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Ogeppa (D) Through Lrs. and Others v. Sahebgouda (D) Through Lrs. and Others

Supreme Court of India · 25 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 191

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S HAMDARD (WAKF) LABORATORIES v. COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAX

Supreme Court of India · 25 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 195

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%.

tax appeal_allowed

Ram Narain v. The Sub Divisional Officer

Supreme Court of India · 25 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 193

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.

property appeal_dismissed

Ghanshyam Mandal and Ors. v. The State of Bihar

Supreme Court of India · 25 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 194

The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions based on credible ocular evidence despite non-recovery of weapons and procedural objections, dismissing the appellants' challenge.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vandana Jain & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 192

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. ADISHAKTI DEVELOPERS v. THE STATE OF MAHARASTRA

Supreme Court of India · 25 Feb 2026 · 2026 INSC 197

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Gerald Michael Misquitta v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 25 Feb 2026

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.

property appeal_allowed

Pradip Prakash Baikar v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 25 Feb 2026

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sau. Poonam Bharat Kudale v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 25 Feb 2026

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.

administrative appeal_allowed

Abuzar Ayyaz Tamboli v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 25 Feb 2026

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mukesh Mahadev Musahar v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 25 Feb 2026

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

Officer v. M/S RAJDEEP INDUSTRIES

Delhi High Court · 24 Feb 2026 · 2026:DHC:1737