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Elegna Co-op. Housing and Commercial Society Ltd. v. Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
The Supreme Court upheld mandatory admission of CIRP upon proof of financial debt and default, dismissed intervention by a maintenance society lacking locus standi, and emphasized that IBC is a resolution, not mere recovery, mechanism.
VAYYAETI SRINIVASARAO v. GAINEEDI JAGAJYOTHI
The Supreme Court held that possession held by a tenant prior to and after an agreement to sell, without surrender of tenancy, does not amount to delivery of possession under the agreement, and thus the agreement is not a conveyance attracting stamp duty under the Andhra Pradesh Stamp Act.
Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer v. Yati Jain & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directions to appoint candidates from reserve lists against vacancies caused by non-joining, affirming the Public Service Commission's locus standi to appeal and clarifying the operation and validity of waiting lists in recruitment.
Peoples Union for Civil Liberties v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court directed States to adopt a uniform police media briefing policy based on an Amicus Curiae-prepared Manual within three months, emphasizing transparency and accountability in police communications.
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Chaman Lal
The Supreme Court restored the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on a credible dying declaration, setting aside the High Court's acquittal which was founded on erroneous appreciation of evidence.
THE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE RULINGS (INCOME TAX) AND OTHERS v. TIGER GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL II HOLDINGS
The Supreme Court held that valid tax residency certificates conclusively establish treaty benefits under the India-Mauritius DTAA, protecting capital gains from indirect transfers acquired before 2017, and domestic anti-abuse rules cannot override such treaty protections.
Usha Sunder Premises CHS Ltd. v. Nilang Desai & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the doctrine of indoor management protects the Defendants in executing lease modification documents absent suspicious circumstances, dismissing the Plaintiff Society's interim injunction application.
Laxman Dita Kakan v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the life conviction of a labourer for murder based on reliable extra-judicial confessions and strong circumstantial evidence.
Santosh Baburao Maske v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition and directed issuance of a Scheduled Tribe validity certificate to the petitioner, holding that affinity tests are not conclusive and recognition of caste status of close relatives is a relevant factor in caste claims.
Bhagyashri Pramod Thakur v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing issuance of a caste validity certificate as belonging to the Thakur Scheduled Tribe, holding that the affinity test is not conclusive and blood relationship with a certificate-holder entitles acceptance of the claim.
Surekha Dinkar Thakar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that caste validity certificates granted to close blood relatives after due enquiry must be given due weight, directing issuance of certificates to petitioners claiming 'Thakar, Scheduled Tribe' status.
Shri Dhondi Suresh Palve v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing issuance of a Scheduled Tribe caste validity certificate to the petitioner based on the certificate granted to his close blood relative, emphasizing procedural safeguards and limited role of the affinity test.
Bharati Bhalchandra Shirkar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner’s Scheduled Tribe caste claim and remanded the matter for fresh consideration applying established procedural safeguards and verification of blood relationship with a relative holding a valid caste certificate.
Sau. Suman Ramesh Samant v. Arun R. Patil
The Court held that unauthorized removal of internal walls and creation of new entrances without permission amounts to permanent structural alteration and damage justifying eviction under the Bombay Rent Act.
Ranjeet Saini v. M/S Banwarilal Arora and Sons
The Delhi High Court upheld a commercial suit decree for recovery of outstanding dues where the defendant admitted invoices and availed GST credit, rejecting contradictory claims of non-supply.
Delhi Development Authority v. Shish Pal
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for permanent injunction to protect possession against unlawful dispossession by DDA is maintainable even without title, dismissing the appeal challenging this relief.
NVK Ajay Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a Coast Guard personnel for forgery and wrongful gain, holding that the punishment was duly approved and proportionate, rejecting the petitioner's claims of procedural irregularities and forged documents.
M/S AMAZON DISTRIBUTORS (P) LTD v. AJAY TIWARI
The Delhi High Court held that wages cannot be lawfully withheld on unproven allegations of embezzlement without conclusive evidence, dismissing the employer's petition challenging the award for payment of withheld wages.
Paramjit Singh v. Hardaman Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to amend the plaint to include challenges to subsequent Wills and transactions disclosed in defendants' written statements, holding that such amendments are permissible before trial if necessary for adjudicating the real controversy without introducing a new cause of action.
Vicky Kashyap v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a serious child sexual assault case, holding that consistent testimony of the minor victim suffices to deny bail despite alleged inconsistencies or delays.