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Social Work and Research Centre v. Barefoot College International
The Delhi High Court held that the defendant's continued use of the plaintiff's registered "BAREFOOT COLLEGE" trademarks and domain name after withdrawal of permission constitutes infringement, rejecting acquiescence defense and granting injunction to the plaintiff.
Rita Kirit Joshi v. New India Assurance Company & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing an insurer to honor claims for premature newborn twins, holding that exclusion clauses denying coverage for pre-term care violate IRDAI guidelines and fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21.
Hanuman Motors Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Tata Motors Finance Ltd
The Bombay High Court set aside an arbitral award due to invalid unilateral appointment of the sole arbitrator by one party under Section 12(5) read with the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming that such objections can be raised under Section 34 without prior objection before the arbitrator.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. J. R. Oxygen Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the CESTAT's decision affirming that excise valuation must be based on the most representative wholesale price, validating the use of the highest price at a comparable unit as lawful and reasonable.
COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, ALLAHABAD v. M/S J.R. ORGANICS LTD
The Supreme Court upheld that excise valuation must be based on the most conservative wholesale price, rejecting valuation based on the highest price, thereby dismissing the revenue's appeal.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. J. R. Oxygen Limited
The court upheld the excise valuation based on the highest price fixed at a comparable unit, affirming that 'wholesale cash price' means the trade price in bulk sales, thereby dismissing the appellant's challenge to the valuation method.
COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, ALLAHABAD v. M/S J.R. ORGANICS LTD
The Supreme Court upheld that excise valuation must be based on the most conservative wholesale price, dismissing the revenue's appeal against CESTAT's order rejecting the highest price method.
SHANTI PRASAD v. THAKUR DASS
The Supreme Court held that a tenant who deposits arrears of rent, interest, and costs before the first hearing is entitled to protection against eviction under Section 20(4) of the U.P. Act, even if the rent claimed differs from the rent found by the court.
Shanti Prasad v. Thakur Dass
The Supreme Court held that a tenant who deposits arrears of rent, interest, and costs before the first hearing is entitled to protection against eviction under Section 20(4) of the U.P. Act, even if the pleaded rent amount is found incorrect.
Vivek Rathi v. Uttar Pradesh State & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the power to summon an additional accused under Section 319 CrPC must be exercised only on strong prima facie evidence and set aside the High Court's order remanding the case for fresh investigation, restoring the trial court's rejection of the application.
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The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 364A IPC for lack of proof of threat element and modified them to Section 363 IPC, directing release of accused who had served sentence.
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The Supreme Court modified convictions from Section 364A IPC to Section 363 IPC due to lack of proof of threat of death or injury, emphasizing proper charge framing and evidentiary standards in abduction-for-ransom cases.
Ravi Dhingra v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 364A IPC for kidnapping for ransom due to insufficient proof of threat or apprehension of death or hurt, modifying them to convictions under Section 363 IPC for kidnapping.
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The Supreme Court held that a complaint under Section 138 NI Act cannot be dismissed solely for complainant's absence if sufficient evidence is on record, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration applying the proviso to Section 256(1) CrPC.
M/s. BLS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED v. M/s. RAJWANT SINGH & Others
The Supreme Court held that dismissal of complaints for non-appearance of the complainant is improper once the complainant's evidence is recorded and closed, and the trial can proceed under the proviso to Section 256(1) CrPC.
The State of Chhattisgarh v. Aman Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that courts should not interfere at the investigation stage unless the FIR discloses no cognizable offence or is manifestly mala fide.
The State of Chhattisgarh v. Aman Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that courts should not interfere at the investigation stage unless in rare cases, and mala fide allegations must be specifically pleaded and proved.
Sarbjit Kaur v. Punjab State and Others
The court quashed the FIR registered under Sections 420, 120-B, and 506 IPC, holding that the dispute was civil in nature and no criminal offense was made out.
Sarbjeet Kaur v. Punjab State & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating and criminal conspiracy in a property sale dispute, holding that breach of contract without dishonest intention is a civil matter and not a criminal offence.
M/S DHARTI DREDGING AND INFRASTRUCTURE LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE, GUNTUR
The Supreme Court held that essential parts integral to the functioning of a Cutter Suction Dredger qualify for customs duty exemption, setting aside the CESTAT order and restoring the appellate relief.