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Dr. A. Suresh Kumar & Ors. v. Amit Agarwal
The Supreme Court held that a Constitution Bench judgment prohibiting condonation of delay operates prospectively and allowed condonation of a 7-day delay filed before the judgment, setting aside the NCDRC's rejection.
Dharmesh @ Dharmendra @ Dhamo Jagdishbhai @ Jagabhai Bhagubhai Ratadia & Anr. v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that compensation to victims cannot be imposed as a condition precedent to bail under the CrPC and set aside such a condition imposed by the High Court.
Dharmesh @ Dharmendra @ Dhamo Jagdishbhai @ Jagabhai Bhagubhai Ratadia & Anr. v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that compensation to victims cannot be imposed as a condition for bail under the CrPC and set aside such a condition imposed by the High Court.
Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank v. Ramesh Chandra Meena
The Supreme Court held that an employee in departmental inquiry cannot be represented by a retired Bank employee as Defence Representative unless expressly permitted by service regulations, and upheld the Bank's restriction limiting representation to serving employees only.
Rakesh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence despite minor contradictions and ballistic discrepancies, dismissing the appeal.
Rakesh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for murder under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence despite minor contradictions and ballistic discrepancies.
Sri Sai RR Institute of Pharmacy v. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
The Supreme Court directed the University to grant affiliation and permit students of petitioner pharmacy colleges to appear in special examinations in compliance with State Government Notification and PCI approval despite AICTE timeline lapse.
Ripudaman Singh v. Tikka Maheshwar Chand
The Supreme Court held that a compromise decree recognizing pre-existing family rights in immovable property, even if including land beyond the suit's subject-matter, does not require compulsory registration under the Registration Act, 1908.
Brightland Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. The Divisional Joint Registrar, Co-op. Societies
The court upheld the order directing admission of purchasers as society members under the deeming fiction of Section 22(2), holding that disputed dues cannot bar membership without due process.
State of Haryana v. Bhagwan Mahaveer College of Engg. and Management and Anr
The writ petition against Bhagwan Mahaveer College was disposed of as not pressed after the college merged with another institute, rendering the petition infructuous.
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The court upheld the validity of land acquisition and compensation awarded, emphasizing strict procedural compliance and fair market value compensation under the Land Acquisition Act and constitutional principles.
R. Janakiammal v. S.K. Kumarasamy
The Supreme Court held that a separate suit to challenge a compromise decree is barred under Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC, and such challenges must be made before the court recording the compromise, while allowing claims on properties excluded from the compromise.
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The court upheld the validity of tax assessments and penalties under the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act, dismissing the petitioner's appeal for lack of procedural or substantive infirmities.
R. Janakiammal v. S.K. Kumarasamy
The Supreme Court held that a separate suit challenging a compromise decree on grounds of unlawfulness is barred under Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC, and such challenges must be raised before the court which recorded the compromise.
Reepak Kansal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that while Covid-19 is a notified disaster under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the government’s relief measures including ex gratia compensation are policy decisions subject to limited judicial review, and mandated accurate death certification but declined to direct mandatory ex gratia payments to families of Covid-19 deceased.
Reepak Kansal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that while Covid-19 is a notified disaster under DMA 2005, the government’s discretion in providing relief including ex gratia compensation is subject to policy considerations and fiscal prudence, limiting judicial interference.
അപതീല്വഭാദതി v. കകരള സപ്രീംസഭാന കറഭാഡസ് ടഭാന്കസഭാരടസ്
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Finance Act, 2006 provisions on levy of duties, interest, and penalties, affirming the powers of appellate authorities and procedural safeguards for taxpayers.
അപതീല്വഭാദതി v. കകരള സപ്രീംസഭാന കറഭാഡസ് ടഭാന്കസഭാരടസ്
The Supreme Court clarified the primacy of the Arbitration Act over the Real Estate Act in enforcement and appeals, validating the 10% deposit rule while directing harmonization of procedures to avoid jurisdictional conflicts.
M/s. Khyaati Engineering v. Prodigy Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the Limitation Act applies to arbitration under MSMED Act and counter claims are maintainable therein, but suppliers must be registered under MSMED Act at the time of supply to claim its benefits.
Bikram Chatterji v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that La Residentia Developers is not part of the Amrapali Group beyond shareholding, rejected recall of prior orders, and allowed the Company to continue project construction with supervised sale of 632 flats to protect home buyers' interests.