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Reetesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarified that only interim applications pending as of the cut-off date are entitled to re-evaluation benefits in the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Lekhpal exam, barred late petitions, and denied grace marks after judicially fixing correct answers.
Ashdan Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. DSK Global Education and Research Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an appeal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code filed without a certified copy of the impugned order and beyond the prescribed limitation period is barred and dismissed the appeal for defective filing.
Mange Ram v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the father-in-law arising from matrimonial discord post-divorce, holding that continuation of such prosecution without specific allegations amounts to abuse of process.
Rejanish K.V v. K. Deepa
The Supreme Court referred the substantial constitutional question regarding eligibility of judicial officers with prior Bar experience for appointment as district judges under Article 233(2) to a five-judge Constitution Bench for authoritative determination.
A. Karunanithi v. The State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the Village Administrative Officer for demanding and accepting a bribe but set aside the conviction of the Village Assistant who merely accepted the bribe without evidence of demand or abetment, while reducing the sentence of the former to the statutory minimum.
Khaja Mohaideen v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the Trial Court's acquittal of accused in a fire incident case, holding that the High Court erred in re-appreciating evidence under revisional jurisdiction.
PARADIP PORT AUTHORITY v. PARADEEP PHOSPHATES LTD.
The Supreme Court set aside arbitration and appellate orders on port tariff revision disputes and remitted the matter to the Tariff Authority for Major Ports for fresh adjudication, recommending constitution of an expert appellate body.
Dasari Anil Kumar & Another v. The Child Welfare Project Director & Others
The Supreme Court restored custody of minor children to their adoptive parents, emphasizing the best interest of the child and family responsibility principles under the Juvenile Justice Act, while imposing safeguards to ensure child welfare.
Sunil Sharma v. M/S Hero Fincorp Limited & Another
The Supreme Court held that breach of loan terms without dishonest misappropriation does not constitute criminal breach of trust and set aside the High Court order directing FIR registration.
X v. O/O SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF PEOPLE
The Supreme Court held that where notices for removal of a Judge are given in both Houses on the same day but admitted in only one House, that House may independently constitute a Committee, and the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is competent to refuse admission of a motion in the Chairman's absence.
Friya Kaiyomerz Palia v. Archana Nilesh Kotwal
The Bombay High Court dismissed the application challenging a Magistrate's order directing procedural compliance under Section 154(3) CrPC, affirming the Magistrate's jurisdiction and the applicants' lack of locus to challenge such directions.
Ajit Kisan More v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court declared the petitioner's arrest illegal for failure to communicate the grounds of arrest in writing, directing his immediate release in line with Supreme Court precedents mandating written communication under Article 22(1) and Sections 50 and 50A CrPC.
Kusum Garg v. Duni Chand Garg & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an Independent Director appointed after issuance of a dishonoured cheque and not involved in day-to-day company affairs cannot be held liable under Section 138/141 NI Act, quashing the summoning order against her.
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order in a food adulteration case, ruling that the complaint was not barred by limitation and that disputed facts on counterfeiting require trial, not quashing at the summoning stage.
Shekhar Pathak & Ors. v. The State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of robbery charges due to material contradictions in prosecution evidence and failure to join public witnesses, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Kabir Sardar v. Amit Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld a partial decree in a commercial suit, holding that duly proved invoices constitute valid evidence of a business transaction and amount due, and unsubstantiated forgery allegations cannot defeat such claims.
A2Z Infraservices Limited v. Assistant Labour Commissioner & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a recovery certificate issued under the Payment of Gratuity Act for failure to provide the employer a proper show cause notice with proof of receipt, emphasizing mandatory procedural compliance.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Sarvesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that compensation for loss of love and affection is subsumed within loss of consortium and cannot be separately awarded in motor accident claims, modifying the award accordingly.
Jagjiv Kumar Arora v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court set aside a bank's cryptic fraud classification order for lack of reasons, non-disclosure of relevant documents, and denial of personal hearing, reaffirming the mandatory application of natural justice principles under RBI Master Directions.
L. Pratima Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the petitioner widow for the deceased's immovable property, clarifying that such grant authorizes estate administration without conferring ownership.