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Dashrath Arun Sasane v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murdering his wife by setting her ablaze, relying primarily on credible dying declarations corroborated by medical and circumstantial evidence.
Rajiv Shukla v. Gold Rush Sales and Services Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission exceeded its revisional jurisdiction by disturbing concurrent findings that a used car was delivered instead of a new one, directing replacement of the car and restoring the original consumer forum orders.
P. DHARAMARAJ v. SHANMUGAM
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of a criminal complaint in a cash-for-job corruption case, holding that compromise cannot justify quashing offences involving public servants and that victims have locus standi to challenge such orders.
P. DHARAMARAJ v. SHANMUGAM
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of a criminal complaint involving a cash-for-job scam, holding that compromise cannot justify quashing serious non-compoundable offences involving public servants and corruption, and affirmed the locus standi of victims to challenge such orders.
The State of Haryana v. Anand Kindo & Anr.
The Supreme Court modified the death sentence to a fixed 30-year term for the brutal, premeditated murder of an aged couple by their trusted employees, balancing the crime's gravity with the accused's youth and potential for rehabilitation.
The State of Haryana v. Anand Kindo & Anr.
The Supreme Court modified the death sentence to a 30-year fixed term imprisonment for the premeditated brutal murder of an aged couple by their trusted employees, balancing the crime's gravity with the accused's young age and potential for rehabilitation.
Amanullah Khan v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired under specific notifications in Haryana, aligning it with prior rulings, while condoning delay without granting interest for the delayed period.
Amanullah Khan v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired under specific notifications in Haryana, directing uniformity with prior rulings and condoning delay subject to denial of interest on enhanced amounts.
Dahua Technology India Private Limited v. LNM Technologies Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Service Agreement where parties failed to mutually appoint an arbitrator.
M/s. Rudraksh Laminates Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Vimal Inter Trade Private Limited
The Bombay High Court held that a suit based on dishonored cheques is maintainable in the court where the cheques were delivered and dishonored, dismissing the petition challenging territorial jurisdiction.
Sanjeev Builders Private Limited v. Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Bombay High Court held that in suits for specific performance, evidence proving readiness and willingness to perform cannot be summarily excluded for going beyond pleadings and must be considered after full trial, allowing the appellants to lead their affidavit evidence subject to cross-examination.
Steel Plant Private Limited v. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that the Municipal Corporation lacked jurisdiction to take possession of petitioners' land under section 299 of the MMC Act due to absence of an existing prescribed public street line, quashing the possession notices.
Pillu @ Prahlad v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, rejecting the applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC and affirming the reliability of prosecution witnesses despite hostility.
Shiv Kumar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant for lack of evidence proving knowledge of stolen property, emphasizing that conviction under Section 411 IPC requires proof of mens rea beyond mere possession.
Shiv Kumar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant under Section 411 IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove knowledge of stolen property, emphasizing the necessity of mens rea for conviction.
Babanrao Rajaram Pund v. M/s. Samarth Builders & Developers
The Supreme Court held that Clause 18 of the Development Agreement constituted a valid arbitration agreement despite lacking express 'final and binding' language, allowing the appellant's appeal and appointing an arbitrator.
Babanrao Rajaram Pund v. M/s. Samarth Builders & Developers
The Supreme Court held that Clause 18 of the Development Agreement constituted a valid arbitration agreement despite absence of express 'final and binding' wording, allowing the appeal and appointing an arbitrator.
Maharani Deepinder Kaur v. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
The Supreme Court upheld that succession to the private properties of the former ruler of Faridkot is governed by personal law and valid testamentary documents, rejecting the Rule of Primogeniture and invalidating the disputed Will and Trust claims.
Velayudhan v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with 100% permanent disability, increasing amounts for pain and suffering and future economic loss based on realistic income assessment and appropriate multipliers.
Velayudhan v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for pain and suffering and future economic loss in a motor accident claim, emphasizing realistic assessment of disability and earning capacity.