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Faizan Ahmed v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7092

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a minor, affirming that once foundational facts are proved, the presumption under Section 29 of the POCSO Act applies and the accused must rebut it, which the appellant failed to do.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. v. M/S GAIL (India) Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award affirming that government directives on APM gas usage and pricing govern contracts between GAIL and Gujarat State Fertilizers, dismissing challenges to differential pricing demands and counter-claims.

commercial appeal_dismissed

Dushyant Tandon v. Manish Khosla

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7108

The High Court upheld the Executing Court’s order directing attachment of movable properties of a non-functional judgment debtor company and dismissed the petition challenging the same.

civil petition_dismissed

Ramesh Yadav v. Sunita Yadav

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7107

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the application to recall a witness but allowed the defendant to examine his witnesses subject to payment of costs and suitable directions, emphasizing procedural compliance and avoidance of delay.

civil appeal_allowed

SD. SHABUDDIN v. STATE OF TELANGANA

Supreme Court of India · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 999

The Supreme Court overturned the conviction under Section 411 IPC, holding that without proof of theft and knowledge of stolen property, mere possession is insufficient for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pawan Kumar Tiwary and Others v. Jharkhand State Electricity Board

Supreme Court of India · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 1000

The Supreme Court held that appointments made within sanctioned strength without fraud are irregular but not illegal, and must be protected by individualized scrutiny and the doctrine of severability, allowing the appellants' appointments to be restored with continuity of service but without back wages.

service_law appeal_allowed

A.K. Jayaprakash LRs v. S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao

Supreme Court of India · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 1003

The Supreme Court held that delayed payment of dues without wilful disobedience does not constitute contempt and rejected the claim for pensionary benefits in contempt proceedings, awarding compensation for prolonged delay.

civil petition_dismissed

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd. v. Vinod

Supreme Court of India · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 1004

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's uniform compensation award for land used in power transmission projects under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, emphasizing locality-specific valuation and highlighting procedural gaps requiring legislative reform.

property appeal_allowed

Mahesh Chand v. Brijesh Kumar & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 1005

The Supreme Court held that a subsequent declaration of land as non-agricultural under Section 143 of the UPZALR Act during pendency of litigation confers Civil Court jurisdiction despite absence of such declaration at suit filing, allowing the landlord's eviction suit to proceed.

civil appeal_allowed

Nabha Power Limited v. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited

Supreme Court of India · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 1002

The Supreme Court held that deemed export benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy do not apply to immovable coal-based power plants and that DGFT notifications withdrawing such benefits do not constitute "Change in Law" under the Power Purchase Agreement, dismissing the appellants' claims for compensation.

contractual / administrative / energy sector appeal_dismissed

M/S SHAH NANJI NAGSI EXPORTS PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 1032

The Supreme Court held that procedural errors in shipping bills corrected under Section 149 of the Customs Act cannot defeat substantive entitlement to MEIS benefits and quashed the arbitrary rejection of the claim.

administrative appeal_allowed

DHARAM SINGH v. STATE OF U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 998

The Supreme Court held that long-term daily-wage employees performing perennial public duties are entitled to regularization and sanctioned posts, and arbitrary refusals citing financial constraints are subject to judicial scrutiny.

labor appeal_allowed

K. Prabhakar Hegde v. Bank of Baroda

Supreme Court of India · 19 Aug 2025 · 2025 INSC 997

The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a bank officer, ruling that non-furnishing of a preliminary inquiry report does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings if not relied upon, and that mandatory questioning under Regulation 6(17) requires substantial compliance without demonstrated prejudice.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ganesh Kumar Yadav v. R. Tamil Selvan

High Court of Bombay · 18 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court dismissed an election petition for failure to plead material facts demonstrating that alleged non-disclosures materially affected the election result, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory pleading requirements under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Satyanarayana Mula v. Commissioner of Customs

Delhi High Court · 18 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7015-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner must be issued a Show Cause Notice and granted a personal hearing before passing any order of detention under the Customs Act, notwithstanding any waiver signed by counsel.

administrative petition_allowed

Mohammad Nasir v. Commissioner of Customs

Delhi High Court · 18 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7024-DB

The Delhi High Court directed release of detained gold bars upon payment of duty, emphasizing the necessity of Show Cause Notice and hearing before detention by Customs.

administrative petition_allowed

M/S Samarth Traders v. The Additional Commissioner

Delhi High Court · 18 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7062-DB

The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction is not ordinarily available in cases of alleged fraudulent Input Tax Credit under GST when efficacious statutory remedies exist, and dismissed the petition allowing the petitioner to file an appeal.

tax petition_dismissed

Sourabh Giri v. Commissioner of Customs

Delhi High Court · 18 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7027-DB

The Delhi High Court directed release of detained gold bars upon payment of duty in absence of a Show Cause Notice, allowing the writ petition under Article 226.

administrative petition_allowed

GAIL (India) Limited v. PETRON ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 18 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:6962

The Delhi High Court dismissed GAIL's petition challenging an arbitral award on delay compensation and related claims, upholding the arbitrator's findings on limitation, contract completion, PRS imposition, and interest.

civil petition_dismissed

Rama Departmental Store v. Sales Tax Officer Class II Avato Ward 61 & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Aug 2025 · 2025:DHC:7020-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a GST adjudication order passed after due hearing, upheld procedural propriety, and allowed the petitioner to file an appeal pending the Supreme Court's decision on the validity of related notifications.

tax petition_dismissed