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Salman Khan v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:169

The Delhi High Court dismissed Salman Khan's bail application in a multi-accused job fraud case, holding that prima facie evidence of conspiracy and cheating precludes bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Indian Hockey Federation v. UOI and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:183

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking directions for participation and conduct of hockey in the 34th National Games due to non-prosecution and mootness of the subject matter.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S MANJALLY JEWELLERS v. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE & ORS

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:115

The Delhi High Court held that mid-term revision of bullion import quotas without prior notice or hearing is arbitrary, directing the DGFT to reconsider allocations after affording opportunity of hearing.

administrative petition_allowed

M/s Vimla Store v. The Commissioner & Another

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:63-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of an FPS operator seeking withdrawal of her resignation after six years, holding that the delay and public interest justified refusal of reinstatement.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Manohar Lal Bhatia v. Harpal Singh Lamba

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:126

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to recall the order permitting recovery of use and occupation charges due to non-compliance with court directions and failure to pay arrears.

civil petition_dismissed

Amar Singh and Sons Tree Nuts LLP v. The Superintendent of Customs, EPM, Import & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:89-DB

The Delhi High Court restrained the Customs Department from encashing the bank guarantee pending appeal against a customs duty demand order, relying on statutory pre-deposit requirements and a government Circular.

administrative petition_allowed

Malook Chand v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:92

The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to consider a Joint Committee's recommendation on possession of a flat within eight weeks, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to revive if aggrieved.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dinesh Singh v. Pooja

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:81

The Delhi High Court stayed execution of an eviction order until 31.12.2025 on terms of payment of occupation charges and timely vacation, following an amicable settlement between landlord and tenant.

property appeal_allowed

Mukesh Singh Rajput v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025

Delhi High Court held that ACP/MACP benefits must be granted reckoning service from initial appointment date ignoring re-mustering, directing respondents to grant benefits accordingly.

labor petition_allowed

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited v. Friends Inc & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:776

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., declaring "PETER ENGLAND" a well-known trademark and restraining defendants from infringing its use.

civil appeal_allowed

Sandeep Gupta v. Union Public Service Commission and Ors

Delhi High Court · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:1633-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to decide the petitioner's interim relief application by a specified date, emphasizing timely adjudication and appointed counsel to assist the petitioner.

administrative petition_dismissed

Lalita v. Vishwanath & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 173

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused for lack of cogent evidence of abetment of suicide and clarified the limited evidentiary value of FIRs when the informant dies before trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ramesh v. State of Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 46

The Supreme Court granted probation to the appellant convicted under Sections 326, 325, 452, and 323 IPC, recognizing the settlement between disputing family groups and extending relief granted in a related cross case.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mamta Kaur v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 49

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to the appellant in a Section 306 IPC case after noting her cooperation with the investigation and absence of necessity for custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Central Bank of India & Anr v. Prabha Jain & Ors

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 95

The Supreme Court held that civil courts retain jurisdiction to decide title disputes and declarations of invalidity of sale and mortgage deeds despite SARFAESI proceedings, limiting the Debts Recovery Tribunal's powers to enforcement measures under Section 13(4).

civil appeal_allowed

State of Uttar Pradesh v. R.K. Pandey

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 48

The Supreme Court set aside ex parte arbitration awards as null and void due to absence of a valid arbitration agreement and unilateral appointment of arbitrators, emphasizing the necessity of authentic arbitration agreements and impartial arbitration proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Ram Pyarey v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 71

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of the appellant for abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, holding that presumption under Section 113A Evidence Act requires cogent evidence of cruelty or harassment which was absent.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sadashiv Dhondiram Patil v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 93

The Supreme Court held that a Village Police Patil is not a police officer under Section 25 of the Evidence Act, making extra-judicial confessions before him admissible, but acquitted the appellant due to lack of reliable evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Bhupal Singh v. State of Uttarakhand

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 82

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants of dowry death and cruelty charges due to significant contradictions and omissions in prosecution evidence, emphasizing strict proof requirements under Sections 304B and 498A IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

The State of West Bengal & Ors. v. PAM Developments Private Limited & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jan 2025 · 2025 INSC 69

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of plaint to include subsequent debarment orders as part of a continuous cause of action, dispensing with Section 80 CPC notice and rejecting limitation objections.

civil appeal_dismissed