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Atulbhai Vithalbhai Bhanderi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld bail denial for one accused involved in organised crime due to prima facie evidence and prior cases, while granting bail to another accused with limited prior involvement, emphasizing judicial discretion and conditions to prevent witness tampering.
Dinesh Kumar v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a circumstantial evidence case with unexplained forensic anomalies and weak last seen evidence.
Dinesh Kumar v. Haryana State
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant, holding that the circumstantial evidence and last seen theory were insufficient to sustain conviction due to gaps in the chain of evidence and failure to properly investigate material facts.
Dinesh Kumar v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction based on weak circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the prosecution's duty to establish a complete chain of evidence and the trial court's active role in clarifying crucial facts.
Shiv Kumar v. Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
The High Court Development Bench held that tenants have locus standi to challenge land acquisition under the 2013 Act, overruling earlier precedent denying such right, and allowed the appeal.
Delhi Development Authority v. Narendra Kumar Jain
The Supreme Court held that subsequent purchasers have no locus to challenge land acquisition or claim deemed lapse under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
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The Supreme Court held that magistrates must direct police investigation upon receipt of a complaint under Section 156(3) CrPC without testing its credibility or bonafides, setting aside dismissal orders based on delay or lack of credibility.
Kailash Vijayvargiya v. Rajlakshmi Chaudhuri
The Supreme Court held that at the Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. stage, the Magistrate cannot verify the truth of allegations and must direct FIR registration if a cognizable offence is prima facie disclosed, dismissing the appeal against the High Court’s order quashing the Magistrate’s dismissal.
Kailash Vijayvargiya v. Rajlakshmi Chaudhuri
The Supreme Court held that at the Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. stage, the Magistrate cannot verify the truth of allegations and must direct FIR registration if a cognizable offence is prima facie disclosed, dismissing the appeal against the High Court order directing investigation into rape allegations.
M/S VISTRA ITCL (INDIA) LTD & ORS. v. MR. DINKAR VENKATASUBRAMANIAN & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that a secured creditor holding pledged shares without direct financial debt is not a financial creditor under the IBC but is entitled to rights under Sections 52 and 53, and a resolution plan cannot extinguish such rights.
M/S TRIMURTHI FRAGRANCES (P) LTD. v. GOVT.OF N.C.T OF DELHI
The Supreme Court upheld state sales tax on pan masala and gutkha, ruling that these products are distinct from tobacco under central excise laws and validly taxable by states despite prior exemptions.
Commissioner of Income Tax-8 Mumbai v. Gloshine Dabbledsa and Developers Private Limited
The Supreme Court remanded the tax appeal for fresh consideration to determine whether the disputed transaction is business income or capital gains, emphasizing correct factual analysis and accounting treatment.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. Glowshine Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court remanded the tax appeal for fresh consideration on whether the sale of development rights constituted capital asset transfer or stock-in-trade, emphasizing comprehensive factual analysis beyond mere accounting entries.
आयकर आयुक्त- 8 मुंबई v. ग्लोशाइन दबल्डसा अँड डेव्हलपसा प्रायव्हेट दलदमटेड
Supreme Court remanded the tax appeal for fresh adjudication to determine whether the transfer of development rights is capital asset transfer or business stock-in-trade, emphasizing the need for detailed factual analysis.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. Glowshine Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court remanded the tax appeal for fresh consideration on whether the sale of development rights was business income or capital gains, emphasizing the need to examine all relevant factors and accounting treatment.
Official Liquidator v. Ujjain Nagar Palika Nigam
The Supreme Court held that the Official Liquidator is liable to pay post-liquidation municipal taxes incurred before confirmation of sale of company assets, absent clear notice transferring such liability to the purchaser.
Yamal Manojbhai v. Union of India
The Supreme Court resolved conflicting High Court judgments to hold that accused caught smuggling goods within the customs area are entitled to seek settlement under Section 127B of the Customs Act, and upheld the maintainability of the writ petition under Article 32 to protect fundamental rights.
Nagarathinam v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC for poisoning two sons and dismissed the appeal against denial of premature release, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and inapplicability of exceptions under Section 300 IPC.
Nagarathinam v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of a petitioner who poisoned his children but ordered his immediate premature release after nearly 20 years, finding the State’s rejection unjustified.
Nagarathinam v. State through the Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction but allowed the appellant's premature release, rejecting the State's denial as unjustified given her mental state and long incarceration.