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Shiva Balguher and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Rajesh Kumar Agarwal
Retention of property seized under the PMLA requires a prior retention order under Section 20; failure to comply renders retention void and non-confirmable under Section 8.
Dr. Thelma J. Talloo v. Jesus and Mary College & Another
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing the petitioner on charges of demand of illegal gratification, holding that the inquiry and appeal were fair and the evidence sufficient, refusing to interfere under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Hitender Shokeen v. Rajan Kumar Shokeen & Ors.
Legal representatives of a deceased defendant cannot reopen cross-examination or file fresh written statements beyond the procedural stage left by the deceased, and must continue the suit from that point.
Mamman Khan v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that segregation of trial solely on the basis of the accused's status as a sitting MLA without legal justification violates statutory provisions and constitutional rights, mandating a joint trial with co-accused.
ANNA WAMAN BHALERAO v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court dismissed anticipatory bail appeals of revenue officials accused of certifying mutation entries based on forged documents, emphasizing the necessity of balancing personal liberty with investigation and directing expeditious disposal of bail applications.
Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India v. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court held that General Conditions under the EIA 2006 Notification do not apply to building and construction projects, affirming State-level appraisal and setting aside the NGT order mandating central appraisal.
Vaneeta Patnaik v. Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a sexual harassment complaint as barred by the statutory limitation period, holding that subsequent administrative actions were not continuing sexual harassment under the POSH Act.
Mansi Brar Fernandes v. Shubha Sharma and Anr.
The Supreme Court affirmed that speculative investors are not entitled to initiate insolvency proceedings under the IBC, clarified the applicability of the 2019 Ordinance, and emphasized protection of genuine homebuyers under the right to shelter.
GEETA @ REETA MISHRA v. AJAY KUMAR MISHRA
The Supreme Court affirmed the divorce decree on cruelty grounds and directed the husband to pay Rs.10 lakhs towards the daughter’s marriage expenses, emphasizing a father's continuing duty despite marital acrimony.
ITC LIMITED v. STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court held that search and seizure under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 must comply with Cr.P.C. safeguards including prior recording of reasons and presence of independent witnesses, and quashed the seizure conducted without such compliance.
M.S. PATTER v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court affirmed the constitutional duty of the State to ensure humane conditions and rehabilitation in beggars’ homes under Article 21, directing accountability and systemic reforms following a cholera outbreak and deaths at a Delhi institution.
Prakash Asphaltings and Toll Highways (India) Limited v. Mandeepa Enterprises
The Supreme Court held that post-bid rectification of financial bids altering the BOQ is impermissible and set aside the High Court's order allowing such correction, emphasizing sanctity of tender process and natural justice.
Unknown v. M/S RAHUL INDUSTRIES AND ORS
The Supreme Court held that the appellant lacked authority to impose a 20% price hike on coal for non-core linked consumers without following prescribed procedures, rendering the Interim Coal Policy arbitrary and violative of Article 14, and ordered refund of excess amounts collected.
SHIVAMMA v. KARNATAKA HOUSING BOARD
The Supreme Court clarified that 'sufficient cause' under Section 5 of the Limitation Act must be shown for the entire period from the start of limitation until actual filing, and condonation of delay is a discretionary remedy not to be granted for mere negligence.
RASIKLAL SHETH v. KIRANBHAI SHAKRABHAI PATEL
The Supreme Court held that a counter-claim cannot be filed solely against a co-defendant nor after the framing of issues, setting aside the High Court’s order permitting such a counter-claim in a property dispute.
Reena Banerjee and Another v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Supreme Court mandated comprehensive monitoring and enforcement of disability rights across India, emphasizing dignity, accessibility, and community integration for persons with disabilities in state-run institutions.
Asian Paints Limited v. Competition Commission of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the CCI's administrative order directing investigation against Asian Paints, holding that Section 26(2-A) does not bar entertaining new complaints on different facts and no prior hearing is required at the prima facie stage.
Sagar Dattatray Chorghe v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that in-service teachers who acquired TET qualification before the Supreme Court judgment are entitled to continue service and promotion, quashing transfer refusals and salary withholding based on prior non-possession of TET.
Shabana Rashid Pinjari v. Maharashtra Public Service Commission
The Bombay High Court held that the Disabilities Act mandates proactive reasonable accommodation and reservation for visually impaired candidates, allowing writ jurisdiction to enforce these rights when alternative remedies fail justice.