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Gourav v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:10124-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of candidature based solely on uncorroborated handwriting expert opinion without affording natural justice is impermissible and directed the petitioner to be considered for appointment on merit.

administrative appeal_allowed

KALVAKUNTLA KAVITHA v. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT

Supreme Court of India · 27 Aug 2024 · 2024 INSC 632

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail refusal, holding that the proviso to Section 45(1) of the PMLA entitles women accused to special bail consideration irrespective of vulnerability, emphasizing the primacy of liberty and the rule that bail is the norm.

criminal appeal_allowed

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited v. Hirehalli Solar Power Project LLP

Supreme Court of India · 27 Aug 2024 · 2024 INSC 631

The Supreme Court upheld APTEL's factual finding that delays in a solar power project were due to government authorities, applying the force majeure clause to grant extension of time and rejecting tariff reduction and liquidated damages.

administrative appeal_dismissed

The Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax Circle-1(3)(1)

High Court of Bombay · 26 Aug 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed a reassessment notice issued after four years for lack of failure to disclose material facts and held that mere change of opinion by the Revenue does not justify reassessment under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed

Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Private Limited v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 26 Aug 2024

The Bombay High Court held that without a specific Section 13 notice, the 120-day period for landowners to submit redevelopment schemes does not commence, affirming the landowner's preferential redevelopment rights and quashing the AGRC order rejecting their proposal as belated.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mujibur Rehman Haji Israr Alam Siddiqui v. Noorjahan Begum Haji Israr Alam Siddiqui & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 26 Aug 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the substitution of legal heirs and executor as plaintiffs in a family property declaratory suit after the original plaintiff's death, holding that such substitution does not alter the suit's nature or cause of action.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kunal Housewares Private Limited v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 26 Aug 2024

The Bombay High Court held that exporters claiming higher drawback must refund the differential amount before receiving IGST export refund, preventing double benefit under GST and Customs laws.

tax appeal_allowed

Surel Milk & Food Processor Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Bhagwan Krishna Pawar & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 26 Aug 2024

The High Court held that appointment of a Court Commissioner for property survey cannot be made at the initial stage before evidence is led, and such appointment is discretionary after assessing evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

State of Maharashtra v. Shashikant Dnyanu Jadhav

High Court of Bombay · 26 Aug 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of a police constable accused of accepting a bribe, holding that circumstantial evidence was insufficient to prove demand and acceptance under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Haresh Panchal Alias Harish Vallabhbhai Naroliwala v. Leela Chandrakant Naik

High Court of Bombay · 26 Aug 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld eviction on grounds of rent arrears, unauthorized subletting, and illegal construction, affirming that rent must be deposited before framing of issues under Section 12(3) of the Bombay Rent Act to avoid eviction.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S SPS INFRABUILD PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6129

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.

civil petition_allowed

Vatsal Goswami v. Delhi University

Delhi High Court · 25 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:9625-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a candidate seeking mid-term admission against vacant seats in postgraduate courses at Delhi University, holding that admissions must be based on CUET scores and cannot be reopened after the admission process closes.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Union Public Service Commission v. Nipun Mathur and Ors

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2024 · 2025:DHC:1450-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded a Review Application to the Central Administrative Tribunal for fresh consideration on merits after finding the Tribunal erred in dismissing it on procedural grounds despite substantial factual contentions.

administrative appeal_allowed

GEETA DUBEY & ORS v. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD. & ORS

Supreme Court of India · 24 Aug 2024 · 2024 INSC 998

The Supreme Court restored the MACT award holding the truck liable for the fatal accident, emphasizing the claimant's burden to prove vehicle involvement on preponderance of probability and rejecting the High Court's summary dismissal.

civil appeal_allowed

M/s. Tolani Ltd. v. The DCIT Spl. Range-31 Mumbai

High Court of Bombay · 23 Aug 2024

The Bombay High Court held that the deduction under Section 33AC must be reduced from profits of a ship before computing the Section 80-I deduction, dismissing the assessee's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed

Karunakar Shetty v. Shanta Chandappa Alva

High Court of Bombay · 23 Aug 2024

The Bombay High Court held that a petition for declaration of sole ownership of property jointly held by spouses is not barred by omission to include such claim in an earlier divorce petition, as the causes of action are distinct.

family appeal_allowed

Aashish Niranjan Shah v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 23 Aug 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated beyond four years where the petitioner’s returns had been scrutinized and no failure to disclose material facts was demonstrated, affirming the strict jurisdictional limits under Section 147 of the Income-tax Act.

tax petition_allowed

Jitendra Kumar Meena v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6374

The Delhi High Court expunged disparaging judicial remarks against a police officer made without hearing, emphasizing judicial restraint and natural justice principles.

criminal petition_allowed

Ankita Singh v. Anand Vikram Singh

Delhi High Court · 23 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6443

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for breach of a settlement agreement due to inordinate delay and limitation bar, allowing the petitioner to pursue other remedies.

civil petition_dismissed

Sh. Mehul Sirohi & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6389

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed