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U.P. Awas Evam Vikash Parishad v. Asha Ram
The Supreme Court restored the Reference Court's compensation of Rs. 120 per square yard for land acquired in 1982-87, rejecting the High Court's enhancement to Rs. 297 based on later precedents and sale deeds.
Madhuri Sameer Gokhale v. The Addl. Joint/Deputy/Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court quashed the faceless best judgment assessment order and demand notice for AY 2014-15 due to jurisdictional defects and breach of natural justice under Section 144B of the Income Tax Act.
Sesh Nath Singh v. Baidyabati Sheoraphuli Co-Operative Bank Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act applies to Section 7 IBC applications, allowing exclusion of time spent in bona fide SARFAESI proceedings, and delay beyond three years can be condoned without a formal application under Section 5, dismissing the appeal and upholding insolvency initiation.
Sesh Nath Singh v. Baidyabati Sheoraphuli Co-Operative Bank Ltd
The Supreme Court held that time spent prosecuting bona fide SARFAESI proceedings is excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act for limitation computation of Section 7 IBC applications, and delay can be condoned without a formal Section 5 application, dismissing the appeal and upholding CIRP initiation.
Ramesh Alias Dapinder Singh v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that mere presence without specific overt acts or shared common intention is insufficient for conviction under Section 34 IPC, acquitting the appellant of murder charges but upholding conviction for causing hurt.
Narbada Devi and Ors. v. H.P. State Forest Corporation
The Supreme Court held that death due to alcohol-induced asphyxia is not accidental under the insurance policy, absolving the insurer and employer of liability under the policy, with employer’s liability confined to the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
Narbada Devi and Ors. v. H.P. State Forest Corporation & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that death due to alcohol-induced asphyxia is not accidental under the insurance policy, absolving the insurer and employer of liability under the policy, with employer liability confined to the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
K. Prakash & Anr. v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court confirmed the appellants' conviction for kidnapping under IPC but modified their sentence to the period already served, emphasizing humane consideration at sentencing.
State of Kerala v. Mahesh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a murder case, emphasizing the need for judicious exercise of discretion considering the gravity of the offence and prima facie evidence.
K. Prakash & Anr. v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for kidnapping a minor but modified their sentence to the period already served, emphasizing a human approach to sentencing.
Government of Maharashtra v. M/S Borse Brothers Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that appeals under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act must be filed within 120 days including the grace period, and delay beyond this period is not condonable to uphold the object of speedy arbitration.
Government of Maharashtra v. M/S Borse Brothers Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that appeals under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act must be filed within prescribed limitation periods with limited condonation of delay, affirming the principle of speedy arbitration dispute resolution.
Ramesh Chander v. The Chairman Central Board of Direct Taxes & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking a declaration of illegality in promotion proceedings after the petitioner was granted promotion with effect from the claimed date, holding that the grievance was redressed and no further relief survived.
Aparna Bhat & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside bail conditions mandating accused's contact with the survivor in a sexual offence case and issued guidelines to eliminate judicial stereotyping and ensure gender-sensitive bail orders.
Aparna Bhat & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside bail conditions mandating accused-survivor contact in a sexual offence case and issued guidelines to eliminate judicial stereotyping and ensure gender-sensitive judicial conduct.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. & Anr. v. Ghosh Brothers Automobiles & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that termination of an arbitrator's mandate does not end arbitral proceedings, appointed a substitute arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, and condoned delay in filing the application under the Limitation Act.
Yogesh Dilip Devre v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal has jurisdiction to decide cancellation of residential quarter allotment and quashed the State Government's cancellation order, allowing the petitioner to retain the quarter subject to payment of rent and charges.
Aman Lohia v. Kiran Lohia
The Supreme Court set aside the Family Court's ex parte guardianship orders for procedural violations and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication prioritizing the child's welfare and due process.
Aman Lohia v. Kiran Lohia
The Supreme Court set aside ex parte guardianship orders passed without notice and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication following mandatory procedure and principles of natural justice, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child.
Vilas Prabhakar Lad v. Unique Identification Authority of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held statutory authorities and banks liable for negligence in failing to prevent and investigate identity fraud involving Aadhaar and PAN misuse, directing immediate remedial and criminal action.