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Harpreet Singh Talwar @ Kabir Talwar v. The State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jul 2024 · 2025 INSC 662

The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a major transnational narcotics smuggling case, holding that prima facie evidence and risks of witness tampering justify continued custody under Section 43D(5) of UAPA.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/s. Autopet; Shweta Jayprakash Singh v. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed the arbitrary termination of a petroleum dealership by BPCL where seals were intact and no proof of tampering was found, restoring the petitioners' dealership and supply.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chhagan Ramchandra Pondkule v. Dhanaji Dinkar Jadhav

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court held that the Competent Authority rightly declined to refer a dispute over compensation apportionment to the Civil Court under Section 3H(4) of the National Highways Act, 1956, as no prima facie dispute over entitlement existed.

property petition_dismissed

Dr. Deelip Mhaisekar v. Dr. Ajay Sahebrao Chandanwale & State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jul 2024

The High Court allowed the writ petition, holding that additional charge does not confer legal right, estopping the senior officer from challenging long-accepted administrative orders, and restored the petitioner to hold additional charge till superannuation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Adarsh Bharat Enviro Pvt. Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court held that a bidder debarred on the tender submission date and failing mandatory pre-qualification criteria is ineligible, quashing the tender committee's decision allowing such bidder to participate.

administrative petition_allowed

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. A.T. Kearney Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5333-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of transfer pricing additions on intra group services and receivables, affirming that tax authorities cannot disallow business expenditures or restructure transactions without credible evidence of non-arm's length pricing.

tax appeal_dismissed

Pavan Singh Rawat v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5149-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed downgraded APARs of a 100% disabled BSF employee, directing grant of MACP benefits, holding that performance appraisal cannot be adversely affected solely due to disability.

administrative petition_allowed

Manphool Singh & Anr. v. Ram Chander & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5101

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretion to allow respondents to lead defence evidence after closure due to negligence, emphasizing justice in partition suits and imposing conditions to ensure diligence.

civil petition_dismissed

Mukesh Marwaha & Anr. v. Rajiv Bhakri & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5114

The Delhi High Court held that under Order XV-A CPC, courts can direct rent deposit during suit pendency even if landlord-tenant relationship is disputed, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

civil other

Ankit Tayal and Others v. The State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5116

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the Court's process.

criminal petition_allowed

Akshay Tomar and Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5125

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/325/506/34 IPC against student petitioners following an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Karan Suri & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5122

The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR under Section 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement and refund of money, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Gladwin Vincent Solomon and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5105

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed

Dheeraj Yadav v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5123

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Harjinder @ Ballu & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5127

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and proceedings under Sections 323/341/354/506/509/34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and abuse of process under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Silky Soni v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5124

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

criminal petition_allowed

Surender Kumar v. Urmila

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5676

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that the respondent successfully rebutted the presumption of liability by showing the improbability of the petitioner's case.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ajay and Others v. State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5121

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case involving matrimonial offences including rape under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement and retraction of allegations by the prosecutrix.

criminal petition_allowed

Suman Sachdeva & Ors. v. Jagjit Kaur & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5476

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to frame additional issues in a suit concerning legal heirship, holding that the issues framed sufficiently covered the controversy and that ancillary disputes are separate causes of action.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S. CHANDRA GUPTA AND ASSOCIATES v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL TAX (APPEALS-II) & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 11 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5261-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Appellate Authority must consider explanations for delay and has discretionary power to condone delay in GST appeals, setting aside the rejection of a delayed appeal and remanding for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed