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Madduri Gangaraju @ Babu Rao v. Madduri Sunanda & Others

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 991

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes post-divorce following an amicable settlement, exercising its powers under Article 142 to prevent abuse of process and harassment.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Punjab v. Gurnam @ Gama

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 960

The Supreme Court overruled acquittal based solely on the informant-investigator dual role, set aside the High Court judgment, and remitted the case for fresh consideration applying the current law as clarified in Mukesh Singh v. State.

criminal appeal_allowed

IL & FS Financial Services Limited v. Adhunik Meghalaya Steels Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 911

The Supreme Court held that entries in the respondent's 2019-20 Balance Sheet constituted valid acknowledgment of debt extending limitation, allowing the Section 7 IBC application filed in 2024 as within time.

corporate appeal_allowed

MUKUND K. PAI v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 1033

The Supreme Court held that government-issued 2014 guidelines govern pay fixation of ex-servicemen re-employed in public sector banks, overruling IBA clarifications, and mandated pay refixation observing natural justice.

labor appeal_allowed

Subha Prasad Nandi Majumdar v. The State of West Bengal Service

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 910

The Supreme Court held that teaching experience from State-aided universities outside West Bengal qualifies for retirement age extension under the State Notification, striking down restrictive interpretations as arbitrary and violative of equality.

administrative appeal_allowed

Manohar Keshavrao Khandate v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 953

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a husband for murdering his wife based on credible child witness testimony corroborated by medical and circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the accused’s failure to discharge the burden under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State of Madhya Pradesh v. Ramveer Singh

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 952

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused due to unreliable dying declaration and contradictions in prosecution evidence, emphasizing that acquittal should not be disturbed unless no other view is possible.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Suresh Sunderdas Harpalani v. Dayal Sundersad Harpalani

High Court of Bombay · 29 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition for probate of a contested Will due to failure to prove due execution and the Testator's sound mind amid suspicious circumstances.

family appeal_dismissed

Sou. Usha @ Rashmi Ramesh Bhadre v. Shri Raviraj Yuvraj Chavan

High Court of Bombay · 29 Jul 2025

The High Court held that sending a statutory notice by registered post to the accused's correct address suffices compliance under Section 138(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act even if the notice is returned undelivered with remarks like 'left address', thereby restoring the complaint dismissed for non-service.

criminal appeal_allowed

Farah Deeba v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:BHC-AS:31771-DB

The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging derogatory social media posts against the Indian State, holding that prima facie offences were disclosed and investigation must proceed.

criminal petition_dismissed

Madhukar Road Carriers v. Krishana & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:7358

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident claim appeal to the Tribunal to reconsider insurer's recovery rights based on the driver's valid hazardous goods training and license certification, allowing additional evidence and imposing costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Himmat Singh & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:7262

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to set aside a duplicative Rs.50,000/- compensation awarded twice for loss of amenities in a motor accident claim, upholding the rest of the award.

civil appeal_allowed

Hemu Gautam v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6909

The Delhi High Court held that prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC and Section 140 of the Delhi Police Act is mandatory before prosecuting police officials for acts done in official capacity, dismissing the petition seeking FIR registration without such sanction.

criminal petition_dismissed

Aryan Residency Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 16, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6195-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment for AY 2014-15 pursuant to a search in AY 2024-25 is barred by limitation under Section 153A and set aside the reopening notice.

tax petition_allowed

Shashank Gupta v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 16, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6191-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment for AY 2014-15 pursuant to a search conducted in 2024 is barred by limitation under pre-amended Section 153A, quashing the notice issued under Section 148.

tax petition_allowed

PROPRIETECT L P v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6510

The Delhi High Court set aside the Controller's order rejecting a patent application for raising new objections without prior notice and failing to consider submissions, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Laxmi Hari Collection v. The Additional Commissioner Delhi - West, Central Goods and Services Tax

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6363-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging GST penalty orders for fraudulent credit availing, holding that statutory appellate remedies must be pursued and allegations of identity misuse require factual inquiry.

tax petition_dismissed

Mr. Amit v. Parvesh

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6179-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing appointment of a candidate whose juvenile criminal involvement could not be held against him under the Juvenile Justice Acts.

administrative petition_dismissed

Krishan Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6225-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition on pro-rata pension with liberty to approach the Armed Forces Tribunal, affirming the Tribunal's exclusive jurisdiction over such claims.

administrative petition_allowed

Tata Play Ltd v. Sales Tax Officer Class II/ Avato

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6172-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Show Cause Notice issued to Tata Play Ltd. was within the statutory limitation period and adequate opportunity for hearing was afforded, dismissing the writ petition and directing the petitioner to pursue statutory appellate remedies.

tax petition_dismissed