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Hanumappa v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court vacated the interim status quo order in a tenancy dispute over agricultural land, holding that the petitioner’s claim was not prima facie established and the balance of convenience favored the respondent’s development activities.
Sugandhi v. P. Rajkumar
The Supreme Court held that courts must exercise discretion liberally under Order 8 Rule 1A(3) CPC to allow defendants to produce documents after the written statement if good cause is shown and no prejudice is caused, emphasizing substantial justice over procedural technicalities.
SUGANDHI v. P. RAJKUMAR
The Supreme Court held that courts should grant leave to produce documents under Order 8 Rule 1A(3) CPC on good cause shown, favoring substantial justice over procedural technicalities.
ANIL BHARDWAJ v. HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a judicial service candidate due to a pending criminal case at the time of selection, holding that subsequent acquittal does not entitle appointment.
Chowgule and Company v. Goa Foundation
The Supreme Court granted a final extension until January 2021 for lessees to transport minerals mined before 15.03.2018 subject to royalty payment, upheld the finality of its earlier order, and allowed the State to confiscate unremoved minerals thereafter under Rule 12(1)(hh).
Chowgule and Company v. Goa Foundation
The Supreme Court granted a limited extension for transporting minerals mined before 15.03.2018, clarified royalty payment timing, and upheld the State's power to confiscate unremoved minerals under Rule 12(1)(hh) of the 2016 Concession Rules.
Sri Muniraju Gowda P.M. v. Sri Munirathna & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order striking out the prayer to declare the petitioner duly elected due to lack of necessary pleadings and held that the principle of excluding votes of a disqualified candidate applies only in two-candidate elections.
Muniraju Gowda P.M. v. Munirathna & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order striking out the prayer to declare the petitioner duly elected in an election petition due to lack of necessary pleadings under Section 101 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the legal inapplicability of such relief in a multi-candidate election after the returned candidate's disqualification.
Chetan Samajik Pratishthan & Anr. v. The Municipal Corporation of Gr. Mumbai & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that the Municipal Corporation must provide and maintain adequate sanitation facilities in slum areas on municipal land, recognizing access to sanitation as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Amar Singh v. Raj
The Supreme Court acquitted the accused in a murder case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt relying on a single eyewitness and circumstantial evidence.
Amar Singh v. State
The Supreme Court acquitted the accused of murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, investigative lapses, and contradictions creating reasonable doubt.
Anand Yadav and others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and others
The Supreme Court held that the M.Ed. degree is a valid and recognized master's level qualification equivalent to M.A. (Education) for appointment as Assistant Professor in Education, allowing candidates with M.Ed. degrees and NET/ALET eligibility to be considered qualified.
Anand Yadav & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that M.Ed. is a recognized master's degree and eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor in Education, overruling the High Court's exclusion of M.Ed. degree holders.
Anand Yadav v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court upheld the exclusion of M.Ed. degree holders from eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in Education, affirming that only M.A. (Education) degree holders meet the prescribed academic qualifications under UGC regulations.
Anand Yadav & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that M.Ed. is a recognized master's degree eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor in Education, upholding the employing authority's decision based on expert opinions and limiting judicial interference in academic equivalence determinations.
FERRODOUS ESTATES (PVT.) LTD. v. P. GOPIRATHNAM & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that an agreement to sell land exceeding statutory ceiling limits is not void ab initio if it conditions sale on obtaining necessary permissions, and the repeal of the Urban Land Ceiling Act removes impediments to specific performance.
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The Supreme Court upheld the petitioner's ownership and possession rights over disputed land, dismissing the respondents' appeal and affirming eviction of unlawful encroachers.
FERRODOUS ESTATES (PVT.) LTD. v. P. GOPIRATHNAM
The Supreme Court held that an agreement to sell land exceeding statutory ceiling limits is enforceable if conditioned on obtaining required permissions, and the repeal of the Urban Land Ceiling Act removes statutory bars to specific performance.
Bikramjit Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that only the Special Court under the NIA Act has jurisdiction to extend investigation periods for UAPA offences, and the right to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC ceases upon filing of the charge sheet.
Bikramjit Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that only Special Courts constituted under the NIA Act have jurisdiction to extend investigation periods under UAPA cases, and the accused's right to default bail arises upon expiry of 90 days unless validly extended, ceasing upon filing of the charge sheet.