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Canara Bank v. Kavita Chowdhary
The Supreme Court held that the bank was negligent in failing to present cheques within their validity period, constituting deficiency in service and liable to pay compensation under the Consumer Protection Act.
J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency v. Rash Builders India Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that the courts at the designated seat of arbitration alone have jurisdiction to entertain challenges to arbitral awards, not the courts at the venue where proceedings or award rendering occur.
Ex. Sqn. Ldr. R. Sood v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary action against an Air Force officer discharged by a criminal court is barred, quashed his dismissal, and restored his service benefits and honour.
The State of Kerala v. K.A. Abdul Rasheed
The Supreme Court reversed the High Court acquittal and upheld conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that demand and acceptance of bribe were proved beyond reasonable doubt despite inconsistent witness testimony.
Accamma Sam Jacob v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing FIRs at the investigation stage in a property fraud case, emphasizing that criminal proceedings cannot be stifled merely due to overlapping civil disputes and restored the criminal investigations.
Phalodi Accident v. National Highways Authority of India
The Supreme Court issued binding interim directions under Article 142 to address systemic negligence and infrastructure failures on National Highways, enforcing the State's constitutional obligation under Article 21 to ensure safe passage and prevent road fatalities.
VPS Healthcare Private Limited and Another v. Prabhat Kumar Srivastava and Another
The Supreme Court held that the Promoters have an immediate and absolute obligation under the Consent Award to indemnify VPS/Medeor against liabilities arising from arbitration proceedings, allowing enforcement despite pending appellate challenges.
Surendra @ Sunda v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that remission powers rest solely with the appropriate authority and mandated the development of an automated software system to ensure timely and transparent processing of premature release applications for life convicts.
Aspinwall and Co. Ltd. v. Inspecting Assistant Commissioner
The Supreme Court held that under the Kerala Agricultural Income Tax Act, an amalgamated company cannot set off the accumulated losses of the amalgamating company without statutory notice and within the prescribed carry-forward period, dismissing the appellant's claim.
Anosh Ekka v. State through Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court granted bail to a former Minister convicted for corruption and illegal land acquisition, holding that bail is permissible during appeal where substantial custody has been undergone and sentence in related case is suspended, while leaving the double jeopardy issue for the High Court to decide.
Milind S/o Ashruba Dhanve and Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that offenders sentenced only to pay fines are eligible for probation under Sections 3 and 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, and granted the appellants such benefit while upholding their convictions.
Ram Chandra Choudhary & Ors v. Roop Nagar Dugd Utpadak Sahakari Samiti Limited and Others
The Supreme Court held that writ jurisdiction does not extend to private co-operative societies governed by a statutory dispute resolution mechanism and upheld the validity of bye-laws prescribing eligibility criteria for elections under the Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 2001.
M.V. Ramachandrasa Legal Heirs v. M/s. Mahendra Watch Company
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its revisional jurisdiction by reappreciating evidence and wrongly setting aside the eviction order for unlawful sub-letting, affirming that partnership reconstitution without landlord consent does not confer tenancy rights.
Mamta Devi v. Sanjay Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld divorce granted on grounds of cruelty and desertion under the Hindu Marriage Act, while increasing the maintenance awarded to the appellant.
The State of Kerala v. M. Vijayakumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that differential enhancement rates of dearness allowance and dearness relief for serving employees and pensioners, without rational nexus to the common object of mitigating inflation, violate Article 14 and are arbitrary and discriminatory.
Nitendra Kumar Tomer v. Unox S.P.A.
The Supreme Court held that an appeal filed by a suspended director in the name of the corporate debtor after appointment of an Interim Resolution Professional is wholly incompetent and dismissed the appeal for being time-barred and not maintainable.
Kamal Prasad Dubey v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the Registrar cannot arbitrarily reject the Board of Directors' resolution granting relaxation in educational qualification for promotion, and denial of such promotion to the appellant amounted to unconstitutional discrimination.
Hari Ram v. State of Rajasthan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's khatedari rights by restoring the original decree, rejecting delay condonation and procedural irregularity claims, and affirming repudiation of a voidable sale deed executed by a minor.
Dhan Jee Pandey v. State of Bihar & Another
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s order suspending sentence and granting bail to a life convict under Section 302 IPC, holding that suspension of sentence in serious offences is an exceptional relief requiring careful consideration without reappreciation of evidence.
Poonam Dwivedi v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that EWS certificates must relate to the financial year preceding the application year and dismissed appeals challenging rejection of invalid certificates in a public recruitment process.