Delhi High Court Grants Furlough to Life Convict Citing Good Jail Conduct, Overrules Prison Authorities’ Denial

The Delhi High Court, in its judgment dated April 8, 2025, directed the release of Rahul alias Puneet Phillips, a life convict, on a three-week furlough, overturning the prison authorities’ rejection order. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted the petitioner’s clean jail conduct for three years, his acquittal in 8 out [...]

Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Award of ₹23.09 Lakhs in Favor of Contractor Against UOI

The Delhi High Court, in its judgment dated April 8, 2025, dismissed a petition filed by the Union of India (UOI) challenging an arbitral award of ₹23,09,504 in favor of Jasbir Singh, proprietor of M/s Kalsi Engineers. The dispute arose from delays in a 2005 electrical work contract at Faridabad’s [...]

Delhi HC Grants Anticipatory Bail in Child Quarrel Turned Assault Case

The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Girish Kathpalia, granted anticipatory bail to Luvkesh Aggarwal in a scuffle case under Section 110 BNS Act. The dispute arose from a children’s quarrel, escalating to injuries on both sides. With no serious objection from the prosecution and the weapon (baseball bat) already [...]

Delhi HC Grants Bail to TSR Driver in NDPS Case, Cites Lack of Evidence

The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Girish Kathpalia, granted bail to Aamin, a TSR driver accused in a 21 kg ganja case. The court noted discrepancies in the prosecution’s claim, observing that only 8.3 kg (non-commercial quantity) was linked to him. CDR evidence failed to establish conspiracy with the [...]

Delhi HC Grants ₹2L Costs in Bridgestone Trademark Infringement Case

The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Mini Pushkarna, ruled in favor of Bridgestone Corporation, restraining Divi Automotive from using deceptively similar trademarks like “Indo Birla” for lubricants. The court noted blatant infringement, citing evidence from investigations and local commissioner reports. With no defense filed, the suit was decreed under [...]

Delhi HC Rules MA in Fine Arts Valid for TGT (Art) Posts, Rejects Diploma Holders

The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Prateek Jalan, upheld that MA degrees in Fine Arts meet the essential qualification for TGT (Art) roles in EMRS schools under NESTS. However, diploma holders were deemed ineligible. The judgment clarified that “Degree in Fine Arts” includes postgraduate qualifications under UGC norms. The [...]

Delhi HC Upholds DSEU’s Decision on Campus Director Appointment, Dismisses Plea

The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Prateek Jalan, dismissed Dr. O.P. Singh’s petition challenging the appointment of Pramod Kumar Goyal as Campus Director of DSEU’s PUSA Campus. The court ruled that the Vice Chancellor’s interim powers under the DSEU Act justified the decision, emphasizing smooth administrative transition. Dr. Singh, [...]

COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT) Versus M/S TRINETRA IMPEX PVT. LTD- Customs

IN THE HIGH COURT OF  DELHI AT NEW DELHI Date of decision:11.10.2019 Legal Robe CUSAA 195/2019, CM APPL. 30592/2019   COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT) Versus M/S TRINETRA IMPEX PVT. LTD   Through: Mr. Tarun Chawla, Adv. CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIPIN SANGHI HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV NARULA SANJEEV NARULA, J. (Oral): The present appeal under Section 130 of Customs Act, 1962 is directed against the final order No. 55775-55776/2017 dated [...]

FSM Education Pvt. Ltd Versus Union of India-GST

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION   WRIT PETITION (L) NO.30974 OF 2021   FSM Education Pvt. Ltd Versus Union of India, through the Principal Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Aayakar Bhavan, Mumbai And Others ****** Mr. Jamshed Master a/w Ms. Natasha K. Bhot for the Petitioner. Mr. Jitendra B. Mishra a/w Mr. Satyaprakash Sharma and Ms. Sangeeta Yadav for the Respondents. ******   CORAM R. D. DHANUKA & M.MODAK, JJ. DATE: 10 JANUARY 2022. (Through Video [...]

Registration can be cancelled with retrospective effect only where such consequences are intended and are warranted

  * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI  AT NEW DELHI   + W.P.(C) 295/2024   M/S SHREYA INTERNATIONAL versus PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES & AN .  Date of decision: 18.01.2024 Advocates who appeared in this case: For the Petitioner: Mr. A.K. Prasad, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Rajeev Aggarwal, ASC with r. Prateek and Ms. Samridhi, Advocates. CORAM:- HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA JUDGMENT SANJEEV SACHDEVA, J. (ORAL) Petitioner impugns order dated 11.2021, whereby the GST registration of the petitioner was cancelled retrospectively with effect [...]

Non-Filing of Returns Doesn’t Justify Retrospective GST Registration Cancellation: Delhi HC

IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI  AT NEW DELHI W.P.(C) 1103/2024 & CM APPLs. 4630-31/2024 POLYTEC INDUSTRIES THROUGH  ITS PROPRIETOR MR. ROHIT GUPT  versus COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICES TAX AND OTHERS Advocates who appeared in this case: . Respondents For the Petitioner: Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Advocate. For the Respondent: Mr. Rajeev Aggarwal, ASC with Ms. Samridhi Vats, Advocate. CORAM:- HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA JUDGMENT   SANJEEV SACHDEVA, J. (ORAL)   Petitioner impugns order in appeal dated 01.2024 whereby the appeal file by the Petitioner has been dismissed solely on [...]

DELHI HC: LAWS RELATING TO ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES HAVE TO BE VIEWED WITH GREATER LATITUDE THAN LAWS TOUCHING CIVIL RIGHTS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI  AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 7743/2019 RECKITT BENCKISER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED versus UNION OF INDIA THROUGH: ITS SECRETARY & ORS. .   Mr.Farman Ali, Advocate with Ms.Usha and Mr.Krishan Kumar, Advocates for R-2 & 3 + W.P.(C) 10999/2018 M/S PYRAMID INFRATECH PRIVATE LIMITED Petitioner Through: Mr.Abhishek A Rastogi, Ms. Pooja M. Rastogi, Ms. Meenal Songire and Mr. Ajay Singh. Advs. Versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Respondents Through: Mr. Zoheb Hossain, Sanjeev Menon, Mr.Vivek Gurnani, Mr. [...]