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Ogeppa (D) Through Lrs. and Others v. Sahebgouda (D) Through Lrs. and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellants' appeal, affirming the respondents as hereditary pujaries entitled to perform puja at the Amogasidda temple based on continuous possession and evidence despite an old decree claimed by appellants.
M/S HAMDARD (WAKF) LABORATORIES v. COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAX
The Supreme Court held that "Sharbat Rooh Afza" is a fruit drink taxable at 4% under Entry 103 of the UPVAT Act, overturning its classification under the residuary entry at 12.5%.
Ram Narain v. The Sub Divisional Officer
The Supreme Court upheld statutory regularisation of occupants' possession under Section 123(2) of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, dismissing the appeal challenging eviction claims based on a Section 143 declaration and title.
Ghanshyam Mandal and Ors. v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions based on credible ocular evidence despite non-recovery of weapons and procedural objections, dismissing the appellants' challenge.
Vandana Jain & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating and forgery in a joint venture dispute, holding that the matter was essentially civil and criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
M/S. ADISHAKTI DEVELOPERS v. THE STATE OF MAHARASTRA
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of an auction sale for non-deposit of the full purchase money within the stipulated period, affirming the maintainability of revision under Section 154 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act despite alternative remedies.
Gerald Michael Misquitta v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that all co-owners must be given a fair opportunity of hearing before the Competent Authority grants a unilateral deemed conveyance certificate under MOFA, and quashed the impugned order and deed for failure to do so.
Pradip Prakash Baikar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a man for sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the weight of the victim's testimony and the applicability of statutory presumptions despite minor discrepancies and absence of definitive medical injuries.
Sau. Poonam Bharat Kudale v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court restored the removal of Panchayat members for willful misconduct in passing an illegal resolution to usurp Sarpanch's authority, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory procedure and natural justice.
Abuzar Ayyaz Tamboli v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld conviction under Section 326-A IPC for acid attack based on victim’s testimony and chemical evidence, but set aside POCSO Act convictions due to absence of sexual assault.
Mukesh Mahadev Musahar v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder based on circumstantial evidence, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a complete and conclusive chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.