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Jahir Hak v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court granted bail to an undertrial accused held for nearly 8 years under UAPA, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and less stringent bail conditions under Section 43-D(5) of the Act.
Central Council for Indian Medicine v. Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College
The Supreme Court held that prior permission for each academic year under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act is mandatory and permission granted for a subsequent year cannot validate admissions for a previous year with deficiencies.
Central Council for Indian Medicine v. Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College
The Supreme Court held that permission to admit students in a medical college must be based on fulfillment of minimum standards for the relevant academic year and cannot be retrospectively validated by permission granted for a subsequent year.
Amarjit Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related criminal proceedings under Sections 380, 427, and 442 IPC following an amicable settlement and considering the petitioner’s medical condition and bleak prospects of conviction.
Dinesh Vazirani v. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that capital gains must be computed after deducting liabilities paid from escrow, allowing revision of assessment under Section 264 and directing refund of excess tax paid.
Haridas Vishnu Sawant & Ors. v. Nalini Satish Jadhav & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the decree for specific performance based on a valid unregistered agreement, plaintiff's readiness and willingness, and defendant's breach by selling to a third party.
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited v. Master Siddhant Mahendra Kadam
The Bombay High Court upheld the insurer's liability despite the driver's limited license and enhanced compensation for a minor victim's permanent disability from a motor accident.
Augustan Textile Colours Pvt Limited v. Director of Industries & Anr
The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala Government's lawful withdrawal of a tax exemption granted to a single sick industrial unit, holding that such exemption was ultra vires the Kerala General Sales Tax Act and not enforceable under promissory estoppel.
Augustan Textile Colours Pvt Limited v. Director of Industries & Anr
The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala Government's lawful withdrawal of a tax exemption granted to a single sick industrial unit under the revival scheme, holding that such exemption must be granted to a class under the KGST Act and cannot be enforced by promissory estoppel.
Rajasthan State v. Banwari Lal and Others
The Supreme Court restored the original three-year sentence under Section 307 IPC imposed on Banwari Lal, set aside the High Court's reduction of sentence, dismissed the appeal against probation granted to Mohan Lal, and condoned the delay in filing the State's appeal.
State of Rajasthan v. Banwari Lal
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's three-year sentence under Section 307 IPC after quashing the High Court's unjustified reduction, emphasizing proper judicial discretion and sentencing principles.
Rajasthan State v. Banwari Lal & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's reduction of sentence under Section 307 IPC, restored the trial court's three-year imprisonment order, and emphasized the need for reasoned sentencing decisions considering offence gravity and relevant factors.
State of Rajasthan v. Banwari Lal
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's three-year sentence under Section 307 IPC, holding that the High Court erred in reducing it without proper consideration of the offence's gravity and relevant sentencing principles.
DR. JOE JOSEPH v. STATE OF TAMIL NADU
The Supreme Court directed the existing Supervisory Committee to discharge all functions of the National Dam Safety Authority under the Dam Safety Act, 2021 for Mullaperiyar Dam until the statutory authority is constituted, mandating State cooperation and accountability.
Joe Joseph v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court directed the reconstitution and strengthening of the Supervisory Committee to exercise all functions and powers of the National Dam Safety Authority under the Dam Safety Act, 2021, until the regular authority becomes functional, ensuring the safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam.
NOEL HARPER & ORS. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2020 amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, affirming reasonable restrictions on foreign funding to ensure transparency and protect national sovereignty.
Kunti Kumari v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 504 IPC but modified the sentence by releasing the appellant after admonition under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.
Kunti Kumari v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 504 IPC but modified the sentence by releasing the appellant after admonition under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.
Iffco Tokio General Insurance Company Limited v. Sameera Hajimiyan Patel
The Bombay High Court upheld compensation awards to accident victims, affirming insurer liability despite alleged policy breaches and emphasizing just compensation for homemakers and permanent disabilities.
Santosh Dnyanoba Gawade v. Prakash Nensukh Navlakha
The court held that where payment of full consideration is a condition precedent in the sale deed, mere registration does not transfer title, and the remedy for unpaid balance is recovery of money, not cancellation of sale deed.