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Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. v. M/s JSW Steel Ltd. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 442

The Supreme Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's decision that the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission lacked authority to impose a reliability charge on continuous process industries already paying higher tariffs for uninterrupted supply.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 448

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order for a fresh trial emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards and the accused's right to a fair trial under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.

criminal appeal_dismissed

The Employees State Insurance Corporation Ltd. v. Nagar Nigam Allahabad

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 441

The Supreme Court held that a local authority's workshop engaged in manufacturing processes is covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, and disputes over contributions must be adjudicated by the Insurance Court, not through writ petitions.

administrative appeal_allowed

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. M/S. K.L. RATHI STEELS LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 454

The Supreme Court held that review petitions challenging final judgments based on a subsequently overruled precedent are not maintainable under the Explanation to Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC, emphasizing finality of litigation and judicial discipline.

civil petition_dismissed

Government of Odisha v. Bharat Process & Mechanical Engineers Limited

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 440

The Supreme Court set aside directions for renewal of mining leases of a company under liquidation, holding that expired leases cannot be renewed absent statutory basis or viable plan, and creditors' claims must be settled under the Companies Act.

civil appeal_allowed

National Investigation Agency v. Owais Amin @ Cherry & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 447

The Supreme Court held that mandatory sanction under Section 196-A of the Jammu and Kashmir CrPC, 1989 is required for prosecuting criminal conspiracy offences and cannot be waived by the subsequent application of the CrPC, 1973 introduced by the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.

criminal appeal_allowed

HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED v. DHARAMNATH SINGH

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 449

The Supreme Court held that termination of a petroleum dealership for contractual breach does not require strict adherence to Control Order sample collection procedures applicable only in prosecutions, and upheld the termination while emphasizing fairness and contractual compliance.

civil appeal_allowed

Priti Agarwalla and Others v. State of GNCT of Delhi and Others

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 437

The Supreme Court held that vague casteist abuse allegations not made in public view do not warrant FIR registration under the SC/ST Act, affirming the Magistrate's discretion under section 156(3) CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shaji Poulose v. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India & Others

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 451

The Supreme Court upheld the ICAI's power to impose a reasonable ceiling on tax audits under Section 44AB, holding that such restriction does not violate fundamental rights and exceeding the limit constitutes professional misconduct.

civil petition_dismissed

The State of West Bengal v. Dr. Sanat Kumar Ghosh

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 469

The Supreme Court resolved the stalemate in West Bengal university Vice-Chancellor appointments by constituting uniform Search Committees under Article 142 to ensure lawful, transparent, and merit-based selections.

administrative other

Pradip s/o Prabhakar Kolhe v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 16 May 2024

The Bombay High Court held that public authorities cannot withhold deposits collected for event permissions without legal authority and directed refund of the amount withheld by the SDO along with interest.

administrative petition_allowed

S v. Jeet Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4134

The Delhi High Court directed police to enhance protection measures for a petitioner facing social media harassment and threats from relatives, ensuring police responsiveness and surveillance to safeguard her and her family.

criminal petition_allowed

Nawabuddin v. Salahuddin & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4056

In a family partition suit over jointly owned property, the Delhi High Court directed sale of the property and division of proceeds among co-owners due to lack of consensus on physical partition, and impleaded the transferee of a co-owner's share as a party.

family other

Subhash Sharma v. Govt of NCT, Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3980

Criminal proceedings under the Prevention of Corruption Act were quashed as the petitioner was exonerated on identical charges in departmental proceedings, making continuation an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Naveen Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4006-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the composite marking scheme in a recruitment exam, holding that courts will not interfere with predetermined evaluation procedures uniformly applied by the examination authority.

administrative petition_dismissed

PT BUKAKA TEKNIK UTAMA v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (IT), DELHI - 2

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4005-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an assessee whose appeal before CIT(A) was dismissed on delay grounds but whose limitation for further appeal had not expired as on the specified date is eligible for settlement benefits under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020.

tax petition_allowed

Sanjay Singh Yadav v. Airport Authority of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4008-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a departmental candidate who failed to join service timely, holding that continuation of lien does not entitle a candidate to recruitment benefits without availability and willingness to join.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Central Council of Homoeopathy v. Vijay Singh

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4061

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's order that the Central Council of Homeopathy is an industry and that compulsory retirement of an employee during pendency of an industrial dispute without permission violates Section 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act, entitling reinstatement with back wages.

labor appeal_dismissed

Sangam (India) Ltd v. The National Highway Authority of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3971-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded the challenge to an arbitral award on toll collection contract fraud, holding that deliberate active concealment by NHAI renders the contract voidable despite the Exception to Section 19 of the Contract Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Karam Chand Thapar & Bros. (CS) Ltd. v. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3969-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's interim award rejecting limitation is a challengeable award under the Arbitration Act, and limitation for contract claims accrues on breach (non-payment after quantification), not on the date of the force majeure event.

civil appeal_allowed