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N. Vijaya Kumar v. Technology Development Board

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:452

A director not responsible for the company's affairs at the time of cheque dishonour cannot be held liable under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and personal guarantees create only civil liability.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vineet Kumar Sharma v. Northern Railways and Ors

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:253-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking restoration of a surrendered railway milk stall and compensation, holding that expired licenses and disputed factual claims are not amenable to writ relief under Article 226.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sonu Bhati & Anr. v. Archana Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:259-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that sale deeds executed in violation of court-ordered status quo are void ab initio and confer no rights on the transferee.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kanwaljeet Dhami v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:137

The Delhi High Court set aside charges against the petitioner for alleged historical rape due to unexplained delay and lack of prima facie evidence, emphasizing cautious exercise of revisional jurisdiction at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

KBS Industries Ltd v. The Customs Central Excise and Service Tax Settlement Commission Principal Bench New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:140-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Settlement Commission's order imposing interest on delayed customs duty payment under a conditional exemption scheme, affirming the validity of Notification No. 18/2015-Cus and rejecting the petitioners' challenge.

tax petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Sh. Chandru Dec Thr. Lrs. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:249

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal challenging the compensation of Rs. 16,750 per bigha for land in village Mamurpur, affirming the Supreme Court's prior valuation as binding.

property appeal_dismissed

Dilip Puri v. State N.C.T. of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:220

The Delhi High Court restored bail to the petitioner, holding that bail cancellation was unjustified after chargesheet filing and emphasizing that custodial interrogation alone cannot warrant bail cancellation in a primarily civil dispute involving alleged forgery.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sanjay v. State (GNCT) of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:138

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence under Section 6 of the POCSO Act based on the reliable testimony of a five-year-old victim and her mother, dismissing the appellant's challenge on grounds of inconsistencies and lack of medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Customs (Air) Chennai-VII Commissionerate v. M/s Redington (India) Limited

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:119-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that customs duty exemption applies to Wireless Access Points using solely MIMO technology, interpreting 'MIMO and LTE products' conjunctively in the exclusion clause.

tax appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Customs Air Chennai-VII Commissionerate v. M/S. Ingram Micro India Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:117-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the phrase "MIMO and LTE products" in the customs exemption notification applies only to products combining both technologies, thereby allowing exemption for WAPs using solely MIMO technology.

tax appeal_dismissed

DCIT, Circle-25(1), New Delhi v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:121-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision that Section 115JB of the Income Tax Act does not apply to electricity generation companies prior to its 2012 amendment, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-9 v. M/s Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:120-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that Section 115JB MAT provisions did not apply to electricity companies for AY 2006-07 due to inapplicability of Companies Act accounting requirements prior to the 2012 amendment.

tax appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Customs (Import) v. Beetal Teletech Limited

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:118-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the phrase "MIMO and LTE products" in the customs exemption notification applies only to products combining both technologies, thereby allowing exemption for WAPs using solely MIMO technology.

tax appeal_dismissed

Qamar Jahan v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:174-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CBIC to reconsider and update the Baggage Rules, 2016, to balance preventing gold smuggling with protecting bona fide travellers from harassment, while upholding Customs' authority to confiscate undeclared jewellery beyond prescribed limits.

administrative other

Bhura Singh @ Kunal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:186

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that serious offences with sufficient evidence warrant denial of bail pending trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shubham Jain v. Poonam Arora & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:160

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition as respondents complied by passing a speaking order refusing release of the sale deed with reasons, allowing the petitioner to challenge that order via a substantive petition.

civil petition_dismissed

Raj Rani v. Naresh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:159

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against DDA for alleged non-compliance with possession orders, holding the petitioner failed to comply with court directions and thus was not entitled to relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

APTEC Advanced Protective Technologies AG v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:111-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's decision dismissing discovery applications which conclusively decided a substantive issue qualifies as an interim arbitral award and is challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed

Taekwondo Federation of India v. Indian Olympic Association

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:125

The Delhi High Court directed the Taekwondo Federation of India to conduct limited fresh selection trials with wild card entries to ensure fair participation of excluded athletes in the upcoming National Games.

sports_administrative appeal_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Vijender Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:146

The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award, ruling that absence of a driving license alone does not establish contributory negligence and affirmed the sole negligence of the offending vehicle's driver.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed