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Nawabuddin v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act but reduced the sentence from life imprisonment to fifteen years rigorous imprisonment considering the accused's age and health.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. The Chief Electoral Officer
The Supreme Court held that death due to sun stroke is not covered under an insurance policy requiring death from external violent accident, and delayed claim and failure to lodge claim disentitle insurer’s liability.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. The Chief Electoral Officer
The Supreme Court held that death due to sun stroke is not covered under the insurance policy requiring death by external violent means and that delay in claim bars compensation, thus absolving the insurer of liability.
Gas Authority of India Limited v. Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
The Supreme Court held that a transmission loss charge imposed arbitrarily by a public sector entity on another violates constitutional guarantees and allowed the writ petition challenging it, subject to limitation for refund claims.
M/S. GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED v. M/S. INDIAN PETROCHEMICALS CORP LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of contractual clauses imposing loss of transportation charges by a monopolistic public sector undertaking as arbitrary and discriminatory, allowing refund limited by limitation period.
M/S. GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED v. M/S. INDIAN PETROCHEMICALS CORP LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of contractual clauses imposing loss of transportation charges on IPCL by GAIL as arbitrary and discriminatory under Article 14, allowing refund limited by limitation period.
Vibhuti Shankar Pandey v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that regularization requires valid appointment by a competent authority against a sanctioned post, which the appellant lacked.
Vibhuti Shankar Pandey v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that regularization requires appointment by a competent authority against a sanctioned post, and mere long service or qualification relaxation does not confer such right.
Mundra & Ors. v. Union of India Ministry of Finance
The Supreme Court corrected its earlier judgment to reflect amendments to the writ petition and held that discriminatory tax exemptions must be applied retrospectively, without commenting on Article 371-F's validity.
Sahyadri Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of an Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum issued in 2003 and its lawful transfer, rejecting the petitioner's challenge based on non-commencement of production and minimum distance norms under the Sugarcane Control Order.
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The court upheld the financial institution's right to recover loan dues from the defaulting borrower, limiting judicial interference to cases of fraud or illegality.
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for criminal breach of trust against the respondent, affirming that misappropriation of entrusted funds by a borrower constitutes a punishable offence under Sections 458 and 34 IPC.
SR. SEPHY v. CBI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that virginity tests conducted on female accused violate fundamental rights under Article 21 and are unconstitutional, affirming its jurisdiction to grant relief despite pending criminal proceedings elsewhere.
Vikramjeet Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for 10 days on humanitarian grounds of marriage within the close family, subject to stringent conditions, in a serious offence case under IPC and POCSO.
Casio Keisanki Kabushiki Kaisha d/b/a Casio Computer Co. Ltd. v. Riddhi Siddhi Retail Venture and Anr.
The Delhi High Court confirmed an interim injunction protecting the plaintiff's registered keyboard design against defendants' alleged infringement, holding that the defendants failed to prove lack of novelty or prior publication to invalidate the design registration.
Dharamvir Udar v. Land Acquisition Collector (SW)
The Delhi High Court held that an administrative order awarding compensation post original and supplementary awards is not a supplementary award under the Land Acquisition Act, and a Reference filed beyond the six-month limitation period is barred and liable to be rejected.
Bharat Peraj Bhanushali v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to order reactivation of DIN/DSC for directors associated with multiple companies across different ROCs and directed coordinated reactivation by all concerned ROCs.
Chatur Sain v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed coercive enforcement including bailable warrants against a respondent who violated a Court undertaking to vacate property in favor of an 83-year-old senior citizen petitioner under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
Dharmveer v. Central Information Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed Union Bank of India to comply with the CIC’s order and provide information sought under RTI, allowing the petitioner’s writ petition for enforcement.
Royal Electrical Company v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the debarment of a government contractor by the Delhi Jal Board for failure to communicate the order and grant a hearing, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice principles.