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State of Gujarat v. Jayantibhai Ishwarbhai Patel
The Supreme Court held that refusal by a landowner to accept compensation does not cause deemed lapse of acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where possession was legally taken and compensation tendered pursuant to a valid consent award.
Sushri X v. Maharashtra State & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the anticipatory bail granted to the accused in a rape case, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of prima facie evidence, victim’s right to be heard, and the gravity of the offence in bail proceedings.
Sushri X v. Maharashtra State & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the Bombay High Court’s anticipatory bail granted to the accused in a rape case, emphasizing the need to consider the gravity of offences and the victim’s right to be heard in bail proceedings.
Mrs. K. v. Maharashtra State
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim pre-arrest bail granted to the accused in a rape case, emphasizing the victim's right to be heard and the serious nature of the offence under Section 376 IPC.
Ms. X v. The State of Maharashtra and Another
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's anticipatory bail granted in a rape case, emphasizing the need to consider prima facie evidence, gravity of offence, and the victim's right to be heard.
SREI MULTIPLE ASSET INVESTMENT TRUST V. DECCAN CHRONICLE MARKETEERS
The Supreme Court held that the adjudicating authority cannot declare ownership of trademarks post-approval of a Resolution Plan as it amounts to impermissible modification, limiting the Plan to exclusive usage rights only.
SREI MULTIPLE ASSET INVESTMENT TRUST V. DECCAN CHRONICLE MARKETEERS
The Supreme Court held that the adjudicating authority cannot declare ownership of trademarks post-approval of a Resolution Plan under the IBC, as it amounts to impermissible modification of the Plan.
Modi Rubber Limited v. Continental Carbon India Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that rehabilitation schemes sanctioned under SICA are binding on unsecured creditors who cannot opt out to claim full dues later, affirming the mandatory and overriding nature of such schemes.
Modi Rubber Limited v. Continental Carbon India Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that unsecured creditors cannot opt out of a BIFR-sanctioned rehabilitation scheme under SICA and must accept the scaled down dues as binding by operation of law.
Maharashtra State Graduate Primary Teachers Association v. Pune Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court upheld that primary teachers transferred from Pune Zilla Parishad to Pune Municipal Corporation after territorial expansion are entitled to count their prior service for seniority under Section 493 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949.
Maharashtra Rajya Padvidhar Prathamik Shikshak Va Kendra Pramukh Sabha v. Pune Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court held that service rendered by primary teachers in the Zilla Parishad prior to absorption into Pune Municipal Corporation must be counted for seniority under Section 493 read with Appendix IV of the MMC Act, dismissing the appeal challenging the High Court's decision.
Dinesh Maheshwari v. Bela M. Trivedi
The Supreme Court upheld the Magistrate's cognizance and summons issuance in a criminal conspiracy case involving alleged illegal sale of Church properties, dismissing the appellant Archbishop's challenge and affirming the maintainability of the criminal proceedings.
Cardinal Mar George Alencherry v. Kerala State & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's summons against the appellant for criminal conspiracy and misappropriation, clarified the scope of cognizance and investigation under CrPC, cautioned against judicial overreach, and set aside excessive High Court orders while directing proper trial and investigation.
Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Limited v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of conversion of leased commercial land into freehold under the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Policy, emphasizing compliance with policy conditions including state participation and non-retrospective application.
Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Private Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner’s request to convert leasehold land to freehold under the Uttar Pradesh tourism policy, holding the policy prospective and subject to conditions unmet by the petitioner.
Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Limited v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others
The court upheld UPSIDC's refusal to convert leasehold commercial land into freehold under the tourism policy due to absence of statutory provisions and state participation, dismissing the petitioner's challenge.
Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Private Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the petitioner is not entitled to convert leasehold land to freehold under the Uttar Pradesh tourism policy as it is prospective and subject to conditions unmet by the petitioner, dismissing the writ petition challenging the rejection.
Afjal Ali Sha @ Abjal Shaukat Sha v. State of West Bengal & Ors.
The Supreme Court transferred a murder trial within West Bengal to a competent court in Calcutta, rejecting transfer outside the State, holding that a fair trial can be ensured with proper judicial supervision despite State's earlier mala fide conduct.
Vishalakshi Amma v. Kerala State
The Supreme Court held that the 180-day time limit under the Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 2003 for filing ownership claims is mandatory and non-extendable, dismissing the appeal against rejection of late deposition.
Vishalakshi Amma v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that the 180-day time limit for filing declarations under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is mandatory and cannot be relaxed, dismissing the appellant's delayed application for ownership certificate.