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R. K. Roja v. U. S. Rayudu
The Supreme Court held that an application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC must be decided before trial proceeds and set aside the High Court's order postponing its consideration, while rejecting the application on merits and allowing the appellant to file a written statement.
Jatindra Kumar Pradhan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions as infructuous after the respondents granted outliving permission and directed payment of House Rent Allowance to CISF couples denied family accommodation.
Vinop v. Ranjeetsingh
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to maintain status quo on possession pending the Rent Control Tribunal's decision on stay applications filed by petitioners against decrees under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
Gurjant Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's remittance of industrial dispute references, upheld the Industrial Tribunal's awards of reinstatement without back wages, and allowed the Tribunal to proceed despite pendency of Supreme Court proceedings.
Mumtaz Muntyaz v. State of U.P. (Now Uttarakhand)
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of one appellant while setting aside the sentence of another found to be a juvenile at the time of the offence, remitting his case to the Juvenile Justice Board for appropriate sentencing.
Sarva Shramik Sanghatana v. M/s. Interim International Removals
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's stay of an interim wage increase by the Industrial Tribunal and directed expeditious disposal of the pending labor reference.
Harijan Paniben Dudabhai v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that employees appointed by Gram Panchayats before recruitment rules were framed, who served continuously and received regular salary, are entitled to family pension and gratuity under the Gujarat Panchayats Act.
B.S.N.L. v. Pawan Kumar Shukla
The Supreme Court awarded lump sum compensation to daily wage workers engaged by BSNL for a completed project and directed preference in future employment, while dismissing an appeal concerning a long-serving driver.
B.K. College v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition of a teacher education institution for procedural lapses and directed fresh inspection and due process before any adverse action.
Rajeev Kumar Gupta & Others v. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court held that statutory reservation for persons with disabilities applies to all identified posts irrespective of recruitment mode, overruling the application of Indra Sawhney's prohibition on reservation in promotions to PWD.
SANJIVKUMAR SURAJPRAKASH AGGARWAL v. STATE BANK OF INDIA
The Supreme Court directed a Magistrate to conduct a proper inquiry into the genuineness of a tenancy under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, holding that prior cursory consideration was insufficient adjudication.
Maheshwar Peri & Others v. High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
The Supreme Court held that suo motu contempt proceedings by a High Court must be initiated within one year of the alleged contempt, and initiation after this period is barred by limitation under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
Deputy Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Vigilance) v. M/s Hindustan Lever Limited
The Supreme Court held that statutory inclusion of tax in maximum retail price does not amount to collection of sales tax, affirming the exemption benefit to a new industrial unit under the Karnataka Sales Tax Act.
Union of India v. Diler Singh
The Supreme Court held that dismissal is a valid punishment under Section 11(1) of the CRPF Act and set aside the High Court's judgment that had declared the dismissal illegal and disproportionate.
Life Convict Lal Singh @ Manjeet Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court disposed of the writ petition filed by life convict Lal Singh @ Manjeet Singh in view of its judgment in a related criminal appeal.
Tara Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 32-A of the NDPS Act restricting remission and dismissed the writ petition seeking remission under the Jail Manual, holding that remission is not a fundamental right enforceable under Article 32.
Delhi Development Authority v. Kenneth Builders & Developers Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the contract between DDA and Kenneth Builders was frustrated due to supervening environmental and legal impediments related to the Delhi Ridge, entitling the developer to a refund with interest.
Jamnadas v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of father-in-law and husband for the brutal murder of a young bride based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and failure to explain circumstances within their knowledge.
Mahiman Singh v. State of Uttrakhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 20 of the NDPS Act, holding that the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt with proper procedural compliance and no ground existed to interfere with concurrent findings of fact.
M/S BABU RAM ASHOK KUMAR v. MUSHTAQ ALI
The Supreme Court restored a dismissed review application filed within time to the High Court for consideration on merits, setting aside the dismissal for non-prosecution.