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Gourav v. Union of India & Ors.
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.
KALVAKUNTLA KAVITHA v. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT
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.
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited v. Hirehalli Solar Power Project LLP
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.
The Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax Circle-1(3)(1)
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.
Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Private Limited v. State of Maharashtra
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.
Mujibur Rehman Haji Israr Alam Siddiqui v. Noorjahan Begum Haji Israr Alam Siddiqui & Ors.
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.
Kunal Housewares Private Limited v. Union of India
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.
Surel Milk & Food Processor Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Bhagwan Krishna Pawar & Ors.
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.
State of Maharashtra v. Shashikant Dnyanu Jadhav
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.
Haresh Panchal Alias Harish Vallabhbhai Naroliwala v. Leela Chandrakant Naik
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.
M/S SPS INFRABUILD PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
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.
Vatsal Goswami v. Delhi University
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.
Union Public Service Commission v. Nipun Mathur and Ors
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.
GEETA DUBEY & ORS v. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD. & ORS
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.
M/s. Tolani Ltd. v. The DCIT Spl. Range-31 Mumbai
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.
Karunakar Shetty v. Shanta Chandappa Alva
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.
Aashish Niranjan Shah v. Union of India
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.
Jitendra Kumar Meena v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court expunged disparaging judicial remarks against a police officer made without hearing, emphasizing judicial restraint and natural justice principles.
Ankita Singh v. Anand Vikram Singh
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.
Sh. Mehul Sirohi & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
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.