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The Supreme Court affirms the EPFO's statutory quasi-judicial powers under the EPF Act, 1952, upholding its authority to issue notices, recover dues, and enforce compliance while emphasizing adherence to natural justice and procedural safeguards.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. M/s. K.L. Rathi Steels Limited
The Supreme Court allowed review petitions to recall earlier orders dismissing land acquisition appeals based on an overruled precedent, restoring the appeals for fresh consideration in light of the correct legal interpretation by a Constitution Bench.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. M/s. K.L. Rathi Steels Limited
The Supreme Court allowed review petitions to recall earlier orders dismissing land acquisition appeals relying on Pune Municipal Corporation, overruled by a Constitution Bench in Indore Development Authority, restoring the appeals for fresh consideration.
Creative Garments Ltd. v. Kashiram Verma
The Supreme Court set aside a Labour Court award of reinstatement and back wages due to the workman's failure to report for duty and emphasized the necessity of furnishing permanent addresses for effective service in labour disputes.
Manoj Kumar Jindal v. Rajni Mahajan
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's order setting aside the reversion of a senior lecturer, holding that the relevant date for promotion eligibility is the DPC date and refusing to disturb settled service positions after a long delay.
Indore Vikas Pradhikaran v. Burhani Grih Nirman Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit Sneha Nagar and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of land acquisition and town planning Scheme No. 97 for failure to commence implementation within statutory time and procedural lapses under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
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.
Vikas Rathi v. The State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that summoning an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. requires strong and cogent evidence beyond mere suspicion, and dismissed the application to summon the appellant accordingly.
Haryana State v. Satpal
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized possession of Panchayat land for public use cannot be regularized by payment and directed eviction of illegal encroachments, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.
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.
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The Bombay High Court directed the Slum Rehabilitation Authority to establish Special Cells for expeditious resolution of transit rent defaults and possession disputes under slum rehabilitation schemes, enforcing statutory and constitutional protections for slum dwellers.
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.
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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of further investigation by CB-CID after filing of charge sheet under Section 173(8) CrPC, affirming the High Court's dismissal of the revision petition challenging the State Home Department's order.
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.
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited v. Vijay D. Kasbe & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that supervisors required to perform manual labor or operate machinery are entitled to double overtime allowance under the Factories Act, 1948, while those exempted under Maharashtra Rules are not, partially allowing the appeal.
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.