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Rajasthan Equestrian Association v. Shri SPS Tomar
The Delhi High Court directed immediate elections for the Equestrian Federation of India, upholding the Ministry's conditional exemptions under the Sports Code while emphasizing democratic governance and judicial oversight.
Master Dipansh Rawat v. The Baptist Convent Senior Secondary School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking re-examination for a detained Class XI student, holding that CBSE rules do not permit re-examination and detention was justified based on academic performance.
Dr Surender Kumar v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to decide the petitioner's application for Grade Pay under the DACP scheme within six weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.
Sonika Kumari & Ors. v. Devastotra Poddar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of appointments of contractual employees to the post of Assistant Director (Technical) for non-fulfillment of mandatory experience criteria under statutory recruitment rules, holding that only the Central Government can relax such qualifications.
Mahesh Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and set aside the cancellation of appointment of a police sub-inspector who was acquitted in a criminal case, directing reconsideration of his appointment based on truthful disclosure and proper appreciation of acquittal.
Prof Sabiha Hussain v. Jamia Milia Islamia
The Delhi High Court held that temporary appointments under a UGC scheme do not entitle incumbents to automatic regularization without a fresh, constitutionally compliant selection process.
Poonam v. Suraj Pal
The Delhi High Court upheld and clarified maintenance and property attachment orders under the Domestic Violence Act, directing payment of arrears and protecting the matrimonial home occupied by the petitioner and children.
Larsen & Toubro Limited v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court directed the DGFT to accept manually amended shipping bills under Section 149 of the Customs Act and release MEIS benefits, emphasizing that technological system limitations cannot deny lawful export incentives.
The Government of Tamil Nadu v. Tamil Nadu Makkal Nala Paniyalargal
The Supreme Court held that courts cannot direct creation of posts or regularization of temporary scheme-based employees and set aside the High Court’s order reinstating MNP workers, allowing the State’s appeal.
The Government of Tamil Nadu v. Tamil Nadu Makkal Nala Paniyalargal
The Supreme Court held that the State Government’s disbandment of a temporary rural employment scheme and termination of workers is lawful, rejecting judicial directions for reinstatement or regularization, and affirmed that creation of posts is an executive function beyond judicial domain.
Bhagwani Devi, Bharat Bhusan v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that the 1985 notification repealed earlier restrictions on land transfer, invalidating the State's resumption and restoring the appellant's rights.
Bhagwani Devi, Bharat Bhusan v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that the repeal of a notification lifting land transfer restrictions prevails over subsequent notifications unless specifically applicable, restoring the appellant's right to the land and emphasizing the requirement of natural justice before land resumption.
Ajmer Sah v. Haryana State
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Sections 148, 323, 325, and 307 IPC, holding that a dispute over a community village path involving mutual injuries with agricultural tools does not constitute an unlawful assembly attack with intent to cause grievous harm.
Ajmer Singh & Ors. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside convictions in a mutual assault case arising from a property dispute, holding that injuries suffered by both parties and the disputed passage's ownership negated the appellants' status as aggressors.
Ajmer Singh & Ors. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Sections 148, 323, 325, and 307 IPC in a mutual fight over a disputed passage owned by Gram Panchayat, emphasizing the defence of self-defence and lack of aggression by appellants.
Bhoomi aur Nirmaan Vibhag v. Atro Devi and Others
The Supreme Court held that under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, either possession or payment of compensation suffices to prevent lapse of acquisition, overruling earlier precedent and allowing the appeal.
MOHD. SHARIQ v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
The Supreme Court held that forfeiture of earnest money without informing the highest bidder of pending litigation is unjustified and directed refund with interest, exercising writ jurisdiction to prevent injustice.
Duga Bhawani v. LRZ
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's decree holding the appellant as rightful owner of disputed land forming part of Khasra No. 4833 and ordered eviction of respondents, overruling the High Court's contrary decision.
Duga Bhavani v. LRZ
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal restoring the trial court's decree, holding that the appellant is the rightful owner of the disputed property and the defendants failed to prove any valid title or possession.
Panchram v. The State of Chhattisgarh & Anr.
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from Section 307 IPC to Section 326 IPC due to lack of intent to cause death, modifying the sentence accordingly.