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Ramkhiladi & Anr. v. The United India Insurance Company & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a borrower of a vehicle is not a third party under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act and thus cannot claim compensation from the insurer of that vehicle, limiting compensation to Rs. 1 lakh as per the insurance contract.
Ramkhiladi & Anr. v. The United India Insurance Company & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a borrower of a vehicle is not a third party under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act and thus cannot claim compensation from the insurer of that vehicle when the negligent vehicle's owner and insurer are not parties to the claim.
Purshottam Chopra v. State (NCT of Delhi Government)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on reliable dying declarations despite procedural lapses, affirming their admissibility and evidentiary value.
Purshottam Chopra & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on reliable dying declarations recorded by medical and police officers, affirming that such declarations can be sole basis for conviction even without corroboration or recording before a Magistrate.
Purshottam Chopra v. State (NCT of Delhi Government)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for murder based on reliable dying declarations and corroborative evidence, affirming that such declarations can be sole basis for conviction if credible.
Purshottam Chopra v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on reliable dying declarations and medical evidence, affirming that procedural lapses in recording such declarations do not invalidate them if the victim was conscious and oriented.
Union of India v. Reliance Communication Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld TDSAT's order directing the Union of India to refund excess bank guarantee amounts encashed beyond admitted deferred spectrum charges after fresh guarantees were furnished by the licensees.
Union of India & Ors. v. Virendra Kumar
The Supreme Court held that non-compliance with Rule 180 during Court of Inquiry does not vitiate Court Martial proceedings if the accused had full opportunity during trial and that the Armed Forces Tribunal cannot order retrial on such procedural grounds.
Union of India & Ors. v. Virendra Kumar
The Supreme Court held that non-compliance of Rule 180 during Court of Inquiry does not vitiate Court Martial proceedings if not timely objected, and the Armed Forces Tribunal cannot order retrial except on grounds of new evidence under Section 16 of its Act.
M.E. SHIVALINGAMURTHY v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order setting aside the discharge of a Director of Mines accused of criminal conspiracy for issuing mineral permits without required government sanction, allowing trial to proceed.
Union of India v. Reliance Communication Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld TDSAT's order directing the Union of India to refund excess bank guarantee amounts encashed beyond admitted deferred spectrum dues after fresh guarantees were furnished by the licensees.
M.E. SHIVALINGAMURTHY v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order refusing discharge of a public official accused of criminal conspiracy for issuing mineral permits without prior government sanction, emphasizing that grave suspicion based on prosecution material suffices at the charge framing stage.
Vijay Karia v. Prysmian Cavi E Sistemi SRL
The Supreme Court upheld enforcement in India of foreign arbitral awards under the LCIA Rules, rejecting appellants' challenges on material breach, valuation, and public policy grounds.
M/s. Unique Enterprises v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that tax dues pending adjudication as on 30 June 2019 fall under the Litigation category of the SVLDRS scheme, entitling the petitioner to 70% relief and quashed the demand under the Arrears category.
Surinder Kumar v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 18 of the NDPS Act, ruling that non-examination of certain witnesses does not vitiate the prosecution case if the chain of custody and evidence are otherwise complete and credible.
Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprise Limited v. KS Infraspace LLP Limited
The Supreme Court set aside injunctions granted for specific performance due to absence of a concluded contract and plaintiff's delay, emphasizing the discretionary nature of such relief and the need for trial on merits.
Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprise Limited v. KS Infraspace LLP Limited
The Supreme Court set aside injunctions granted for specific performance due to absence of a concluded contract and plaintiff's delay, emphasizing discretionary relief and conduct in grant of injunction.
Surinder Nath Kesar v. Board of School Education
The Supreme Court held that a service interruption exceeding one year due to voluntary retirement cannot be condoned for pension benefits under applicable Haryana civil service rules without government relaxation, dismissing the appellant's claim.
Sk. Md. Rafique v. Managing Committee, Contai Rahamania High Madrasah and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional right of minority educational institutions under Article 30 to select their own teachers, striking down statutory provisions mandating compulsory appointment from a State Commission's panel as unconstitutional.
Sk. Md. Rafique v. Managing Committee, Contai Rahamania High Madrasah and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of statutory provisions mandating binding teacher appointment recommendations by a State Commission in minority Madrasahs, affirming the constitutional right of minority institutions under Article 30 to administer their own affairs including teacher selection.