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Staff Selection Commission & Anr. v. Mukul Choudhary

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9891-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a fresh digital measurement of the respondent's height due to discrepancies in earlier tests, dismissing the petition challenging the same.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shabana v. New India Assurance Company Ltd

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9959

The Delhi High Court held that in motor accident claims where the driver is deceased, his legal heirs must be impleaded to establish negligence, but inability to trace them should not lead to dismissal of the claim petitions.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S Anand and Co v. Airport Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2024

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where the respondent failed to respond to arbitration notice, and directed interim relief applications to be decided by the arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed

Elder Orgichem Pvt Ltd v. Elder Prroject Ltd

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9825-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte injunction restraining trademark use due to alleged concealment and directed a fresh hearing of the injunction application with both parties heard.

civil appeal_allowed

Harish Verma v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9996-DB

The Delhi High Court modified interim custody arrangements prioritizing the children's welfare, ensuring visitation rights, and discharged contempt proceedings against the petitioner with conditions.

family petition_allowed

Nitin Khandelwal v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9888-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the government respondents to finalize and release the petitioner's outstanding salary and allowances within four weeks, emphasizing timely settlement of dues and transparency.

administrative petition_allowed

Ranjan Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9837-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an honourable acquittal precludes withdrawal of a provisional appointment in CISF without due process and directed reinstatement of the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed

Ankit Tracom Pvt Ltd v. Imperia Structures Ltd

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2024

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the arbitration agreement in the Unit Buyer Agreement subsists despite subsequent sale deeds and that jurisdictional objections are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed

Reliance General Insurance v. Sheetal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10096

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded for a fatal accident caused by negligent parking of a stationary vehicle without warning signals, affirming driver liability despite the vehicle being stationary.

motor_vehicle_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed

Amutha v. A.R. Subramanian

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1033

The Supreme Court upheld the grant of divorce on grounds of mental cruelty and desertion, recognizing irretrievable breakdown of marriage and awarding permanent alimony to the wife and daughter.

family appeal_dismissed

Ravi Dhingra v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1013

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed multiple complaint cases under Section 138 NI Act for lack of mandatory averments that the accused was responsible for the company's business, following the precedent in Ashok Shewakramani’s case.

criminal appeal_allowed

Karan Talwar v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1012

The Supreme Court held that a co-accused's confession alone is insufficient to frame charges under Section 227 Cr.P.C. and discharged the accused for lack of prima facie evidence under the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajeev Kumar Upadhyay v. Srikant Upadhyay & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1008

The Supreme Court emphasized the constitutional protection of dignity and directed expeditious trial of accused in a case involving public humiliation and assault based on witchcraft allegations, criticizing undue stays on proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed

The State of Orissa v. Pratima Behera

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1010

The Supreme Court held that at the charge framing stage under Section 239 Cr.P.C., only a prima facie case is required and set aside the High Court’s order discharging the accused for abetment under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of U.P. v. Sandeep Agarwal

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1015

The Supreme Court held that termination without disciplinary enquiry was unjustified but reinstatement was inappropriate, directing voluntary retirement with pension refixation effective from termination date.

civil appeal_partly_allowed

P. MANIKANDAN v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1007

The Supreme Court held that ordering de novo investigation and prosecution after an acquittal violates the principle of double jeopardy under Article 20(2) and Section 300 Cr.P.C., quashing the High Court's direction for reinvestigation and acquitting the appellant.

criminal appeal_allowed

Muskan Enterprises & Anr. v. The State of Punjab & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1046

The Supreme Court held that the Appellate Court under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act has discretion to exempt deposit of 20% compensation in exceptional cases and that successive petitions under Section 482 CrPC are maintainable if based on change in law or circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed

Tirith Kumar v. Daduram

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1005

The Supreme Court held that the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 does not apply to Scheduled Tribes without Central Government notification and affirmed inheritance rights of tribal daughters based on justice, equity, and good conscience.

property appeal_dismissed

Ajith G. Das & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1037

The Supreme Court held that while KPSC enjoys autonomy in selection, it must comply with the State Government’s binding directives to expand rank lists to fill vacancies, allowing the appellants’ appeals and directing KPSC to act accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed

Bherulal Bhimaji Oswal v. Madhusudan N. Kumbhare

Supreme Court of India · 19 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1035

The Supreme Court held that failure to diagnose and treat post-operative eye infection by the treating doctor constitutes medical negligence and restored compensation awarded to the patient.

consumer_medical_negligence appeal_allowed