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Savitha v. M/s. Chodamandalam M.S. General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by accepting the medical expert's 32% disability assessment and increasing awards for loss of income and amenities.
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The judgment clarifies the mandatory procedural requirements under Section 47(m) of the Tamil Nadu Criminal Rules for sustaining criminal convictions and emphasizes strict compliance to uphold fair trial standards.
The Inspector General of Registration, Tamil Nadu & Ors. v. K. Baskaran
The Supreme Court held that delegation of ancillary tasks by the appellate authority under Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act is permissible, and the three-month time limit for passing final orders is directory, thereby setting aside the High Court's invalidation of valuation proceedings.
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The court clarified the mandatory procedural compliance under Section 47(m) Tamil Nadu Criminal Rules and upheld convictions where evidence was sufficient, while setting aside others due to procedural lapses or evidentiary deficiencies.
The Inspector General of Registration, Tamil Nadu & Ors. v. K. Baskaran
The Supreme Court held that deputing subordinate officers for inspections under Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act does not amount to unlawful delegation, and the three-month time limit in the Rules is directory, thereby restoring the appellate authority’s orders enhancing stamp duty.
Warad Murti Mishra v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court directed a Larger Bench to reconsider the seniority and confirmation rights of Madhya Pradesh State Administrative Service probationers who failed to clear departmental examinations within the prescribed probation period, emphasizing the interplay of relevant service rules and prior precedents.
Vinodchandra Sakarlal Kapadia v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that Sections 43 and 63 of the Bombay Tenancy Act do not bar testamentary disposition of agricultural land to non-agriculturists, restricting only inter vivos transfers requiring prior sanction.
Vinodchandra Sakarlal Kapadia v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that Sections 43 and 63 of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act do not bar transfer of agricultural land to non-agriculturists by testamentary disposition (Will), restricting the term 'transfer' to inter vivos transactions requiring prior sanction.
Padmavir Bhagwanrao Thorat v. Pune Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court quashed the selection of Ayurvedic Medical Officers where the Corporation improperly allowed post-provisional submission of experience certificates and adopted an evaluation procedure inconsistent with statutory rules.
AUDERTEC SOLUTIONS LLP v. CONTROLLER GENERAL OF PATENTS, DESIGNS AND TRADE MARKS & ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a patent application for a road anomaly detection system, holding that the claimed invention lacked inventive step over prior art disclosing similar sensor-based road condition detection systems.
M.H. Uma Maheshwari & Ors. v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award by holding that future prospects must be granted at 30% for a deceased aged 40-50 years and disallowed the High Court's reduction of compensation.
M.H. Uma Maheshwari & Ors. v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award, holding that future prospects must be calculated at 30% for a deceased aged between 40 and 50 years, rejecting the High Court's reduction to 15%.
Paperbox Company of India v. Goldensource International Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the arbitral award directing refund of security deposits, holding that "vacant possession" means premises free of occupants but not stripped to a bare shell, and affirmed the tribunal's jurisdiction despite pending possession proceedings.
RXPRISM HEALTH SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. CANVA PTY LTD & ORS.
The Delhi High Court analyzed patent infringement and validity issues concerning a digital interactive content system, focusing on claim construction, essential features, and prior art in a dispute between RxPrism and Canva.
Bikram Chatterji & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court granted NBCC immunity while completing Amrapali projects, upheld interest on diverted funds, rejected release of FAR to authorities, dismissed challenges to forensic audit findings, and directed banks to release home loans with reasonable interest on dues to authorities.
SRI ANTHONY alias ANTHONY SWAMY v. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, K.S.R.T.C.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident case by properly assessing permanent disability and its impact on future earnings, medical expenses, and loss of amenities.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Rajendri Devi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a transport corporation exercising effective control over a vehicle operated under contract is liable to pay compensation beyond the insurance company's limit in motor accident claims.
उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य सड़क परिवहन निगम v. राजेन्द्री देवी एवं अन्य
The Supreme Court held that a transport corporation exercising effective control over a hired bus is liable to pay compensation for accidents caused by its driver, limiting the insurer's liability to the policy amount.
U.P. STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION v. RAJENDRI DEVI
The Supreme Court held that the insurance company is liable to pay compensation for a motor accident involving a bus operated under contract by a corporation, overruling earlier rulings that held the corporation solely liable.
Chandrakanta Tiwari v. New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, liability for compensation is no-fault, the multiplier must be based on the victim's age, and restored the MACT award with modification, allowing the claimant's appeal.