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Subodh Kumar Singh Rathour v. The Chief Executive Officer & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 486

The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of a public-private partnership tender by KMDA, holding that contractual disputes without a public law element are generally not amenable to writ jurisdiction unless the State's action is arbitrary or violative of Article 14.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Gaurav Maini v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 488

The Supreme Court acquitted accused in a kidnapping for ransom case due to procedural lapses, unreliable evidence, and failure to examine vital witnesses, emphasizing the trial court's duty to ensure justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ujagar Singh v. Punjab State

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 497

The Supreme Court held that Section 21 of the Punjab Land Reforms Act, 1972 does not bar Civil Court jurisdiction over ownership disputes of religious and charitable land where no challenge to statutory orders is made, allowing the appeal and remitting the matter for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed

Thankamma George v. Lilly Thomas and Another

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 494

The Supreme Court held that the principal's execution of a sale deed impliedly revoked the agent's power of attorney, rendering a subsequent unauthorized sale deed void, and allowed the appeal restoring the Trial Court's decree for partition and possession.

civil appeal_allowed

Ratnu Yadav v. The State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 487

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to lack of reliable corroboration of extra-judicial confession and insufficient evidence proving homicidal death beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vinod Jaswantray Vyas v. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 490

The Supreme Court acquitted police officers accused of custodial death, holding that medical evidence contradicted eyewitness testimony and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ram @ Ramdas Sheshrao Neharkar v. Sheshrao Baburao Neharkar

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 498

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal in a partition suit, holding that the appellant failed to prove marriage and parentage, justifying the High Court's reversal of concurrent findings.

civil appeal_dismissed

State of Punjab v. Randhir Singh

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 489

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable dying declarations and insufficient prosecution evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Elfit Arabia & Anr v. Concept Hotel BARONS Limited & Ors

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 536

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator holding the claim was ex facie barred by limitation and criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act do not extend limitation for arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed

Naseem Kahnam and Others v. Zaheda Begum by LR. and Others

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2024 · 2024 INSC 492

The Supreme Court upheld a family settlement agreement partitioning property among Mohammedan heirs, including a niece, emphasizing enforceability despite non-registration and favoring family harmony.

civil appeal_dismissed

Umakant Yadav v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:4901-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a Section 482 CrPC application to correct a judgment by adding the name of an advocate who appeared for the appellant but was omitted from the original judgment.

criminal other

Adavya Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Vishal Structurals Pvt. Ltd & Ors

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5251

The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of non-notified parties from arbitration proceedings, holding that arbitration cannot be initiated against parties not served with mandatory Section 21 notice or included in the Section 11 petition.

arbitration appeal_dismissed

Praduman Kumar Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5027-DB

The Delhi High Court held that CISF transfer policy guidelines are not mandatory and upheld the administrative transfer of a Head Constable despite his claim for home sector posting based on tenure and personal grounds.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kamlesh Sharma v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5026-DB

The Delhi High Court held that CISF transfer guidelines are only broad parameters and do not confer a vested right, dismissing the petition challenging the transfer of a Head Constable to an out of home sector posting.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ravi Setia & Anr. v. Som Nath Setia & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5015

The High Court held that parties cannot be barred from cross-examining on documents declared null and void in a prior suit pending appeal, and objections to admissibility should be decided at final arguments.

civil appeal_allowed

Samiksha Chaudhary & Anr. v. Maulana Azad Medical College & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5218-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of MBBS students who were denied eligibility to appear in the 3rd Professional Part II Examination due to incomplete clinical training as mandated by the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 1997.

education appeal_dismissed

Nayan India Science and Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Tushar Maurya & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5005

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application seeking a mandatory injunction directing a former employee to transfer knowledge post-termination, holding that specific performance of personal service contracts is barred under Section 14 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S SHIVOY ENTERPRISES v. COMMISSIONER OF CGST, DELHI NORTH AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5016-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification of the petitioner’s additional place of business and restoration of GST registration if found operational, emphasizing that cancellation solely for non-existence at the principal place is unjustified.

tax other

Neeraj Dengre @ Neeraj Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5352

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of cheating and forgery due to failure to cooperate with investigation despite initial compliance.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dr Utkarsh Pathak v. Dr Sreenivas Madireddy

Delhi High Court · 08 Jul 2024 · 2024:DHC:5230

The High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and the suit could not be summarily rejected.

civil appeal_dismissed