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Ram Niwas v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on the basis of unreliable extra-judicial confession and incomplete circumstantial evidence.
ARMED FORCES EX OFFICERS MULTI SERVICES COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD v. RASHTRIYA MAZDOOR SANGH (INTUC)
The Supreme Court upheld the illegality of mass retrenchment disguised as closure, directing reinstatement with continuity and back wages, emphasizing bona fide retrenchment and statutory compliance.
ARMED FORCES EX OFFICERS MULTI SERVICES COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD v. RASHTRIYA MAZDOOR SANGH (INTUC)
The Supreme Court upheld the illegality of mass retrenchment without bona fide closure, directing reinstatement with continuity and back wages to the drivers retrenched after an illegal strike.
BANK OF BARODA & ANR. v. M/S PARASAADILAL TURSIRAM SHEETGRAH PVT. LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the 45-day limitation under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act is mandatory, set aside the High Court's interim stay on the DRAT order, and directed expeditious disposal of the writ petition.
BANK OF BARODA & ANR. v. M/S PARASAADILAL TURSIRAM SHEETGRAH PVT. LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the 45-day limitation under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act begins from the date of sale of the secured asset and set aside the High Court's interim stay on the DRAT order dismissing the challenge to the sale certificate.
Net Ram Yadav v. Rajasthan State
The Supreme Court held that reducing seniority of a physically disabled employee transferred to accommodate his disability violates constitutional equality and directed restoration of his original seniority.
Net Ram Yadav v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that downgrading the seniority of a handicapped employee transferred under a beneficial government circular violates constitutional equality and directed restoration of his original seniority.
Gitabai Maruti Raut v. Pandurang Maruti Raut
The Supreme Court held that the property at village Pirangut is ancestral joint family property partitioned among the brothers, allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's finding of gift to one brother.
The Chief Administrative Officer, Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran v. Shri Satish Gajanan Pradhan
The Bombay High Court upheld the jurisdiction of the Permanent Lok Adalat to adjudicate a pension-related dispute as a public utility service matter under the Legal Services Authorities Act, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge.
Deepa Gupta v. State of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The High Court upheld the trial court’s rejection of discharge petition in a rape case, holding that prima facie evidence suffices to proceed to trial and settlements do not warrant discharge in serious offences under Section 376 IPC.
Kapil Gupta v. R.R. Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and quashed criminal proceedings under Section 376 IPC based on a voluntary compromise before trial commencement, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers in heinous offences.
Kapil Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court allowed quashing of rape and extortion proceedings at the pre-trial stage based on voluntary consent of the complainant and absence of prima facie evidence, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers in heinous offences.
Mehmood Pracha v. Central Administrative Tribunal
The Supreme Court set aside the Central Administrative Tribunal's contempt conviction for denying the appellant a trial and held that procedural fairness must be observed in contempt proceedings before administrative tribunals.
Mehmood Pracha v. Central Administrative Tribunal
The Supreme Court held that a contemnor denying charges under Section 14 of the Contempt of Courts Act is entitled to a trial and evidence, and quashed the conviction by the Central Administrative Tribunal for failure to conduct such trial.
Janabai v. M/s. I.C.I.C.I. Lambord Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the deceased's legal heirs, reinstated and enhanced the motor accident compensation award, holding that liability and compensation must be assessed on summary evidence under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Janabai v. M/S. I.C.I.C.I. Lambord Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the deceased's heirs, reinstated and enhanced the motor accident compensation award, clarifying evidentiary standards and compensation heads under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Khema @ Khem Chandra v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants in a murder case due to unreliable witness testimonies, doubtful recoveries, and prosecutorial lapses, emphasizing the need for corroboration and careful scrutiny of interested witnesses.
Ramabora @ Ramaboraiah v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of two accused for murder due to insufficient and contradictory evidence, restoring their acquittal by the Sessions Court.
Ramabora @ Ramaboraiah v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction of two accused due to lack of proof of foundational offences and contradictions in prosecution evidence, emphasizing the need for cogent reasons to overturn acquittals.
Gajubha Jadeja Jesar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's grant of a one-year grace period for cold rolled steel units to obtain Environmental Clearance amid prior ambiguity in the EIA Notification, quashing the closure order against the Project Proponent.