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Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that Justice Khehar need not recuse himself from hearing the constitutional challenge to the NJAC and the Ninety-ninth Amendment, emphasizing judicial independence and the need to first consider whether earlier precedents require reconsideration.
Nanag Ram Sharma v. State of Rajasthan & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed an appellant to appear and make submissions before the High Court without being formally impleaded as a party, modifying the impugned order accordingly.
Ramesh Chandra Tiwari v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court partly allowed the criminal appeal by remanding the matter to the High Court to examine the role of one accused, Shri Bishwanath Raut, while upholding the order for others.
Vishal N. Kalsaria v. Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that tenancy rights under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act are protected and cannot be overridden by the SARFAESI Act, requiring banks to follow due process before evicting tenants from mortgaged properties.
N.D. Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act should be enhanced to the same rate as adjacent land forming a contiguous parcel, awarding Rs. 32,951 per bigha with statutory benefits.
Umapathy v. D.M., New India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored the original compensation awarded to an injured auto rickshaw driver, setting aside the High Court's reduction, but upheld the reduced interest rate on the compensation.
Ramesh Rajagopal v. Devi Polymers Private Limited
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a company director for alleged forgery and cheating related to a consultancy unit's website, holding no prima facie offence was made out and the prosecution was an abuse of process.
Dinesh Yadav v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to grievous hurt under Section 326 IPC based on reliable eye-witness and medical evidence, while rejecting parity acquittal and non-examination of Investigating Officer as grounds for acquittal.
Krishnegowda & Ors. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction and restored the Trial Court's acquittal due to material contradictions and investigative lapses undermining the prosecution's case beyond reasonable doubt.
N Paraeswaran Unni v. G Kannan
The Supreme Court held that a statutory notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is validly served if sent by registered post within fifteen days of cheque dishonour intimation, and a subsequent delayed notice does not invalidate the complaint, thereby restoring the conviction.
Chhanga @ Manoj v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence under Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC for attempted murder by bomb attack, affirming that intention to kill can be inferred from circumstances even if injuries are simple.
State of Uttarakhand & Ors. v. Kumaon Stone Crusher
The Supreme Court held that transit fee under the Indian Forest Act can only be levied on forest produce as defined therein, excluding finished products and minerals regulated under the Mines and Minerals Act, and clarified the interpretation of 'brought from a forest' and the scope of State legislative competence.
Neety Gupta v. Usha Gupta & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that in partition suits, mesne profits can be claimed after a preliminary decree even if not prayed for in the plaint, and directed an inquiry into mesne profits payable to the appellant occupying less than her share.
Commissioner of Income Tax 5 Mumbai v. M/s. Essar Teleholdings Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Rule 8D of the Income Tax Rules prescribing the method for disallowance under Section 14A is prospective and cannot be applied retrospectively to assessment years prior to 2007-08.
United Bank of India and others v. United Bank of India Retirees’ Welfare Association and others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of differential dearness relief rates for pre- and post-November 2002 retirees of United Bank of India, rejecting claims for uniform payment based on the distinct pension schemes and bipartite settlements.
Kalim Khan v. Fimidabee
The Supreme Court held that an accident arising from the use of a stationary tractor's battery to trigger blasting explosives qualifies as a motor vehicle accident under the Motor Vehicles Act, remanding the issue of insurer's liability for compensation.
State of Karnataka v. P. Ravikumar @ Ravi
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of two accused in a murder case, holding that extra-judicial confessions without corroboration and circumstantial evidence insufficient to prove conspiracy do not warrant conviction.
State of Karnataka v. Srinivasa
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case where medical evidence did not conclusively prove homicidal death, granting the accused benefit of doubt.
State of Karnataka v. Srinivasa
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to inconclusive medical evidence and the possibility of suicide, granting the accused the benefit of doubt.
State of Karnataka v. A.B. Mahesha
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused due to material contradictions in prosecution evidence creating reasonable doubt.