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Chaitu Gowala and Another v. The State of Assam
The Supreme Court acquitted union leaders of murder charges due to lack of evidence of their active participation or instigation, emphasizing that mere presence and unproven speech do not attract liability under Sections 302 and 149 IPC.
C R Menon v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
The Bombay High Court set aside arbitral awards that disregarded the fixed rate contract terms and rejected an undisputed counter claim, holding that courts can quash but not modify arbitration awards under the Arbitration Act, 1996.
Kushal @ Akash Dattatray Prabhu v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen theory, scientific proof, and recovery of incriminating articles.
Sheshmani Magdum Pal v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the murder of his wife and two minor sons based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence.
Sidram Baccharam Kamble v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial evidence and the last seen together theory, affirming the sufficiency of the prosecution's chain of evidence.
Mahadeo Rama Madhvi & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the murder convictions of accused Nos. 1, 2, and 4 based on reliable ocular and forensic evidence while acquitting others for lack of specific proof.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Shri Bharat Krishnalal Thakkar
The Bombay High Court dismissed BPCL's appeal, holding that the Civil Court has jurisdiction to entertain eviction on lease expiry without renewal under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, excluding applicability of Maharashtra Rent Control Act to BPCL.
K. Paramasivam v. The Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a corporate guarantor for loans availed by non-corporate borrowers qualifies as a corporate debtor under the IBC, allowing initiation of CIRP against it under Section 7 without proceeding against the principal borrower.
G.N.R. Babu v. Dr. B.C. Muthappa
The Supreme Court held that a defendant can challenge ex parte proceedings on grounds of improper service in an appeal under Section 96 CPC if no Rule 13 Order IX CPC application is filed, and remanded the suit for fresh adjudication due to procedural irregularities.
G.N.R. Babu v. Dr. B.C. Muthappa
The Supreme Court held that an appellant can challenge ex parte proceedings on summons service grounds in an appeal under Section 96 CPC if no application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC is filed, set aside the decree due to improper service, and remanded the suit for fresh trial.
R. ABIRAMI v. D. SANTHANAM
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the High Court's order quashing the FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC, upholding the High Court's discretionary exercise of inherent jurisdiction.
INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. v. SUDERA REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court upheld that a registered agreement for lease operates as a valid lease commencing from possession date, rejected the appellant's claim of tenancy protection post-lease expiry, and affirmed liability for mesne profits for wrongful possession.
INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. v. SUDERA REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court upheld that a valid lease existed commencing from possession dates, rejected premature termination claims, and held the appellant liable for mesne profits for wrongful possession after lease expiry.
Sahebrao Arjun Hon v. Raosaheb s/o Kashinath Hon & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced the sentence and compensation awarded to accused convicted of grievous hurt under Section 326 IPC, emphasizing proportionality and gravity of offence in sentencing.
Sahebrao Arjun Hon v. Raosaheb s/o Kashinath Hon & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced the sentence and compensation awarded to accused convicted of grievous hurt under Section 326 IPC, emphasizing proportionality and seriousness of injuries in sentencing.
State Tax Officer (1) v. Rainbow Papers Limited
The Supreme Court held that statutory dues under the GVAT Act create a security interest making the State a secured creditor under the IBC, and a Resolution Plan ignoring such dues is invalid and must be set aside.
State Tax Officer (1) v. Rainbow Papers Limited
The Supreme Court held that statutory dues under the GVAT Act constitute a security interest making the State a secured creditor under the IBC, and a Resolution Plan ignoring such dues is invalid and must be set aside.
Sanjay Kumar Agarwal v. State Tax Officer
The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions challenging its ruling that the State's tax dues under GVAT Act rank as secured claims under IBC and upheld the limited scope of review jurisdiction.
Ganpat Baburao Boraste v. Vinayak Pandurang Waghmare
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's order allowing amendment of the plaint introducing a barred cause of action regarding tenancy rights bequeathed by Will, holding such amendment impermissible and unnecessary for deciding the suit on adverse possession.
Seema Wd/o Sanjay Pathare; Neha D/o Sanjay Pathare v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the dependents of a deceased railway employee, holding that death occurred in an untoward incident under Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989, rejecting the Railway's claim of unauthorized track crossing.