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Union of India v. Sir Sobha Singh and Sons Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that occupation under a perpetual lease deed governed by the Government Grants Act, 1895 excludes the applicability of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, rendering eviction proceedings under the latter not maintainable.
Babu Singh v. Consolidation Officer and Others
The Supreme Court held that the Sub-Divisional Officer lacked jurisdiction to re-categorise public utility land, rendering pattas granted on such invalid re-categorisation void and dismissing the appellant's challenge.
Nikhath Parveen @ Khusboo Khatoon v. Rafique@Shillu
The Supreme Court held that a conclusive DNA test report rebutting paternity prevails over the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, denying maintenance to the child born during a valid marriage.
M/s. MARG LIMITED v. SUSHIL LALWANI & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a plaint disclosing a composite commercial arrangement and cause of action cannot be summarily rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC without a trial and directed opportunity to cure valuation defects before rejection.
M/s. MCM Worldwide Private Limited v. M/s. Construction Industry Development Council
The Supreme Court held that an arbitrator's rejection of a jurisdictional plea under Section 16(2) is not challengeable under Section 34 before the final award, and appeals under Section 37 lie only when the plea is accepted.
S. ANAND v. STATE OF TAMIL NADU
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a bona fide purchaser not involved in alleged forgery, holding that prosecution in such cases amounts to abuse of process.
Sathyan Naravoor v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandated comprehensive safeguards and coordinated oversight to ensure the rights and dignity of prisoners with disabilities under the RPwD Act and Constitution across all Indian prisons.
Messer Griesheim GmbH (Now Called Air Liquide Deutschland GmbH) v. Goyal MG Gases Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a foreign summary judgment denying leave to defend is not a judgment on merits and unenforceable in India under Section 13 CPC, and enforcement of foreign decrees involving foreign exchange requires prior RBI approval under FERA.
Nilesh C. Ojha v. High Court of Judicature at Bombay
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's suo motu contempt proceedings against an advocate for scandalizing a sitting Judge, emphasizing the duty to uphold judicial dignity and rejecting frivolous pleas for recusal and disqualification.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Ajay Kumar Malik
The Supreme Court upheld termination of a police constable for concealing medical unfitness at appointment, rejecting claims of parity and reinstatement despite procedural irregularities.
BALAJI MADHUKAR KONKANWAR v. MAHARASHTRA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION
The Supreme Court held that an employee illegally terminated after completing qualifying service is entitled to back wages and regularisation from that date, rejecting employer-imposed conditions and estoppel defenses.
Pawan Garg & Ors. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court upheld the finality of civil court decrees affirming appellants' possession and title over land dereserved from public use, directing the municipal corporation to consider their application for incorporation in the layout plan.
V.K. John v. S. Mukanchand Bothra and HUF
The Supreme Court held that legal representatives of a deceased party have the right to challenge an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, and such remedy cannot be sought under Article 227 of the Constitution or Section 115 CPC.
Himakshi v. Rahul Verma
The Supreme Court held that essential work experience requirements in recruitment rules are mandatory and cannot be waived by higher qualifications without recorded relaxation, setting aside an appointment made without such compliance.
Prem Porwal and Others v. Jagdeesh Chandra Prajapati and Others
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's demolition order in a PIL for lack of jurisdiction and violation of natural justice, holding that title disputes cannot be adjudicated under writ jurisdiction and necessary parties must be heard.
Vasant Jagjivandas Kotak v. Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Bombay High Court held that while SEBI's views must be considered in compounding offences under Section 24A SEBI Act, the Court must independently exercise jurisdiction and apply Supreme Court guidelines before allowing compounding.
In Re: Illegal Sand Mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary and Threat to Endangered Aquatic Wildlife
The Supreme Court issued urgent interim directions to curb illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary, emphasizing States' constitutional duty to protect endangered wildlife and the environment under Article 21 and exercising powers under Article 142 to enforce compliance.
Agricultural Produce Market Committee, Deesa v. National Horticulture Board
The Supreme Court held that the appellant was entitled to the subsidy as it completed the project and made sufficient efforts to comply, setting aside the withdrawal of subsidy by NABARD.
MARIA MARTINS v. NOEL ZUZARTE
The Supreme Court held that eviction on bonafide need must be adjudicated as on the suit filing date, allowing consideration of subsequent events only if materially significant, and remanded the case for fresh trial after setting aside the High Court dismissal of the writ petition.
VENU GOPALAKRISHNAN v. STATE OF KERALA & ANOTHER
The Supreme Court allowed anticipatory bail to the appellant accused of sexual offences, holding that the FIR was a counterblast to an extortion complaint and emphasizing the need to balance liberty with investigation integrity.