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Competition Commission of India v. Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation
The Supreme Court held that forwarding the DG report and calling for replies suffices as notice for penalty under the Competition Act, and set aside the appellate tribunal's order quashing penalties on office-bearers for lack of separate notice.
Shanti Devi v. Jagan Devi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a suit for possession based on a sale deed void ab initio is governed by Article 65 of the Limitation Act, 1963, and dismissed the appeal affirming the suit's maintainability within limitation.
Haribhau @ Bhausaheb Dinkar Kharuse & Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 149 IPC, affirming that members of an unlawful assembly sharing a common object are vicariously liable for offences committed by the group.
Jane Kaushik v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that both State and private establishments have positive constitutional and statutory obligations to prevent discrimination against transgender persons and provide reasonable accommodation, directing enforcement of the 2019 Act and awarding relief to the petitioner.
K.S. Manjunath and Others v. Moorasavirappa @ Muttanna Chennappa Batil and Others
The Supreme Court held that a suit for specific performance is not maintainable without challenging the validity of termination of an agreement to sell, and subsequent purchasers with notice of a subsisting agreement cannot claim bona fide purchaser status.
Raj Pal Singh v. Rajveer & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case, emphasizing that where two views are possible on evidence, acquittal should not be disturbed without compelling reasons.
Jayantibhai Chaturbhai Patel v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and enhanced sentence of a doctor for rape under Section 376(2)(d) IPC despite the victim and her husband turning hostile, relying on corroborative medical and forensic evidence.
CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION v. DAYAMOY MAHATO
The Supreme Court held that Section 436-A CrPC does not apply to offences punishable with death, balanced the right to liberty under Article 21 against national security concerns in bail matters involving terrorism charges, and issued directions to expedite trials and ensure fairness under reverse burden statutes.
Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Government of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that lack of menstrual hygiene facilities in schools violates fundamental rights under Articles 14, 21, and 21A, directing the State to provide free sanitary pads and separate toilets to ensure substantive equality in education for adolescent girls.
Sanjay Paliwal and Another v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a suit for mandatory injunction due to disputed title and possession, holding such injunction without possession claim barred under Section 41(h) of the Specific Relief Act.
Shrikrishna v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC in a group fight case, reduced the sentence considering the appellant's age and time served, and dismissed the appeal.
Gulfisha Fatima v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld the statutory bail restrictions under UAPA, dismissing bail pleas of accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, while clarifying the constitutional and statutory framework governing bail and prolonged incarceration.
Divjot Sekhon v. State of Punjab and Others
The Supreme Court held that altering sports quota admission criteria mid-process to include achievements from Classes IX and X was arbitrary and unlawful, directing adjustment of admissions and emphasizing transparency and fairness in policy formulation.
Sikandar Govind Kale v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court allowed the petition of a poor convict to reduce default imprisonment for non-payment of fine to the period already served and ordered his immediate release, balancing statutory provisions with fundamental rights under Article 21.
Ashish Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that statutory recruitment rules prevail over inconsistent advertisement qualifications and directed appointment of the appellant as Psychologist, rejecting the requirement of both graduation and training qualification together.
Ashish Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that statutory recruitment rules prevail over contradictory advertisement qualifications and directed appointment of a candidate denied on incorrect qualification grounds.
Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Education & School of Law v. Directorate of Higher Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the State government's refusal to grant NOC for increased intake in a law college due to non-compliance with mandatory space norms despite Bar Council of India's approval, emphasizing the primacy of university and State regulations in affiliation matters.
EISAI CO.LTD. & ANR. v. SATISH REDDY & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiffs to withdraw their civil suit under Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC and Section 151 CPC, dismissing the suit as withdrawn.
Shipping Corporation of India Limited v. Dasu M. Kutty
The Bombay High Court upheld compensation for a seaman’s permanent disablement due to heart disease after long service, dismissing the employer’s appeal challenging the award under the Workmen’s Compensation Act and N.M.B. Agreement.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the classification of BSNL under the HT-II commercial electricity tariff category for 2008-2010, rejecting its claim for industrial tariff benefits without required certification.