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H.S. Goutham v. Rama Murthy
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order quashing a consent decree obtained by alleged fraud, protecting the rights of a bona fide auction purchaser and emphasizing procedural safeguards and prompt challenge requirements.
Khokan @ Khokhan Vishwas v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304-I IPC, holding the act occurred in a sudden quarrel without premeditation.
Chintels India Ltd. v. Bhayana Builders Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an order refusing to condone delay in filing an application under section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1996 is appealable under section 37(1)(c), overruling contrary High Court decisions.
Chintels India Ltd. v. Bhayana Builders Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an appeal under section 37(1)(c) of the Arbitration Act, 1996 is maintainable against an order refusing to condone delay in filing an application under section 34 to set aside an arbitral award.
Pravat Chandra Mohanty v. State of Odisha
The Supreme Court upheld conviction for custodial assault causing death, refused compounding of offence under Section 324 IPC, but reduced sentence considering compensation and appellants' age.
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of accused for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with dangerous weapons under Sections 324 and 34 IPC, affirming the importance of medical and eyewitness evidence and awarding compensation to the victim.
Pravat Chandra Mohanty v. State of Odisha
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of police officers for causing grievous injuries leading to death in custody under Section 324 IPC, refused compounding of the offence, but reduced their sentence considering their age and compensation paid.
Vikash Kumar v. Union Public Service Commission
The Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities, including those without benchmark disability, are entitled to reasonable accommodation such as scribes in competitive examinations under the RPwD Act, 2016, invalidating restrictive UPSC rules.
Vikash Kumar v. Union Public Service Commission
The Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities, including those without benchmark disability, are entitled to reasonable accommodations such as scribes in competitive exams under the RPwD Act, 2016, ensuring equality and non-discrimination.
Upendra Choudhury v. Bulandshahar Development Authority & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that petitions under Article 32 seeking judicial supervision or cancellation of real estate projects are not maintainable when statutory remedies exist, and dismissed the petition accordingly.
Upendra Choudhury v. Bulandshahar Development Authority & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that petitions under Article 32 seeking judicial supervision or management of real estate projects are not maintainable where statutory remedies exist, and dismissed the petition accordingly.
M/s Daddy’s Builders Pvt. Ltd. & Another v. Manisha Bhargava and Another
The Supreme Court held that consumer fora lack jurisdiction to condone delay beyond the 45-day statutory period for filing written statements under the Consumer Protection Act, dismissing the petitioners' appeal.
M/s Daddy’s Builders Pvt. Ltd. & Another v. Manisha Bhargava and Another
The Supreme Court held that consumer fora have no jurisdiction to condone delay beyond 45 days for filing written statements under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, applying the Constitution Bench ruling prospectively and dismissed the petitioners' appeal.
Brajesh Singh v. Sunil Arora & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the fundamental right of voters to know candidates' criminal antecedents, mandated political parties' transparent disclosure obligations, and empowered the Election Commission to enforce compliance in Bihar Assembly elections 2020.
Sharanappa Chandramappa Hegde v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a librarian appointed before 23 October 1992 is entitled to UGC pay scale upon acquiring requisite qualifications, invalidated his forced retirement at 58 years, and ordered reinstatement with full benefits until age 60.
Conservator and Custodian of Forest v. Sobha John Koshy
The Supreme Court held that landowners deprived of possession due to State's failure to restore land declared not vested under the 1971 Act are entitled to compensation despite subsequent vesting of the land as ecologically fragile under the 2003 Act.
Conservator and Custodian of Forest v. Sobha John Koshy
The Supreme Court held that owners deprived of possession of land declared not vested under the 1971 Act are entitled to compensation despite subsequent vesting of the land under the 2003 Act, and fixed compensation at 50% of the assessed land value.
Swati Ulhas Kerkar v. Sanjay Walavalkar
The Supreme Court held that induction of new members by an outgoing Managing Committee facing a no confidence motion is illegal, but membership applications remain pending for fresh consideration by the new Committee.
PARDESHIRAM v. STATE OF M.P. (NOW CHHATTISGARH)
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 of Section 300 IPC, recognizing the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation.
PARDESHIRAM v. STATE OF M.P. (NOW CHHATTISGARH)
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, considering the incident occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation, and ordered his release after serving over 18 years.