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State Bank of India v. The Consortium of Murari Lal Jalan and Florian Fritsch
The Supreme Court held that the Performance Bank Guarantee cannot be adjusted against payment obligations under the Resolution Plan and directed the Successful Resolution Applicant to deposit the full amount in cash as per the Plan's terms.
Ramalingam & Ors. v. N. Viswanathan
The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' appeal and restored their discharge where medical evidence established the deceased's death was natural, negating a prima facie case for trial.
Allahabad University v. Geetanjali Tiwari (Pandey)
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reading down of UGC Regulation 10(f)(iii), holding it inapplicable to shortlisting candidates for Assistant Professor posts, thereby allowing teaching experience to be counted regardless of emoluments drawn.
Manmeet Singh Alias Goldie v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of dacoity with murder under Section 396 IPC due to failure to prove participation of five or more persons, emphasizing the necessity of an assembly for such conviction.
Mahesh Panjabrao Andhale v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court discharged the landlord accused under Section 3 of the PITA Act due to lack of prima facie material showing knowledge or wilful participation in the use of his premises as a brothel.
M/s. Edunetwork Private Limited v. The Regional Provident Fund
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR for alleged EPF misappropriation for non-compliance with mandatory inquiry under Section 7A of the EPF Act and procedural safeguards for start-ups.
Sopan Trambak Wani v. Director of Town Planning, Maharashtra State & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure by authorities to acquire reserved land within the statutory period under the MRTP Act results in lapsing of reservation, entitling the landowner to develop the property.
ANSAL CROWN HEIGHTS FLAT BUYERS ASSOCIATION v. M/S. ANSAL CROWN INFRABUILD PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC protects only the corporate debtor and does not bar execution proceedings against its directors/officers who may be individually liable.
Pramila v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offence and quashed her life imprisonment sentence, directing that juveniles must be dealt with under the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986.
Rajasthan High Court v. Ved Priya
The Supreme Court held that termination of a probationary judicial officer without enquiry is valid unless punitive, limiting judicial review of such administrative decisions and setting aside the High Court's reinstatement order.
Anirudh Arun Bhandarkar & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR under Section 306 IPC against the applicants, holding that mere allegations of harassment without evidence of proximate instigation do not constitute abetment of suicide.
Samrat Span Realties v. The Registrar of Firms, Pune
The Bombay High Court held that expulsion of a partner constitutes a change in the firm's constitution that must be recorded by the Registrar of Firms, and disputes over expulsion are to be resolved by courts, not the Registrar.
M/s Bafna Udyog v. Micro & Small Enterprises Facilitation Council & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that in absence of an arbitration agreement, the Court cannot appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act despite failure of the MSME Facilitation Council to refer the dispute to arbitration under the MSMED Act.
Bansilal S. Kabra v. Global Trade Finance Limited & Anr
The Bombay High Court held that the amendment to Section 202(1) CrPC mandating an inquiry before issuing process against accused residing outside jurisdiction is mandatory to prevent frivolous complaints.
Sandesh Vitthal Thakur & Ors. v. The Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition) Raigad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed due to non-passing of Award within statutory time, as the urgency clause under Section 17 of the 1894 Act was not validly invoked without payment of 80% estimated compensation, and directed fresh compensation determination under the 2013 Act.
M/S Gurprakash Enterprise & Ors. v. Kailash Sewani & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree on admissions for recovery of rent and possession under a lease deed, holding that admitted execution and possession warrant decree absent substantive triable issues.
Shri Arjun Kansal v. Shri Ajit Singh Bagga
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs.2.31 crores with interest and delayed payment compensation against the Defendant for breaching a court-recorded settlement in a property sale dispute.
Balasaraswathy v. KVSN Raju
The Delhi High Court upheld concurrent findings that the tenant was duly served statutory demand notice under the Delhi Rent Control Act and dismissed the petition challenging the eviction order under Article 227 of the Constitution.
Khera Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. B.K. Bansal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Arbitrator's interim order restoring possession and restraining alienation under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 37.
Maya Tyagi v. Simmer Sahni
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a non-signatory drawer under Section 138 NI Act for lack of statutory demand notice and absence of cheque signature.