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Union of India & Others v. Future Gaming Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Another
The Supreme Court held that the power to tax lotteries lies exclusively with the State Legislature, invalidating Parliament's imposition of service tax on lottery distributors acting as agents of the State.
VASANT @ GIRISH AKBARASAB SANAVALE v. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court upheld the mother-in-law's conviction for murder based on reliable dying declaration evidence but acquitted the husband due to lack of proof of his participation or common intention under Section 34 IPC.
Shrimati Dr. Gaikwad Rajashri Nitin v. The Deputy Secretary Affiliation Department
The Bombay High Court held that grace marks awarded under university ordinance for securing higher class are valid for eligibility in teacher recruitment and that a government resolution disallowing grace marks cannot be applied retrospectively to deny appointment approval and service continuity.
Kalyani Aditya Mineral Limited v. Aditya Birla Group Trading (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed challenges to arbitrators under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act, holding that mere perceived associations without legal incapacity do not disqualify an arbitrator and serious misconduct allegations must be raised before the arbitral tribunal.
Swanubhuti Jeevraj Jain v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition seeking caste certificate based on the mother's caste, affirming the presumption of the father's caste unless sole maternal upbringing and deprivation are proven.
Jagdish Prasad and Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging the CAT's order requiring exhaustion of departmental remedies before adjudication, affirming the Tribunal's discretion and the principle of delay and laches.
Col JG Manhas v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging adverse service reports and promotion denial on grounds of delay and availability of alternative remedy under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007.
Waman Mahendra Navnath v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the CISF Standing Screening Committee to expeditiously decide on the petitioner’s antecedents within a stipulated time to prevent prejudice due to delay, without expressing opinion on merits.
Sentinels Security (P) Ltd. v. Sudha Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award directing reinstatement with back wages of a security guard unlawfully terminated without following retrenchment procedures under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Commissioner of Police and Anr v. Shri Shaji SV
The Delhi High Court held that acquittal on benefit of doubt bars dismissal under Rule 12 of Delhi Police Rules unless exceptions apply, affirming the Tribunal's order setting aside dismissal and directing reconsideration.
Vilas Rao Koli v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The High Court upheld the dismissal of a criminal complaint for cheating by a third party not deceived by the accused, affirming the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction and the necessity of inducement for cheating under Section 415 IPC.
Musarrat Ali v. Tasneem Jahan
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant by the landlady, affirming landlord's co-ownership, bona fide requirement, and the estoppel against tenants denying landlord's title under Section 116 of the Evidence Act.
Rakesh Kumar Mangala v. Commissioner of Customs Export
The Delhi High Court quashed a 2012 Customs Show Cause Notice and subsequent order due to adjudication delay beyond the statutory limitation period under Section 28(9) of the Customs Act, 1962.
ASI Umesh Kumar v. Dilip Kumar Khanna
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a fatal motorcycle accident case due to insufficient and contradictory evidence of rash and negligent driving under Sections 279 and 304A IPC.
Rihan Alvi v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder and kidnapping case, holding that bail in serious offences should be sparingly granted once trial has commenced and prima facie evidence exists.
Sanjay Kaushik v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant cannot withdraw voluntary retirement after its effective date, and discretionary relaxation powers cannot override this statutory bar.
Surinder Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to conduct a fresh hearing and decide the petitioner's pending application for resumption of Indian citizenship within 12 weeks, ensuring compliance with natural justice and expeditious disposal.
Mr. Aishwarya Sharma v. Mrs Raj Kumari Moondhra
The Delhi High Court granted a conditional stay of an eviction order till 31.07.2025 subject to payment of user charges and filing of an undertaking by the tenant.
Hari Singh Pawar v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition with a clarification that interim observations by the Central Administrative Tribunal are tentative and not binding at the final hearing.
M/S. E-VERVE DESIGN v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that voluntary acceptance of technical disqualification by a bidder amounts to withdrawal of tender, justifying forfeiture of Earnest Money Deposit under the tender conditions.