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DDA v. Madhu Bala Dham

Delhi High Court · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:936-DB

The court upheld that adverse ACRs must be communicated with opportunity for representation before promotion decisions, and set aside the DPC's decision based on uncommunicated adverse reports.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Staff Selection Commission v. Naresh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:877-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction for a medical examination to verify the presence of a tattoo on the respondent's right forearm, dismissing the SSC's challenge to the recruitment fitness assessment.

administrative petition_dismissed

Inder Mohan Nagpal v. Govt of NCT

Delhi High Court · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:888-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a life member of a registered society cannot represent it in court without specific authorization, rendering the writ petition challenging government-appointed management of the society not maintainable.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rashid Proprietor of MS Enterprises v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:860-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the GST registration cancellation order for failure to provide clear grounds, material, and a personal hearing, emphasizing adherence to natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed

Devi Alias Devi Bai v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:862

The Delhi High Court directed DDA to execute lease and conveyance deeds converting leasehold to freehold in favor of the petitioner after public notice and absence of objections despite lost original documents.

property petition_allowed

Anita v. Jatinder Kumar

Delhi High Court · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:861

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition for non-compliance of a custody order, directing expeditious execution proceedings and mediation while emphasizing child welfare and compliance with court orders.

family petition_dismissed

Strix Ltd. v. Maharaja Appliances Limited

Delhi High Court · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:828

The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte commercial suit decree against the defendant, dismissing applications to set it aside and condone delay due to the defendant's negligence and failure to show sufficient cause.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shyam Prasad Nagalla & Ors. v. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 193

The Supreme Court held that compensation in motor accident claims involving foreign currency income must be calculated using the exchange rate on the claim petition date and the standard multiplier for age, enhancing the awarded compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

HARI NANDAN SINGH v. STATE OF JHARKHAND

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 305

The Supreme Court discharged the appellant from charges under Sections 353, 298, and 504 IPC, holding that the material did not disclose essential ingredients of the offences at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

SEEMA RANI v. THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 192

The Supreme Court held that major sons and married daughters residing with the deceased and not fully self-sufficient are dependents entitled to compensation including future prospects, enhancing the award accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

NUR AHAMAD ABDULSAB KANAVI v. ABDUL MUNAF

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 191

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by fixing the claimant's income at Rs. 10,000 per month and recognizing 100% permanent disability, applying established principles for calculating just compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

State of Uttarakhand v. Sanjay Ram Tamta

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 187

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused husband in a dowry death case due to failure of the prosecution to prove demand for dowry and connected cruelty, emphasizing strict proof requirements under Section 304B IPC and cautious appellate interference with acquittals.

criminal appeal_dismissed

SANJAY RAJPOOT v. RAM SINGH

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 188

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing the claimant's age, disability at 90%, and applying the appropriate multiplier, ensuring just reparation for loss of earning capacity.

civil appeal_allowed

Akula Raghuram v. State of Andhra Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 185

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of abduction charges under Section 366-A IPC due to lack of conclusive proof of the victim's minority and inconsistencies in prosecution evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

C.S. UMESH v. T.V. GANGARAJU

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 298

The Supreme Court held that unilateral oral corrections of judicial orders without notice violate natural justice and must be set aside, restoring the matter for fresh hearing.

civil appeal_allowed

Siba Nial @ Trilochan v. State of Odisha

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 206

The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction due to discrepancies in witness testimony and inconclusive forensic evidence, emphasizing the need for proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vijayalaxmi @ Roopa v. Shenoy

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 186

The Supreme Court held that Income Tax Returns are valid proof of income for motor accident compensation claims and enhanced the awarded compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Karuna Parmar v. Prakash Sinha & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 1244

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including potential income, awarding reasonable medical expenses, and applying minimum wages for the deceased child's compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

Naushey Ali & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 182

The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 307 IPC can be quashed on compromise if evidence does not support the charge and continuation would be an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mehatar v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 11 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 216

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to unreliable sole witness testimony lacking corroboration, emphasizing the necessity of corroboration when witness evidence is partly doubtful.

criminal appeal_allowed