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Union of India v. Ex. HC/GD Virender Singh
The Supreme Court held that the MACP Scheme applies from 1st September 2008, entitles employees only to the immediate next grade pay (not next promotional post pay), and grants relaxation of pre-promotional course requirements for Central Armed Police Forces personnel.
Union of India & Anr. v. Subhash Chander Sehgal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken or compensation paid before the Act's commencement, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.
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The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed compassionate release of the petitioner under the 1990 Act and 2020 Rules due to deteriorating health and procedural lapses by authorities.
M/S. PATIL AUTOMATION PRIVATE LIMITED AND ORS. v. RAKHEJA ENGINEERS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is mandatory and suits filed without compliance must be rejected.
Madhukar Makaji Mudgul v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a deaf and dumb rape victim's brother-in-law, enhanced the sentence to the statutory minimum of seven years rigorous imprisonment, and affirmed the admissibility of victim's testimony through an expert interpreter under Section 119 of the Indian Evidence Act.
Anil Kumar Singhal and Another v. State of Maharashtra and Others
The High Court dismissed the application to quash proceedings under sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the complaint contained sufficient averments of the applicants' responsibility as directors and no unimpeachable evidence negated their liability.
Nizar Noorali Rangara and Another v. State of Maharashtra and Others
The Bombay High Court held that criminal complaints under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are maintainable against a company wound up by consent terms, without requiring leave under section 446 of the Companies Act, and dismissed applications to quash such complaints.
Allauddin v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a husband for the murder of his wife based on circumstantial evidence and medical opinion ruling out suicidal hanging, emphasizing the burden on the accused to explain death when last seen together.
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The Bombay High Court upheld the revocation of suspension of a police officer by the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal, emphasizing that suspension cannot be prolonged indefinitely without a reasoned extension order and dismissing the writ petition filed by the complainant lacking locus standi.
M N G Bharateesh Reddy v. Ramesh Ranganathan
The Supreme Court held that allegations of breach of contract without fraudulent or dishonest intention do not constitute cheating or criminal breach of trust under IPC Sections 415, 420, and 405, and set aside the High Court's order taking cognizance of such offences.
M N G Bharateesh Reddy v. Ramesh Ranganathan
The Supreme Court held that allegations of breach of contract without fraudulent or dishonest intention do not constitute cheating or criminal breach of trust, allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's order taking cognizance of such offences.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax – I, Chandigarh v. M/s. ABC Papers Limited
The Supreme Court held that High Court appellate jurisdiction under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act is determined by the location of the Assessing Officer who passed the assessment order and is not affected by administrative transfers under Section 127.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax – I, Chandigarh v. M/s. ABC Papers Limited
The Supreme Court held that the appellate jurisdiction of High Courts under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act is determined by the location of the Assessing Officer who passed the assessment order and is not affected by administrative transfers of cases under Section 127.
Ayillyath Yadunath Nambiar v. P. Sreedharan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to grant specific performance due to doubts about the contract's genuineness and ordered refund of advance with interest.
Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Regional Director Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
The Supreme Court held that BCCI qualifies as a "shop" under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 due to its systematic commercial activities, making the ESI Act applicable to it.
Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Regional Director Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
The Supreme Court held that BCCI is a "shop" under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 due to its systematic commercial activities and is liable to pay ESI contributions, dismissing its special leave petitions.
S. Madhusudhan Reddy v. V. Narayana Reddy
The Supreme Court held that successive review petitions without new evidence or error are impermissible, set aside the High Court's order allowing such review, and restored the earlier judgment upholding the surrender of protected tenancy rights.
S. Madhusudhan Reddy v. V. Narayana Reddy and Others
The Supreme Court held that successive review petitions without new evidence or error apparent on the face of the record are impermissible, set aside the High Court's order allowing such review, and restored the appellants' protected tenancy rights.
BRIJ RAJ OBEROI v. THE SECRETARY, TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT
The Supreme Court held that disputes arising from non-renewal of a lease containing an arbitration clause are arbitrable and directed appointment of an arbitrator, setting aside the High Court's refusal to do so.
Gopal Shivram Krishnan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.