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M/s Haryana Mining Company v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the termination of a mining lease due to lack of evidence implicating the lessee in illegal mining, emphasizing the need for cogent proof before such adverse administrative action.
MIHAN INDIA LTD. v. GMR AIRPORTS LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a duly issued and accepted Letter of Award under a public bidding process constitutes a binding contract, and annulment of the bidding process thereafter without just cause is arbitrary and violative of Article 14.
MIHAN INDIA LTD. v. GMR AIRPORTS LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a duly issued and acknowledged Letter of Award under a public bidding process constitutes a binding contract, and annulment of the bidding process thereafter without valid reasons is arbitrary and violative of Article 14.
NIMS University v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the Central Government's decision to maintain the 50 percentile cut-off for Super Specialty medical admissions, refusing to lower it but directing a mop-up counselling round to fill vacant seats.
NIMS University v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the decision to maintain the 50th percentile eligibility cut-off for Super Specialty medical courses, refusing to lower it despite vacant seats, but directed a mop-up counselling round to fill vacancies.
V. Prakash @ G.N.V. Prakash v. M/s. P.S. Govindaswamy Naidu & Sons’ Charities
The Supreme Court held that the appellant, despite holding a US Green Card, qualifies as a founder trustee under the trust’s Scheme of Administration by virtue of his residence and animus to reside within the Madras Presidency, restoring the Trial Court’s judgment and setting aside the High Court’s contrary decision.
Haryana Staff Selection Commission v. Priyanka and Others
The Supreme Court held that candidates with provisional B.Ed. results declared before the cut-off date are eligible for appointment, directed merit-based selection respecting seniority, and clarified compliance with its prior order amid contempt proceedings.
Haryana Staff Selection Commission v. Priyanka and Others
The Supreme Court held that candidates with provisional university results declared before the cut-off date are eligible for appointment, directed merit-based selection respecting court orders, and clarified compliance and merit principles in recruitment litigation.
Pooja Bhuneshwar Prasad Sharma v. Ashish Vinaybhai Mishra
The Supreme Court allowed the dissolution of marriage by mutual consent under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, dispensing with the six-month waiting period and rendering transfer petitions infructuous based on a mediated settlement.
Pooja Bhuneshwar Prasad Sharma v. Ashish Vinaybhai Mishra
The Supreme Court allowed mutual consent divorce by accepting a mediated settlement, dispensing with the six months' waiting period, and disposed of connected transfer petitions as infructuous.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court revoked NBWL clearance for doubling a railway line through the Western Ghats, emphasizing mandatory environmental clearances, sustainable development, and precautionary principle.
Bhola Kumhar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that detention beyond the sentence period fixed by the High Court, including remission, is illegal and awarded compensation to the appellant for violation of fundamental rights.
Bhola Kumhar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that detention beyond the lawful sentence period violates fundamental rights and awarded compensation to a convict illegally detained beyond his sentence.
Dilip Hariramani v. Bank of Baroda
The Supreme Court held that a partner cannot be criminally convicted under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act without the firm being prosecuted and without proof that the partner was in charge of and responsible for the firm's business or consented to the offence.
Dilip Hariramani v. Bank of Baroda
The Supreme Court held that a partner cannot be criminally convicted under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act without the firm being prosecuted as the principal offender and without proof that the partner was in charge of and responsible for the firm's business.
Raj Kumari Taneja v. Rajinder Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act to resolve partnership disputes, holding that questions of settlement are for the arbitrator to decide.
Raj Kumari Taneja v. Rajinder Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act, the Court must appoint an arbitrator if an arbitration agreement exists and the petition is timely, leaving factual disputes such as settlement to the arbitrator.
Omkar Mahadeo Supekar v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that MCGM's construction of a cycling and jogging track inside Powai Lake violates Development Control Regulations and is illegal, ordering removal of all construction and restoration of the lake.
Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. v. The Chief Conciliator and Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Maharashtra Industrial Relations Act, 1946 applies to a company engaged in both generation and supply of electricity in Mumbai, dismissing the writ petition challenging the Industrial Court's jurisdiction.
Sea Sagar Construction Co. v. Mr. V.A. Nair & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment notices issued beyond the six-year limitation without a binding appellate finding or direction are invalid, upholding the completed contract method of accounting and quashing the reopening of assessments.