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BANK OF INDIA v. M/S SRI NANGLI RICE MILLS PVT. LTD. & ORS

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 765

The Supreme Court held that disputes between banks over secured assets under the SARFAESI Act must be resolved through mandatory arbitration under Section 11, and the Debt Recovery Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate such inter-bank disputes.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kasireddy Upender Reddy v. State of Andhra Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 768

The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the appellant's son's arrest, holding that the grounds of arrest were meaningfully communicated in compliance with Article 22 and BNSS, and dismissed the appeal challenging the detention.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sanjay Prakash v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 779

The Supreme Court affirmed that CAPFs constitute Organized Group A Services entitled to NFFU benefits but upheld deputation of IPS officers as a permissible functional deviation, directing cadre review and recruitment rules amendment by the executive without mandating elimination of deputation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sameer Sandhir v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 776

The Supreme Court held that prosecution can produce inadvertently omitted documents after filing the chargesheet under Section 173(5) CrPC, subject to trial scrutiny of their authenticity, and dismissed the appellant's challenge.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Agniraj & Ors. v. State through Deputy Superintendent of Police CB-CID

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 774

The Supreme Court set aside convictions based on unreliable eyewitness testimony and procedural lapses, emphasizing limited interference under Article 136 except in cases of manifest illegality.

criminal appeal_allowed

Peter Augustine v. K.V. Xavier

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 771

The Supreme Court held that consistent property documents suffice to decide title disputes without repeated remand, allowing the appeal and directing the High Court to decide the matter expeditiously.

civil appeal_allowed

OLD JALUKAI VILLAGE COUNCIL v. KAKIHO VILLAGE

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025

The Supreme Court held that village recognition in Nagaland must comply with customary law and procedural criteria, requiring consent from ancestral landowners, and that inter-district boundary disputes alone cannot justify withholding recognition.

administrative other

Vinod Infra Developers Ltd. v. Mahaveer Lunia & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 772

The Supreme Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC if it discloses at least one triable cause of action, reaffirming that unregistered documents do not confer title and revocation of power of attorney invalidates subsequent sale deeds.

civil appeal_allowed

Maya P.C. & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 773

The Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities regularised under a Government Order are entitled to probation, seniority, and promotion benefits, and a subsequent order denying these is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

labor appeal_allowed

The Reserve Bank of India v. M.T. Mani and Another

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 769

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the RBI’s 2020 Pension Scheme cut-off date, denying retrospective pension arrears to a retired employee who accepted the scheme’s terms.

civil appeal_allowed

Dr. I.S. Tomar v. Invertis University

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 775

The Supreme Court held that penalties under Section 26 of the NGT Act can only be imposed on persons with executive powers who willfully violate NGT orders, setting aside penalties against the Mayor who lacked such powers and accepted an unconditional apology.

environmental appeal_allowed

Sulthan Said Ibrahim v. Prakasan & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 23 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 764

The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's belated challenge to his impleadment and tenancy claim in a specific performance suit, affirming that res judicata bars re-litigation of settled issues and that possession transfer is implicit in the decree.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sh Deepak Arora & Ors. v. Smt Kavita Arora & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2025

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and condonation application filed after an inordinate delay, holding that the Will not pleaded or proved during the suit cannot be set up belatedly, and undertakings to vacate the property bar claims under the Will.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vinod Kumari Bhalla v. Anil Prakash & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4420

The Delhi High Court held that legal heirs are entitled to equal shares under intestate succession, allowed abandonment of the Will, and directed partition by sale with mediation to resolve disputes.

property appeal_allowed

M/S R.S. OVERSEAS v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, ICD, TKD

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4348-DB

The Delhi High Court held that delay in issuance of a Show Cause Notice under Rule 16 of the Duty Drawback Rules does not invalidate proceedings absent prescribed limitation, and directed the petitioner to avail statutory appellate remedies rather than writ relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mahabir Traders v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4422

The Delhi High Court directed release of an impounded vehicle upon compliance with prescribed rules and payment of charges, restraining scrapping during proceedings.

administrative petition_allowed

Deepak Kumar Chopra v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4411

The Delhi High Court upheld the Government of India's discretion to empanel advocates without prescribed procedures, dismissing a petition challenging the empanelment notification for lack of cause and public interest.

administrative petition_dismissed

Connect Residuary Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner, Delhi Goods and Services Tax

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4349-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order due to improper service of show cause notice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, leaving the validity of related GST notifications open pending Supreme Court's decision.

administrative appeal_allowed

Jagbir Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4212

The High Court discharged the accused from rape charges due to lack of prima facie evidence but upheld charges for physical assault and criminal intimidation, clarifying the test for framing charges under Sections 227 and 228 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

Devat and Ram Company Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer Ward 7(1) Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4208-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the reopening of income tax assessment based solely on unsubstantiated allegations of bogus purchases, emphasizing the need for fair opportunity and proper evaluation of evidence under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed