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Jasobanta Sahu v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, dubious extra-judicial confession, and questionable weapon recovery, holding that prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Commissioner of Central Excise Belapur v. Jindal Drugs Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that labelling of goods under Note 3 to Chapter 18 of the Central Excise Tariff Act amounts to manufacture, entitling cenvat credit and rebate, and dismissed the revenue's appeal.
THR LRS. v. SHYAM LAL CHAUHAN
The Supreme Court held that the appellate court must follow proper procedure under Order 22 Rule 5 CPC by considering subordinate court reports and objections before substituting legal representatives, and remanded the matter for fresh decision.
New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. M/s Tata Steel Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's right to settle the fire insurance claim on depreciation basis at 60% due to the insured's failure to comply with the Reinstatement Value Clause and furnish necessary documents.
BANK OF INDIA v. PANKAJ SRIVASTAVA
The Supreme Court held that dependents of a deceased employee are entitled to compassionate appointment unless major penalty proceedings were formally initiated or clearly contemplated before death, dismissing the Bank's appeal and directing consideration of the claim.
Priyanka Jaiswal v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court partially set aside the High Court's quashing of dowry harassment proceedings, holding that prima facie allegations and territorial jurisdiction justified continuation against certain accused, while quashing proceedings against others due to vague allegations.
Suresh @ Unni @ Vadi Suresh v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to unreliable identification and lack of credible evidence, emphasizing the necessity of reliable identification procedures and proof beyond reasonable doubt in criminal convictions.
Firdoskhan Khurshidkhan v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of one accused for heroin possession under the NDPS Act while acquitting the co-accused due to unreliable identification and inadmissible confessional statements.
LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA v. THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court affirmed Rajasthan's power to levy stamp duty on insurance policies under the 1952 Act but set aside recovery orders due to non-availability of stamps and inapplicability of cash payment provisions.
Sagar Maruti Suryawanshi v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the petitioner’s detention was lawful as he was produced before the magistrate within twenty four hours of arrest, dismissing the writ petition challenging illegal detention and remand.
Nimish Chandulal Shah and Ors. v. Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.
The Bombay High Court set aside an arbitral award rejecting investors' claim against CDSL on forum shopping grounds, holding that intervention in regulatory proceedings does not bar independent arbitration claims under statutory indemnity.
State v. Satish Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of respondents at the charge framing stage, holding that vague allegations without grave suspicion do not warrant framing of charges.
Vivekanand School v. GNCT and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the PF dues assessed against an educational institution for contractual employees engaged through a transporter, holding such employees fall within the Act's definition of 'employee' and are entitled to PF benefits.
State v. Munish Kumar Gaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused in a sexual harassment case where the Internal Complaints Committee had exonerated him on merits, holding that continuation of criminal prosecution would be an abuse of process.
Manish Rawat v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against MCD and others, holding that substantial compliance with court orders and lawful issuance of the completion certificate negated the need for contempt proceedings despite minor unauthorized construction being demolished.
Pashpati v. The Executive Engineer, CPWD
The Delhi High Court held that muster roll service counts for gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and non-payment is a continuing wrong not barred by delay, directing payment of gratuity with interest to the petitioner.
Bimla v. The Executive Engineer, CPWD
The Delhi High Court held that gratuity is payable for muster roll service under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, rejecting limitation defense and directing payment with interest, thereby protecting employee rights under social welfare legislation.
Kirpa Ram Thr Devender Kumar Monga v. Durga Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order setting aside the abatement of a suit and condoning delay in substituting legal representatives of a deceased defendant under Order XXII CPC and the Limitation Act, emphasizing a liberal approach to advance substantial justice.
Narender Vats & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a minor road rage incident based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., and imposed a condition of planting saplings as restorative justice.
Rajat Dhingra v. Emanshi Gulati Marwaha
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's non-speaking order dismissing the temporary injunction application in a suit for specific performance and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.