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Dental Council of India v. Sailendra Sharma

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that postgraduate dental admissions granted unilaterally by private colleges after the prescribed deadline and without following counselling procedures are illegal and must be cancelled, rejecting the High Court's order allowing such admissions to continue.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dental Council of India v. Sailendra Sharma

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that admissions granted by private dental colleges after the prescribed deadline and without following counselling procedures are illegal, and such admissions cannot be validated by interim orders or sympathy, thereby restoring cancellation of those admissions.

education appeal_allowed

Professor Sreejith P.S. v. Dr. Rajasree M.S.

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that appointments of Vice Chancellor must comply with UGC Regulations which prevail over conflicting State University Acts, and quashed an appointment made contrary to these Regulations as void ab initio.

administrative appeal_allowed

HARISH ISHWARBHAI PATEL v. JATIN ISHWARBHAI PATEL & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court restored the trial court’s order granting temporary injunction to maintain status quo over disputed properties under a challenged Will, emphasizing protection of parties’ interests pending trial.

civil appeal_allowed

Ajit Kumar Shrivastava v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court held that without any departmental enquiry pending under the Rules 1969, an officer's candidature cannot be kept in a sealed cover during promotion, and directed the promotion of the appellant with consequential benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shiv Kumar v. Gainda Lal

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recognizing higher notional income with future prospects for a deceased housewife, increasing foetus compensation, and awarding loss of consortium.

civil appeal_allowed

Shiv Kumar v. Gainda Lal

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing the notional income and future prospects for loss of dependency, raising foetus compensation, and awarding loss of consortium damages.

civil appeal_allowed

The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Uday Education and Welfare Trust

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the State of Uttar Pradesh's grant of provisional licenses for new wood based industries based on scientific timber availability assessments, setting aside the NGT's order quashing them.

administrative appeal_allowed

The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Uday Education and Welfare Trust

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the State of Uttar Pradesh's grant of provisional licenses for wood based industries, affirming the scientific timber availability assessment by the Forest Survey of India and setting aside the National Green Tribunal's order quashing the licenses.

environmental_administrative appeal_allowed

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Federation of Residents Welfare Association

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's decision to continue operating the Masoodpur crematorium, modifying earlier orders to shift it, emphasizing the statutory duty to maintain cremation grounds unless health hazards exist.

administrative appeal_allowed

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Federation of Residents Welfare Association

Supreme Court of India · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's decision not to close the Masoodpur crematorium, modifying the High Court's earlier order and directing modernization of the facility.

administrative appeal_allowed

The Official Liquidator v. Savannah Lifestyle Private Limited

High Court of Bombay · 21 Oct 2022

The Bombay High Court recalled its order approving a compromise assigning a co-operative bank's loan to a private party, holding such assignment unlawful under RBI Directions and Banking Regulation Act.

civil appeal_allowed

M. Suresh Kumar Reddy v. Canara Bank and Others

High Court of Telangana · 21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the admission of a Section 7 insolvency petition by the financial creditor, affirming that the adjudicating authority must admit the application upon satisfaction of default under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

corporate appeal_dismissed

GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. v. AKUMS DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4495

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit and connected cancellation petition based on a settlement involving cessation of use, withdrawal of applications, and cancellation of registrations, leaving the well-known trademark claim open for future proceedings.

intellectual_property settled

Seema & Ors. v. New India Assurance & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4408

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying minimum wages for income assessment and Supreme Court guidelines on future prospects and conventional heads, while upholding the interest rate awarded.

civil appeal_allowed

Ravindra Sharma & Anr v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4466

The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation’s NOC for lift installation in a DDA group housing flat, holding that the consent and procedural requirements under the policy were met and no interference was warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed

X v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4398

The Delhi High Court held that only Special Courts under POCSO have exclusive jurisdiction to quantify and award compensation to child sexual abuse survivors, mandating timely and adequate compensation with Legal Services Authorities limited to disbursal roles.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prashant Garg v. Minions Venture Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4660

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging summons under Section 141 NI Act, holding that a director who signed a dishonoured cheque remains liable despite resignation if he continues to be involved in company affairs.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jaswant v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2022 · 2022:DHC:4381-DB

other

Mani Shankar v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Oct 2022

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of four appellants for murder and robbery based on reliable injured eyewitness testimony corroborated by forensic and recovery evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed