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Deepa Joshi v. Gaurav Joshi
The Supreme Court enhanced the maintenance awarded to a wife, holding that voluntary loan repayments cannot reduce the husband's primary obligation to maintain his spouse with dignity.
BALAJI JAISWAL v. STATE OF CHATTISGARH
The Supreme Court quashed charges against the appellant for abetment to suicide under Section 306 IPC due to lack of proximate instigation and mens rea, emphasizing the necessity of positive acts leading to suicide for sustaining such charges.
Rahul Gupta v. Station House Officer and others
The Supreme Court held that persons aggrieved under the Dowry Prohibition Act, including the wife and her family, cannot be prosecuted for giving dowry based solely on their own statements, and refused to compel registration of a second FIR against them.
S. Valliammai & Others v. S. Ramanathan & Another
The Supreme Court held that a bar under Order II Rule 2 CPC cannot be a ground for rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11(d), allowing the second suit challenging the validity of a Power of Attorney as distinct from the first suit.
Madan Singh and Others v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Haryana's 2014 Notifications regularising certain contractual employees under prescribed criteria while striking down others that sought arbitrary future regularisation, clarifying the scope of executive power and the Umadevi principles on regularisation.
Akkiraju Panduranga Rao v. Gundlapally Ranga Rao
The Supreme Court allowed amendment of plaint schedule boundaries before trial to correct inadvertent errors, restoring the trial court's orders and setting aside the High Court's interference.
RAVI KALA AND ANOTHER v. M/S CASABLANCA ESTATE AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court clarified that erroneous High Court observations mischaracterizing property claims do not constitute findings on title and must not prejudice parties, affirming that property disputes require adjudication by competent civil courts.
Pramod Shroff v. Mohan Singh Chopra
The Supreme Court held that even in ex parte civil suits, courts must frame or identify points for determination and deliver reasoned judgments, setting aside the lower courts' dismissal for failure to prove title without framing issues and remanding the matter for fresh trial.
Shankar Mahto v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court mandates binding procedural reforms and a comprehensive SOP to eliminate delays in legal aid appeals, ensuring constitutional rights to free legal aid and speedy justice.
H.P. Rohini v. Priyanka Sarkariya
The Supreme Court upheld preventive detention orders under COFEPOSA, ruling that detenus have no right to legal representation before the Advisory Board absent such representation by the Detaining Authority, and that substantial procedural compliance suffices to validate detention.
BHARTIYA MAZDOOR SANGH v. STATE OF U.P.
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized asset sales by GDCL managing the sick company JUL are void, workmen dues must be paid as per court-appointed awards, and rehabilitation schemes require court scrutiny amid pending winding up proceedings.
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.