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Harish Chandra Shrivastava v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that eligibility for absorption of Ayurvedic college teachers under the Bihar Private Medical College Taking Over Act must be determined as on the cut-off date, not at initial appointment, and allowed their appeals for reinstatement.
Nitin Navindas Hundiwala v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and held that accidental falling from an overcrowded train constitutes an untoward incident entitling a bonafide passenger to compensation under the Railways Act, even if no ticket is found on him.
JSW Steel Limited v. Bellary Oxygen Company Private Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the arbitration clause in the Shareholders Agreement applies to disputes under the interconnected Second Agreement, allowing appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Ashwin Bharat Khater v. Urvashi Bharat Khater
The Bombay High Court upheld the Maintenance Tribunal's annulment of Gift Deeds under Section 23(1) of the Senior Citizens Act, 2007, finding that the petitioners failed to provide basic amenities and physical needs to their mother, justifying restoration of property ownership to her.
Dental Council of India v. Biyani Shikshan Samiti
The Supreme Court upheld the Dental Council of India's amended regulation requiring dental colleges to attach to recognized medical colleges, ruling it within statutory powers and constitutional limits, and set aside the High Court's quashing of the regulation.
Dental Council of India v. Biyani Shikshan Samiti
The Supreme Court upheld the Dental Council of India's amended regulation requiring new dental colleges to be attached to recognized medical colleges, holding it within statutory powers and constitutionally valid.
Ashutosh Kumar v. Film and Television Institute of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that colour blindness should not bar admission to FTII courses and directed reasonable accommodations, including making the colour grading module elective, to ensure inclusivity in film education.
Ashutosh Kumar v. Film and Television Institute of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that color blindness should not bar admission to FTII courses and directed reasonable accommodations, including modifying the curriculum, to ensure inclusivity of color blind candidates.
Sanjay Gupta & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that private organizers and the State are jointly liable under Article 21 for a fire tragedy, allowing writ petitions under Article 32 for compensation due to violation of fundamental rights.
Sanjay Gupta & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held private organizers liable under Article 32 for compensation due to violation of Article 21 in a fire tragedy, affirming public law remedies against private entities engaged in hazardous activities.
Shankarlal Nadani v. Sohanlal Jain
The Supreme Court held that a civil court retains jurisdiction to pass and execute a decree for possession in a suit instituted before the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001 became applicable, even if the decree is passed after the Act's applicability.
Shankarlal Nadani v. Sohanlal Jain
The Supreme Court held that civil courts retain jurisdiction to pass and execute possession decrees in suits instituted before the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001 became applicable, and the Act does not have retrospective effect to bar such decrees.
Ganesh Nivrutti Ghadge v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that compensation awards under the National Highways Act, 1956 can only be challenged through statutory arbitration and not writ jurisdiction, dismissing the petition seeking enhancement of compensation.
Bhola Harishchandra Gupta v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of the accused for murder under Section 302 IPC based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence excluding suicide.
Vikash Saini & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under sections 498A/406/34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce decree, emphasizing courts' duty to encourage such settlements.
Jasvinder Singh v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court refused to quash the FIR alleging forgery and fraud in a property dispute, holding that title issues are for civil courts and criminal proceedings should continue.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. IL and FS Securities Services Ltd.
The Supreme Court modified its earlier order to reduce the bank guarantee and allow a corporate guarantee for release of mutual funds to Dalmia Cement, balancing security interests amid ongoing fraud investigations.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. IL and FS Securities Services Ltd.
The Supreme Court modified its earlier order to reduce the bank guarantee and allow a corporate guarantee for release of mutual funds to Dalmia Cement, balancing interim security with prima facie findings in ongoing investigations.
Jahir Hak v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court granted bail to an undertrial accused held for nearly 8 years under UAPA due to prolonged trial delay and insufficient incriminating evidence, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial and less stringent bail conditions under UAPA.
Zaheer Haq v. Rajasthan State
The Supreme Court granted bail to an undertrial accused held for eight years under UAPA, emphasizing the balance between prolonged custody and trial progress under Section 43D(5).