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Pandurang Dhondli Khape v. Atmaram Bapu Shinde & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the condonation of a 25-year delay in a land boundary appeal due to non-service of notice, directing a detailed inquiry into the parties' rights.
Kapil Kumar v. Raj Kumar
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court decree holding that concurrent findings on execution of a promissory note cannot be disturbed on second appeal merely due to non-examination of attesting witness when other evidence proves execution and consideration.
Kapil Kumar v. Raj Kumar
The Supreme Court restored the trial court decree holding that concurrent findings on execution of a promissory note cannot be upset in second appeal merely due to non-examination of attesting witness when other evidence proves execution and consideration.
Roopwati & Ors. v. Ram Kishan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim by applying the correct age multiplier and granting future prospects with increased interest.
Roopwati & Ors. v. Ram Kishan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim by correctly applying the multiplier based on the deceased's actual age and allowing future prospects.
M/s Delhi Airtech Services Pvt. Ltd v. State of U.P
The Supreme Court held that mandatory payment of 80% estimated compensation before possession under Section 17(3A) is a pre-condition for absolute vesting of land, and Section 11A applies to acquisitions under Section 17, causing lapse if no award is passed within two years when payment is not made.
M/s Delhi Airtech Services Pvt. Ltd v. State of U.P
The Supreme Court held that mandatory payment of 80% estimated compensation before possession under Section 17(3A) is essential for absolute vesting of land, and non-compliance leads to lapse of acquisition under Section 11A, protecting landowners' rights in urgent land acquisitions.
Kesar Bai v. Genda Lal
The Supreme Court held that a party cannot claim title both by Sale Deed and adverse possession simultaneously and set aside the decree granting permanent injunction based on adverse possession when title by Sale Deed was negated.
Kesar Bai v. Genda Lal
The Supreme Court held that a plaintiff cannot claim title by adverse possession after failing to prove ownership by Sale Deed, and thus is not entitled to permanent injunction protecting possession.
Kerala Land Reforms & Development Co-operative Society Limited v. The District Registrar (General)
The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's ruling that remission of stamp duty under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969 is available only if the society or its officers/members would have been liable to pay such duty, dismissing claims for remission on sale deeds executed by members in their own capacity.
Kerala Land Reforms & Development Co-operative Society Limited v. The District Registrar (General)
The Supreme Court held that remission of stamp duty under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969 is available only if the society or its members are liable to pay such duty, dismissing appeals seeking remission on sale deeds executed by members or the society.
Sunita Burman v. The Commissioner, M.P. Housing and Infrastructure Development Board
The Supreme Court held that a work charged employee who was not regularized and did not opt for the National Pension Scheme is not entitled to family pension or retiral benefits from the Housing Board.
Sunita Burman v. The Commissioner, M.P. Housing and Infrastructure Development Board
The Supreme Court held that a work charged employee who did not opt for the National Pension Scheme is not entitled to family pension, dismissing the widow's appeal against the Housing Board.
Menon Ekka v. Union of India
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to a lady accused who had served substantial sentence, directing expeditious hearing of her appeal against conviction for disproportionate assets under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Menon Ekka v. Union of India
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to a lady accused who had undergone substantial sentence during the pendency of her appeal against conviction for corruption-related offences, directing timely disposal of the appeal.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. M/s Commercial Engineers and Body Building Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that a writ petition under Article 226 challenging a tax assessment order is not maintainable when a statutory appeal remedy exists, and directed the respondent to pursue the statutory appeal.
State through the Inspector of Police v. Laly @ Manikandan & Another
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's conviction for murder based on the credible testimony of a sole eye witness, overruling the High Court's acquittal despite procedural and evidentiary lapses.
State through the Inspector of Police v. Laly @ Manikandan & Another
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of accused for murder under Section 302 IPC based on reliable sole eyewitness testimony, overruling the High Court's acquittal despite procedural and evidentiary doubts.
Reserve Bank of India v. Big Kancheepuram Cooperative Town Bank Ltd
The Supreme Court transferred all writ petitions challenging the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 and RBI circular to the Madras High Court for consolidated and expeditious disposal.
Reserve Bank of India v. Big Kancheepuram Cooperative Town Bank Ltd
The Supreme Court transferred all writ petitions challenging the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 and RBI circular dated 25 June 2021 pending before various High Courts to the Madras High Court for consolidated and expeditious disposal.