High Court of Allahabad
44 judgments
Shanti Bhurshan v. U.P. State & Ors.
Stamp duty on sale deeds must be calculated on the true market value at execution, with reassessment powers under Section 47A, and possession status affects valuation.
Shanti Bhurshan v. U.P. State & Ors.
Stamp duty on sale of immovable property must be paid on the assessed market value at registration, and undervaluation can be reassessed with interest and penalty under Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act.
Sisiraj Singh v. Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority
The Supreme Court held that appellate courts must adjudicate all cross-objections filed in appeals concerning land acquisition compensation, remanding the case for fresh consideration where the High Court failed to do so.
Mahmood Ali v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's refusal to quash the FIR under the Gangsters Act and IPC, upholding the acceptance of the final report by the trial court.
Sunil Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The court quashed prolonged criminal proceedings arising from a minor office dispute to prevent harassment and abuse of the legal process.
Harir Prakash Shukla v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that forest land claims by Scheduled Castes and other backward communities are protected under the principles laid down in Banvasi Seva Ashram, and High Courts cannot reappraise evidence under Article 226 to overturn concurrent findings of fact by competent authorities.
Jitendra Nath Mishra v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the summons issued under Section 319 CrPC to the appellant, affirming that the court may summon additional accused based on prima facie evidence even if not named in the FIR or charge sheet.
Ramesh Chandra Vaishya v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant under IPC and SC/ST Act, holding that absence of prima facie evidence at the charge sheet stage does not justify quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
Kallu v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and life sentence of the accused for the murder of Duga based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence despite defense claims of false implication.
Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Limited v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others
The court upheld UPSIDC's refusal to convert leasehold commercial land into freehold under the tourism policy due to absence of statutory provisions and state participation, dismissing the petitioner's challenge.
Ganesh Prasad v. Rajeshwar Prasad & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of the plaint under Order VI Rule 17 CPC, holding that such amendments should be liberally allowed to enable effective adjudication without changing the nature of the suit or causing prejudice.
Ganesh Prasad v. Rajeshwar Prasad & Ors.
The court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition challenging the trial court's order permitting amendment of the plaint under Order VI Rule 17 CPC, affirming liberal allowance of amendments to ensure justice without changing the suit's nature.
Shyam Kumar Gupta and Others v. Shubham Jain
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the ex parte decree in a tenancy eviction suit, holding that mandatory deposit of decretal amount is essential but subsequent bona fide compliance entitles the party to contest the suit on merits.
Munna Lal v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for murder based on credible eyewitness evidence and motive, despite minor procedural lapses and absence of ballistic reports.
Munna Lal v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted for murder due to unreliable prosecution evidence and procedural lapses, emphasizing the primacy of credible eyewitness testimony and reasonable doubt.
AMD Industries Limited v. Commissioner of Trade Tax, Lucknow & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that mere technological upgradation does not amount to diversification under Rule 4-C(5) of Uttar Pradesh Trade Tax Rules, and dismissed the appellant's claim for trade tax exemption.
Shekhar Resorts Limited v. Union of India
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing acceptance of service tax dues payment under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme despite the moratorium under IBC, recognizing legal impossibility as a defense to non-payment during insolvency proceedings.
Srij Singh v. Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority
The Supreme Court held that appellate courts must consider cross-objections filed in land acquisition compensation appeals and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication due to the High Court's failure to do so.
Uttar Pradesh State v. Shanti Devi
The Supreme Court held that age relaxation under Uttar Pradesh Public Service Rules applies only to regular government employees appointed through the Commission, excluding scheme-based Anganwadi workers, and allowed the State's appeal dismissing the respondent's claim.
Ajay Kumar Pandey v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Government Order reserving posts for disabled candidates in Uttar Pradesh, rejecting the High Court's order that had expanded reservation beyond identified categories and posts.