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Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-3 v. M/s Ridgeview Construction Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's quashing of reassessment proceedings under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, holding that seized material must be incriminating and pertain to the relevant assessment years to justify reopening assessments.

tax appeal_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Nagarjuna Agrichem Limited

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court upheld arbitral awards in an insurance claim dispute, affirming arbitrability of quantum disputes under the policies and rejecting the insurer's challenge on jurisdiction and patent illegality grounds.

civil appeal_dismissed

The State of NCT of Delhi v. Jitender Sahney

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1133

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a motor accident case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove rash and negligent driving beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

CARS 24 FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. ANIL KUMAR & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1298

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, validating service of notice via email and WhatsApp, to adjudicate a loan repayment dispute under a valid arbitration clause.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajesh Gandhi v. Ajay Mittal

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1336

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition as infructuous after possession was restored to the landlord in execution proceedings, affirming the limited scope of revision jurisdiction and the presumption of bona fide need for eviction.

property petition_dismissed

Ujjawal Sharma v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:913

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a fatal road accident case, emphasizing the completion of investigation, disputed facts for trial, and allegations of police misconduct requiring separate inquiry.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S Mohan Brothers v. Mr. Mithilesh Pandey

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:886

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award of compensation for illegal termination, holding that the petitioner failed to prove voluntary abandonment or valid full and final settlement, and reaffirmed the limited scope of judicial review under Article 226.

labor appeal_dismissed

EX-CT/WC Pardeshi Jitendra Singh v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:859-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a CRPF personnel for unauthorized absence, holding that the departmental inquiry and punishment were lawful and not subject to judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sh. Subhash Chand v. Smt. Maya & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:899

The Delhi High Court upheld the husband's obligation to maintain his wife and children under Section 125 Cr.P.C., modifying the maintenance amount based on minimum wages due to lack of concrete income proof.

family sentence_modified

Rahul v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:898

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner who was found prima facie to have instigated and facilitated an armed attack causing grievous injury, necessitating custodial interrogation.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ved Prakash Thakur v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:925-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal to stay auction proceedings and recognized the extended payment period under the DDA brochure, directing deposit of the balance amount with interest pending final adjudication.

property appeal_allowed

Religare Finvest Limited v. Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:900

The Delhi High Court allowed the State Bank of India's application for impleadment as a necessary party defendant in a suit challenging unauthorized liquidation of hypothecated fixed deposits, emphasizing the court's discretion under Order I Rule 10 CPC to ensure effective adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Bir Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:930

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition alleging violation of parking restrictions by directing the petitioner to submit a fresh representation for administrative disposal, emphasizing procedural fairness and exhaustion of remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S AIMS RETAIL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025

Unlocking or activating mobile phones after manufacture constitutes 'taken into use' under customs law, disqualifying exporters from claiming duty drawback under Section 75 of the Customs Act, 1962.

tax petition_dismissed

Union of India v. M/S APCOTEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court disposed of petitions challenging CESTAT orders on Anti-Dumping Duty Office Memorandums as infructuous after domestic industries withdrew claims, leaving the jurisdictional issue open.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shivam Pandey v. State

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1117

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges, holding that mere breach of promise to marry without mala fide intention does not vitiate consent under Section 375 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Fazrudeen and Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:905-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed due to non-initiation within the prescribed period, directing restoration of possession and rectification of records, emphasizing compliance with final Supreme Court orders despite pending curative petitions.

property petition_allowed

K. Krishnamurthy v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 208

The Supreme Court held that penalty under Section 271AAA of the Income Tax Act is discretionary and leviable only on undisclosed income not admitted during search and for which tax and interest have not been paid, directing penalty on Rs.2.49 crores instead of entire returned income.

tax appeal_allowed

Vinod Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 209

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove key circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt and procedural irregularities in witness examination.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chief Manager of Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation v. Haneef Khan

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 250

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order granting full back wages and restored the award of 50% back wages to the terminated employee, emphasizing fairness in back wage awards under the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_allowed