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Elegna Co-op. Housing and Commercial Society Ltd. v. Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 58

The Supreme Court upheld mandatory admission of CIRP upon proof of financial debt and default, dismissed intervention by a maintenance society lacking locus standi, and emphasized that IBC is a resolution, not mere recovery, mechanism.

corporate appeal_dismissed

VAYYAETI SRINIVASARAO v. GAINEEDI JAGAJYOTHI

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 59

The Supreme Court held that possession held by a tenant prior to and after an agreement to sell, without surrender of tenancy, does not amount to delivery of possession under the agreement, and thus the agreement is not a conveyance attracting stamp duty under the Andhra Pradesh Stamp Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer v. Yati Jain & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 64

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directions to appoint candidates from reserve lists against vacancies caused by non-joining, affirming the Public Service Commission's locus standi to appeal and clarifying the operation and validity of waiting lists in recruitment.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Peoples Union for Civil Liberties v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 79

The Supreme Court directed States to adopt a uniform police media briefing policy based on an Amicus Curiae-prepared Manual within three months, emphasizing transparency and accountability in police communications.

administrative appeal_allowed

State of Himachal Pradesh v. Chaman Lal

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 57

The Supreme Court restored the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on a credible dying declaration, setting aside the High Court's acquittal which was founded on erroneous appreciation of evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

THE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE RULINGS (INCOME TAX) AND OTHERS v. TIGER GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL II HOLDINGS

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 60

The Supreme Court held that valid tax residency certificates conclusively establish treaty benefits under the India-Mauritius DTAA, protecting capital gains from indirect transfers acquired before 2017, and domestic anti-abuse rules cannot override such treaty protections.

tax appeal_allowed

Usha Sunder Premises CHS Ltd. v. Nilang Desai & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court held that the doctrine of indoor management protects the Defendants in executing lease modification documents absent suspicious circumstances, dismissing the Plaintiff Society's interim injunction application.

civil appeal_dismissed

Laxman Dita Kakan v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court upheld the life conviction of a labourer for murder based on reliable extra-judicial confessions and strong circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Santosh Baburao Maske v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition and directed issuance of a Scheduled Tribe validity certificate to the petitioner, holding that affinity tests are not conclusive and recognition of caste status of close relatives is a relevant factor in caste claims.

administrative petition_allowed

Bhagyashri Pramod Thakur v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing issuance of a caste validity certificate as belonging to the Thakur Scheduled Tribe, holding that the affinity test is not conclusive and blood relationship with a certificate-holder entitles acceptance of the claim.

administrative petition_allowed

Surekha Dinkar Thakar v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court held that caste validity certificates granted to close blood relatives after due enquiry must be given due weight, directing issuance of certificates to petitioners claiming 'Thakar, Scheduled Tribe' status.

administrative petition_allowed

Shri Dhondi Suresh Palve v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing issuance of a Scheduled Tribe caste validity certificate to the petitioner based on the certificate granted to his close blood relative, emphasizing procedural safeguards and limited role of the affinity test.

administrative petition_allowed

Bharati Bhalchandra Shirkar v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner’s Scheduled Tribe caste claim and remanded the matter for fresh consideration applying established procedural safeguards and verification of blood relationship with a relative holding a valid caste certificate.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sau. Suman Ramesh Samant v. Arun R. Patil

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2026

The Court held that unauthorized removal of internal walls and creation of new entrances without permission amounts to permanent structural alteration and damage justifying eviction under the Bombay Rent Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Ranjeet Saini v. M/S Banwarilal Arora and Sons

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:444-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a commercial suit decree for recovery of outstanding dues where the defendant admitted invoices and availed GST credit, rejecting contradictory claims of non-supply.

civil appeal_dismissed

Delhi Development Authority v. Shish Pal

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:973

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for permanent injunction to protect possession against unlawful dispossession by DDA is maintainable even without title, dismissing the appeal challenging this relief.

civil appeal_dismissed

NVK Ajay Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:389-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a Coast Guard personnel for forgery and wrongful gain, holding that the punishment was duly approved and proportionate, rejecting the petitioner's claims of procedural irregularities and forged documents.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S AMAZON DISTRIBUTORS (P) LTD v. AJAY TIWARI

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:552

The Delhi High Court held that wages cannot be lawfully withheld on unproven allegations of embezzlement without conclusive evidence, dismissing the employer's petition challenging the award for payment of withheld wages.

labor petition_dismissed

Paramjit Singh v. Hardaman Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:551

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to amend the plaint to include challenges to subsequent Wills and transactions disclosed in defendants' written statements, holding that such amendments are permissible before trial if necessary for adjudicating the real controversy without introducing a new cause of action.

civil appeal_allowed

Vicky Kashyap v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:530

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a serious child sexual assault case, holding that consistent testimony of the minor victim suffices to deny bail despite alleged inconsistencies or delays.

criminal appeal_dismissed