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Dr. Rohit Kumar v. Secretary Office of Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed a doctor denied Study Leave during COVID-19 to pursue postgraduate studies, directing admission in the next session and reconsideration of leave in light of improved pandemic conditions.
Franklin Templeton Trustee Services Private Limited v. Amruta Garg
The Supreme Court held that trustees must obtain the consent of the majority of voting unitholders before winding up a mutual fund scheme under SEBI Mutual Fund Regulations, harmonizing the regulatory provisions to protect unitholder interests.
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON TRUSTEE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. AMRUTA GARG
The Supreme Court held that trustees must obtain majority unitholders' consent before winding up a mutual fund scheme under SEBI Regulations, interpreting Regulation 18(15)(c) harmoniously with Regulations 39 to 42.
Madras Bar Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Tribunal Reforms Ordinance, 2021 and related amendments violating separation of powers and judicial independence are unconstitutional, safeguarding tribunal appointments made under judicial directions.
Madras Bar Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that legislative provisions undermining tribunal independence and breaching separation of powers are unconstitutional, protecting tribunal members' tenure and appointment rights.
Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. B K Podder Printing Pvt Ltd and Ors.
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act based on arbitration clauses fixing seat at Delhi, limiting its inquiry to existence of arbitration agreement and timeliness of petition.
Ismailbhai I. Kansara v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the eviction of an encroacher from evacuee land, holding that only displaced persons with verified claims have rights to such land under the Displaced Persons Act and government policy.
Mamta Nair v. State of Rajasthan & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for the accused in an honor killing case, emphasizing the need for proper reasoning and prima facie material before granting bail in serious offences.
Mamta Nair v. State of Rajasthan & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for the accused in an honor killing case, emphasizing that bail must be granted only with proper reasons and prima facie material against the accused warrants denial of bail.
Khandelwal Edible Oils Limited v. Landsmill Agro Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the defendant's use of the mark "CHAKRA KOLHU" infringes the plaintiff's registered trademark "CHAKRA" and copyright in its label, granting permanent injunction against such use while dismissing claims against other marks.
Punjab State Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. & Anr. v. Balbir Kumar Walia & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Federation's decision to grant revised pay scales from 1.1.1994 instead of 1.1.1986 due to financial constraints, limiting judicial interference in administrative pay revision decisions.
Punjab State Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. & Anr. v. Balbir Kumar Walia & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Federation's decision to grant revised pay scales from 1994 due to financial constraints, limiting judicial interference in administrative pay fixation decisions of public sector undertakings.
Vedanta Ltd. v. The Goa Foundation
The Supreme Court dismissed delayed review petitions filed by the State of Goa and Vedanta Limited against the Goa Foundation II judgment for want of limitation and lack of legitimate grounds, emphasizing institutional sanctity.
Vedanta Ltd. v. The Goa Foundation
The Supreme Court dismissed delayed review petitions filed by the State of Goa and Vedanta Limited against the Goa Foundation II judgment for want of limitation and lack of legitimate grounds for review.
Uttar Pradesh State v. Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma
The Supreme Court held that a government servant who fails to join posting without valid reason is not entitled to full arrears, emphasized the necessity of proper posting orders, and cautioned courts against unnecessary summoning of senior officers.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma
The Supreme Court set aside High Court orders granting back wages to a Medical Officer who failed to join duty for 13 years and condemned unnecessary summoning of public officers by courts.
Uttar Pradesh State v. Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma
The Supreme Court held that a government employee who did not join his posting but was beneficially employed is entitled to proportionate salary arrears, while emphasizing judicial restraint in summoning public officers and upholding separation of powers.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal, setting aside the High Court's order granting back wages to a Medical Officer who failed to join duty for over a decade, and condemned unnecessary judicial summoning of public officers.
Ajit Mohan v. Legislative Assembly
The Supreme Court held that the Delhi Legislative Assembly lacks privilege to summon Facebook India to testify on matters beyond its legislative functions, quashing the summonses as violative of fundamental rights and beyond legislative competence.
Ajit Mohan & Ors. v. Legislative Assembly National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Delhi Legislative Assembly Committee lacked privilege to summon Facebook India to testify, upholding fundamental rights and limiting legislative privileges to protect legislative functions.