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Ramesh Chandra Sharma & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of differential compensation between 'Pukka' and 'Non-Pukka' landowners under land acquisition laws, dismissing challenges based on Article 14 and affirming waiver by acceptance of compensation agreements.
Ramesh Chandra Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court struck down the differential compensation classification between Pushtaini and Gair-pushtaini landowners as arbitrary and violative of Article 14, holding that signing compensation agreements does not bar seeking revised compensation arising later.
Aparna Ajinkya Firodia v. Ajinkya Arun Firodia
The Supreme Court held that DNA testing of a child born during marriage cannot be directed without strong prima-facie evidence of non-access to rebut the conclusive presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Evidence Act.
Apurna Ajinkya Firodia v. Ajinkya Arun Firodia
The Supreme Court upheld the order directing DNA testing of a child in a matrimonial dispute, affirming the rebuttable presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 and balancing the child's rights with the need for truth.
Aparna Ajinkya Firodia v. Ajinkya Arun Firodia
The Supreme Court held that DNA testing of a child born during marriage cannot be directed without proof of non-access to rebut the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Evidence Act, and set aside lower court orders directing such test.
Sureshkumar Lavilatkumar Patel v. Gujarat State
The Supreme Court held that cut-off marks fixed in recruitment advertisements cannot be reduced arbitrarily after the selection process has commenced, upholding the principle of fairness and equality under Article 14.
Sureshkumar Lalitkumar Patel v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that reduction of cut-off marks after recruitment results are published is impermissible and upheld candidates' rights to be considered under original advertised criteria, setting aside the Gujarat High Court's decision.
Sureshkumar Lalitkumar Patel v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that reducing cut-off marks after publication of results to accommodate horizontal reservation without amending the advertisement is arbitrary and violates Article 14, thereby restoring original selection criteria while directing accommodation of special category candidates within permissible reservation limits.
Khora Through Legal Heirs & Ors. v. Mohar Sai & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Revenue Authorities' orders do not bar civil suits on title where the transferee is a tribal and affirmed civil court jurisdiction to decide genuineness of land transactions under the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code.
M/s. Radha Vishweshwar Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. M/s. New Bansi Park Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.
The Court held that in a common layout with buildings constructed under different FSI regimes, land division must consider base FSI entitlement, upholding Defendant No.1-Society's decree and conveyance and permitting redevelopment without injunctions restraining land use up to 2276 sq.mtrs.
Qatar National Bank Alahli v. Man Industries (India) Limited
The Bombay High Court held that an irrevocable and unconditional Counter Bank Guarantee governed by Egyptian law is an independent contract that must be honored without injunction unless exceptional grounds exist, and Indian courts lack jurisdiction to entertain disputes concerning it.
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The court upheld the Municipal Corporation's lawful eviction of unauthorized occupants under Section 226 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, dismissing the respondent's appeal against possession recovery and penalties.
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The court held that unauthorized occupation and transfer of government land is illegal and directed the State to recover possession and cancel all unauthorized entries, affirming the government's right to protect its property under Article 226.
Xerox India Ltd v. Union of India
The court upheld the trial court’s compensation and maintenance orders against the petitioner under domestic violence and criminal law provisions, dismissing his appeal.
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The court upheld the GST authority's demand and penalties against the petitioner for non-payment of GST, affirming the validity of the assessment and procedural compliance.
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The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the appellant under the NDPS Act due to insufficient evidence of possession and trafficking, emphasizing the prosecution's burden to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under the NDPS Act, affirming that the mandatory presumption against possession can only be rebutted by clear evidence, which the appellant failed to provide.
Kedar Sharma and Others v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioners' claims for ACP/MACP benefits as a representation and decide them in accordance with the Supreme Court precedent within a stipulated time.
Alankar Apartment Pvt Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 1(1)
The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment notice and order under the Income Tax Act for failure to consider the taxpayer's evidence and directed a fresh hearing and exercise by the Assessing Officer.
Shubham Chauhan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a provisionally allotted seat due to non-payment of seat acceptance fee within the stipulated timeline but allowed the petitioner to continue admission against a supernumerary seat created pursuant to interim relief.