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Yuvraj Laxmilal Kanther v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 07 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 338

The Supreme Court held that mere negligence without knowledge that an act is likely to cause death does not attract Section 304 Part II IPC and allowed discharge of appellants at the pre-trial stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gyanendra Singh v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 335

The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for sexual assault on a minor under IPC and POCSO Act but modified the life sentence to exclude imprisonment for the remainder of natural life, clarifying the interplay between IPC and POCSO sentencing provisions.

criminal appeal_partially_allowed

The State of Rajasthan v. Indraj Singh

Supreme Court of India · 07 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 341

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a public examination fraud case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the need for judicious exercise of bail discretion.

criminal appeal_allowed

Madan Lal v. State of Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 07 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 340

The Supreme Court acquitted two accused of bribery charges due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, rejecting the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

AYYAVU v. PRABHA

Supreme Court of India · 07 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 336

The Supreme Court allowed the plaintiff's appeal holding that a registered sale deed with definite boundaries prevails over unregistered settlement deeds and that a suit for injunction is maintainable without a declaration of title when possession is prima facie established.

civil appeal_allowed

Lok Mal @ Loku v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 07 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 344

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape based on the sole trustworthy testimony of the prosecutrix, holding that absence of injury and delay in FIR do not negate the charge.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi Development Authority v. S.G.G. Towers (P) Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 337

The Supreme Court held that an unexecuted lease agreement does not confer leasehold rights, and an auction sale in liquidation confers only such rights as vested, dismissing the appeal against confirmation of sale of Nazul land.

property appeal_dismissed

State of Assam v. Arabinda Rabha

Supreme Court of India · 07 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 334

The Supreme Court upheld the Government's cancellation of a flawed recruitment select list due to serious irregularities, allowing a fresh process and clarifying the limits of judicial interference in administrative recruitment decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed

SHAILESH KUMAR SINGH ALIAS SHAILESH R. SINGH v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS

Supreme Court of India · 07 Mar 2025 · 2025 INSC 869

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR lodged over a commercial dispute, holding that criminal prosecution cannot substitute civil remedies and that mediation cannot be imposed as a condition for quashing criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed

Harsha Infra Power Pvt. Ltd. v. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. & Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 06 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court quashed the blacklisting of a contractor by BPCL for procedural violations and failure to comply with natural justice, emphasizing the need for clear show cause notices and proportionality in punitive actions.

administrative petition_allowed

Haridas Mahadev Sasne v. Tejasvini Krushnat Bhosale

High Court of Bombay · 06 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court held that a civil suit seeking a negative declaration of no marital relationship is maintainable under Section 9 CPC and not barred by Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sachin Hindurao Waze v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 06 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court upheld the legality of the petitioner's arrest and detention by the NIA, ruling that remand and cognizance procedures under the NIA Act and Cr.P.C. were properly followed and no consent under Section 45 Cr.P.C. was required as the petitioner was not acting in official capacity during the alleged offences.

criminal petition_dismissed

Suresh Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1477-DB

The Delhi High Court held that for ACP and MACP benefits, service must be reckoned from initial appointment ignoring re-mustering promotions where posts were merged, directing grant of benefits and arrears to petitioners.

administrative petition_allowed

Sumit Kumar Ghosh v. Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1476-DB

The Delhi High Court held that for ACP and MACP benefits, service must be reckoned from initial appointment ignoring intermediate promotions merged in hierarchy, directing grant of benefits and arrears to the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed

CPL Chandra Prakash Chhipa (Retd) v. Union of India and Ors

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1474-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging retrospective pension policy implementation, holding that the Armed Forces Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction over such service matters.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Rahul Singh v. Border Security Force & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1488-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a BSF officer is not entitled to training allowance after being relieved from Instructor duties post-promotion, but excess payments made without fault cannot be recovered without due process.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mst. Zarina Begum v. Mst. Naseema Begum & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1990

The High Court upheld the eviction order dismissing tenant's leave to defend, holding that title disputes are not adjudicable in eviction proceedings and the tenant is estopped from denying landlord's title under Section 116 of the Evidence Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

State v. Subhash Chandra Luthra

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1958

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against the acquittal of the accused in a sexual harassment case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the trial court's acquittal was justified.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mst. Kanta Goswami v. Roshan Arora

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1902

The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order directing occupation charges during suit pendency but reduced the amount from ₹30,000 to ₹10,000 per month, emphasizing prima facie ownership and tenancy at interlocutory stage.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Sh Chander Mohan Chopra & Ors

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2025 · 2025:DHC:1915

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal and upheld the Supreme Court's enhanced compensation rates for land acquired in Village Pochanpur, applying the precedent set in the Impulse India case.

property appeal_dismissed