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DINESH BIWAJI ASHTIKAR v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 56

The Supreme Court emphasized the constitutional mandate and statutory obligation under Section 12 of the RTE Act to admit 25% disadvantaged children in neighbourhood schools, directing enforceable rules for effective implementation and judicial oversight.

constitutional other

Dr. Anand Rai v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 141

The Supreme Court quashed charges under the SCST Act against the accused due to lack of prima facie evidence of caste-based knowledge or intent and remitted the matter for trial on other charges.

criminal appeal_allowed

Narendra Singh Chawara v. Hemangini Kumari Prithvi Raj Singh Chawara

High Court of Bombay · 12 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant had no caveatable interest in the probate proceedings as his father had relinquished rights and consented to probate, and estoppel barred the appellant from claiming greater rights.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dr. Mohinder Kumar v. The Chairman, NABARD Head Office

High Court of Bombay · 12 Jan 2026

The High Court held that the Internal Committee under the POSH Act cannot recommend disciplinary action when sexual harassment is not proved, quashing the penalty of reprimand imposed on the petitioner based solely on such a recommendation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Matoshri Shantabai Govindrao Sonawane English Medium School v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 12 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court directed the State to determine eligibility and release arrears of entitlement grants under the Right to Education Act within eight weeks, passing reasoned orders if claims are rejected.

administrative petition_allowed

Sandeep Kumar v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 12 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court upheld the medical boards' decision declaring a candidate with 5-degree scoliosis unfit for CAPF recruitment, dismissing the writ petition challenging the medical disqualification.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ambare Arvind Gopinath v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 12 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing approval of an OBC candidate's appointment as Peon despite procedural irregularities by the Management, while penalizing the Management for non-compliance with recruitment rules.

administrative petition_allowed

Vidya International School v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 12 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra education authorities to determine and release entitlement grants under the RTE Act, 2009 within eight weeks, ensuring reasoned orders and procedural fairness.

administrative petition_allowed

Gangaram Magan Chavan v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 12 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking re-categorization of a life convict who murdered his wife by burning, upholding his placement under the Home Department Guidelines category for crimes involving exceptional violence and death due to burns.

criminal petition_dismissed

Alka Shrirang Chavan & Anr v. Hemchandra Rajaram Bhonsale & Ors

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 52

The Supreme Court upheld the executability of a specific performance decree and held that subsequent purchasers pendente lite cannot claim independent title or obstruct execution under the doctrine of lis pendens.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kishorilal v. Gopal

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 48

The Supreme Court held that an appeal in a suit for specific performance does not abate on non-substitution of one legal heir if the deceased vendor's interest is sufficiently represented by other heirs or purchasers, and set aside the High Court's dismissal of the appeal as abated.

civil appeal_allowed

State of U.P. v. Dinesh Kumar

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 49

The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of a government appointment due to deliberate non-disclosure of pending criminal cases despite clear disclaimers, emphasizing integrity and public trust in recruitment.

administrative appeal_allowed

ANSAL CROWN HEIGHTS FLAT BUYERS ASSOCIATION v. M/S ANSAL CROWN INFRABUILD PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 12 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 51

The Supreme Court held that execution of consumer protection orders must be confined to the judgment debtor company and cannot be extended to its directors/promoters absent adjudicated liability, despite the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sheetal Chandrakant Kunjir v. Chandrakant Tukaram Kunjir & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 09 Jan 2026

The court held that a woman in a live-in relationship with a married man does not qualify for protection under the PWDVA as the relationship lacks the essential characteristics of a 'relationship in the nature of marriage'.

criminal petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Gp Capt Dilish Malik

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:402-DB

The High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to a retired Air Force officer, emphasizing the presumption of service connection and the requirement for cogent medical reasons to deny such pension under the Entitlement Rules, 2008.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bechtel Power Corporation v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle International Tax 112 & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:442-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed review petitions challenging its earlier judgment allowing writ petitions on income tax return processing, holding that no error apparent on record justified review and condoning delay in filing the review petitions.

tax petition_dismissed

MS DHIR INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED AND OTHERS v. KARNATAKA BANK LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:133-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT's decision classifying the petitioner's accounts as NPA under RBI guidelines, rejecting challenges based on delay in judgment and procedural irregularities.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd. v. Engineer-in-Chief, Army HQ

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:224-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the commercial appeal for default and non-prosecution due to the appellant's failure to appear and the prior dismissal of a related Section 34 petition.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dinesh Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:231-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition for lack of error apparent and because the points raised were not argued in the original writ petition.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Dr. Mujahid Masroor v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:263

The Delhi High Court directed transfer of investigation to a different police unit within the district to ensure impartiality in a case involving allegations against police officers, despite the investigation nearing completion.

criminal other