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Gautam Saluja v. Jitender Kumar Sethi & Alka Sethi

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:993

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and set aside the order dismissing the petitioner's application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit challenging the ex parte decree on grounds of fraud was barred by limitation and did not disclose a cause of action.

civil appeal_allowed

SFDC Ireland Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax & Another

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:977-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Assessing Officer’s refusal to grant a nil withholding tax certificate under Section 197, holding that tax deduction at source is required unless the non-resident’s income is not chargeable to tax in India and no permanent establishment exists.

tax appeal_dismissed

Tulsi Ram v. State

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:994

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking police directions for FIR registration, holding that certified copies of documents and alternative legal remedies suffice without mandatory police intervention.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sonu v. Central Bureau Investigation

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:971

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order allowing the prosecution to rectify an incomplete document post-final arguments without it constituting fresh evidence, holding that such rectification under Section 311 CrPC is permissible and does not violate the accused’s right to a fair trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shubham Yadav v. Central Bureau Investigation

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:970

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order allowing the prosecution to rectify an incomplete document and recall witnesses post-final arguments, holding it was not fresh evidence requiring further investigation and did not violate the accused’s right to a fair trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Nursheid Mansuri @ Vishal v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1023

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and imposing stringent conditions despite the rigors of Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shahbuddin v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1027

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a simple injury assault case, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and parity with co-accused already on bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anita Sharma v. Ved Prakash Gupta

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1036

The Delhi High Court granted the tenant an extension to vacate the premises until 30.09.2025 on payment of user charges and compliance with an undertaking, staying the eviction order accordingly.

property appeal_allowed

M/S. PURAN CHAND COMPANY v. SH. ASHOK KUMAR VERMA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1039

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition after respondents agreed to withdraw a coercive communication issued despite the petitioner furnishing the required undertaking for extension of possession.

civil petition_dismissed

Ramada International, Inc. v. Clubramada Hotels and Resorts Private Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1553

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunction to Ramada International against defendants for bad faith trademark infringement of the 'RAMADA' mark, awarding damages and costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Udhaw Singh v. Enforcement Directorate

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 247

The Supreme Court granted bail to an appellant under PMLA due to unreasonable trial delay violating the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Karnataka v. T.N. Sudhakar Reddy

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 229

The Supreme Court held that a preliminary inquiry is not mandatory before FIR registration under the PC Act if information discloses a cognizable offence, and the Superintendent of Police validly directed FIR registration and investigation based on a detailed source information report.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Punjab & Ors. v. Trishala Alloys Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 231

The Supreme Court upheld that reduction of input tax credit on stock in trade by delegated legislation is invalid before the enabling statutory amendment, protecting vested tax credit rights.

tax appeal_dismissed

Jatinder Kumar Sapra v. Anupama Sapra

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 237

The Supreme Court held that its decree granting permanent alimony is a full and final settlement of all maintenance claims, dismissing the application to include maintenance arrears and closing pending maintenance proceedings.

family petition_dismissed

SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF TELANGANA LTD. v. B RAMESH

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 326

The Supreme Court held that a candidate failing a physical test due to non-permanent injury is not entitled to appointment without following the prescribed selection process, upholding the principle of equality of opportunity under Article 16.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shanti & Ors. v. National Insurance Company

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 234

The Supreme Court held that interest on delayed compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, is mandatorily 12% per annum from the due date, and the insurer is liable to pay such interest without recourse to recover from the insured.

civil appeal_allowed

Western Coal Fields Ltd. v. Manohar Govinda Fulzele

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court held that gratuity can be forfeited under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 for misconduct constituting an offence involving moral turpitude without requiring criminal conviction, allowing partial or full forfeiture based on the gravity of misconduct.

labor appeal_allowed

Jagdish Chand Memorial Trust v. State of Himachal Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 232

The Supreme Court upheld the lawful withdrawal of an invalidly issued No Objection Certificate for an Ayurvedic Medical College, holding that non-compliance with Rules of Business renders such grants void and not protected by promissory estoppel or natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and Others

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 754

The Supreme Court held that Zudpi Jungle lands are forest lands under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, accepted the CEC's nuanced recommendations allowing certain historical allotments to be excluded from forest classification without compensatory afforestation, and mandated strict action against unauthorized post-1996 allotments.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Kalyani Transco v. M/s. Bhushan Power and Steel Limited & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 621

The Supreme Court held that appeals under the IBC are maintainable by all aggrieved stakeholders, emphasized strict compliance with Section 29A eligibility, and clarified the limited jurisdiction of NCLT/NCLAT over public law matters such as ED's attachment under PMLA.

corporate appeal_allowed