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Sunil Kumar Verma v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that eligibility for direct recruitment as Additional District and Sessions Judge must be determined at the time of application, allowing reinstatement of a candidate who became a judicial officer only after applying.
Mohammad Latief Magrey v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to order exhumation of a deceased militant's body after eight months, balancing the family's right to religious rites with public order and health concerns.
Yashoda v. Sukhwinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that suppression of prior litigation amounts to fraud disentitling the plaintiff to specific performance and restored the trial court's dismissal of the suit.
Yashoda v. Sukhwinder Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the decree for specific performance due to suppression of prior litigation amounting to fraud on the court, emphasizing the necessity of full disclosure and clean hands in civil suits.
Vinod Katara v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a claim of juvenility can be raised at any stage, including post-conviction, and directed the Sessions Court to inquire into the petitioner's age based on documentary and medical evidence.
Vinod Katara v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a claim of juvenility can be raised at any stage and directed the Sessions Court to inquire into the petitioner’s age based on credible evidence including Family Register and medical report, applying the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000.
Sunil Kumar Verma v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that a candidate who was an advocate at the time of application but joined judicial service before appointment cannot be disqualified under Dheeraj Mor, allowing reinstatement and continuity of service.
Mohammad Latief Magrey v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of exhumation of a deceased militant's body on public order and health grounds while affirming the family's right to perform religious prayers at the graveyard, balancing fundamental rights with societal interests.
Tarulata Amritlal Bava v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a recovery certificate under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, holding that the statutory remedy of revision with mandatory pre-deposit must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction, even in cases alleging fraud.
Ketan Kantilal Seth v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of multiple criminal cases pending in different States involving common accused and facts to a single court in Mumbai to ensure fair and expeditious trial.
Ketan Kantilal Seth v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of multiple criminal cases pending in different States against common accused to a single court in Mumbai to ensure fair trial and expeditious disposal.
Joseph Johnson N. Maithkuri v. Subrahmanya
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders for accused in a murder case, emphasizing the gravity of offences and eyewitness identification, and directed their surrender.
Joseph Johnson N. Maithkuri v. Subrahmanya
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders for accused in a murder case, emphasizing the gravity of offences and eyewitness identification, and directed their surrender for trial.
Chandigarh Nursing Home and Anr. v. Sukhdeep Kaur
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission cannot enhance compensation in a revision petition without suo moto jurisdiction and notice, set aside the Rs. 10 lakh award, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 4 lakhs under Article 142.
Chandigarh Nursing Home and Anr. v. Sukhdeep Kaur
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission cannot enhance compensation suo moto in a revision petition without notice, set aside the Rs. 10 lakh enhancement, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 4 lakhs under Article 142 for medical negligence.
The State of Maharashtra v. M/s. M.M. Sales Corporation
The High Court held that the Appellate Authority under the MVAT Act has plenary powers to consider additional claims not raised before the Assessing Officer, thereby upholding the Tribunal's allowance of the Respondent's claim based on 'C' forms filed at the appellate stage.
The Principal Commissioner of Central GST & C. Ex., Daman Commissionerate v. Filatex India Ltd.
The High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal against the CESTAT order acquitting the manufacturer of clandestine removal of yarn, holding that no substantial question of law arose and the factual findings of the Tribunal were unimpeachable.
Mohammed Riyaz Shaikh v. Iresh Siddharam
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interlocutory relief, holding that a property transaction made in breach of a court injunction is invalid and that appellate interference with trial court discretion requires the order to be arbitrary or perverse.
Akshay @ Chhotya Kachar Jedgule v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court set aside a murder conviction based solely on last seen together circumstantial evidence, holding that the accused's plausible explanation under Section 313 Cr.P.C. broke the chain of evidence and created reasonable doubt.
Sharad Darade v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR alleging conspiracy and harassment leading to a tribal MP's suicide, holding that the allegations lacked material to attract offences under IPC and the Atrocities Act and constituted abuse of process.