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Sarika v. Administrator, Mahakaleshwar Mandir Committee, Ujjain
The Supreme Court directed comprehensive scientific and administrative measures to prevent erosion and preserve the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, regulating rituals and mandating expert monitoring and government support.
Union of India v. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India
The Supreme Court held that spectrum and telecom licences are natural resources held by the Government and not assets under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, directing the NCLT to decide related issues on insolvency proceedings and liability for AGR dues.
Union of India v. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India
The Supreme Court directed the NCLT to decide whether telecom spectrum and licences can be assets under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, clarifying the liability of telecom operators in spectrum sharing and trading for AGR dues and emphasizing that insolvency proceedings cannot be used to evade Government dues.
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. v. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited
The Supreme Court held that non-availability of domestic coal linkage due to policy changes constitutes a change in law event entitling the power generator to compensation under the PPA.
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. v. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited
The Supreme Court held that non-availability of domestic coal linkage due to policy changes constitutes a change in law event under the PPA, entitling the generator to compensation limited to the shortfall in domestic coal supply.
Mukesh Singh v. State (Narcotic Branch of Delhi)
The Supreme Court held that investigation by the police officer who is also the complainant does not automatically vitiate the trial; prejudice must be shown to entitle the accused to acquittal.
Vijay Mallya v. State Bank of India
The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions and upheld contempt findings against Dr. Vijay Mallya for disobeying its asset disclosure orders and violating High Court restraint orders.
Dr. Vijay Mallya v. State Bank of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld contempt findings against Dr. Vijay Mallya for violating asset disclosure and restraint orders, dismissing his review petition despite an erroneous recording about his reply.
Prashant Bhushan v. Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court upheld the criminal contempt conviction of Prashant Bhushan for scandalizing the judiciary, rejecting his defence of truth as neither bona fide nor in public interest, while emphasizing the balance between free speech and judicial authority.
Prashant Bhushan v. In Re
The Supreme Court upheld the criminal contempt conviction of Prashant Bhushan for scandalizing the judiciary, rejecting his defence of truth as neither bona fide nor in public interest, but refrained from imposing sentence and issued a warning instead.
Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional competence of State Governments to provide reservation for in-service doctors in postgraduate medical degree courses, clarifying the interplay between State powers under Entry 25 List III and Union powers under Entry 66 List I and the scope of MCI Regulations.
Vijaykumar Raosaheb Kulkarni v. The Rasta Peth Education Society & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an employee’s ambiguous resignation letter should be treated as voluntary retirement if pension benefits are involved, and that voluntary retirement can be withdrawn before its effective date even after acceptance.
Raj Kumar Sharma v. Sandeep Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that the registration of the "PIZZA GALLERIA" mark was deceptively similar to an earlier device mark application and ordered rectification with a geographic disclaimer restricting use in the district of Rewari.
Rajnikant v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the writ petition as a representation and pass a reasoned order on the diversion of unfilled vacancies within six weeks, preserving the petitioner’s right to further challenge.
Future Coupons Private Limited & Ors. v. Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC & Anr.
Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging arbitral tribunal's interlocutory orders allowing claim amendment and rejecting termination, holding continuation of arbitration valid despite CCI order and insolvency moratorium.
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH v. CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The Supreme Court held that the National Green Tribunal can enforce pollution control compliance including suspension of vehicle registration for lack of valid PUC certificates but cannot direct denial of fuel supply or impose monetary deposits as security for compliance.
M/S RADHA EXPORTS (INDIA) PVT. LIMITED v. K.P. JAYARAM
The Supreme Court held that a Section 7 insolvency petition filed by a financial creditor is liable to be dismissed if the claim is barred by limitation and no financial debt is due, restoring the NCLT's order and setting aside the NCLAT's contrary decision.
Praneeth K and Ors. v. University Grants Commission and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of UGC's 06.07.2020 guidelines mandating final year university examinations by 30.09.2020 during COVID-19, holding that UGC has legislative competence and State disaster powers do not override academic standards.
Praneeth K and Ors. v. University Grants Commission and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld UGC's authority to mandate final year university examinations amid COVID-19, ruling State decisions to cancel exams or award degrees without exams invalid, balancing public health with academic standards.
Parvinder Kansal v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that victims cannot appeal against inadequate sentences under Section 372 CrPC, limiting such appeals to acquittal, lesser offence, or inadequate compensation, and dismissed the appeal seeking death penalty enhancement.