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Sivakumar v. Inspector of Police

Supreme Court of India · 23 Apr 2025 · 2025 INSC 558

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against an appellant who was not the authorized officer at the time of the alleged fraudulent auction sale under the SARFAESI Act, holding that continuation of trial would be an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Uttar Pradesh v. Ram Prakash Singh

Supreme Court of India · 23 Apr 2025 · 2025 INSC 555

The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a disciplinary punishment due to procedural violations including non-supply of enquiry report and failure to conduct a proper enquiry within stipulated time, affirming the essentiality of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Maharana Pratap Singh v. State of Bihar

Supreme Court of India · 23 Apr 2025 · 2025 INSC 554

The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal of a police constable due to procedural irregularities and acquittal in criminal proceedings on substantially similar charges, awarding compensation in lieu of reinstatement.

labor appeal_allowed

Hussain Ahmed Choudhury & Ors. v. Habibur Rahman

Supreme Court of India · 23 Apr 2025 · 2025 INSC 553

The Supreme Court held that a plaintiff not party to a subsequent sale deed is not required to seek its cancellation to claim title based on a prior valid gift deed, allowing the appeal and restoring the original decree.

civil appeal_allowed

M/s. Star Time Communication (I) Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 22 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, holding that the infrastructure fee payable was 5% of actual advertising receipts as per the contract, not 5% of gross advertising bills.

tax appeal_dismissed

Tata Capital Limited v. Vijay Devij Aiya & Anr

High Court of Bombay · 22 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of an arbitration agreement with a unilateral termination clause and appointed an independent arbitrator, holding that enforcement under SARFAESI Act does not preclude arbitration.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed

Adesh Shivaji Narke v. Shree Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sansthan & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 22 Apr 2025

The High Court held that the District Judge as persona designata lacks jurisdiction to amend the trust scheme absent express power, and the petitioner must seek modification under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950.

administrative petition_dismissed

Umesh Raghunath Bamane v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court directed retrospective sanction and approval of a part-time librarian post held by a disabled employee since 1999, ordered its upgrade to full-time status, and granted all consequential monetary and pension benefits.

administrative petition_allowed

Yogesh Waman Gaikwad v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd

High Court of Bombay · 22 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court held that a minor inadvertent typographical error in land survey details does not justify rejection of a petrol pump dealership application under IOCL guidelines and quashed the rejection order.

administrative petition_allowed

Nitesh Kumar Singh v. Navneet Singh

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025 · 2025:DHC:2249-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing verification and consideration of the respondent's EWS certificate for appointment, dismissing the government's challenge based on binding precedents.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Rajendra Yadav v. The Director General, Border Security Force

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025 · 2025:DHC:2811-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed adverse APAR remarks and directed reconsideration of promotion, holding that DG's Displeasure is not a penalty and APAR assessments must be objective and procedurally compliant.

administrative appeal_allowed

Umesh Chander v. Mukesh Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025 · 2025:DHC:3319

The Delhi High Court granted a preliminary decree for equal partition of properties among siblings in an intestate succession case based on admissions and absence of proof of a Will.

civil appeal_allowed

Mahendra Kumar Sehgal and Ors. v. Greater Kailash II Welfare Association and Anr

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025 · 2025:DHC:3240

The Delhi High Court stayed amendments empowering the Executive Committee to unilaterally amend rules and levy retrospective fees, holding such powers vest exclusively in the General Body under the Societies Registration Act.

administrative other

GE Renewables Grid LLC v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation) Circle 1(1)(1)

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025 · 2025:DHC:2911-DB

Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for lack of tangible material establishing Permanent Establishment of petitioner in India.

tax appeal_allowed

New Delhi Municipal Council v. Minosha India Limited

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025 · 2025:DHC:3196

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in favor of the respondent, dismissing the petition challenging contract termination and payment obligations under a Human Resource Management System project.

civil petition_dismissed

Anand Prakash Bansal v. Naresh Batra

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025 · 2025:DHC:3199

The Delhi High Court granted specific performance of a valid agreement to sell property, holding the Plaintiff ready and willing to perform and rejecting the Defendant's coercion and non-performance claims.

civil appeal_allowed

Roots Education Pvt Ltd v. Commissioner of Central Tax GST Delhi East & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025 · 2025:DHC:2805-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed service tax demands due to inordinate and unexplained delay in adjudication violating statutory time limits and principles of natural justice.

tax petition_allowed

National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd v. Gammon India Ltd- S.P. Singla Construction Pvt. Ltd. (JV)

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025 · 2025:DHC:3197

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting variation payments for increased foundation depths in a bridge construction contract, holding that design changes beyond contract provisions constitute change of scope and do not warrant interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Narendra Goel v. CBI

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings involving alleged bank fraud under IPC Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 477A based on a bona fide settlement between the accused and the complainant bank, emphasizing the predominantly civil nature of the dispute and the abuse of process in continuing prosecution.

criminal appeal_allowed

Praveen Kumar Jain v. Raghunandan

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2025 · 2025:DHC:2783

The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing registration of an FIR for alleged forgery and cheating, holding that prima facie cognizable offences were disclosed and police investigation was warranted despite delay and existence of registered sale documents.

criminal petition_dismissed