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Karn Singh Yadav v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging rejection of OBC candidature due to late certificate submission, citing prior precedent but denying relief due to elapsed time and non-appointment.
State of Andhra Pradesh v. State of Karnataka & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed Andhra Pradesh's suit seeking injunctions against Karnataka's water projects, directing the State to initiate fresh proceedings under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
State of Andhra Pradesh v. State of Karnataka & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed Andhra Pradesh's suit seeking injunctions against Karnataka's water projects, directing fresh proceedings under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act after a 19-year delay.
Happy Exports v. PayU Payments Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, affirming that the Court's role is limited to verifying the arbitration agreement and timely filing, without delving into merits.
Sarthi Seva Sangh v. Mumbai Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL challenging additional FSI granted by MCGM, holding the petition to be an abuse of PIL jurisdiction filed for extraneous motives, not genuine public interest.
Sudarshan Narayan Mengade v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges, holding that the death was suicidal and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to infirmities in the dying declaration and circumstantial evidence.
Munib Memon v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a terrorism-related bomb blast case, holding that prima facie evidence of conspiracy and complicity precluded bail despite prolonged pre-trial detention, while directing expeditious trial completion.
Goel Ganga Foundation v. Federation of Swarganga Co.op Society Limited
The Bombay High Court held that stilt parking spaces are common areas under MOFA and a promoter cannot allot them to third parties, dismissing the petitioner's claim to exclusive use of such parking spaces.
Kamal Rana v. Anju Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenant for bona fide requirement of landlord's daughter, holding that leave to defend was barred by delay and service on tenant's husband was valid.
Moreshar S/o Yadaorao Mahajan v. Vyankatesh Sitaram Bhedi
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's denial of specific performance due to non-joinder of necessary parties in a joint family property sale dispute but affirmed refund of amounts paid with interest.
Moreshar S/o Yadaorao Mahajan v. Vyankatesh Sitaram Bhedi
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal in a suit for specific performance due to non-joinder of necessary parties who jointly owned the property, affirming refund of the amount paid with interest.
Kolli Satyanarayana v. Valuripalli Kesava Rao Chowdary
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of specific performance due to non-compliance with contractual time limits for statutory permission but enhanced the refund amount payable to the purchaser.
Gita Rattan Institute of Advanced Studies and Training v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to grant a personal hearing and pass a reasoned order on the petitioner’s representation challenging fee revision and category downgrading, emphasizing the necessity of compliance with Court directions and communication of reasons.
Ajay Kumar v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that CRPF has discretionary power to transfer personnel based on operational needs and directed the respondents to provide a reasoned decision on the petitioner's transfer representation.
Surendra Rudra Pratap Singh v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and cruelty charges due to contradictions in dying declarations and insufficient circumstantial evidence, extending benefit of doubt.
Shankar Shrirang Gulik v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murder based on reliable and corroborated ocular testimony of a child witness supported by medical and forensic evidence.
Vijay Radhaji Bhandare v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, applying Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC due to sudden fight and heat of passion.
Delhi Development Authority v. Shiv Kumar; Government of NCT of Delhi v. Shiv Kumar; Government of NCT of Delhi & Another v. Ombir Singh Sethi; Government of NCT of Delhi v. Vikas
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act unless both possession and compensation are absent for five years prior to the Act's commencement, setting aside High Court orders declaring lapse.
Delhi Development Authority v. Shiv Kumar
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if either possession is taken or compensation is paid/tendered before the Act's commencement, setting aside High Court orders declaring lapse.
K. Madan Mohan Rao v. Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order dismissing an election petition due to non-availability of a reasoned judgment and restored the matter for fresh consideration.