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Sonansh Creations Pvt Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices issued to a non-existent amalgamated entity are not invalid if issued to the successor company, but reopening requires credible material and proper application of mind under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act.
Than Singh Meena v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner’s post confirmation petition within three weeks, safeguarding his life and liberty rights.
NBCC (INDIA) LTD v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
The Supreme Court held that an MSME need not be registered under Section 8 prior to contract execution to invoke dispute resolution under Section 18 of the MSMED Act, affirming the Facilitation Council's jurisdiction.
Dr. Sharmad v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that the experience requirement for promotion to teaching cadre posts in Kerala Medical Education Service does not mandate post-degree experience, validating Dr. Sharmad's promotion and setting aside the High Court's interference.
MY PREFERRED TRANSFORMATION & HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. M/S FARIDABAD IMPLEMENTS PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the 30-day condonable period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act does not get extended by Section 4 of the Limitation Act or Section 10 of the General Clauses Act when it expires during court vacation, dismissing the appeal as barred by limitation.
Rina Kumari v. Dinesh Kumar Mahto
The Supreme Court held that a wife’s non-compliance with a decree for restitution of conjugal rights does not automatically bar her right to maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. if she has sufficient reasons to refuse cohabitation.
Mrs. Alpana Ganesh Patil v. Block Development Officer & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Divisional Commissioner's order directing registration of a criminal offence against a Gramsevak for alleged forgery in government records, holding that the inquiry authority acted within its powers and the court cannot adjudicate guilt at this stage.
Mamasaheb Mahadeo Padule v. Sonajirao Kshirsagar Homeopathy Medical College
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing admission of a candidate to a postgraduate medical course by creating an additional seat due to wrongful denial caused by an administrative error in caste certificate validity.
Sunil Modi v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the State Cabinet could constitutionally withdraw its recommendations for Legislative Council nominations before the Governor acted, dismissing the PIL challenging such withdrawal.
Ajay Peter Topannu v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted two accused of murder due to unreliable last seen evidence, involuntary extra-judicial confession, and weak recovery, emphasizing the need for corroboration and voluntariness in conviction.
Abhishek Suhane v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed limited extension for retention of government accommodation due to delayed communication of de-classification and medical grounds, restraining eviction till 20 January 2025.
Shiwali Suman v. The State & Tarun Kumar
The Delhi High Court directed partial release of settlement funds to the petitioner wife upon divorce by mutual consent while retaining balance linked to quashing of FIR, enforcing phased payments under matrimonial settlement.
M/S BRANDAVAN FOOD PRODUCTS v. CAPITAL EQUIPMENT INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act is mandatory unless urgent interim relief is demonstrated, and returned the plaint for compliance with mediation requirements.
Ashok Gupta v. Krishna Wanti
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order allowing a co-owner landlord's bona fide need for premises despite old age, affirming limited revisional scope under the Rent Control Act.
Yogesh Dhupar & Husband v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition and discharged the brother-in-law and sister-in-law accused of dowry harassment due to lack of specific allegations against them.
Syed Faiz Ali v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court rejected anticipatory bail to Syed Faiz Ali in a multi-accused fraud case involving fake job promises abroad, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and corroborated victim evidence.
Salman Khan v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Salman Khan's bail application in a multi-accused job fraud case, holding that prima facie evidence of conspiracy and cheating precludes bail at this stage.
Indian Hockey Federation v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking directions for participation and conduct of hockey in the 34th National Games due to non-prosecution and mootness of the subject matter.
M/S MANJALLY JEWELLERS v. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that mid-term revision of bullion import quotas without prior notice or hearing is arbitrary, directing the DGFT to reconsider allocations after affording opportunity of hearing.
M/s Vimla Store v. The Commissioner & Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of an FPS operator seeking withdrawal of her resignation after six years, holding that the delay and public interest justified refusal of reinstatement.