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Sentec India Company Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Extra Duty Deposit is not a customs duty and refund claims of EDD are not subject to the one-year limitation under Section 27 of the Customs Act, directing refund of EDD deposited during provisional assessment.
VIJAY POWER GENERATORS LTD v. TARUN ENGINEERING SYNDICATE
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a cheque dishonour case, holding that the petitioner failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt and the respondent successfully rebutted the statutory presumption under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Zahoor Ahmad Peer v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a terrorism case under UAPA, holding that prima facie evidence of harbouring a terrorist negates bail despite prolonged pre-trial custody.
Ram Naresh & Anr. v. GNCT Delhi
The Court held that an adult woman’s voluntary refusal to return to her husband or parental home precludes habeas corpus relief, directing protective measures instead.
Rudra Kumar Verma v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a criminal breach of trust and forgery case, emphasizing that bail is not punitive and non-recovery of proceeds is not a ground to deny bail.
Jayati Mozumdar v. Managing Committee Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that statutory service conditions under the Delhi School Education Act permit writ jurisdiction against private unaided schools and directed re-employment of a teacher in accordance with Rule 110(2) proviso.
Prithvi Singh Yadav v. C.B.I.
Delhi High Court set aside conviction under Prevention of Corruption Act due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing strict proof requirements and caution in relying on hostile witnesses and tape-recorded evidence.
Surinder Singh v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that landowners acquired for planned development have no vested right to alternative plot allotment but are entitled to consideration subject to availability, seniority, and rules, directing DDA to consider the petitioner accordingly.
Indrani v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that a landowner whose land was acquired is entitled only to consideration for allotment of alternative residential land subject to availability and rules, and no vested right arises from departmental recommendations.
Surender Kumar Gupta v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant must avail the statutory appellate remedy under Section 115 of the NDMC Act for correction of property tax assessment and that the writ petition for mutation was not maintainable due to pending civil suit.
Umesh Gulhar v. Principal Commissioner of Custom (Import)
The Delhi High Court quashed a delayed show cause notice and consequential order under the Customs Act for failure to adjudicate within a reasonable time, emphasizing the statutory mandate for prompt disposal.
Manobal Foundation v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed repatriation of a minor child born in India to deceased Ugandan nationals to the biological father in Uganda, ensuring coordination among government authorities and safeguarding the child's welfare.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Another v. G Prince Denness Christy
The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of writ petitions challenging Central Administrative Tribunal judgments upon petitioners' election to comply with those judgments.
State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Gokul
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal seeking enhancement of sentence under the POCSO Act, upholding the trial court's balanced order on sentence and compensation for stalking and harassment of a minor.
Birmala Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashwani Ahluwalia & Nakul Ahluwalia
The Delhi High Court held that a cash payment violating Section 269ST of the Income Tax Act attracts penalty on the recipient but does not render the underlying agreement void, thus allowing the plaintiff's suit for recovery to proceed.
Mankind Pharma v. Lemford Biotech Pvt Ltd. and The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court allowed Mankind Pharma's petition to cancel the 'LENOKIND' trademark registration for being deceptively similar to its well-known 'KIND' family of marks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
VGX Pharmaceuticals Inc v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks
The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of a patent application for lack of inventive step due to absence of reasoned analysis and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with clear objections.
Shiv Prakash Bansal v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle-14 Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the initiation of income tax proceedings under Section 153C against petitioners based on seized material found at their premises, clarifying the scope of 'other person' under the provision.
Raman Deep Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the accused in a grievous injury case under Sections 118(1) and 118(2) BNS, holding that the prima facie case and evasion of arrest preclude bail.
Supriya Singh and Anr. v. State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and registered Will dated 26.11.2019, affirming the petitioners' entitlement as executors to administer the estate of the deceased.