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IREO GRACE REALTECH PVT. LTD. v. ABHISHEK KHANNA & OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that the possession period in a real estate agreement starts from the date of mandatory Fire NOC issuance, and delay beyond the stipulated period constitutes deficiency in service entitling buyers to refund and compensation, while declaring one-sided contract clauses unfair.
പപ്പീൽ വക്കോദസി v. തരഷഷ്മ എ.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 7(2) of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1991, affirming the Governor's power to grant exemptions and dismissing challenges based on Articles 14 and 16.
High Court of Kerala v. Reshma A. & Others
The Supreme Court held that under the Kerala Judicial Service Rules, the merit list approved by the Governor remains valid for filling notified and arising vacancies within one year, harmonizing the rules with Malik Mazhar Sultan (3) and upholding appointments beyond notified vacancies without violating Articles 14 and 16.
പപ്പീൽ വക്കോദസി v. തരഷഷ്മ എ.
The Kerala High Court upheld that eviction proceedings against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes occupants under Section 7(2) of the 1991 Act must be initiated within one year and require Governor's sanction thereafter, affirming constitutional protections against discriminatory eviction.
High Court of Kerala v. Reshma A. & Others
The Supreme Court upheld that the Kerala Judicial Service Rules permit filling vacancies arising within one year from an approved merit list, harmonizing with Malik Mazhar Sultan (3) and constitutional principles of equality.
A. A. Global Pvt. Ltd. v. Indian Chemical Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the exclusive jurisdiction of stamp adjudicating authorities under the Madras Stamp Act and ruled that stamp duty disputes are non-arbitrable under the Arbitration Act, affirming penalties for insufficiently stamped documents.
Mihir Gope v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court acquitted Mihir and Prabhat Gope of murder charges due to insufficient evidence of common intention but convicted them for voluntarily causing hurt, modifying their sentences accordingly.
Mihir Gope v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants Mihir and Prabhat Gope of murder charges due to insufficient evidence of common intention but convicted them for voluntarily causing hurt, modifying their sentences accordingly.
Mohammed Isham v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that government employees not provided family accommodation are entitled to full HRA as per rules, directing payment of arrears with interest despite absence of outliving permission.
Bhaven Construction v. Executive Engineer Sardar
The Supreme Court held that writ jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227 cannot be invoked to interfere with arbitral proceedings where an effective statutory remedy under the Arbitration Act exists, and set aside the High Court's order allowing such interference.
COMMON CAUSE v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court permitted sale of stockpiled ore under supervision to recover compensation dues but barred resumption of mining without statutory clearances, emphasizing strict compliance with environmental and forest laws.
Bhaven Construction v. Executive Engineer Sardar
The Supreme Court held that judicial interference under Articles 226 and 227 is impermissible in arbitration matters governed by the Arbitration Act when effective statutory remedies exist, setting aside the High Court's writ intervention in the arbitral process.
Rajesh Kumar Jain v. M/S. Tata Teleservices Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Business Partnership Agreement after parties consented to arbitration despite partial payment and unsuccessful mediation.
SW ASTIK PIPE LTD. v. A VON INDUSTRIES
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the respondent deliberately evaded service and refused to participate in arbitration proceedings despite a valid arbitration clause.
State Bank of India v. Ajay Kumar Srivastava
The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal of a bank employee for financial misconduct due to procedural lapses violating natural justice, emphasizing limited judicial review in disciplinary cases.
Deputy General Manager (Appellate Authority) and Others v. Ajai Kumar Srivastava
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a bank employee for proven charges of misappropriation despite procedural irregularity on one charge, clarifying the scope of judicial review in disciplinary proceedings.
State Bank of India v. Ajay Kumar Srivastava
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a bank employee for financial misconduct, emphasizing limited judicial review in disciplinary proceedings and adherence to natural justice.
Deputy General Manager (Appellate Authority) and Others v. Ajai Kumar Srivastava
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a bank employee for misappropriation, holding that procedural irregularity on one charge did not vitiate dismissal based on other proved charges and limited judicial review to procedural fairness.
Kirti & Anr. v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying future prospects to notional income of deceased including homemakers, adopting appropriate minimum wages, and reducing personal expense deductions, thereby affirming principles of just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Kirti & Anr. v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying future prospects to notional income, adjusting personal expense deductions, and recognizing the economic value of homemakers' unpaid work.