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Staff Selection Commission v. Naveen Chauhan

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:552-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the Tribunal's blanket order for fresh medical examinations and remitted the matter for reasoned reconsideration based on individual facts.

administrative appeal_allowed

Bachittar Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:505

The Delhi High Court set aside dismissal of a complaint for non-prosecution due to non-appearance of legal aid counsel, emphasizing the constitutional right to effective legal aid and directing restoration of the complaint with safeguards for legal aid representation.

criminal appeal_allowed

M Joseph Louis Aloysius v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:524-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the disciplinary matter for fresh consideration on merits, holding that dishonour of cheques does not automatically constitute 'other misconduct' under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sunita Yadav v. State

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:590

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to cancel bail granted to the accused, holding that bail can be granted on new circumstances despite earlier rejection and serious allegations.

criminal petition_dismissed

Prabhat Pratap Rao v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:495

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR alleging rape based on a false promise to marry, holding that a prima facie case is made out requiring trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shri Ram Singh v. Sh Anish Dayal Singh

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:591

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner additional time to join duty after issuance of an Offer of Appointment, disposing of the contempt petition without further action.

administrative petition_allowed

Manohar Singh v. N.T.P.C. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2025

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's challenge to the rejection of his complaint against NTPC officials and upheld the finality of earlier judgments denying pay protection benefits, refusing to reopen settled issues.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sachin v. Nitesh Kumar Mishra

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2025

The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions concerning non-deployment of appointed candidates on the respondent's undertaking to complete formalities and provide posting within three working days.

administrative petition_dismissed

D.C. Goel v. B.S.E.S. Yamuna Power Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:579

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a common seniority list for promotion to Assistant Engineer, ruling that promotion rights arise only against actual vacancies and not merely on eligibility, dismissing the writ petition challenging the seniority list.

labor petition_dismissed

Chowgule Public School v. Anita Bhola & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:580

The Delhi High Court upheld the Delhi School Tribunal's power to condone delay in filing an appeal, holding that conciliation proceedings constitute sufficient cause for such delay under the Limitation Act.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mahabir & Ors. v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 120

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction reversing acquittal under revisional jurisdiction, holding such conversion impermissible without retrial and emphasizing procedural safeguards and the non-retrospective nature of victim's appellate rights.

criminal appeal_allowed

INDEPENDENT SUGAR CORPORATION LTD v. GIRISH SRIRAM JUNEJA & ORS

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 124

The Supreme Court held that prior approval of the Competition Commission of India is mandatory before the Committee of Creditors can approve a resolution plan containing a combination under Section 31(4) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

corporate appeal_allowed

Ajai Kumar Chauhan v. The State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 140

The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove premeditation and intent beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

S. VISHNU GANGA & Ors. v. M/S ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 123

The Supreme Court restored the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal's compensation award, holding that loss of income and future prospects must be assessed considering the deceased's active business role and that continuation of business by dependents does not negate pecuniary loss.

civil appeal_allowed

SHANKAR LAL SHARMA v. RAJESH KOOLWAL

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 200

The Supreme Court disposed of a Special Leave Petition by directing a monetary settlement to the petitioner and emphasized the crucial role of advocates in providing voluntary legal assistance to indigent litigants.

civil appeal_allowed

DR. TANVI BEHL v. SHREY GOEL

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 125

The Supreme Court held that domicile or residence-based reservation in PG Medical courses is constitutionally invalid, mandating merit-based admissions except for permissible institutional preferences.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Narcotic Control Bureau v. Lakhwinder Singh

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 190

The Supreme Court held that bail pending appeal under the NDPS Act can be granted before serving half the sentence if justified, upholding the High Court's order and emphasizing judicial discretion and fundamental rights.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vinobhai v. State of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 119

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to material contradictions in eyewitness testimonies and held that recovery of weapon alone is insufficient to sustain conviction beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

H. ANJANAPPA & ORS. v. A. PRABHAKAR & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 121

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order condoning delay and granting leave to appeal to subsequent purchasers who were not parties to the suit and whose impleadment was rejected, holding that unexplained delay cannot be condoned and such persons are not entitled to appeal without being aggrieved parties.

civil appeal_allowed

Krishnadatt Awasthy v. State of M.P.

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 126

The Supreme Court held that cancellation of appointments without affording a hearing violated the principle of audi alteram partem and that mere familial relationship without participation does not establish bias, thus restoring the appellants' appointments.

administrative appeal_allowed