pay compensation for death caused by an accident involving a trailer attached to the tractor, even if the trailer is not separately insured.
Maharani Bagh Co-operative House Building and Welfare Society Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal and demolition of unauthorized encroachments obstructing the Taimoor Nagar drain, denying stay and rehabilitation claims by occupants lacking legal title or eligibility under slum policies.
Lalit Sharma and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed enhanced security measures and considered online voting for the Shahdara Bar Association elections to ensure free, fair, and peaceful conduct amid security concerns.
RAMESH KUMAR JAIN v. BHARAT ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that limited judicial interference under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act does not permit reappreciation of evidence or substitution of arbitrator's findings unless the award is patently illegal, and restored the arbitral award granting compensation on quantum meruit basis.
Vanashakti v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that de-notification of protected forest land for landfill without prior Central Government approval under the Forest Conservation Act is invalid, and such procedural safeguards cannot be bypassed by invoking the General Clauses Act.
M/s. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income-tax, City -II
The Bombay High Court allowed the appellant's appeal holding that expenses and write-offs related to a group company incurred for commercial expediency are deductible under the Income Tax Act, and the Assessing Officer cannot question the certified profit and loss account while computing book profits.
Shantanu Bhopale v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court dismissed the IIT aspirant's petitions challenging his JEE (Mains) score and debarment for unfair means, upholding the NTA's evaluation and denying relief.
Neelam Rajendra Nanaware v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the trial court's rejection of the appellant's discharge application under section 227 CrPC in a financial fraud case, holding that a prima facie case exists against her as Additional Director for misappropriation of investors' deposits under the MPID Act and IPC.
Pawan Khendelwal v. Shankar Mallick
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against dismissal of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the complainant failed to prove outstanding liability corresponding to the cheque amount and the respondent successfully rebutted the presumption under Section 139 NI Act.
Rajeev Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 379 and 411 IPC based on a genuine amicable settlement between the parties, applying Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Supreme Court precedent.
Jai Shukla v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a genuine settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process through Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Vishal Malik & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR based on an amicable settlement between parties, reaffirming the court's power to prevent abuse of process and promote harmony.
Anil v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a theft-related case under IPC Sections 457, 380, and 511, emphasizing early trial stage and imposing strict bail conditions.
Naya Samaj Parents Association v. Apeejay School Sheikh Sarai
The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools need not obtain prior DoE approval before increasing fees and dismissed parents' interim plea restraining the school from striking off students for non-payment of lawfully demanded fees.
Harsha Associates Private Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of Harsha Associates, upholding ITAT's addition of unsubstantiated bank liabilities to income, affirming that unsupported book liabilities can be treated as bogus credits under the Income Tax Act.
Ajay Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking CBI/SIT probe into police misconduct allegations arising from matrimonial disputes, holding that police inquiries were adequate and complaints baseless.
IDEMIA IDENTITY AND SECURITY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE - 25 DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that reopening an income tax assessment is barred by limitation if the escaped income for the relevant year is below ₹50 lakhs and recurring payments cannot be aggregated as a singular event under Section 149(1A).
IDEMIA IDENTITY AND SECURITY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE - 25 DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment beyond limitation is impermissible by aggregating escaped income over multiple years unless it relates to a single event, and set aside the notice issued to Idemia Identity and Security India Pvt. Ltd. for AY 2019-20.