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State of Rajasthan v. Parmeshwar Ramlal Joshi and Others
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot review its own order under inherent jurisdiction without clerical error and quashed the transfer of investigation to CBI ordered by the Rajasthan High Court in absence of jurisdiction.
Dashwanth v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction and death sentence due to procedural lapses, unreliable circumstantial evidence, and denial of fair trial, and remanded the case for fresh trial.
ATUL J DOSHI & ORS v. PRAMUKH PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD
The Supreme Court held that in eviction suits under a licensor-licensee agreement, courts may direct deposit of arrears and regular license fee under Order XV-A CPC but cannot grant liquidated damages as interim relief without evidence, and failure to comply may lead to striking off defense.
Ramnish Verma; Finesse Fashions Pvt. Ltd. v. The Haddad Apparel Group Ltd.; RJ Corp Ltd.; Varun Jaipuria
The Bombay High Court granted interim injunction to plaintiffs against defendants’ use of deceptively similar "ROOKIE" mark, holding defendants’ registration ex facie fraudulent and prioritizing plaintiffs’ prior use and goodwill.
Vasanji Assaria Mamania v. Yadunarayan Mulky Shetty
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award refusing specific performance of a land sale agreement where time was expressly of the essence and the purchaser failed to perform within the stipulated period, emphasizing the discretionary nature of specific relief and the impact of property value escalation.
Marine Electricals (India) Ltd v. GE Power Conversion (India) Pvt. Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the contract price attributable to goods supplied, invalidated the invocation of a Bank Guarantee for alleged non-performance, and dismissed the challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Ashok Sahadev Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that substantial compliance with informing an arrested person of grounds of arrest and notifying relatives suffices absent demonstrable prejudice, dismissing the habeas corpus petition challenging the legality of arrest.
Yashwant Changu Bhagat v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the New Bombay Project to Rs.25 per sq.mtr. based on Supreme Court precedents for adjacent villages, granting statutory benefits under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Somnath Kondaji Korde v. Samata Samaj Vikas Sanstha
The High Court held that the petitioner's appointment against a reserved Scheduled Tribe post was valid and that arbitrary cancellation of approval and termination without hearing violated natural justice, ordering reinstatement with continuity and benefits.
Kishor Laxman Kawale @ Kawalya v. Commissioner of Police, Thane & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unexplained delays in recording evidence and issuing the order, emphasizing the necessity of prompt action under the MPDA Act.
Sri Chikkegowda & Ors. v. State of Karnataka; Neelakantappa v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of accused for murder, affirming the primacy of credible ocular testimony over medical evidence and rejecting the Trial Court's acquittal as perverse.
Sattar & Ors. v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming that members of an unlawful assembly are liable for murder committed in furtherance of their common object, based on reliable eyewitness and medical evidence.
S. Santhana Lakshmi & Ors. v. D. Rajammal
The Supreme Court held that while a valid Will by an absolute owner can be proved, injunction against interference with possession cannot be granted when possession is admitted by the defendant, but injunction against alienation is maintainable pending determination of title.
Offshore Infrastructures Limited v. M/S Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
The Supreme Court held that courts can appoint arbitrators despite statutory disqualification of contractual appointees and that COVID-19 limitation extensions apply to arbitration appointment applications under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act.
Dharmrao Sharanappa Shabadi and Others v. Syeda Arifa Parveen
The Supreme Court held that the Plaintiff failed to prove a valid oral gift and her status as sole heir, reinstated the Trial Court's decree granting her 3/4th share ownership, and ruled the High Court erred in modifying the decree without a cross-appeal.
Nilesh Baburao Gitte v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of matricide due to insufficient and ambiguous circumstantial evidence failing to conclusively prove homicidal death and the appellant's guilt.
JSW Steel Limited v. Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging PMLA proceedings against JSW Steel, holding that statutory remedies must be pursued and declined to quash cognizance orders absent patent illegality.
K. S. Shivappa v. K. Neelamma
The Supreme Court held that a minor can repudiate a voidable sale deed executed by their guardian without court permission either by filing suit or by unequivocal conduct upon attaining majority.
S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India and Ors.
The Supreme Court issued procedural directions in a writ petition and scheduled further listing for compliance and progress reporting.
M/S. ARISTO PRINTERS PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF TRADE TAX
The Supreme Court upheld the levy of trade tax on ink and processing materials used in printing lottery tickets under works contract provisions, clarifying that such materials are goods transferred to the customer and taxable under Section 3F of the Uttar Pradesh Trade Tax Act, 1948.