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Arvind Kushwah v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2025 · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 827

The Delhi High Court directed the CISF Standing Screening Committee to decide the petitioner's application within eight weeks and mandated communication of reasons if found unsuitable, ensuring timely and transparent administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed

Parmar Dishantkumar Subhashbhai v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:5284-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CISF Standing Screening Committee to decide the petitioner's application within eight weeks and provide reasons if found unsuitable, ensuring timely and transparent administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed

Ritesh Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2025 · 2025:DHC:5285-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CISF Standing Screening Committee to decide the petitioner’s application within eight weeks, emphasizing timely administrative action and reasoned communication if found unsuitable.

administrative petition_allowed

Sushant Sharma v. U.T. Chandigarh & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 204

The Supreme Court allowed a father's appeal to interact with his son, imposed restrictions on taking the child abroad, protected the child's assets, and appointed a Court Commissioner to ensure safety measures during ongoing guardianship proceedings.

family appeal_allowed

Hansraj v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 178

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to inconclusive circumstantial evidence and failure to exclude reasonable doubt, emphasizing strict adherence to the principles governing circumstantial proof.

criminal appeal_allowed

B.V. RAM KUMAR v. STATE OF TELANGANA AND ANOTHER

Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 194

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a director for alleged verbal reprimand and PPE negligence, holding no prima facie case under Sections 269, 270, and 504 IPC was made out.

criminal appeal_allowed

AC CHOKSHI SHARE BROKER PRIVATE LIMITED v. JATIN PRATAP DESAI & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 174

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the arbitral tribunal had jurisdiction over the husband based on an oral contract of joint liability under BSE Bye-laws and that the award was neither perverse nor patently illegal.

civil appeal_allowed

Ravi v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 170

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and emphasized cautious application of Section 106 of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

PRAKASH CHAND SHARMA v. RAMBABU SAINI

Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 180

The Supreme Court upheld the Medical Board’s 100% disability assessment and enhanced motor accident compensation to Rs.48.7 lakhs including attendant charges and pain and suffering, holding that expert medical opinion must be accepted unless properly challenged.

civil appeal_allowed

Amrit Yadav v. The State of Jharkhand

Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2025 · 2025 INSC 176

The Supreme Court held that a recruitment advertisement lacking transparency and reservation details is void, quashed all appointments made thereunder, and directed fresh recruitment compliant with constitutional mandates.

administrative appeal_allowed

Deepak Chauhan v. Mukesh Kumar & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court held that compensation in motor accident claims involving student victims must be calculated on a higher notional income reflecting future prospects rather than minimum wages, and enhanced the claimant's compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

The State of Maharashtra v. Pramila Vitthal Kawale

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court upheld mid-term police transfers made under Election Commission directives as valid and not temporary deputations limited to the election period, overruling the Tribunal's contrary order.

administrative appeal_allowed

Swastik Promoters and Developers v. The Competent Authority & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court upheld the Competent Authority’s order granting deemed conveyance under MOFA, holding that title disputes lie with civil courts and the Authority’s role is limited to enforcing the promoter’s statutory conveyance obligations.

property petition_dismissed

Madhukar Janardhan Dhole v. The Chief Officer, Baramati Municipal Council & Suchetra Udaysinha Gaikwad

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court directed the Baramati Municipal Council to demolish unauthorized construction despite pending civil suit, affirming the municipal authority's duty to act promptly against illegal structures under public law.

administrative petition_allowed

Vikram @ Bala Shahaji Sonavane v. Commissioner of Police

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court held that non-placement of the entire reasoned bail order before the detaining authority does not vitiate the detention order where the bail order's reasons do not affect the grounds for detention.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ritik Suresh Millil v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 20-year-old accused in a serious sexual offence case against his minor cousin, emphasizing the need for reformative justice given his age and discrepancies in the prosecution's case.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohammad Khalid Mukhtar Ahmed Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused after over four years' incarceration without trial commencement, emphasizing the right to speedy trial under Article 21 and balancing it against the seriousness of offences and risk of witness tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed

Santosh Pralhad Waghmare v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court granted bail to an under-trial accused after nearly eight years of incarceration without trial commencement, emphasizing the fundamental right to speedy trial and personal liberty under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kailas Ramdas Sangle v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The High Court acquitted a police officer charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt and invalid sanction order.

criminal appeal_allowed

Roop Kishor Bhootra v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 07 Feb 2025

The Bombay High Court upheld the Special Court's order allowing NSEL's application under Section 190 CrPC to summon additional accused persons, holding that an accused can file such application and proposed accused have no locus standi to intervene at the cognizance stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed