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Sachin Meena v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5431-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh independent medical examination for a candidate declared medically unfit by earlier Medical Boards, allowing appointment if found fit without retrospective benefits.

administrative petition_allowed

Allah Noor v. Narcotics Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5493

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a foreign national accused as kingpin in commercial quantity drug trafficking, holding that bail under Section 37 NDPS Act requires reasonable grounds to believe the accused is not guilty and unlikely to reoffend.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mohit Masand v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5495

The High Court held that a victim actively participating in criminal proceedings must be heard before granting bail, setting aside the bail order and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

criminal other

Vijay Kumar v. Mohd. Ibrahim & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5438

The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s discretionary order granting the defendant a final opportunity to cross-examine the plaintiff in a recovery suit, emphasizing adjudication on merits over technicalities.

civil petition_dismissed

Vanshika Yadav v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 553

The Supreme Court held that the NEET (UG) 2024 question paper leak was localized and not systemic, declined to order a re-test, accepted expert opinion on a disputed question, and directed result revision while allowing individual grievances to be pursued in High Courts.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S NAVAYUGA ENGINEERING CO. LTD v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 547

The Supreme Court held that customs duty liability arises under Section 125 upon redemption of confiscated goods by payment of fine, must be assessed under Section 28, and interest under Section 28AB is payable on delayed duty payment.

tax appeal_dismissed

The Goa Foundation v. The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 561

The Supreme Court set aside the NGT orders permitting Tiracol Bridge construction without hearing objections, restored the application for merits hearing by the correct zonal bench, emphasizing natural justice and environmental rights under Article 21.

environmental_law appeal_partly_allowed

Rajinder Kaur v. Gurbhajan Kaur

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 552

In a partition suit, co-sharers possessing property beyond their ownership share are liable to render accounts or pay mesne profits, and purchasers obtaining vacant possession cannot evade this liability.

civil appeal_allowed

BRS Ventures Investments Ltd. v. SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 548

The Supreme Court held that approval of a resolution plan of a corporate guarantor extinguishes only the guarantor’s liability and does not discharge the principal corporate debtor’s liability, permitting simultaneous insolvency proceedings against both under the IBC.

corporate appeal_dismissed

A.S. Pharma Pvt. Ltd. v. Nayati Medical Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 690

The Supreme Court held that compounding an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act requires the complainant's consent and set aside the High Court's order compounding without such consent, while quashing the proceedings under Article 142 in the interest of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gene Campaign & Another v. Union of India & Others

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 545

The Supreme Court held that the approval for environmental release of GM mustard DMH-11 violated constitutional and environmental principles, mandating regulatory reforms, transparency, and a moratorium on certain GM crops.

constitutional petition_allowed

Meenakshi v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 573

The Supreme Court held that allowances such as house rent allowance and provident fund contributions must be included in the deceased's salary for calculating future prospects in motor accident compensation claims, partially allowing the appeal and restoring higher compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

Kishorchandra Chhanganlal Rathod v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 579

The Supreme Court held that while Article 329(a) bars judicial review of laws on delimitation, courts can still examine delimitation orders for arbitrariness or mala fide exercise of power, allowing limited judicial scrutiny of such orders.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Parvinder Singh Khurana v. Directorate of Enforcement

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 546

The Supreme Court held that interim stays of bail orders pending cancellation applications under Section 439(2) CrPC must be granted only in exceptional cases with recorded reasons, safeguarding the accused's fundamental right to liberty under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

Tanpreen Kohli and Anr. v. Indus Towers Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court held that disputes arising from a leave and license agreement for an open plot involving recovery of license fees fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Court of Small Causes under Section 41 of the Presidency Small Causes Courts Act, 1882, and not the Civil Court.

civil other

Hemprabha Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Kishore C. Waghela & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court held that disputes over recovery of society property allotted to employees as servant quarters after termination fall within the management of the society under Section 91 of the MCS Act, affirming Co-operative Court jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed

Bharat Box and Bobbin Industries v. The Employees State Insurance Corporation

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court held that mere cash book payments without evidence of actual employment do not establish ESI coverage, allowing the appellant's appeal and setting aside the ESIC order.

labor appeal_allowed

Ajay Melwani v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jul 2024 · 2024 BHC-AS 28748-DB

The Bombay High Court held that ignorance of a Government Notification published in the Official Gazette is no defence under the NDPS Act and refused to quash the FIR against the director of a pharmaceutical company for exporting a controlled substance without mandatory clearance.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ajay Melwani v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court held that ignorance of a Government Notification published in the Official Gazette is no defence under the NDPS Act and refused to quash the FIR against the director for exporting a controlled substance without mandatory clearance.

criminal petition_dismissed

NVS Rajesh v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court allowed habeas corpus petitions directing return of custody of children to petitioners, holding that the Child Welfare Committee lacked jurisdiction as the children were not 'in need of care and protection' under the Juvenile Justice Act.

criminal appeal_allowed