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Pulon Kon v. Assam Government

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants charged with murder under Sections 302 and 149 IPC due to insufficient evidence proving their guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pulen Phukan & Ors. v. State of Assam

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the murder convictions due to inconsistent evidence, unexplained police presence during the crime, and procedural irregularities, granting benefit of doubt to the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Abhishek Singh v. Huthamaki PPL Vill. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023 INSC 308

The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of a CIRP application under Section 12A of the IBC before CoC constitution based on settlement, emphasizing the binding nature of IBBI Regulation 30A and the adjudicating authority's inherent powers.

corporate appeal_allowed

Abhishek Singh v. Huhtamaki PPL Ltd. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023 INSC 308

The Supreme Court held that withdrawal of CIRP applications under section 12A of IBC before constitution of CoC is permissible upon bona fide settlement, and the NCLT must apply Regulation 30A and its inherent powers to allow such withdrawal.

corporate appeal_allowed

Abhishek Singh v. Huthamaki PPL Ltd. & Ors.

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court held that withdrawal of a CIRP application under Section 12A of the IBC is permissible before constitution of the Committee of Creditors, relying on the adjudicating authority's inherent powers, and set aside the NCLT's order rejecting such withdrawal.

corporate appeal_allowed

Abhishek Singh v. Huhtamaki PPL Ltd. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court held that withdrawal of CIRP applications under section 12A of IBC before constitution of the Committee of Creditors is permissible under Regulation 30A and the inherent powers of the NCLT, allowing settlement-based withdrawal despite alleged moratorium violations and other creditor claims.

corporate appeal_allowed

Unikrnan CV v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court upheld that only a Diploma in Civil Engineering qualifies for promotion to Senior BR-1 under GREF Rules, rejecting equivalence claims of a Diploma in Surveying, Estimating and Design.

service_law appeal_dismissed

Unnikrishnan CV v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the denial of promotion to appellants lacking the prescribed Diploma in Civil Engineering, holding that courts cannot declare equivalence of academic qualifications for service promotions.

service_law appeal_dismissed

Unikrunan CV v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of promotion claims by GREF employees holding a diploma not equivalent to the prescribed Civil Engineering diploma under service rules.

service_law appeal_dismissed

UNNIKRISHNAN CV v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the denial of promotion to appellants lacking the prescribed Diploma in Civil Engineering, holding that courts cannot declare equivalence of academic qualifications absent authoritative recognition.

civil appeal_dismissed

State of Punjab v. Dil Bahadur

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court restored the original two-year sentence for rash and negligent driving causing death, rejecting the High Court's reduction based on undue sympathy and emphasizing proportionality and deterrence in sentencing.

criminal appeal_allowed

Punjab Raj v. Dil Bahadur

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court restored the original two-year sentence for rash and negligent driving causing death, setting aside the High Court's undue reduction of sentence based on misplaced sympathy and compensation paid.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Punjab v. Dil Bahadur

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court restored the original two-year sentence for rash and negligent driving causing death, rejecting the High Court's reduction based on undue sympathy and emphasizing deterrent sentencing.

criminal appeal_allowed

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Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023 · 2023 INSC 312

The Supreme Court allowed bail to the accused in a narcotics trafficking case by applying the stringent conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act and emphasizing procedural safeguards.

criminal appeal_allowed

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Delhi High Court · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court allowed bail to the accused in a large quantity narcotics case under the NDPS Act, emphasizing proper application of Section 37 safeguards and distinguishing the accused’s role as a carrier.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Ajay Kumar Singh @ Pappu

Supreme Court of India · 28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for the main accused in a commercial quantity narcotics case, emphasizing strict compliance with Section 37 of the NDPS Act and rejecting bail merely because co-accused were released.

criminal appeal_allowed

B.R.T.T. College v. National Council for Teacher Education

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2834

The Delhi High Court held that issuance of Show Cause Notices under Section 17 of the NCTE Act requires recorded satisfaction based on material and directed that blanket notices be treated as calls for response, while upholding individual SCNs detailing specific deficiencies.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sh Shakir & Anr. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:4888

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute due to an amicable settlement and the complainant's unwillingness to proceed.

criminal petition_allowed

Anand Kumar Jain v. Kritender Sharma

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:4867

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to place certified copies of civil suit documents on record in a criminal trial for the trial court's consideration.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mr. Rajat Sharma, Advocate. v. JITENDER KUMAR .....

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:3466

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash proceedings under Section 138 N.I. Act, holding that the High Court cannot pre-try the case and the accused must raise defence before the trial court.

criminal petition_dismissed