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Rashmi Singh v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that a no-confidence motion under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act requires majority support of the total elected members, not just those present at the meeting, to uphold democratic integrity.
Pooranmal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and inadmissibility of call detail records without mandatory certification.
Manoj Kumar Mutta v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to the appellant implicated in spurious liquor manufacture, emphasizing his prior non-inclusion in the FIR, cooperation with investigation, and absence of misuse of liberty.
Dr. Sushil Kumar Purbey & Anr. v. The State of Bihar and Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the complainant's in-laws due to general allegations identical to those against the sister-in-law, emphasizing uniform application of standards for quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
Gobind Singh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellants' claim to title and possession over land, rejecting their application for additional evidence and holding that adverse possession cannot be claimed against the State or Union Government.
Abhishek Sharma v. The State of Jammu and Kashmir
The Supreme Court held that excluding employees appointed on academic arrangement basis from regularisation under the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions) Act, 2010 violates Article 14, directing their inclusion upon fulfillment of statutory conditions.
Shri Krishan Gopal through Mrs. Manju Devi and Anr. v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed unaided private minority schools to implement 6th and 7th CPC pay revisions and release arrears and terminal benefits with interest, affirming employees' statutory entitlement under the Delhi School Education Act.
APEX BUILDSYS LTD v. NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TESTING AND R AND D INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
The Delhi High Court condoned a 22-day delay and extended the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by nine months under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
Master Kavish v. Modern Public School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the DoE to clearly indicate the maximum class offered by schools in the EWS admission list to ensure informed parental choice and uphold the rights of economically weaker students.
Supriya Chokhara v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that Customs authorities lack jurisdiction to restrict transfer of property owned by a third party based on investigation against her husband, and such ownership disputes must be adjudicated by civil courts.
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. v. Adhunik Power & Natural Resource Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of a captive coal block and subsequent legislation constitute Change in Law events entitling compensation under a power purchase agreement, while indemnity clauses protect against coal cost escalation only prior to such events.
Arjun & Anr. v. Mukesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that civil courts must refer tenancy disputes to revenue courts but cannot reject suits outright when related tenancy suits are pending, restoring a suit challenging a gift deed involving ancestral property.
Torrent Power Ltd. v. Ashish Arjunkumar Rathi & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the non-interference with the Committee of Creditors' commercial wisdom in approving a resolution plan under the IBC, dismissing challenges alleging modification of the plan and material irregularity.
BHAGYALAXMI CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. v. BABALDAS AMTHARAM PATEL
The Supreme Court held that sureties are liable only up to the originally sanctioned loan amount and discharged from liability for excess withdrawals made without their consent under Section 133 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
DR. JIJI K.S. v. SHIBU K
The Supreme Court upheld its earlier judgment protecting appellants' promotions without Ph.D. qualification and clarified remedies for non-parties aggrieved by tribunal or court orders affecting their service rights.
Asha Dhondiram Shinde v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition of a visually impaired candidate, directing reconsideration of her candidature with reasonable accommodation under the RPwD Act, quashing her rejection based on non-recognition of her educational qualification equivalence.
AIC246 AG & Co. KG v. The Patent Office of India
The Bombay High Court held that a patent applicant must be granted a mandatory hearing under Section 14 before refusal under Section 25(1), affirming the distinct and independent nature of examination and opposition proceedings under the Patents Act.
GTL Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR against GTL Limited for alleged loan diversion, holding that absent prima facie evidence of fraud or identified accused, the investigation cannot proceed.
GTL Infrastructure Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR against GTL Infrastructure Limited for lack of prima facie evidence of fraud or criminal misconduct, emphasizing the limits on investigative powers and protection of bona fide commercial decisions.
M/S Sandhu Motor Finance Pvt Ltd v. Sumit Ali & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a new arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, after the petitioner withdrew execution of an award passed by a unilaterally appointed arbitrator.