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BAJAJ ALLIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RAMBHA DEVI

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 840

The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution bench the question whether holders of Light Motor Vehicle licenses can drive transport vehicles under 7,500 kgs without specific endorsement, directing the Union Government to evaluate policy implications before final adjudication.

administrative other

Union of India & Ors. v. Wing Commander M.S. Mander

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 842

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of an Air Force officer charged with murder and related offences, emphasizing that acquittal orders should not be disturbed absent compelling evidence of guilt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manoj Tibrewal Akash v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 863

The Supreme Court held that unlawful demolition of property without due process violates constitutional rights and directed compensation and disciplinary action against responsible officials.

constitutional petition_allowed

Directorate of Enforcement v. Bibhu Prasad Acharya

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 843

The Supreme Court held that prior government sanction under Section 197(1) CrPC is mandatory before taking cognizance of offences against public servants under the PMLA, dismissing the appeal and quashing cognizance taken without such sanction.

criminal appeal_dismissed

MANIK PANJABRAO KALMEGH v. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER BEMBLA

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 844

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision denying compensation for awala trees and borewell due to inadmissible evidence and affirmed that cumulative increase in land compensation is discretionary, dismissing the appellant's appeal.

property appeal_dismissed

Devendra Kumar & Ors. v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 06 Nov 2024 · 2024 INSC 841

The Supreme Court reduced the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, recognizing the absence of premeditation and the occurrence of a sudden fight.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mr. Adarsh Ramanujan, Ms. Meenakshi Ogra, Mr. Tarun Khurana, Mr. Samrat S. Kang and Mr. Rajat Sabu v. OZONE OVERSEAS PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8764

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to file additional documents in a patent infringement suit in response to the defendant's objections under Order XI Rule 1(5) CPC, clarifying the scope of filing documents post-pleading.

civil appeal_allowed

National Institute of Health & Family Welfare v. Dr. C.P. Rai & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8517-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of a removal order due to the inquiry officer's failure to provide a reasoned report and disproportionate punishment, directing reinstatement with partial back wages.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S HCC VCCL Joint Venture v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8662-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a revisional authority cannot stay a refund order under Section 108 CGST Act without forming a prima facie opinion that the order is illegal or prejudicial to revenue, and balances in Electronic Cash and Credit Ledgers are treated equally for refund purposes.

tax petition_allowed

Maj Gen Jitendra Kumar Shukla VSM v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8545-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Armed Forces Tribunal's delayed and erroneous order, restoring the petition for fresh adjudication expeditiously.

administrative appeal_allowed

Barun Kumar & Ors. v. Sashastra Seema Bal & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8508-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Sashastra Seema Bal to consider the petitioners' claim for promotion to Commandant (GD) in accordance with the Recruitment Rules and communicate its decision within four weeks.

administrative other

Maj. Anish Murlidhar v. Dhanuli Devi

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8677-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order condoning a shortfall in qualifying service for second service pension under DSC, ruling that statutory pension regulations override Ministry of Defence policy letters prohibiting such condonation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rahul Kumar v. Union of India and Ors

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8656-DB

The Delhi High Court held that rejection of extension requests for joining duty must be by a reasoned order and not solely on the lapse of a fixed period, directing respondents to reconsider the petitioner's representation accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed

SBI General Insurance Co Ltd v. Munni Devi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9159

The Delhi High Court held the Insurance Company liable to pay revised compensation based on Delhi minimum wages for permanent injury, excluding death-related damages, and upheld 9% interest in a motor accident claim.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_allowed

Rajesh Kumar Bhalla v. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8986

The court held that acceptance of voluntary retirement under a VRS Scheme bars claims for past stagnation increments as the scheme constitutes full and final settlement of all claims.

labor petition_dismissed

Rajbir Singh v. National Insurance Company Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9034

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability and non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim, recognizing loss of future earning capacity despite no immediate salary loss.

civil appeal_allowed

Dinesh Kumar v. Krishan Lal Khurana & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:9032

The Delhi High Court held that an eviction petition filed by some co-owners is maintainable without unanimous consent of all co-owners unless opposition is demonstrated, dismissing the tenant's challenge to the eviction suit.

civil appeal_dismissed

G.P. Soti v. The Principal Deen Dayal Upadhyay College and Ors

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8944

The Delhi High Court held that under the MACP Scheme, financial upgradation must be to the immediate next higher Grade Pay, and Grade Pay Rs.5400/- in PB-2 and PB-3 are distinct, dismissing the petitioner's claim for higher Grade Pay Rs.6600/-.

service_law petition_dismissed

Edwin D Souza v. Ran Singh

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8813

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition by a third party challenging a criminal revision order, holding that only parties or recognized victims have locus standi to challenge criminal proceedings.

criminal petition_dismissed

Edwin Dsouza v. Ran Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2024 · 2024:DHC:8814

The Delhi High Court held that a victim does not have a right to be impleaded as a party in criminal proceedings and upheld the dismissal of the petitioner’s application for impleadment in a property-related criminal revision petition.

criminal petition_dismissed