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Ravi Mohan Sharma v. C.B.I.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1854

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing the prosecution to place additional CFSL expert evidence on record and summon an assistant scientific officer as witness after closure of prosecution evidence, holding such action permissible under Sections 91 and 311 Cr.P.C. to ensure a just trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Kanishk Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1855

The Delhi High Court held that sexual intercourse obtained by false promise of marriage without intent to marry vitiates consent under Section 90 IPC, and refused to quash the FIR alleging rape under Section 376 IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S HT MEDIA LIMITED v. OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1879

The Delhi High Court held that delay in claim processing by the Official Liquidator due to verification of multiple claims does not amount to wilful disobedience or contempt, but directed adherence to timelines.

civil petition_dismissed

Mohd Sajid v. Commissioner of Customs New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1865-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice issued within the six-month period under Section 110 of the Customs Act is valid despite delayed delivery, directing adjudication to proceed with opportunity for reply and provisional release if sought.

administrative petition_dismissed

A B C ENTERPRISES v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II AVATO WARD 102

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1897-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a belated appeal against a GST demand order due to non-receipt of notice, while upholding the presumption of service through automated electronic communication.

tax appeal_allowed

Divya Rastogi v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1881

Bail was denied to the accused in a large-scale financial fraud case due to the gravity of allegations, risk of absconding, and ongoing investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S GOURISHANKAR POLYMER INDUSTRIES v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1869-DB

The Delhi High Court held that classification issues of a recurring legal nature must be adjudicated irrespective of monetary limits and remanded the matter to CESTAT for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

MD. Ayaz v. State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1778

The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges under Sections 498A and 306 IPC, holding that sufficient prima facie material exists to proceed to trial despite absence of direct evidence or dying declarations.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Arvind v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1868-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of an unrecognized street vendor seeking relief and directed that he may participate in the ongoing survey under the Urban Street Vendors Scheme for recognition.

administrative petition_dismissed

Neelgiri Machinery v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax

Delhi High Court · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1867-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside GST demand orders due to improper electronic service of notices and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after ensuring fair opportunity to be heard.

tax appeal_allowed

Chandra Shekhar Singh and Others v. The State of Jharkhand and Others

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 372

The Supreme Court held that Master's degrees in specified subjects qualify candidates for Food Safety Officer posts under the Food Safety and Standards Act, overruling restrictive interpretations by the State and High Court.

administrative appeal_allowed

State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. v. Dinesh Kumar Sharma & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 370

The Supreme Court upheld pensionary benefits for temporary employees under the Antar Gramin Sadak Nirman Yojana, applying the principle of parity with government employees and restricting arrears to three years.

civil appeal_dismissed

The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Satendra

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 409

The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's acquittal and convicted the accused based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence despite minor discrepancies and ballistic mismatches.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Vaibhav Goel & Anr. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 375

The Supreme Court held that income tax demands not included in an approved Resolution Plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code stand extinguished and cannot be enforced against the corporate debtor.

corporate appeal_allowed

INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH v. NEETU GAUR & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 374

The Supreme Court held that ICSSR's discretionary withholding of grants to CRRID due to irregularities was justified and that CRRID alone is responsible for paying its employees' salaries, setting aside High Court orders directing ICSSR to release funds.

administrative appeal_allowed

State (CBI) v. Mohd. Salim Zargar

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 376

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a TADA case due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards in recording confessional statements, rendering them inadmissible and insufficient for conviction.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S CITICORP FINANCE (INDIA) LIMITED v. SNEHASIS NANDA

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 371

The Supreme Court held that the respondent was not a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act vis-à-vis the appellant due to lack of privity of contract and set aside the NCDRC's order directing refund of the balance sale consideration.

consumer_protection appeal_allowed

M/s. PARSVNATH FILM CITY LTD v. CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 464

The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award directing refund of bid amount with interest, holding the respondents liable for delay and unlawful termination of the Development Agreement.

civil appeal_allowed

State of Madhya Pradesh v. Shyamlal & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 377

The Supreme Court upheld the reduction of murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder due to medical evidence creating doubt on cause of death and affirmed lenient sentencing considering the accused's age and delay in appeal disposal.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board v. Bhagwan Devi

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 367

The Supreme Court held that a statutory Board cannot return compulsorily acquired land without government sanction or conveyance deed, setting aside an arbitral award upholding such an agreement as contrary to public policy.

property appeal_allowed