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DELHI DIOCESAN TRUST ASSOCIATION v. LAWRANCE MESSY
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's framing of an ownership issue in a possession suit, holding that ownership must be proved when specifically denied, and dismissed the petition challenging the same under Article 227.
Asmita Sharma & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that prosecution under Section 279 IPC is independent and non-compoundable, but quashed the FIR and proceedings in the interest of justice where injuries were simple and the injured parties forgave the accused.
State v. Narayan Singh & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal under Section 308/34 IPC, holding that prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt amid investigative lapses and contradictory evidence.
Furqan v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed a minor girl married without parental consent to reside with her husband, balancing her maturity and liberty against statutory protections under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
Bhagirath Aggarwal v. CIT
The Delhi High Court upheld the addition of Rs. 1.75 crores to the assessee's income based on voluntary statements under Section 132(4) of the Income Tax Act during search, ruling that such admissions are admissible evidence unless disproved by the assessee.
Leelawati v. State & Anr.
The High Court held that a Magistrate has no jurisdiction to decline cognizance on merits for offences triable exclusively by the Sessions Court under Section 306 IPC and must commit the case to the Sessions Court.
Surender Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's imposition of a reasonable monetary deposit as a bail condition in a direct electricity theft case, dismissing the petition challenging it.
Anwar Hussain v. Kailash Chand Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court extended the time for deposit of decretal amount and allowed partial release to the respondent subject to an undertaking pending appeal.
Pradeep Kumar Sharma & Anr. v. Shanta Sharma @ Shanti & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction over ownership and possession claims under the Delhi Land Reforms Act but may grant injunctions against alienation, dismissed defendants' application to set aside ex parte order, and partly decreed the suit by granting injunctions to protect the land pending partition.
Nagendra Upadhyay v. The Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of Children Education Allowance for the petitioner's third and fourth children, affirming that entitlement is restricted to two eldest surviving children as per government policy and clarifications.
Replika Press Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 15(1) New Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the reopening notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act as it was based on a mere change of opinion and impermissible audit objections regarding inclusion of Domestic Tariff Area supplies in export turnover under Section 10B.
Parametric Technology Corporation v. Vetsus Malla Thirumala Rao
The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of a civil suit following an out-of-court settlement and dismissed the suit accordingly.
Alka Arora v. Peerless General Finance & Investment Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions as withdrawn after parties settled their dispute through mediation.
Ankush Dawar v. Bindiya
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitions as withdrawn with liberty to file fresh petitions for expeditious disposal as permissible under law.
Mr. R.V. Sinha with Mr. R.N.Singh, Advs. v. AMIT KUMAR MAITRA AND ORS .....
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order allowing backdating of promotion dates for Income Tax officers, holding that 'regular service' includes notional service and claims were not barred by limitation.
Pioneer Overseas Corporation v. S Additional Director of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of income tax appeals following settlement under the mutual agreement procedure of the India-USA Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement and dismissed the appeals as withdrawn.
Ropan Sahoo & another v. Ananda Kumar Sharma & others
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's valid exercise of power to relax excise licensing restrictions despite absence of explicit formal order, setting aside the High Court's quashing of liquor shop licences.
Satya Nand Munjal v. Commissioner of Gift Tax
The Supreme Court remanded the gift tax reassessment concerning bonus shares for fresh consideration under Section 4(1)(c) of the Gift Tax Act, emphasizing the validity of revocable gifts and legitimate tax planning.
Satya Nand Munjal v. Commissioner of Gift Tax
The Supreme Court allowed the assessees' appeals, set aside the High Court's order imposing interest on gift tax for revocable transfers, and remanded the cases for fresh consideration on merits.
M/S. UNIWORTH TEXTILES LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, RAIPUR
The Supreme Court held that customs duty demand raised beyond six months without proof of willful misstatement or suppression of facts is barred by limitation under Section 28 of the Customs Act, 1962.