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Bholenath Developers Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that entitlement to incentive TDR arises only upon actual land surrender, dismissing the petitioners' claim based on their earlier application and ordering under prior regulations.
Pramila Kiran Mane v. Municipal Commissioner-Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court upheld the entitlement of contract employees of Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to salary at minimum pay scale equal to regular employees but denied their claim for permanency, affirming the principle of equal pay for equal work while recognizing the temporary nature of appointments.
Delhi Development Authority v. Batti
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken or compensation tendered, overruling the earlier Pune Municipal Corporation decision.
Delhi Development Authority v. Batti
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation is paid, overruling the earlier contrary precedent.
Panneer Selvam v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court reduced the sentence from 7 to 5 years under Section 304(ii) IPC, affirming conviction but moderating punishment due to absence of premeditation and mitigating factors.
Vikas Rathi v. The State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the power to summon an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. is extraordinary and requires strong evidence, setting aside the High Court's remand and upholding the Trial Court's dismissal of the application against the appellant.
Sarabjit Kaur v. The State of Punjab & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed the F.I.R. for cheating and criminal conspiracy, holding that the dispute was civil in nature and criminal proceedings constituted abuse of process.
Sarabjit Kaur v. The State of Punjab & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating in a property sale dispute, holding that breach of contract without fraudulent intent is a civil matter and not a criminal offence.
Jaago Nehru Nagar Residents Welfare Association v. Commissioner of Police
The court held that use of loudspeakers in religious places must comply with noise pollution laws, police must enforce these laws protecting residents' fundamental rights, and religious freedom does not permit causing noise nuisance.
Shri Vijay Deviprasad Tiwari v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure by authorities to acquire land within one year of purchase notice confirmation under Section 49(7) of the M.R.T.P. Act results in lapse of reservation, entitling the landowner to develop the land and quashed the impugned communication requiring fresh proposals.
Rajo Ransingh Tak v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging eviction orders against unauthorized occupants on railway land, holding that eviction under the Public Premises Act was lawful as petitioners failed to prove eligibility for rehabilitation benefits.
Fedrick Cutinha v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of two accused, restoring their acquittal due to lack of perversity in trial court's findings and procedural lapses in sentencing.
Sabir Ali Khan v. Syed Mohd. Ahmad Ali Khan
The Supreme Court upheld that beneficiaries can acquire title by adverse possession over waqf property despite void transfers and procedural irregularities, dismissing the appeal challenging such title.
Land and Building Department v. Attro Devi
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken by the State, even if compensation has not been paid, setting aside the High Court's order to the contrary.
State of Uttarakhand and Anr. v. Ravi Kumar
The Supreme Court remanded the dispute over ownership and tenancy rights of land leased under the Government Grants Act for fresh adjudication, emphasizing strict compliance with lease conditions including prior approval for transfer.
State of Uttarakhand and Anr. v. Ravi Kumar
The Supreme Court remanded the dispute over ownership of land leased under the Government Grants Act for fresh consideration of the validity of transfer and compliance with lease conditions, emphasizing strict adherence to prior approval requirements.
Alpha G184 Owners Association v. Magnum International Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that joint consumer complaints by multiple allottees are maintainable despite pendency of registration challenges, directing the National Commission to proceed expeditiously on merits.
Hem Raj v. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer must indemnify the insured for undisputed medical expenses incurred for third-party treatment under a valid vehicle insurance policy and allowed the appeal directing payment with interest.
Yogendra Prasad Singh v. Ram Bachan Devi
The Supreme Court held that a registered Sale Deed with recitals of transfer of title and possession operates as an absolute sale unless the local practice of ta khubzul badlain applies, invalidating the unilateral cancellation and upholding the plaintiff's ownership.
District Hanumangarh, Rajasthan v. Manveer Singh and Others
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized construction of a new Panchayat building on a school playground without sanction is illegal, directed disciplinary action against officials, and ordered remedial measures preserving the playground's use.