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Y S Chowdary v. Enforcement Directorate

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court held that FERA proceedings are adjudicatory and not criminal, thus the term "guilty" used by the Appellate Tribunal is inappropriate and must be redacted, while upholding the imposed penalties.

criminal appeal_allowed

PMV Maltings Pvt Ltd v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 19(1) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court held that the restriction on aggregate depreciation claims under the Fifth Proviso to Section 32(1) of the Income Tax Act applies only in the year of demerger, allowing depreciation on goodwill in subsequent years and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed

State of Kerala v. Moushmi Ann Jacob

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 255

The Supreme Court held that the exemption from conversion fees applies only to landholdings up to 25 cents, and for land exceeding 25 cents, the conversion fee must be paid on the entire landholding without deducting the first 25 cents.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sajid Khan v. L Rahmathullah & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 251

The Supreme Court held that the appointing authority's recognition of equivalence between diplomas for recruitment purposes is binding unless shown to be arbitrary or illegal, and set aside the High Court and CAT orders invalidating the appellants' appointments.

administrative appeal_allowed

State of Himachal Pradesh v. Rajesh Kumar @ Munnu

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 331

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to lack of credible evidence, unexplained FIR delay, and non-cooperation in medical examination.

criminal appeal_dismissed

BANK OF BARODA v. FAROOQ ALI KHAN

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 253

The Supreme Court held that High Courts cannot prematurely interdict personal insolvency proceedings under the IBC before the resolution professional submits a report, emphasizing adherence to the statutory insolvency process and restrained judicial review.

civil appeal_allowed

RACING PROMOTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. DR. HARISH

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 252

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's directions altering contractual terms between the State and a private sports promoter, affirming the legitimacy of public-private partnerships and limiting judicial interference in State policy decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Jitender @ Kalla v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 249

The Supreme Court emphasized the high professional duties of advocates-on-record, accepted apologies for misrepresentations in remission petitions, and flagged the need to reconsider guidelines for designation of senior advocates under Section 16 of the Advocates Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vishal Shah v. Monalisha Gupta

Supreme Court of India · 20 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 254

The Supreme Court dissolved the marriage on grounds of irretrievable breakdown, quashed extradition proceedings against the appellant due to illegal passport impoundment, and directed payment of permanent alimony.

family appeal_allowed

Ishwar Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:781-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed payment of retiral benefits must run from the date benefits were due and remanded the matter to the CAT Chairman to ensure uniformity in the rate of interest awarded.

administrative other

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Bijender Singh

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1024-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that its confirmation of a 12% interest rate payable by MCD on delayed retiral dues shall not bind the Central Administrative Tribunal in related remanded cases.

administrative petition_allowed

BLS Infrastructure Ltd. v. Rajwant Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1122

The Delhi High Court held that a suit cannot be decreed without trial under Order XII Rule 6 CPC unless the defendant's admission is clear, unambiguous, and unequivocal, and directed the suit to proceed to trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

Cabrin Joseph v. Govt.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1130

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging assault and molestation, holding that the FIR disclosed prima facie offences requiring investigation and trial and was not a mere counterblast.

criminal petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Mayank Rastogi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1150

The Delhi High Court granted a conditional stay of eviction till 15.04.2025 based on an undertaking by the tenants to vacate the premises peacefully and pay dues, with the landlord waiving claims for damages.

property appeal_allowed

Ateesh Agarwal v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1120-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Income Tax Department to investigate alleged illegal cash transactions related to a matrimonial dispute, holding no statutory duty arose to act on the complaint.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Mohamed Shamiuddeen v. Commissioner of Customs

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1079-DB

The Delhi High Court held that detention of goods without issuance of a valid show cause notice and hearing is unlawful, setting aside the detention based on an invalid standard form waiver.

administrative petition_allowed

State of NCT of Delhi v. Beer Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1244

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in an acid attack case due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, lack of independent witnesses, procedural lapses, and inconclusive medical evidence, emphasizing the necessity of credible and corroborated evidence for conviction.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Nar Singh Shah v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1250

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a financial fraud case subject to strict conditions and payment of outstanding amounts, emphasizing compliance with court undertakings and pending Supreme Court review.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chanchal Mittal v. Union of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1046-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation despite disposal of related litigation.

property petition_allowed

Makhinder Chopra v. Commissioner of Customs New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1162-DB

The Delhi High Court held that detention of a foreign tourist's gold chain without proper show cause notice and hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is unlawful and ordered its release.

administrative petition_allowed