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Madduri Gangaraju @ Babu Rao v. Madduri Sunanda & Others
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.
State of Punjab v. Gurnam @ Gama
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.
IL & FS Financial Services Limited v. Adhunik Meghalaya Steels Private Limited
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.
MUKUND K. PAI v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
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.
Subha Prasad Nandi Majumdar v. The State of West Bengal Service
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.
Manohar Keshavrao Khandate v. State of Maharashtra
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.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Ramveer Singh
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.
Suresh Sunderdas Harpalani v. Dayal Sundersad Harpalani
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.
Sou. Usha @ Rashmi Ramesh Bhadre v. Shri Raviraj Yuvraj Chavan
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.
Farah Deeba v. The State of Maharashtra
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.
Madhukar Road Carriers v. Krishana & Ors.
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.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Himmat Singh & Anr
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.
Hemu Gautam v. State of NCT of Delhi
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.
Aryan Residency Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 16, Delhi
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.
Shashank Gupta v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 16, Delhi
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.
PROPRIETECT L P v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS
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.
Laxmi Hari Collection v. The Additional Commissioner Delhi - West, Central Goods and Services Tax
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.
Mr. Amit v. Parvesh
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.
Krishan Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
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.
Tata Play Ltd v. Sales Tax Officer Class II/ Avato
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.