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Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu
A vote cast by a legislator before his conviction on the same day is valid, as disqualification under election law commences only from the actual time of conviction, not the start of the date.
Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu
The Supreme Court held that a legislator's vote cast before his conviction on the same day remains valid, as disqualification under election law takes effect only from the actual time of conviction.
Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal
The Supreme Court set aside anticipatory bail granted in a dowry death case due to flawed investigation and ordered further probe by the CBI to ensure justice.
Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail in a dowry death case, cancelled bail, and directed further investigation by the CBI due to deficiencies in the police probe.
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award holding the respondent liable for breach of contract for failing to lift coal, rejecting the High Court's interference based on selective evidence review.
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the respondent breached the coal supply contract by failing to lift the contracted quantity, affirming the appellant’s entitlement to damages and limiting judicial interference with arbitral findings of fact.
Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda
The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts for fixing the effective date, rejecting the claim based on service at an affiliated college.
Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda
The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion under Karnataka University statutes, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts, and service in affiliated colleges cannot backdate the effective promotion date.
Ocean Sparkle Limited v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court directed ONGC to deposit undisputed invoice amounts and restrained invocation of the performance bank guarantee pending arbitration, holding that unliquidated damage claims cannot justify withholding payment after contract completion.
Sita Ram Meena v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court restored the petitioner’s promotion to Head Constable under the RPF Rules, holding that ancillary service counts towards eligibility and that the promotion could not be withdrawn after nine years of service.
Seelan @ Jeyaseelan v. The Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the rape conviction under Section 376(2) IPC, upholding the mandatory minimum sentence and concurrent findings of fact despite the accused's physical disability claim.
Seelan @ Jeyaseelan v. The Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging rape conviction, holding that physical disability does not preclude commission of the offence and concurrent findings of fact are binding.
Sanjai Tiwari v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a third party unconnected with criminal proceedings lacks locus standi to seek directions under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to expedite trial, setting aside the High Court's order passed on such an application.
Damu Deoram Bhosale v. Maharashtra State Boar Development Corporation
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking directions against a private contractor for encroachment and debris dumping on agricultural land, holding that such private disputes must be resolved through civil suits and not writ jurisdiction.
Smt. S Vanitha v. The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that eviction under the Senior Citizens Act 2007 cannot override a woman's right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and set aside the eviction order against the appellant.
Smt. S Vanitha v. The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that eviction of a daughter-in-law from a shared household under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007 cannot override her right of residence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and both statutes must be harmoniously construed.
ACTION ISPAT AND POWER PVT. LTD. v. SHYAM METALICS AND ENERGY LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the transfer of a winding up petition from the High Court to the NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, holding that such transfer is permissible post admission if no irreversible winding up steps have been taken.
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The Supreme Court upheld the statutory authority of the Ministry of AYUSH and the Government of India to issue COVID-19 management guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, affirming the validity of vaccination and treatment protocols during the pandemic.
Dr. AKB Sadbhavana Mission School of Homeo Pharmacy v. The Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarified that Homeopathic practitioners may prescribe medicines for prevention and symptom management of COVID-19 as per Ministry of AYUSH guidelines but cannot claim cure or advertise such claims, modifying Kerala High Court's restrictive directions accordingly.
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The Supreme Court upheld the Ministry of AYUSH’s authority to issue COVID-19 management guidelines endorsing traditional medicine as complementary treatment, affirming their legal validity under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.