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Union of India & Ors. v. 781466 EX SGT Krishna Kumar Dwivedi

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:200-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension under the 2008 Entitlement Rules, holding that the Medical Board must provide cogent reasons to deny attributability to military service, and mere onset at a peace station or classification as a lifestyle disease is insufficient to deny pension.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sgt. Mritunjay and Sgt. Padam Charan v. Ex Sgt Mahesh Kumar Dudeja

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:183-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension under the 2008 Entitlement Rules, affirming that the burden to disprove attributability lies on the administration and that absence of cogent reasons mandates presumption in favor of the serviceman.

administrative petition_dismissed

Charan, DAV, Legal Cell, Air Force v. Air Cmde Raghvendra Kumar Tripathi Retd

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026:DHC:193-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired Air Force officer, affirming the presumption that disabilities contracted during service are attributable to military service unless disproved by cogent reasons.

administrative petition_dismissed

Arvind Dham v. Directorate of Enforcement

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 12

The Supreme Court allowed bail to the appellant in a PMLA case, holding that prolonged pretrial detention without trial commencement violates the right to speedy trial under Article 21, especially where investigation is complete and evidence is documentary.

criminal appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Customs (Import) v. M/s Welkin Foods

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 19

The Supreme Court upheld the classification of imported aluminium shelving as parts of agricultural machinery under CTI 84369900, allowing the appeal of the importer and dismissing the customs department's challenge.

tax appeal_dismissed

S. Nagesh v. Shobha S. Aradhya

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 27

The Supreme Court held that cognizance under Section 138 NI Act cannot be taken before condoning delay in filing the complaint, quashing the complaint filed without prior condonation.

criminal appeal_allowed

GOLDEN FOOD PRODUCTS INDIA v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 22

The Supreme Court held that a statutory authority cannot arbitrarily cancel the highest valid bid in a public auction without relevant reasons or notice, and directed allotment to the highest bidder whose bid exceeded the reserve price.

administrative appeal_allowed

Prasanna Kasini v. The State of Telangana & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 30

The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte transfer of criminal proceedings based on unsubstantiated allegations of bias due to relatives working in court and police, emphasizing the need for proper hearing and cogent evidence before ordering transfer.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gurupada Bera v. Binod Kumar

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 20

The Supreme Court disposed of contempt petitions alleging non-compliance with salary payment directions to part-time teachers by granting liberty to submit fresh representations and directing a reasoned hearing and order within a fixed timeframe.

administrative other

KADIRKHAN AHMEDKHAN PATHAN v. MAHARASHTRA STATE WAREHOUSING CORPORATION

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 16

The Supreme Court held that departmental proceedings cannot be instituted or continued against a retired employee without specific regulatory authority and prior government sanction, quashing the enquiry and directing release of retiral benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Pratima Das v. State of Himachal Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 13

The Supreme Court directed Manav Bharti University to issue academic documents to a bona fide student despite clerical errors in admission records, emphasizing protection of student rights against administrative lapses.

civil appeal_allowed

UV Asset Reconstruction Company Limited v. Electrosteel Castings Limited

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 14

The Supreme Court held that a promoter's obligation to arrange fund infusion does not constitute a contract of guarantee under Indian law, and approval of a resolution plan extinguishes debt only against the corporate debtor, not third-party guarantors.

corporate appeal_dismissed

S. Shakul Hameed v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 29

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation in a motor accident claim by treating it under Section 166, estimating reasonable income, and maintaining the disability assessment at 50%.

civil appeal_allowed

IFGL REFRACTORIES LTD. v. ORISSA STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 18

The Supreme Court held that the MM Plant unit qualifies as a new industrial unit under the Orissa Industrial Policy of 1989 and is entitled to capital investment and DG Set subsidies despite prior subsidies availed by the amalgamated entities.

administrative appeal_allowed

Union of India v. G. Kiran & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 15

A reserved category candidate who avails relaxation at any stage of the examination cannot claim allocation against unreserved vacancies despite higher final merit, affirming strict adherence to reservation rules in cadre allocation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Jaswinder Singh @ Shinder Singh v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 23

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant accused of double murder due to lack of direct evidence and fatal omissions in initial police statements, holding that mere driving of the vehicle used in the crime does not establish guilt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Smt. Shalini Bhateja & Anr. v. The State of U.P. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 28

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR, directed bail for the accused, and closed redundant proceedings, affirming that FIRs cannot be quashed merely on mala fide allegations once chargesheet is filed.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dalsukhbhai Bachubhai Satasia v. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 21

The Supreme Court held that without mandatory notice under Section 10(5) of the ULC Act to actual possessors, possession does not transfer to the State, and proceedings abate under the Repealing Act, entitling appellants to retain possession.

property appeal_allowed

Abhay Kumar Patel & Ors. v. State of Bihar & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 24

The Supreme Court held that retrospective amendments altering recruitment eligibility criteria after the commencement of the process and publication of provisional merit lists are impermissible, directing finalization of appointments under the original rules.

administrative appeal_allowed

The State (NCT) of Delhi v. Khimji Bhai Jadeja

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2026 · 2026 INSC 25

The Supreme Court held that multiple complaints arising from a criminal conspiracy can be amalgamated into a single FIR if they form part of the same transaction, setting aside the High Court's contrary ruling.

criminal appeal_allowed