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Sanjay Ramdas Patil v. Sanjay
The Supreme Court upheld the reservation of the Dhule Municipal Corporation Mayor's office for the Backward Class category, clarifying that proportional reservation and rotation rules permit repeated reservation for categories with more seats before all categories complete rotation.
Sangeeta Shinde v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful removal of a Panchayat Samiti Party Leader by majority resolution and District Collector approval, emphasizing democratic principles and majority support within party leadership changes.
Sangeeta Shinde v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful removal of a Panchayat Samiti Party Leader by majority party resolution and District Collector approval, emphasizing democratic process over unilateral leadership claims.
Sonia v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed applications under Section 151 CPC seeking directions for amendment approval and leave, holding that such applications cannot reopen or review a disposed writ petition and must be exercised with judicial restraint.
Union of India v. Manoj Kumar
The Supreme Court held that Private Secretaries in zonal railways are governed by the 6th CPC pay scales for non-Secretariat organizations, denying their claim for parity with Secretariat counterparts.
Union of India v. Manoj Kumar
The Supreme Court held that Private Secretaries in Zonal Railways, being part of non-Secretariat organizations, are governed by distinct pay scales under the 6th CPC and are not entitled to pay parity with Secretariat counterparts.
Salimbhai Hamidbhai Memon v. Niteshkumar Maganbhai Patel & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim order granting protection against arrest without reasons, emphasizing that such relief under Section 482 CrPC requires recorded reasons and cannot be based on oral directions.
Salimbhai Hamidbhai Memon v. Niteshkumar Maganbhai Patel
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s interim order granting protection against arrest without recorded reasons, emphasizing that such relief under Section 482 CrPC requires judicial application of mind and written orders, especially in serious criminal allegations involving forgery.
Supertech Limited v. Emerald Court Owner Resident Welfare Association
The Supreme Court upheld the demolition of illegally constructed towers violating building regulations and statutory consent requirements, affirming the protection of apartment owners’ rights under the UP Apartments Act 2010.
Supertech Limited v. Emerald Court Residential Welfare Association
The Supreme Court set aside the demolition order against towers T-16 and T-17 in Noida, holding that the construction complied with applicable building regulations and statutory provisions, and affirmed the locus standi of Resident Welfare Associations to enforce such regulations.
Supertech Limited v. Emerald Court Owner Resident Welfare Association
The Supreme Court upheld the demolition of illegally constructed towers violating building regulations and affirmed the requirement of consent under the UP Apartments Act, protecting flat owners' rights.
Samaul Sk. v. The State of Jharkhand & Anr.
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's sentence for dowry harassment under Section 498A IPC upon his voluntary payment of compensation to the victim and her children, while declining probation benefits.
Magnum Management and Services Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the 30-day payment period under Section 127(5) of the Finance Act, 2019 starts from the actual receipt of the statement, and electronic payment within that period entitles the petitioner to benefits under the SVLDRS Scheme.
Sandeep v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions of Pardeep and Sandeep based on consistent eyewitness and forensic evidence while acquitting their parents for lack of proof of common intention.
Sandeep v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions of Pardeep and Sandeep based on consistent eyewitness and forensic evidence while acquitting Ishwar Singh and Krishana Devi for lack of sufficient proof of common intention.
Union of India & Anr v. S. Narasimhulu Naidu & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the respondents' title over disputed land, held the Union of India liable as land grabber for lack of title and possession, and clarified the limited scope of res judicata in land disputes involving partial property.
Union of India & Anr v. S. Narasimhulu Naidu
The Supreme Court held that the earlier suit's decree does not bar claims over adjacent land not in issue, and the Union of India failed to prove title over the disputed land, thus rightly held as land grabber under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing Act.
Commissioner of Police v. Raj Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the Screening Committee's discretion to reject candidates with criminal antecedents despite acquittal, limiting judicial review over suitability assessments in police recruitment.
Commissioner of Police v. Raj Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the Screening Committee's discretion to reject police constable candidates with criminal antecedents despite acquittal or compromise, limiting judicial interference in suitability assessments.
Rahmat Khan @ Rammu Bismillah v. Deputy Commissioner of Police
The Supreme Court set aside a retaliatory externment order under the Maharashtra Police Act, emphasizing that such orders must be based on credible material and not infringe fundamental rights arbitrarily.