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CPWD v. Surender Prasad

Delhi High Court · 16 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:4955

Termination of a muster roll worker detained on serious criminal charges is valid without notice, and acquittal does not entitle automatic reinstatement; employer's discretion governs re-engagement.

labor appeal_allowed

Shabbir Kankaru Inamdar v. Mirza Salimbeg Jabbarbeg & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 16 Nov 2022

The Bombay High Court held that under Section 22(1)(b) of the Specific Relief Act, a plaintiff suing for specific performance can amend the plaint at any stage to claim injunction relief, overriding CPC provisions, and allowed the petitioner to amend accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

VARIMADUGU OBI REDDY v. B. SREENIVASULU

Supreme Court of India · 16 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court held that a typographical error in property description and a minor delay in auction payment do not vitiate SARFAESI auction proceedings, and aggrieved parties must exhaust statutory remedies before approaching the High Court.

civil appeal_allowed

The State of Jammu & Kashmir v. Shubam Sangra

Supreme Court of India · 16 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court held that in case of contradictory age evidence, referral to a medical board for age determination is mandatory, and set aside lower courts' orders holding the accused as juvenile in the Kathua rape case.

criminal appeal_allowed

The State of Jammu & Kashmir v. Shubam Sangra

Supreme Court of India · 16 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court held that in cases of contradictory age evidence, referral to a medical board for age determination is mandatory, setting aside lower courts' juvenile finding and remanding for fresh age inquiry.

criminal appeal_allowed

Wg Cdr A U Tayyaba v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 16 Nov 2022 · 2022 INSC 1206

The Supreme Court held that women SSCOs released before the Babita Puniya judgment without filing petitions are not entitled to reinstatement but must be granted pensionary benefits to remedy past gender discrimination.

administrative petition_allowed

Wg Cdr A U Tayyaba v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 16 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court held that women SSCOs released before the Babita Puniya judgment and not party to its proceedings are not entitled to reinstatement but must be granted pensionary benefits to remedy past gender discrimination.

administrative petition_allowed

Sidram v. The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim involving 45% permanent disability, emphasizing just compensation principles and rejecting unproven claims for further enhancement.

civil appeal_dismissed

M.P. Power Management Company Limited v. M/s Sky Power Southeast Solar India Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 16 Nov 2022 · 2022 INSC 1208

The Supreme Court held that a Power Purchase Agreement by a government company is not a statutory contract and upheld judicial review against arbitrary termination without procedural compliance.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M.P. Power Management Company Limited v. M/s Sky Power Southeast Solar India Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 16 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court held that a Power Purchase Agreement by a government company is not a statutory contract and that termination for breach of contractual conditions is subject to contractual procedure and limited judicial review, allowing the appeal and upholding termination.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sidram v. The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim, emphasizing evidence-based assessment of disability and loss of earning capacity under the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rajesh Kumar v. Director General Coast Guard Headquarters

Delhi High Court · 16 Nov 2022 · 2025:DHC:3745-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Coast Guard authorities to decide the petitioner’s pending resignation application within four weeks, emphasizing timely disposal of administrative requests.

administrative petition_allowed

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Swaroop Singh

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5116

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the Assistant Registrar in a CBI corruption case due to lack of prima facie evidence implicating him in the fraudulent revival of a cooperative society.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India and Anr. v. S N Banerjee

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:4998-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest is payable on delayed payment of arrears and financial benefits when the petitioner fails to comply with the Tribunal's order within the stipulated time or seek timely extension.

administrative petition_allowed

Anil v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:4851

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a rape case involving a minor, holding that corroborative medical and forensic evidence along with the prosecutrix's statements weighed against bail.

criminal petition_dismissed

Saroj Salkan v. Huma Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:4846-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the dismissal of a partition suit for lack of cause of action and limitation, emphasizing strict compliance with pleadings and limitation in suits involving ancestral properties and HUF claims.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sachin @ Jhony v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5063

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused Sachin @ Jhony in a murder case after key prosecution witnesses turned hostile and no other incriminating evidence was found.

criminal appeal_allowed

Daya Nand v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:4840

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award dismissing the petitioner’s claim of illegal termination under Sections 25-F and 25-H of the Industrial Disputes Act, holding that the petitioner failed to prove continuous service and violation of statutory provisions.

labor petition_dismissed

Sunil Arora v. National Human Rights Commission

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:4999-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a government servant appointed as Incharge holding full charge of a higher post is entitled to officiating pay and benefits under FR 49 even without a formal officiating order.

administrative appeal_allowed

Baljeet Singh v. Land & Building Department

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:4953

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of an alternative plot allotment application under the Scheme of 1961, holding that only those whose entire land is acquired and rendered landless are eligible, and dismissed the petition for delay and lack of merit.

property petition_dismissed