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Nitin Shamrao Samudre v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the life imprisonment convictions of accused Nos.1 and 2 for kidnapping and ransom under section 364-A IPC, while acquitting accused Nos.3 and 4 of concealing stolen property due to lack of exclusive possession.
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The Supreme Court held that interim relief payments granted under its 2000 order constitute 'wages' under the Payment of Wages Rules, 1972, for calculating dues, but only for employees who succeed in the final litigation outcome.
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The Supreme Court held that interim payments made under its provisional orders do not constitute 'wages' under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, and set aside orders treating such payments as wages.
Chairman-cum-Managing Director Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd. v. Rajesh Chandra Shrivastava
The Supreme Court held that ad hoc payments made under interim orders are not wages under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and cannot be included for gratuity calculation.
State of Uttarakhand v. Sudhir Budakoti
The Supreme Court held that State Universities are not bound by Central Government pay scale revisions for Registrars, affirming reasonable classification and limiting judicial interference in policy decisions.
State of Uttarakhand v. Sudhir Budakoti
The Supreme Court held that the State of Uttarakhand is not bound to grant pay parity to Registrars with Central University counterparts, affirming reasonable classification and limited judicial review over policy decisions on pay scales.
Experion Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Sushma Ashok Shiroor
The Supreme Court upheld the consumer forum’s order directing refund with interest for delayed possession, holding that unfair one-sided contractual clauses constitute unfair trade practices and that Consumer Protection Act and RERA Act provide concurrent remedies.
Experion Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Sushma Ashok Shiroor
The Supreme Court upheld the Consumer Commission’s order directing the developer to refund the amount paid with 9% interest for delay in possession, holding that unfair one-sided contract terms constitute unfair trade practice and that Consumer Protection Act and RERA Act provide concurrent remedies.
Abid-Ul-Islam v. Inder Sain Dua
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its limited revisional jurisdiction under Section 25B(8) of the Delhi Rent Control Act by reappraising evidence and allowed the landlord's appeal restoring the eviction order based on bona fide requirement.
Abid-Ul-Islam v. Inder Sain Dua
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its limited revisional jurisdiction under Section 25B(8) of the Delhi Rent Control Act by reappraising evidence and allowed the landlord's eviction petition based on bona fide requirement, setting aside the tenant's leave to defend.
State of Haryana v. Jai Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld amendments clarifying that lands reserved for common purposes under consolidation laws vest in Gram Panchayats without compensation, balancing proprietors' rights and agrarian reforms under Article 31-A.
The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. M/s. Bajaj Herbals Pvt. Ltd
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's non-speaking dismissal of a tax appeal and remanded the matter for a reasoned decision on whether the questions raised were substantial questions of law.
Eastern Coalfields Limited & Ors. v. Rabindra Kumar Bharti
The Supreme Court held that departmental dismissal of an employee can proceed despite pending criminal trial if the employee participates in the enquiry, and staying dismissal pending criminal conviction is not justified.
Eastern Coalfields Limited & Ors v. Rabindra Kumar Bharti
The Supreme Court held that departmental dismissal proceedings can be finalized despite pending criminal trial if the employee has participated in the enquiry, setting aside the High Court's stay of dismissal order.
Mahima Datla v. Dr. Renuka Datla
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order on family company dispute, upheld the validity of director resignation withdrawal under the Duomatic Principle, restricted High Court's appellate scope, and restored the Company Law Board's dismissal of oppression petition.
Mahima Datla v. Dr. Renuka Datla
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order on family company dispute, upheld the validity of director resignation withdrawal under the Duomatic Principle, restricted High Court's appellate scope, and restored the Company Law Board's dismissal of oppression petition.
Sarepalli Sreenivas & Ors. v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for dowry-related murder based on consistent witness and medical evidence, dismissing the appeal and affirming life sentences for the accused.
Sarepalli Sreenivas & Ors. v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for dowry-related harassment and murder by strangulation, dismissing the appeal and affirming life sentences against accused nos.1 to 3.
Union of India v. Premlata
The Supreme Court held that compensation for acquisition of large agricultural land can be based on sale of small developed plots with appropriate deduction, fixing 40% deduction towards development charges on Rs.6 per square foot compensation.
Sukh Dutt Ratra v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the State must compensate landowners for land taken without due process despite delay, directing deemed acquisition and payment of statutory benefits.