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Nitin Rajendra Gupta v. Deputy Collector, Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that under Section 23(1) of the Senior Citizens Act, the condition of providing basic amenities to a senior citizen need not be expressly stated in a gift deed but can be established by evidence, while also clarifying that the Tribunal erred in ordering possession without considering co-ownership.
K.G. SESHADRI v. THE TRUSTEES OF STATE BANK OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that the appellant was not entitled to pension benefits under SBI Pension Fund Rules due to failure to meet eligibility criteria and dismissed the appeal.
Hem Raj v. The State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that separate convictions and concurrent sentences under Sections 20, 25, and 29 of the NDPS Act are permissible, but fines imposed must run concurrently, not cumulatively.
M/S CHOPRA HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITED v. HARBINDER SINGH SEKHON & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a party materially affected by an interim order in writ proceedings is entitled to impleadment and opportunity to seek clarification, setting aside the High Court's refusal and directing independent adjudication of related proceedings.
Renuka v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that the statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can only be rebutted at trial, and dismissed complaints under Section 138 cannot be quashed at the pre-trial stage on the ground of no legally enforceable debt.
Saroj Pandey v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that mere directorship and signing Board Resolutions do not establish liability under Section 141 NI Act, and quashed proceedings against a Director for lack of specific averment of responsibility and improper exercise of inherent jurisdiction.
XXX v. YYY
The Supreme Court dissolved a long-standing acrimonious marriage under Article 142, quashed all pending proceedings between the parties, granted custody to the wife, and directed the husband to pay Rs. 5 Crores as permanent alimony and maintenance.
State Bank of India v. Amit Iron Private Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that banks must grant borrowers a personal hearing and disclose relevant forensic audit findings before classifying loan accounts as fraud under RBI Master Directions, upholding natural justice principles.
The West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd. v. Dipendu Biswas
The Supreme Court held that vacancies reserved for PWD-LV under the Unreserved category must be filled on merit by any PWD-LV candidate from any social category, allowing reservation migration and emphasizing merit over category exclusivity.
Bikram Chand Rana v. Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court held that gratuity under Rule 69(1)(c) of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 cannot be paid until both departmental and judicial proceedings against a government servant conclude, dismissing the appeal challenging withholding of gratuity during pendency.
UCO BANK & ORS. v. SK SHRIVASTAVA
The Supreme Court held that a voluntary retirement notice not refused within the prescribed period is deemed accepted, invalidating disciplinary action initiated thereafter and entitling the employee to post-retiral benefits.
Gautam Satnami v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and reliable chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
Sivakumar v. State
The Supreme Court set aside obscenity convictions and common intention culpable homicide conviction of one appellant while upholding culpable homicide conviction of the other, reducing sentences considering the incident's circumstances.
Jay Prakash Yadav v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to insufficient and unreliable circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of evidence excluding all reasonable doubt in criminal convictions.
Juvenile Delinquent v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that a juvenile declared under the JJ Act cannot be tried or detained as an adult without proper statutory procedure and ordered release on bail, emphasizing rehabilitative treatment and systemic reforms.
S. Balagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a surgeon for performing orchidectomy without specific consent, holding that the procedure was medically appropriate and the consent form was not tampered with, thus preventing abuse of court process.
M/S. PIAGGIO VEHICLES PVT. LTD. v. STATE OF U.P. & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful cancellation of an industrial lease due to the lessee's failure to comply with construction and operational timelines, rejecting claims for extension and restoration despite government electric vehicle policies.
Sajal Bose v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants where unimpeachable CCTV evidence negated allegations, holding that continuation would be an abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Save Mon Region Federation v. The State of Arunachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court directed a CBI investigation into alleged arbitrary and non-transparent award of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh involving high-ranking officials, emphasizing constitutional standards of fairness and transparency in public procurement.
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay v. Tanaji Babaji Lad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held IIT Bombay liable to pay gratuity to contract laborers engaged through multiple contractors, affirming the Controlling Authority's jurisdiction to determine employer-employee relationship under the Payment of Gratuity Act.