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A.A. PADMANBHAN v. THE STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court upheld the State's valid exercise of power under Section 15 of the Kerala Education Act, 1958 to take over aided schools in public interest, rejecting repugnancy with the 2013 Land Acquisition Act and affirming compliance with constitutional compensation requirements.
A.A. PADMANBHAN v. THE STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's valid exercise of power under Section 15 of the Kerala Education Act, 1958 to take over aided schools in public interest, rejecting repugnancy with the 2013 Land Acquisition Act and affirming compensation provisions.
U.P. Public Service Commission v. Manoj Kumar Yadav
The Supreme Court held that while scaling is permissible for optional subjects, its application to compulsory subjects in UPPSC 2004 examinations was arbitrary, but declined to disturb appointments made over ten years ago.
U.P. Public Service Commission v. Manoj Kumar Yadav
The Supreme Court held that scaling is appropriate only for optional subjects in recruitment exams, moderation for compulsory subjects, but declined to disturb appointments made under flawed scaling after a decade.
Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation(Gwalior) M.P. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that the Commissioner of Income Tax lacked power to cancel registration certificates granted under Section 12A before the 2004 amendment, as such quasi-judicial orders cannot be rescinded without express statutory authority.
State of Tamil Nadu v. Siddaramaiah
The Supreme Court closed a contempt petition after disposing of the related civil appeal, holding that contempt proceedings cannot continue once the principal appeal is disposed.
State of Tamil Nadu v. Siddaramaiah
The Supreme Court disposed of the civil appeal and consequently closed the related contempt petition against the respondents.
Mahant Lalita Sharanji v. Deoki Devi
The Supreme Court held that a party adversely affected by a subsequent consolidation order that nullifies an earlier order has a fresh cause of action to challenge it, allowing the appellant's revision petition and restoring his land allotment.
Mahant Lalita Sharanji v. Deoki Devi
The Supreme Court held that a party adversely affected by a subsequent consolidation order nullifying an earlier order has a fresh cause of action to challenge it, allowing the appellant's revision and restoring his land allotment.
D. Srinivas v. SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that delayed rejection and retention of premium by the insurer amounted to acceptance of the insurance contract, entitling the appellant to claim insurance benefits upon the insured's death.
D. Srinivas v. SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that delayed rejection and refund of premium by the insurer creates a presumption of acceptance of the insurance contract, making the insurer liable to pay the claim under the group life insurance scheme.
Kalawati Through LRs. & Ors. v. Rakesh Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the plaintiff was not continuously ready and willing to perform his contractual obligations, thus dismissing his suit for specific performance and restoring the Trial Court's decision.
Shajahan v. State
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 396 IPC for dacoity with murder but modified the sentence from life imprisonment to ten years, emphasizing discretion in sentencing and the applicability of common intention.
Shajahan v. State
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for dacoity with murder under Section 396 IPC but modified the sentence from life imprisonment to ten years, emphasizing judicial discretion in sentencing based on case circumstances.
Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the freedom of speech and expression by dismissing the petition seeking to restrain the release of the film 'Aiyaary', emphasizing the primacy of statutory film certification and the limited scope of sub-judice restraint.
Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain the release of the film 'Aiyaary', affirming the primacy of freedom of speech and expression and upholding the CBFC's certification authority.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court permitted limited silviculture felling in Himachal Pradesh forests under strict conditions to promote regeneration, modifying its earlier total ban on tree felling.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Subhash Chandra Aggplawal; G S Thind
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of Original Applications before the Tribunal, directed completion of pleadings, and disposed of writ petitions filed by NDMC, emphasizing procedural fairness.
Ajay Shankar v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 509, and 34 IPC following a mediated settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
S.K. Jain & Ors. v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court directed Punjab National Bank to reconsider pension benefit claims in light of an Indian Banks’ Association Circular and provide reasons if relief is denied, without deciding on retrospective applicability.