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Ankit Tomar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR alleging rape on promise of marriage, holding that a consensual relationship with a married complainant negates the offence under Section 376(2)(n) IPC.
S G Jamaludheen v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court resolved a long-standing recruitment dispute by permitting withdrawal of challenges and directing appointment of identified candidates with conditions, upholding existing appointments and making interim orders absolute under Article 142.
NOIL CHRISTURAJ v. STATE BANK OF INDIA
The Supreme Court holds that simultaneous insolvency proceedings under the IBC against a principal debtor and its corporate guarantor are maintainable, rejecting the doctrine of election and affirming statutory safeguards against double recovery.
Suhas Chakma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandated States to establish and expand Open Correctional Institutions as a constitutionally compliant, rehabilitative solution to prison overcrowding, ensuring prisoners' dignity and rights under Article 21.
Vivekananda Kendra v. Pradeep Kumar Agarwalla
The Supreme Court held that a registered 99-year lease deed confers a leasehold interest that cannot be unilaterally cancelled, and a subsequent sale during its subsistence is subject to the lessee's rights.
THE STATE OF KERALA v. M/s. PANACEA BIOTEC LTD.
The Supreme Court held that complaints filed by public servants are exempt from mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC, limitation runs from when accused identity is known, and vicarious liability under Section 34 of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act is a trial issue, thereby setting aside the High Court's quashing orders and allowing prosecution to proceed.
Parshuram Govind Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that CIDCO cannot mandate probate of will under its policy when the law does not require it, quashing the impugned condition and directing allotment of developed plots without probate.
Mohan Gangaram Narang v. City and Industrial Development Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing a decree on admission to declare forged conveyance deeds void, emphasizing the Court's discretionary power under Order XII Rule 6 CPC to grant speedy relief on clear admissions.
Ogeppa (D) Through Lrs. and Others v. Sahebgouda (D) Through Lrs. and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellants' appeal, affirming the respondents as hereditary pujaries entitled to perform puja at the Amogasidda temple based on continuous possession and evidence despite an old decree claimed by appellants.
M/S HAMDARD (WAKF) LABORATORIES v. COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAX
The Supreme Court held that "Sharbat Rooh Afza" is a fruit drink taxable at 4% under Entry 103 of the UPVAT Act, overturning its classification under the residuary entry at 12.5%.
Ram Narain v. The Sub Divisional Officer
The Supreme Court upheld statutory regularisation of occupants' possession under Section 123(2) of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, dismissing the appeal challenging eviction claims based on a Section 143 declaration and title.
Ghanshyam Mandal and Ors. v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions based on credible ocular evidence despite non-recovery of weapons and procedural objections, dismissing the appellants' challenge.
Vandana Jain & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating and forgery in a joint venture dispute, holding that the matter was essentially civil and criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
M/S. ADISHAKTI DEVELOPERS v. THE STATE OF MAHARASTRA
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of an auction sale for non-deposit of the full purchase money within the stipulated period, affirming the maintainability of revision under Section 154 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act despite alternative remedies.
Gerald Michael Misquitta v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that all co-owners must be given a fair opportunity of hearing before the Competent Authority grants a unilateral deemed conveyance certificate under MOFA, and quashed the impugned order and deed for failure to do so.
Pradip Prakash Baikar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a man for sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the weight of the victim's testimony and the applicability of statutory presumptions despite minor discrepancies and absence of definitive medical injuries.
Sau. Poonam Bharat Kudale v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court restored the removal of Panchayat members for willful misconduct in passing an illegal resolution to usurp Sarpanch's authority, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory procedure and natural justice.
Abuzar Ayyaz Tamboli v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld conviction under Section 326-A IPC for acid attack based on victim’s testimony and chemical evidence, but set aside POCSO Act convictions due to absence of sexual assault.
Mukesh Mahadev Musahar v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder based on circumstantial evidence, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a complete and conclusive chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.
Israr Ahmad Khan v. Amarnath Prasad & Ors.; Md. Hanif v. Amarnath Prasad & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that wilful non-compliance with its final order, even pending a defective review petition, constitutes contempt, and third parties aiding such breach are also liable.