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Parsvnath Developers Limited v. Vikram Khosla
The Delhi High Court granted ex-parte decree for recovery of possession and outstanding dues under a Sub Licence Agreement where the defendant defaulted on payments and failed to vacate premises post-termination.
KSR Brothers v. IGNOU
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding the petitioner’s claims ex facie barred by limitation and refusing to compel arbitration.
M/S. STEAG ENERGY SERVICES (INDIA) PVT. LTD. v. GSPC PIPAVAV POWER COMPANY LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the award of contract to the appellant, emphasizing judicial restraint in tender evaluation and limiting interference to cases of arbitrariness or mala fide conduct.
Rajesh Goyal v. M/s Laxmi Constructions & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the final eviction order, held that the Rent Authority lacked jurisdiction to recall it, and emphasized strict adherence to judicial discipline and binding court orders.
National Highways Authority of India v. Tarsem Singh
The Supreme Court upheld landowners' constitutional entitlement to solatium and interest in NH Act land acquisitions, clarified limits on reopening old claims, and rejected NHAI's plea for prospective operation based on financial burden.
Sandeep Yadav v. Satish & Others
The Supreme Court held that a procedural defect in framing charges does not vitiate a trial absent prejudice and set aside the High Court's order for a fresh trial, allowing the trial to proceed from its existing stage.
Andanayya and Ors. v. Deputy Chief Engineer and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that re-determination of compensation under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act can be sought based on appellate court awards, applying the doctrine of merger to ensure equality among similarly placed landowners.
Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited & Anr v. Green Infra Wind Solutions Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that State Electricity Regulatory Commissions have exclusive power to consider government incentives like the Generation Based Incentive in tariff determination, balancing statutory and policy objectives, and dismissed the appeal challenging the APTEL’s decision on GBI treatment.
The State of Maharashtra v. Reliance Industries Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the State's power to withdraw electricity duty exemption granted to captive power generators under Section 5A of the Bombay Electricity Duty Act, subject to a reasonable one-year notice period to affected industries.
Sharada Sanghi v. Asha Agarwal
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that appellants' failure to prosecute earlier suits and their conduct barred them from executing a decree for specific performance against respondents claiming independent title, emphasizing prevention of abuse of judicial process.
CHARUL SHUKLA v. STATE OF U.P. & OTHERS
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the complainant’s sister-in-law and parents-in-law due to vague allegations, lack of evidence, and unexplained delay, preventing misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial disputes.
Yogendra Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that prior ineligibility distorted officers' service records affecting Permanent Commission selection but upheld the Navy's vacancy computation and selection methodology as rational and non-arbitrary.
M/S BHARAT UDYOG LTD. v. AMBERNATH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, holding that in absence of a valid arbitration agreement, the State Government cannot unilaterally appoint an arbitrator, rendering the arbitral award null and void.
Lt. Col. Pooja Pal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of Permanent Commission to women Short Service Commission Officers, ruling that their service record grading reflected prevailing policy and that the vacancy cap and evaluation methodology were valid and non-discriminatory.
Union of India v. Balakrishnan Mullikote
The Supreme Court held that Defence Security Corps personnel are entitled to condonation of qualifying service shortfall up to one year for pension eligibility under the Army Pension Regulations, and executive letters barring such condonation are invalid.
Chinthada Anand v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of criminal proceedings under the SC/ST Act against accused, holding that a person professing Christianity ceases to be a Scheduled Caste member and cannot invoke statutory protections thereunder.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited v. Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax
The Supreme Court upheld excise duty demand and penalty on Naphtha used partly for non-fertilizer purposes, affirming that exemption applies only to goods used for intended manufacture and extended limitation requires deliberate suppression.
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Hukum Chand Alias Monu
The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's acquittal in a child sexual assault case, affirming that credible child testimony alone can sustain conviction despite minor inconsistencies, and emphasized strict adherence to victim anonymity protections.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Deepak Sharma and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the NGT must exercise its adjudicatory powers without abdication to committees and comply with natural justice, allowing the establishment of a petrol pump that met statutory guidelines.
District Magistrate and District Election Officer and Collector, Gwalior, M.P. v. National Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that liability for accidents involving vehicles requisitioned by public authorities for official purposes lies with the requisitioning authority, not the vehicle's insurer.