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Chennai Metro Rail Limited v. M/S Transtonnelstroy
The Supreme Court held that unilateral increase of arbitrators' fees without party consent does not terminate the tribunal's mandate or establish bias warranting removal under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act.
Indrakunwar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court overturned a murder conviction due to insufficient evidence and upheld the fundamental right to privacy and fair trial protections for a woman accused of killing her newborn child.
Central Warehousing Corporation v. Thakur Dwara Kalan Ul-Maruf Baraglan Wala & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an 8% cumulative annual increase over 11 years is a fair rate for determining just compensation in land acquisition, setting aside a 15% rate awarded by the High Court.
Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd. v. HDFC Bank Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that lease rental receivables were validly assigned to HDFC, falling outside the asset freeze order against IL&FS, and dismissed IL&FS's appeal challenging the assignment's validity.
Initiatives for Inclusion Foundation v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed the Union and State Governments to ensure mandatory and effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, emphasizing the pivotal role of District Officers and mandating timely appointment, training, and monitoring to uphold women's right to a safe workplace.
Keshav Bhaurao Yeole v. Muralidhar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the landlord's heirs are entitled to possession of 8.34 acres under Survey No. 291 based on the landlord's holding not exceeding one economic holding and the termination notice limited to that land, applying Section 33B(5)(b) of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948.
Aarif & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that invoking Section 319 Cr.P.C. to add accused requires a stricter prima facie satisfaction based on credible evidence, and set aside orders adding appellants as accused due to insufficient evidence.
Dasanglu Pul v. Lupalum Kri
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of deceased spouse's properties in election nomination affidavit is not a substantial defect warranting rejection if the candidate has no claim over such properties, and set aside the High Court's order invalidating the appellant's election.
M.A Biviji v. Sunita
The Supreme Court held that the nasotracheal intubation procedure performed was a medically justified alternative and not negligent, setting aside the compensation awarded for alleged medical negligence.
Urban Improvement Trust, Bikaner v. Gordhan Dass
The Supreme Court held that acquisition notification under the Rajasthan Urban Improvement Trust Act is not void for non-service of notice on non-recorded owners, and a suit for injunction without declaratory relief and without impleading the State is not maintainable.
Assessing Officer Circle (International Taxation) 2(2)(2) New Delhi v. M/S Nestle SA
The Supreme Court held that the MFN clause in notified DTAAs operates automatically to extend tax benefits upon a third country's OECD membership without requiring separate government notification under Section 90.
Naveen @ Ajay v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction and death sentence for rape and murder due to denial of fair trial caused by a hasty trial and inadequate opportunity to defend, ordering a de novo trial with proper legal aid.
Master Kavish v. Modern Public School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking admission in a particular school under the EWS category as the petitioner was lawfully admitted to another appropriate school in accordance with the RTE Act.
Sachin Shrikant Navgire v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted appellants of murder and related charges due to unreliable recovery evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a circumstantial evidence case.
M/s. Sai Trading Company v. The District Controller and Collector of Stamps, Sangli
The Bombay High Court held that an agreement outsourcing octroi collection constitutes a lease under Section 2(n)(iii) of the Maharashtra Stamp Act and is liable to stamp duty, remanding the duty calculation for reconsideration.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Bhupal Madhukar Pol
The Bombay High Court held that acquittal in a criminal case does not bar disciplinary action in departmental enquiry where charges are proved on preponderance of probability, restoring the penalty imposed on a driver found with liquor bottles in his bus cabin.
Kashinath Pandurang Jadhav v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that invocation of Section 409 IPC, which prescribes imprisonment for life or up to 10 years, extends the charge-sheet filing period to 90 days under Section 167(2)(a)(i) Cr.P.C., denying default bail to accused after 60 days.
GTI Infotel Private Limited v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
The court dismissed the writ petition, holding that an MSE bidder must explicitly opt for purchase preference during bid submission to avail its benefits, and judicial interference in the tender process was unwarranted given the petitioner's failure and delay.
M/S ARADHANA BUILDERS PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. M/S A.I.S GLASS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court modified the Trial Court's order to allow partial video conferencing for directors' appearance, upheld the imposition of costs, and disposed of the petition challenging ex-parte proceedings and related orders.
Sakshi Rathore and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld DGAFMS's rule barring candidates allotted seats in MCC's third counselling round from AFMS counselling, rejecting claims of arbitrariness and last-minute rule changes.