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The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:822-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT order denying existence of a PE and profit attribution for Adobe Systems Ireland for AY 2020-21, relying on settled law from earlier batch matters.

tax appeal_dismissed

Bhawana Sharma v. Director Welfare Department and Anr

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:831

The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to issue a fresh medical card without validity limitation and reconsider the petitioner's medical bill, disposing of the contempt petition subject to compliance.

administrative petition_allowed

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. Rajni & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:808

Delhi High Court held the truck driver solely negligent in a fatal road accident, modified compensation to Rs.55.45 lakhs with 9% interest, and clarified principles on income assessment and future prospects in motor accident claims.

civil appeal_allowed

M S Radhey Shyam Rishi Pal Factory v. Principal Commissioner of Customs Import ICD Tughlakabad & Anr

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:783-DB

The Delhi High Court directed de-freezing of the petitioner's bank accounts pending appeal against a customs duty demand order, leaving the question of condonation of delay to the appellate authority.

administrative petition_allowed

Sir Ratan Tata Trust & Anr. v. Dr. Rajat Shrivastava & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:793

Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction protecting the registered trademarks and well-known personal name of late Mr. Ratan Tata against defendants' unauthorized use and fraudulent events.

civil appeal_allowed

Pramjeet@Sanni v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:747

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act, affirming that reliable victim testimony alone can sustain conviction and that the presumption under Section 29 applies unless rebutted.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:716-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity and retrospective application of Section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013 and NFRA Rules, affirming NFRA's disciplinary powers and procedural safeguards against Chartered Accountants and firms.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pragati Construction Consultants v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:717-FB

The Delhi High Court Full Bench clarified that non-filing of the arbitral award or a fundamental defect such as absence of a valid Statement of Truth renders an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act non-est, thus invalid for limitation purposes, while procedural defects like non-filing of vakalatnama are curable.

arbitration significant

M/S Addichem Speciality LLP v. Special Commissioner I, Department of Trade and Taxes and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2024 SCC OnLine All 2396

The Delhi High Court held that the statutory limitation period under Section 107 of the CGST Act for filing appeals is mandatory and cannot be extended beyond the prescribed condonable period, dismissing writ petitions seeking condonation of delay and restoration of GST registrations.

tax appeal_dismissed

Anshul Vaish v. Hari Om and Co. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:733

Delhi High Court allowed rectification petition cancelling respondent's trademark registration for deceptive similarity and bad faith use of petitioner's prior 'ROHIT' mark in PVC pipes.

intellectual_property petition_allowed

RAIN CII CARBON VIZAG LTD v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:1498-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction and held that the doctrine of forum conveniens precluded it from entertaining the petition challenging DGFT orders primarily connected to Hyderabad.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Sajimon Parayil v. State of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 171

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's directions for investigation into the Hema Committee report, rejecting petitions alleging harassment and coercion, and emphasized lawful police action and judicial monitoring.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 162

The Supreme Court held that failure to inform an arrested person of the grounds of arrest as mandated by Article 22(1) renders the arrest illegal and ordered the appellant's immediate release.

criminal appeal_allowed

Maya Singh and Others v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd

Supreme Court of India · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 161

The Supreme Court held that the split multiplier method cannot be applied without specific reasons and restored enhanced compensation including future prospects and individual loss of consortium awards in a motor accident claim involving a deceased employee nearing retirement.

civil appeal_allowed

Vivek Kumar Chaturvedi v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 159

The Supreme Court held that the natural guardian father is entitled to custody of his minor child after the mother's death, directing phased custody transfer while prioritizing the child's welfare.

family appeal_allowed

HARE KRUSHNA MAHANTA v. HIMADARI SAHU & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 165

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying established principles to ensure just and fair compensation reflecting the claimant's actual loss and disability.

civil appeal_allowed

Raja Khan v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 167

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to unreliable recoveries and failure to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. GOKUL LAMP WORKS PRIVATE LIMITED v. MYSORE LAMP WORKS LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 205

The Supreme Court held that post-award interest at 14% per annum is payable from the date of the arbitral award until payment, setting aside the High Court's order and directing payment within ten weeks.

civil appeal_allowed

Ganesan v. State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 158

The Supreme Court held that the maximum sentence under Section 307 IPC, if life imprisonment is not imposed, cannot exceed ten years and accordingly reduced the appellant's sentence from 12 to 7 years while affirming conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Geddam Jhansi & Anr v. State of Telangana & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 160

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants in dowry and domestic violence cases due to lack of specific allegations and prima facie evidence, emphasizing cautious use of criminal law in family disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed