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Trident Estate Private Limited v. The Office of Joint District
The Bombay High Court held that in court-monitored auctions, the sale price fixed by the Court is the true market value for stamp duty, and Stamp Authorities cannot independently reassess or levy additional duty based on higher valuations.
Dinesh Manik Suryavanshi v. The Education Officer
Termination of a Shikshan Sevak’s services based on a pending criminal case is unlawful if acquittal occurs before termination, entitling reinstatement with partial back wages.
Andreas Stihl Private Limited v. The Joint Commissioner of State Tax
The Bombay High Court held that authorities under the Settlement Act cannot invoke Section 50 of the MVAT Act to adjust refunds against demands of other years without a separate order under the MVAT Act, quashing review orders that unlawfully did so.
Air India Charters Ltd v. Ms. Tanja Glusica
The Bombay High Court held that compensation to dependents of a contractor-employed pilot must be calculated based on the actual salary paid by the contractor, with interest payable for delayed payment but no penalty on the principal employer.
Dinesh Manik Suryavanshi v. The Education Officer
Termination of an employee based on pendency of a criminal case is illegal after acquittal, entitling reinstatement with continuity of service and back wages.
M /S GE CAPITAL EUROPEAN TREASURY SERVICES LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL TAXATION 1 3 1, NEW DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that settlement under the Vivad Se Vishwas Act extinguishes claims for statutory interest under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act but directed payment of interest for delay in refund release.
Union of India v. EX HFL Nathu Ram
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting enhanced disability pension to a discharged serviceman, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are attributable to military service unless disproved.
Girish Chandra Joshi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's claim for increment in light of a Supreme Court judgment and pass a reasoned order within eight weeks.
Delhi Development Authority v. Jagdeep Bali
The Delhi High Court upheld consumer forum orders directing DDA to allot a MIG flat to the respondent due to improper communication of allotment and cancellation.
R. Kay Fabtex Pvt. Ltd. v. Vinod Agencies
The High Court directed the Trial Court to decide the territorial jurisdiction issue at final arguments, refusing to interfere with the interlocutory dismissal of the jurisdictional objection under Order VII Rule 10 CPC.
Delhi Development Authority v. Bachhi Devi Through LRs
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a delayed revision petition by the NCDRC, holding that no sufficient cause was shown to condone the delay under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Harish Kumar Gupta & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 509, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of court process in minor offence cases.
Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board v. Zile Singh Thr Lrs
The Delhi High Court directed DUSIB to hand over possession of a shop to the decree-holder's widow by a specified date and allowed the executing court to issue procedural directions within the decree's scope.
Kela Devi v. Anil Kumar Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for possession due to failure to properly identify the property and reliance on fabricated documents, directing perjury proceedings against the plaintiff and imposing costs.
Mukeem Khan v. MIM Trading and Construction Company
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order closing the defendant's right to lead evidence for repeated non-appearance, affirming the trial court's discretion and the need for expeditious disposal in commercial suits.
Rajesh Jain v. Jitender Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s application seeking judgment on admissions of oral partition, holding that the plaintiff is bound by his original pleadings that the Veer Nagar property is undivided and cannot resile from that position to the prejudice of other parties.
Runa Devi v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed habeas corpus petitions after tracing all missing persons, directing interim custody of minor children with their father and permitting police action against parties who misled the investigation.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Zenith Mining Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging its order directing filing of a complaint for alleged fabrication of documents under Section 193 IPC, holding that no separate show cause notice was required and the order is not amenable to review.
Subhash Garg v. S K Srivastava
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against the Rehabilitation Council of India, holding that no wilful disobedience occurred as the Council acted within its jurisdictional limits and appropriately corresponded with State authorities.
Union of India and Ors. v. Deepak Kumar Rana
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a CAT order passed on consent, directing completion of appointment formalities within eight weeks, and imposed costs to deter frivolous challenges.