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Bhimashankar Sahakari Sakkare Karkhane Niyamita v. Walchandnagar Industries Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the statutory maximum limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act is mandatory and cannot be extended by Section 4 of the Limitation Act or Section 10 of the General Clauses Act when the last day falls during court vacation.
NTPC LTD v. M/S SPML INFRA LTD
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in appointing an arbitral tribunal under Section 11(6) as the Settlement Agreement was valid and allegations of coercion were not prima facie credible, thus no subsisting arbitrable dispute existed.
International Pvt. Ltd v. The Commissioner
The Supreme Court held that penalty under Section 271C of the Income Tax Act is not leviable for belated remittance of TDS after deduction, limiting penalty to failure to deduct tax at source.
The State of Bihar v. Jawahar Lal Ram
The Supreme Court directed absorption of employees with continuity of service under Article 142, setting aside the High Court's order reversing their termination despite procedural irregularities in the regularization scheme.
Mansarovar Commercial Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi
The Supreme Court held that companies incorporated in Sikkim were residents of India due to control and management being in Delhi, validating reassessment and service of notices under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for assessment years prior to the Act's extension to Sikkim.
Mansarovar Commercial Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld that companies incorporated in Sikkim were residents of India due to control and management in Delhi, validating reassessment notices and tax liability under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for pre-extension years.
Rajalakshmi v. The Special Tahsildar (LA) Koyilandy & Another
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquired for an IT Park, holding that negotiated price is relevant but not binding and awarding a 60% rise over the negotiated price as just compensation.
Rajalakshmi v. The Special Tahsildar (LA) Koyilandy & Another
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquired for an IT Park by increasing the High Court's award from Rs. 1,35,000/- to Rs. 1,60,000/- per cent, holding that negotiated price is a relevant factor but just compensation requires reasonable enhancement.
KA RAUF SHERIF v. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a PMLA money laundering case from Lucknow to Kerala, holding that territorial jurisdiction is determined by the place of money laundering activities and not by residence of accused or witnesses.
Ajay Shankar Srivastava v. Bar Council of India
The Supreme Court constituted a High Powered Committee to monitor verification of advocates' educational and enrollment certificates, directing State Bar Councils and universities to cooperate fully to preserve the integrity of the legal profession.
Ajay Shankar Srivastava v. Bar Council of India
The Supreme Court upheld the necessity of verifying advocates' educational qualifications and enrollment certificates, constituted a High Powered Committee to oversee the process, and directed all stakeholders to cooperate to preserve the integrity of the legal profession.
National Capital Territory of Delhi v. Subhash Chander Khatri
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken prior to the Act's commencement, even if compensation was unpaid, and set aside the High Court's order granting compensation on lapse grounds.
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The Supreme Court clarified the procedural safeguards and judicial oversight required for custodial remand under Section 167(2) CrPC, emphasizing protection of the accused's rights and timely submission of investigation reports.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Vikas Mishra
The Supreme Court allowed CBI's appeal to grant police custody remand beyond 15 days where the accused frustrated interrogation by hospitalization and interim bail, overruling the strict 15-day limit in such circumstances.
Sanjay Ratra v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle, Mumbai
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the reopening of income tax assessment under Section 148 based on new information of undisclosed income not examined in the original limited scrutiny assessment.
Anil Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a clerical error in the counsel's name in its earlier order and issued a corrigendum accordingly.
Roshanbi Aziz Motiwala v. The Competent Authority and Deputy Collector
The Bombay High Court held that landowners are entitled to 9% interest on delayed compensation payments under the National Highways Act, 1956, quashing the Competent Authority's rejection of interest claims.
Kamla Gupta & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498A and related IPC provisions in a matrimonial dispute following a genuine settlement and cohabitation of the parties.
Poonam Tomar & Anr. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross-FIRs arising from neighbourly disputes under non-compoundable offences based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and promote social harmony.
Shri Bajranglal Garg v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 304A IPC following an amicable settlement and full compensation paid to the deceased's family, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.