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BANK OF INDIA v. M/S SRI NANGLI RICE MILLS PVT. LTD. & ORS
The Supreme Court held that disputes between banks over secured assets under the SARFAESI Act must be resolved through mandatory arbitration under Section 11, and the Debt Recovery Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate such inter-bank disputes.
Kasireddy Upender Reddy v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the appellant's son's arrest, holding that the grounds of arrest were meaningfully communicated in compliance with Article 22 and BNSS, and dismissed the appeal challenging the detention.
Sanjay Prakash v. Union of India
The Supreme Court affirmed that CAPFs constitute Organized Group A Services entitled to NFFU benefits but upheld deputation of IPS officers as a permissible functional deviation, directing cadre review and recruitment rules amendment by the executive without mandating elimination of deputation.
Sameer Sandhir v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court held that prosecution can produce inadvertently omitted documents after filing the chargesheet under Section 173(5) CrPC, subject to trial scrutiny of their authenticity, and dismissed the appellant's challenge.
Agniraj & Ors. v. State through Deputy Superintendent of Police CB-CID
The Supreme Court set aside convictions based on unreliable eyewitness testimony and procedural lapses, emphasizing limited interference under Article 136 except in cases of manifest illegality.
Peter Augustine v. K.V. Xavier
The Supreme Court held that consistent property documents suffice to decide title disputes without repeated remand, allowing the appeal and directing the High Court to decide the matter expeditiously.
OLD JALUKAI VILLAGE COUNCIL v. KAKIHO VILLAGE
The Supreme Court held that village recognition in Nagaland must comply with customary law and procedural criteria, requiring consent from ancestral landowners, and that inter-district boundary disputes alone cannot justify withholding recognition.
Vinod Infra Developers Ltd. v. Mahaveer Lunia & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC if it discloses at least one triable cause of action, reaffirming that unregistered documents do not confer title and revocation of power of attorney invalidates subsequent sale deeds.
Maya P.C. & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities regularised under a Government Order are entitled to probation, seniority, and promotion benefits, and a subsequent order denying these is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
The Reserve Bank of India v. M.T. Mani and Another
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the RBI’s 2020 Pension Scheme cut-off date, denying retrospective pension arrears to a retired employee who accepted the scheme’s terms.
Dr. I.S. Tomar v. Invertis University
The Supreme Court held that penalties under Section 26 of the NGT Act can only be imposed on persons with executive powers who willfully violate NGT orders, setting aside penalties against the Mayor who lacked such powers and accepted an unconditional apology.
Sulthan Said Ibrahim v. Prakasan & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's belated challenge to his impleadment and tenancy claim in a specific performance suit, affirming that res judicata bars re-litigation of settled issues and that possession transfer is implicit in the decree.
Sh Deepak Arora & Ors. v. Smt Kavita Arora & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and condonation application filed after an inordinate delay, holding that the Will not pleaded or proved during the suit cannot be set up belatedly, and undertakings to vacate the property bar claims under the Will.
Vinod Kumari Bhalla v. Anil Prakash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that legal heirs are entitled to equal shares under intestate succession, allowed abandonment of the Will, and directed partition by sale with mediation to resolve disputes.
M/S R.S. OVERSEAS v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, ICD, TKD
The Delhi High Court held that delay in issuance of a Show Cause Notice under Rule 16 of the Duty Drawback Rules does not invalidate proceedings absent prescribed limitation, and directed the petitioner to avail statutory appellate remedies rather than writ relief.
Mahabir Traders v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed release of an impounded vehicle upon compliance with prescribed rules and payment of charges, restraining scrapping during proceedings.
Deepak Kumar Chopra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Government of India's discretion to empanel advocates without prescribed procedures, dismissing a petition challenging the empanelment notification for lack of cause and public interest.
Connect Residuary Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner, Delhi Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order due to improper service of show cause notice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, leaving the validity of related GST notifications open pending Supreme Court's decision.
Jagbir Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The High Court discharged the accused from rape charges due to lack of prima facie evidence but upheld charges for physical assault and criminal intimidation, clarifying the test for framing charges under Sections 227 and 228 Cr.P.C.
Devat and Ram Company Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer Ward 7(1) Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the reopening of income tax assessment based solely on unsubstantiated allegations of bogus purchases, emphasizing the need for fair opportunity and proper evaluation of evidence under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act.