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Kanika Chawla v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 45(1), New Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6084-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a fresh income tax assessment order passed beyond the statutory limitation period under Section 153(3) is invalid, deeming the original return accepted and directing refund of excess tax paid.

tax petition_allowed

Gopi Chand @ Pappu v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6216

The Delhi High Court held that furlough applications cannot be entertained by it when an appeal is pending before the Supreme Court, dismissing the petition challenging rejection of furlough on this ground.

criminal petition_dismissed

INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024 INSC 605

The Supreme Court held Patanjali Ayurved and its representatives guilty of wilful breach of undertaking and misleading advertisements amounting to civil contempt, emphasizing strict adherence to court orders and statutory provisions.

constitutional other

James Kunjwal v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024 INSC 601

The Supreme Court held that mere denial in affidavits does not constitute perjury under Section 193 IPC and set aside the High Court's direction to prosecute the appellant for filing a false affidavit.

criminal appeal_allowed

SRI SUJIES BENEFIT FUNDS LIMITED v. M. JAGANATHUAN

Supreme Court of India · 13 Aug 2024 · 2024 INSC 602

The Supreme Court restored conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that discrepancies in interest rates do not negate the enforceability of a cheque issued for a legally enforceable debt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax v. Shelf Drilling Ron Tappmeyer Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Aug 2024 · 2025 INSC 946

The Supreme Court held that the timelines under Section 144C of the Income Tax Act operate independently and extend the limitation period beyond Section 153(3), allowing final assessment orders to be validly passed beyond the twelve-month limitation period prescribed under Section 153(3).

tax appeal_allowed

Maj Gen Vinayak Saini SM VSM v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6089-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of a Major General’s promotion to Lt. General following expunction of adverse grading in his service record, emphasizing the obligation to grant special review consideration irrespective of current vacancies.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mohan Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:5992

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a rape case involving allegations of false promise to marry, holding that consent vitiation must be established at trial and bail parameters favor release with conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kusum Sharma v. Food Corporation of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6873

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a three-year additional subject course does not satisfy the essential qualification of a degree with Hindi as main subject required for the post of AG-III (Hindi) in FCI.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bhagwan Yadav v. Adarsh Khandelwal

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6639

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the acquittal under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the presumption of debt was rebutted and the petitioner failed to prove the loan and financial capacity.

criminal petition_dismissed

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research v. Rakesh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6349-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a chargesheet against a CSIR official, holding that the CVC's letter was not valid first stage advice and repeated chargesheets amounted to mala fide harassment.

administrative petition_dismissed

Arun Kumar and Anr v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6198

The Delhi High Court directed that the petitioners' service conditions shall remain unchanged and their services not terminated during the pendency of their industrial dispute under Section 33(1)(a) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

labor petition_allowed

Mohammad Fahad v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6250

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act following amicable settlement of civil liability, emphasizing the use of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in offences with predominant civil elements.

criminal petition_allowed

SH NAVED KHAN v. THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6024

Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 420 IPC on amicable settlement grounds, emphasizing inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in predominantly civil disputes.

criminal petition_allowed

Yeshpal Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6252-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to decide the petitioners' representations for retrospective promotion benefits within six weeks, enforcing compliance with its earlier judicial directions on service rule amendments.

administrative petition_allowed

Ravi Kumar & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6016

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Umesh Alias Sonu & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6017

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Roshan @ Raushan Kumar v. State Through SHO PS Dwarka North

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:5995

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed

Devi Singh & Anr. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6026

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a property dispute under Section 482 Cr.P.C. based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the Court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process in cases with a predominant civil element.

criminal appeal_allowed

Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6222-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest writ petition challenging commercial share transactions regulated and investigated by IRDAI, SEBI, and RBI, emphasizing judicial restraint and non-interference in regulated commercial matters.

constitutional petition_dismissed