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M/S. JAGAN SINGH & CO. v. LUDHIANA IMPROVEMENT TRUST
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a three-decade-old auction sale of acquired land, protecting the rights of a bona fide purchaser and emphasizing strict adherence to procedural rules under Order XXI CPC.
M. Mohan v. State Government of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the land acquisition under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, holding that substantial compliance with procedural rules suffices and the acquisition notification was valid despite procedural irregularities alleged by the landowner.
M. Mohan v. State Government of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the land acquisition under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, holding that substantial compliance with procedural rules suffices and that the acquisition notification was validly issued.
The State of Rajasthan v. Phool Singh
The Supreme Court held that acquittal on benefit of doubt in criminal trial does not automatically entitle reinstatement after dismissal in departmental proceedings, affirming the distinction between criminal and disciplinary standards.
Rajasthan State v. Phool Singh
The Supreme Court held that acquittal in criminal proceedings on benefit of doubt does not automatically entitle reinstatement in departmental service, affirming the distinct standards and autonomy of disciplinary proceedings.
The State of Rajasthan v. Phool Singh
The Supreme Court held that acquittal in a criminal trial on benefit of doubt does not automatically entitle a dismissed police constable to reinstatement, affirming the distinct nature and standard of departmental proceedings.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Nandu @ Nandua
The Supreme Court held that the minimum sentence for murder under Section 302 IPC is life imprisonment and set aside the High Court's order reducing the sentence below this statutory minimum.
Procter and Gamble Home Products Private Limited v. Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
The Bombay High Court held that the ITAT exceeded its jurisdiction under Section 254(2) of the Income Tax Act by revisiting the classification of income already pending before the High Court, and set aside the impugned order accordingly.
Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Sanjeev Builders Private Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order permitting amendment of the plaint to enhance damages in a specific performance suit, holding that Order II Rule 2 CPC does not bar such amendment and that the provisos to Sections 21(5) and 22(2) of the Specific Relief Act allow amendment at any stage.
Morgan Securities And Credits Pvt. Ltd. v. Videocon Industries Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the arbitrator has discretion to grant post-award interest on the principal sum alone, and such discretion includes determining the quantum and rate of interest.
Morgan Securities And Credits Pvt. Ltd. v. Videocon Industries Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an arbitrator has discretion to grant post-award interest on the principal sum alone under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and such discretion includes determining the sum on which interest is payable.
Krishnamurthy v. State Rep. by the Inspector
The Supreme 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, emphasizing the distinction between intention and knowledge in causing death.
Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Sanjeev Builders Private Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order permitting amendment of the plaint to enhance damages in a specific performance suit, holding that such amendment is not barred by Order II Rule 2 CPC or limitation and is allowed under the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Anil Jayram Ghag
The Bombay High Court upheld interim compensation under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, ruling that no-fault liability applies once a policy is produced unless proven fake, and such summary findings do not bar defenses in later proceedings.
Arun Sambhaji Khanvilkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted police officers accused of corruption due to failure of prosecution to prove demand of bribe with independent corroboration and non-production of electronic evidence.
Jalgaon Janta Sahakari Bank Ltd. & Anr. v. Joint Commissioner of Sales
The Bombay High Court held that secured creditors under the SARFAESI and RDDB Acts do not have a statutory first charge overriding State tax dues, and priority in payment under the 2016 amendments does not displace the State's first charge.
PM Cold Storage Private Limited v. Monotrone Leasing Private Limited
The Supreme Court dismissed the curative petition for failing to meet the stringent criteria established for reopening its final judgments.
M/s. ICE TV PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/s. SREEDEVI DIGITAL SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court dismissed the Curative Petition for failing to meet the strict criteria established in Rupa Ashok Hurra, rejecting the request for an oral hearing.
M/s. ICE TV PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/s. SREEDEVI DIGITAL SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court dismissed the curative petition filed by M/s. ICE TV Private Limited for failing to meet the strict criteria established in Rupa Ashok Hurra, rejecting the request for oral hearing.
Arjun Prakash v. Shyam Sahani & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Curative Petition for failing to meet the stringent criteria established in Rupa Ashok Hurra and denied oral hearing.