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Union of India and Ors. v. Shailendra Kumar Sharma Group A

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6073-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting pay protection benefits to an employee moving between government services, rejecting the petitioners' reliance on an arbitrary Office Memorandum limiting such benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gagan Malhotra v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6205

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a serious sexual offence case after chargesheet filing, finding no risk of flight or witness tampering and noting the investigation was complete.

criminal bail_granted

DSSSB AND ANR. v. MOHAN LAL CHHEDWAL

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6155-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging relief granted for lack of SMS/email intimation to the respondent, emphasizing the absence of direct documentary proof.

administrative petition_dismissed

Utility Forms Private Limited v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte GST demand orders due to defective notice on the portal and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, leaving the validity of extension notifications open pending Supreme Court ruling.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shri Ram Sharma Proprietor Shri Ram and Company v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6121-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST adjudication order for failure to effectively communicate Show Cause Notices, emphasizing the requirement of fair notice and opportunity to be heard under natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed

Salak Chand Proprietor S K Associates v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6122-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST adjudication order for failure to effectively communicate notices, directing fresh adjudication after providing the petitioner a fair opportunity to be heard.

administrative appeal_allowed

State v. Rakesh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6239

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal seeking enhancement of sentence under Sections 394/34 IPC, upholding the Sessions Court's order modifying the sentence to the period already undergone by the accused with consideration of mitigating factors.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. M/S Garg Builders

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6257

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award as barred by limitation, holding that delay beyond 120 days under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act cannot be condoned and objections to unilateral arbitrator appointment may be raised at execution stage.

civil petition_dismissed

C K Infrastructure Limited v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6314

The Delhi High Court held that the petition challenging the arbitral award was filed within the limitation period and the delay caused by return for lack of jurisdiction was condoned under Section 14 of the Limitation Act.

civil petition_allowed

Kiran Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6562-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and enhanced sentence of a BSF constable for rape and forgery based on consent vitiated by false promise of marriage and forged death certificate, affirming limited judicial review in GSFC proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Giriraj Singh v. UOI and Ors.; Bhagat Singh v. UOI and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6370-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the penalty imposed on RPF personnel for alleged negligence, holding that judicial interference in disciplinary punishment is warranted when the penalty is strikingly disproportionate and relevant mitigating factors are ignored.

administrative appeal_allowed

Gaurav Kwatra v. State

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025:DHC:6042

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a robbery case due to insufficient direct evidence and inconclusive circumstantial links connecting him to the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Bansal Milk Chilling Centre v. Rana Milk Food Private Ltd. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 899

The Supreme Court held that criminal courts may allow amendments to complaints post-cognizance to correct curable errors without prejudice to the accused, restoring the trial court's order permitting such amendment in a Section 138 NI Act case.

criminal appeal_allowed

ANURAG BHATNAGAR & ANR. v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 895

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash an FIR and the Magistrate's order directing its registration, emphasizing procedural requirements for FIR registration and the limited scope of judicial interference at the investigation stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Satauram Mandavi v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 892

The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor but modified the sentence to life imprisonment as per the law in force at the time of the offence, disallowing retrospective application of enhanced sentencing provisions.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Sukdeb Saha v. State of Andhra Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 893

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed transfer of investigation into a student's suspicious death to the CBI, emphasizing the need for impartial inquiry and issuing mental health guidelines for educational institutions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prakash Chimanlal Sheth v. Jagruti Keyur Rajpopat

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 897

The Supreme Court held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act must be filed in the court having jurisdiction over the bank branch where the payee maintains the account, not where the cheque is presented.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India v. R. Shankarappa

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 898

The Supreme Court held that under CCS CCA Rules, an authority competent to impose minor penalties can validly issue charge-sheets for major penalties without approval from the authority competent to impose major penalties, setting aside the High Court order invalidating such proceedings.

administrative appeal_allowed

MANJUSHA & ORS. v. UNITED INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2025 · 2025 INSC 896

The Supreme Court held that an insurer is liable under the personal accident cover of a comprehensive policy unless limited liability is specifically pleaded and proved, restoring full compensation to the deceased driver's family.

civil appeal_allowed

Jitendra Namdev Daravkar v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 24 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court held that police cannot register an FIR or arrest a person without magistrate's permission under Section 174(2) BNSS when a non-cognizable case exists, quashing the FIR and ordering the petitioner's release.

criminal petition_allowed