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S Gurbachan Singh & Ors. v. Geeta Issar
The Delhi High Court held that cross-examination cannot be conducted on photocopies before production of original documents, setting aside the trial court's order directing such procedure.
Uber India Systems Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of GST Notifications taxing passenger transport services supplied through electronic commerce operators, holding the classification reasonable and constitutionally valid.
Anil Agarwal Foundation v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of land acquisition proceedings for Vedanta University, holding that acquisition in favor of a private company without strict compliance with statutory provisions is illegal and void.
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The court held that land acquisition must comply with statutory procedures and recognized the petitioner company as a public company entitled to protections, directing review and corrective measures in acquisition and administrative actions.
Anil Agarwal Foundation v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of land acquisition proceedings for Vedanta University due to non-compliance with statutory provisions and invalid conversion of the beneficiary company, emphasizing strict adherence to land acquisition laws and protection of public interest.
Ram v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and failure of the prosecution to examine independent witnesses, emphasizing the necessity of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Sita Ram v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and prosecution's failure to examine available independent witnesses, holding that guilt was not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Rao Shyam v. Rajasthan State
The court set aside murder convictions due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, emphasizing cautious evaluation of minor witnesses and proper identification procedures.
Radhe Shyam v. Rajasthan State
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants due to unreliable identification evidence from a minor witness and failure of other eyewitness to identify accused, emphasizing the necessity of clear and cogent identification for conviction under Sections 148, 302, and 149 IPC.
Radhey Shyam & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to unreliable eyewitness identification and unfair identification procedures, emphasizing the need for proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Kekhriesatuo Tep v. National Investigation Agency
The Supreme Court restored bail to appellants coerced into funding outlawed organizations, holding that absence of mens rea negates prima facie case under UAPA and High Court erred in cancelling bail.
Kekhriesatuo Tep v. National Investigation Agency
The Supreme Court restored bail to appellants under UAPA, holding that coerced payments without mens rea do not warrant denial of bail under Section 43D(5).
Dr. S.M. Mansoori Thr. L.R. v. Surekha Parmar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that absence of prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. is not a ground to quash criminal proceedings at the initial stage when allegations prima facie show police officers acted beyond official duty.
Dr. S.M. Mansoori Thr. L.R. v. Surekha Parmar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that absence of prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. is not a ground to quash charges against police officers at the initial stage when they allegedly exceeded their authority, restoring the trial court's order framing charges.
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The Kerala High Court allowed appeals challenging cancellation of industrial licenses, holding that statutory and procedural compliance under the Kerala MSME Act is mandatory for grant and revocation of licenses.
Kochi Elathiyavas & Others v. Others
The Supreme Court held that licenses under the Kerala MSME Act and Building Rules must comply with statutory requirements, quashing cancellations made without due process and allowing the appeals.
Ramky Infrastructure Ltd TK Engineering Consortium Pvt Ltd Joint Venture v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the arbitral tribunal’s refusal to grant interim injunction against invocation of unconditional bank guarantees, affirming that such injunctions are exceptional and the invocation letters complied with guarantee terms.
Mayur Arun Tapase v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed writ petitions directing the State Government to appoint petitioners to police motor transport posts, holding that experience and ability requirements must be read conjunctively and that the State Government exceeded its authority in declaring them ineligible after MPSC's recommendation.
Swapnil Baban Shinde v. State of Maharashtra and Ors
The Bombay High Court upheld the invalidation of the petitioner's caste certificate claiming Kunbi caste due to failure to prove direct genealogical connection despite court-ordered vigilance inquiry.
Metallurgical Products (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Government of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking renewal of a radioactive residue disposal agreement, holding no legal obligation or legitimate expectation arose against the government, and administrative discretion in such matters is not subject to mandamus absent arbitrariness.