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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.
Rajendra Singh and Ors. v. State of Uttaranchal
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to unreliable identification and inadmissible confessions, emphasizing strict adherence to evidentiary standards and benefit of doubt.
Anilkumar @ Lapetu Ramshakal Sharma v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed premature release of a life convict after nearly 22 years, holding that correct classification under remission guidelines is essential and the appellant's crime fell under a category entitling earlier release.
SWACCH ASSOCIATION, NAGPUR v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court upheld that Futala Lake is a man-made waterbody not covered under the statutory wetland definition, allowing sanctioned temporary constructions while affirming the public trust doctrine's application to protect the lake's ecological balance.
PREM AGGARWAL v. MOHAN SINGH & ORS
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, holding that after dismissal of specific performance and payment of extraordinary compensation, the appellant cannot retain possession or resist execution.
Sunteck Realtors Private Limited v. Bandra Sea Breeze Apartment Co-operative Housing Society Limited
The Bombay High Court held that failure to execute a formal Development Agreement within the stipulated timeframe disentitles a developer from specific performance of a preliminary agreement with a cooperative housing society.
Ruchita Ganesh Kolambkar v. Shrikrushn Chandrahas Kolabkar
The Bombay High Court allowed the transfer of guardianship proceedings from Thane to Kolhapur, holding that the natural guardian's residence and convenience determine the appropriate jurisdiction under the Guardians and Wards Act.
Rashid Tukadu Bagwan & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that acquisition of petitioners' land without due process and compensation violates Article 300-A, directing the State to pay compensation under the 2013 Act despite procedural delays.
Md. Sharif Badshah Khan v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging the remission categorization of a convicted murderer, holding that joint commission of murder places the petitioner under category 4(d) of the Maharashtra remission guidelines.