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Rampat Azad v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 20 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 740

The Supreme Court upheld the CAT and High Court orders denying the appellant promotion as Handicrafts Promotion Officer, affirming his regularisation and promotion rights solely within the cadre of Carpet Training Officer.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ramjee Prasad Jaiswal and Ors v. State of Bihar

Supreme Court of India · 20 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 738

The Supreme Court set aside the convictions of appellants due to failure to comply with Section 313 CrPC and established juvenility of one appellant, emphasizing the mandatory nature of procedural fairness and juvenility claims in criminal trials.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shaifali Gupta v. Vidya Devi Gupta & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 20 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 739

The Supreme Court held that a plaint in a partition suit involving alleged joint Hindu family properties cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on benami grounds without evidence, dismissing the Special Leave Petitions challenging the rejection of such applications.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S ANVITAAUTO TECH WORKS PVT. LTD. v. M/S AROUSH MOTORS & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 20 May 2025 · 2025 INSC 1202

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal holding that the COVID-19 limitation extension applies to the mandatory 120-day period for filing written statements in commercial suits and that non-filing does not extinguish the right to cross-examination, thereby remanding the case for fresh adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Mahesh Chand Gupta & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4029

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine, voluntary settlement between estranged spouses, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings to secure justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Prateek Verma & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4027

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine and voluntary settlement between matrimonial parties, applying Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

criminal petition_allowed

Saleem & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4732

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary mutual settlement between the parties, promoting peace and harmony.

criminal petition_allowed

Prashant Gattani alias Girdhar Gattani and Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4062

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed

Anil Kumar Singh and Ors v. Union of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4019-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Combined Seniority List of CRPF Inspectors across cadres and dismissed the petition challenging seniority and promotion eligibility, affirming seniority based on date of confirmation and administrative relaxation powers.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sunil Kumar Bijarniya v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3994-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of a probationary constable from the Railway Protection Special Force for suppression of a pending FIR in his attestation form, affirming the employer's discretion to terminate service during probation based on antecedents and character verification.

administrative petition_dismissed

Jagtar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3991-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a government servant retained in service despite service-attributable disability is entitled to lump sum compensation under CCS (EOP) Rules, and delay in claiming disability pension does not bar relief.

administrative petition_allowed

Inderjeet Singh Negi v. Sh Irshad & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4969

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident compensation claim for fresh assessment of permanent disability and medical expenses, directing the Tribunal to award adequate compensation following established legal principles.

civil appeal_allowed

Manoj Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4902-DB

The Delhi High Court reduced the petitioner’s dismissal from BSF service to compulsory retirement, holding the original punishment disproportionate despite proven misconduct.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shri Yashpal Singh v. The Secretary Land and Building Department

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4852-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging denial of an alternative plot allotment under the 1961 Scheme, holding the appellant ineligible due to ownership of residential property and delay in pursuing rights.

property appeal_dismissed

The Maison Company v. Sh. Anwar Ali and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4818

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte Labour Court award for lack of reasoned findings and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders in quasi-judicial decisions.

labor appeal_allowed

Railtech Technologies Pvt Ltd v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4678

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate consolidated disputes arising from railway supply contracts, emphasizing limited judicial scrutiny under Section 11(6) and the need to avoid multiplicity of arbitration proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation-1, New Delhi v. Coursera Inc.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3999-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT’s ruling that receipts of an online education platform do not constitute taxable fees for included services under the India-USA DTAA as the services do not 'make available' technical knowledge.

tax appeal_dismissed

Arijit Mazumdar, Shambo Nandy, Anoushka Dey, Khushboo Hora and Archita Nigam v. BILT GRAPHIC PAPER PRODUCTS LTD

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4591

The Delhi High Court held that interest on an arbitral award accrues from the date of the award regardless of the date of payment of stamp duty, affirming that insufficient stamping does not invalidate the award.

civil petition_allowed

Rajiv Singal v. Sanjeev Singal and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:4502

The Delhi High Court granted a preliminary decree for partition of properties among siblings based on clear admissions and relinquishment deeds, rejecting the defendant's claim of a valid Will.

civil appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation-1, New Delhi v. Coursera Inc.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3997-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT’s ruling that receipts by Coursera Inc. for providing an online learning platform do not constitute taxable fees for technical services under the India-USA DTAA as the services did not 'make available' any technical knowledge or skill.

tax appeal_dismissed