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COMMUNIDADE OF TIVIM, TIVIM, BARDEZ GOA v. STATE OF GOA
The Supreme Court upheld the refusal of permission to a Communidade to compromise tenancy proceedings as the proposed terms violated statutory tenancy and land use laws.
THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. NIRU @ NIHARIKA & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld compensation for loss of dependency in a motor accident claim, affirming the multiplier, interest at 9%, and rejecting insurer's challenge on remarriage and delay.
Orissa High Court and others v. Banshidhar Baug and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the Full Court's suo motu power to designate Senior Advocates under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, validating Rule 6(9) of the Orissa High Court Rules and emphasizing transparent, merit-based procedures.
Meena v. Prayagraj & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of legal heirs to enhance compensation for a deceased motor accident victim, affirming their right to continue the claim and awarding additional amounts for future treatment and loss of amenities.
Umedraj Jain v. V. Sudarsanan
The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal and directed the appellant to pay Rs. 15 lakhs as full and final settlement in a prolonged money recovery suit, modifying the High Court's order.
Arifa & Ors. v. Abhiman Apartment Co Operative Housing Society Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that liberty to file a fresh suit does not revive a barred cause of action or save limitation, affirming dismissal of the suit on grounds of res judicata, limitation, and non-joinder.
Pandurangan v. T. Jayarama Chettiar
The Supreme Court held that the plea of res judicata cannot be decided on a summary application under Order VII, Rule 11 CPC and restored the suit challenging an ex parte decree alleged to be fraudulently obtained.
Dhanasingh Prabhu v. Chandrasekar & Another
The Supreme Court held that partners of a partnership firm can be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act without impleading the firm as an accused, as the firm lacks separate legal personality, and allowed the appeal restoring the complaint against the partners.
Estate Officer, Haryana Urban Development Authority and Ors. v. Nirmala Devi
The Supreme Court held that oustees must comply with mandatory conditions of the 1992 Policy, including application with earnest money, to claim allotment of plots, and set aside High Court decrees favoring non-compliant oustees.
Suresh Jatav v. Sukhendra Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by accepting the claimant's income and disability percentage based on credible evidence and expert medical opinion.
INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED & ORS. v. M/S SHREE NIWAS RAMGOPAL & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the continuation of kerosene supply to a partnership firm despite the death of a partner, ruling that the firm continues under the partnership deed and IOCL cannot arbitrarily discontinue supply without terminating the dealership.
Kathyayini v. Sidharth P.S. Reddy
The Supreme Court held that pendency of civil suits does not bar criminal prosecution for forgery and cheating in property compensation claims and restored criminal proceedings against the accused.
M/s. Renuka Maternity Child Care and Fertility Clinic v. City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court set aside CIDCO's arbitrary cancellation of a hospital plot tender after State Government approval, directing allotment to the highest bidder partnership firm.
Larsen And Toubro Limited v. High Parra Construction Pvt Ltd
The Bombay High Court dismissed Larsen & Toubro's challenge to an MSME arbitral award for failure to deposit the statutory amount and absence of sufficient cause to condone delay in filing the challenge.
Sadashiv Parbati Rupnawar v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted the appellant of charges under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove harassment of such a degree or causal link to suicide required for conviction.
Namita Khare and Anr. v. University of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that long-term, continuous ad-hoc service in sanctioned posts entitles employees to equitable regularisation despite procedural irregularities and exclusion from revised screening criteria.
Rohtash Kumar Godara v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed conviction and sentence of BSF court for sexual assault and house trespass due to material contradictions in complainant’s testimony and procedural irregularities, ordering reinstatement of petitioner.
M/S V.G. Weaving Private Limited v. M/S Hawk Capital Private Ltd
The High Court dismissed a petition under Section 482 CrPC challenging trial court orders in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that inherent powers cannot be used to circumvent statutory prohibitions on second revision petitions and to prolong concluded trial proceedings.
Irshad @ Babloo v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed a life convict's petition to furnish cash surety instead of individual surety for furlough, emphasizing the reformatory purpose of furlough and practical considerations.
Union of India v. Vedanta Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal’s order dismissing the Government of India’s plea to restrain Vedanta from implementing a declaratory Final Partial Award, holding that provisional adjustments under the PSC are permissible pending final quantification.