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Amarjeet Jolly & Anr v. Corporation Bank
The Supreme Court disposed of a civil appeal by accepting a settlement between the parties for payment of the decreed amount with modified interest and payment terms.
F HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LTD & OTHERS v. DRUGS CONTROLLER GENERAL OF INDIA & OTHERS
The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs' applications for discovery of regulatory and clinical trial documents from defendants in bio-similar drug suits, holding such documents relevant and necessary for adjudication despite confidentiality claims.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Goloo Raikwar and Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC where multiple intentional injuries cumulatively caused death, overruling the High Court's reduction to culpable homicide.
State of Orissa v. Abani Ballav Dey
The Supreme Court upheld the authority of the Commissioner of Endowments under Section 19 of the OHRE Act to permit sale or compromise of religious institution property, fixed a fair sale price considering possession and market value, and disposed of the appeal accordingly.
Estate Officer, U.T. Chandigarh v. Rajan Soi
The Supreme Court held that the precedent in Jasbir Singh Bakshi does not apply to cancellation and retransfer cases under Rule 21-A and remitted the writ petition for fresh merit-based consideration.
Shahid Khan v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court set aside murder convictions due to unreliable eyewitness testimony tainted by unexplained delay and suspicious conduct, emphasizing the need for proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Uttam v. Saubhag Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that on the death of a grandfather leaving Class I heirs, ancestral property devolves by intestate succession extinguishing joint family status, and a grandson born thereafter has no right to sue for partition during his father's lifetime.
Ballarpur Industries Ltd. v. Maharashtra Lok Kamgar Sanghatana
The Supreme Court approved an amicable settlement regularizing daily wage workers as permanent employees from 2010 and modified the impugned order accordingly, ending a long-pending labor dispute.
Shakuntla Devi v. State of H. P.
The Supreme Court held that a party can seek enhancement of compensation and statutory benefits under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act for structures and trees in a supplementary negotiated award passed in absentia, directing the Collector to entertain such reference despite prior negotiated settlement for land.
Abhinash Chand v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and fixed the compensation for land acquisition at Rs. 10,000 per marla, including statutory benefits, overruling the Reference Court's lower valuation.
MILITARY DAIRY FARM, JABALPUR v. DHAN PRASAD YADAV
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to review its earlier judgment, holding that subsequent events cannot be grounds for review under limited review jurisdiction.
Sachichidanand Prasad & Ors. v. General Manager, National Thermal Power Corpn. & Anr.
The Supreme Court directed compensation for land acquisition at Rs. 480 per decimal based on settlements in similar cases, allowing higher rates if proved, thereby ensuring equitable treatment of appellants.
State of M.P. v. Hakim Singh & Anr.
The Supreme Court modified the High Court's lenient sentence in a grievous hurt case, emphasizing that sentencing must reflect the offence's gravity and serve justice and deterrence.
Vijay Prakash Jarath v. Tej Prakash Jarath
The Supreme Court held that a counter-claim filed after framing of issues but before conclusion of plaintiff's evidence is maintainable if the cause of action arose before the written statement, setting aside the High Court's order disallowing it.
Municipal Corporation of Gr.Mumbai & Ors. v. Crescent Builders
The Supreme Court held that the property tax assessment must be completed by the Assessing Authority without premature judicial findings, while retaining the interim deposit order pending final assessment.
Anubhav Kumar Choudhary v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a party granted liberty to file a representation before a State agency cannot be barred from approaching the court again to challenge the decision, affirming the fundamental right to prosecute legal remedies.
Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd. v. E.S.I. Corporation
The Supreme Court held that casual workers employed by Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd. are covered under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, and the Club is liable to pay contributions from 1978-79 onwards as per statutory notifications, overruling prior consent terms and limiting directions.
Axon Construction Pvt. Ltd v. Om Astha Construction Pvt. Ltd
The Supreme Court dismissed the SLP against the High Court's refusal to entertain a writ petition challenging an appealable interim order and directed the trial court to expeditiously decide pending applications under the Arbitration Act and injunction.
Deodhar v. Parag & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim stay on election result declaration issued just before voting and directed immediate declaration subject to final writ petition outcomes.
Shri Gavit Gulabsing Suka v. Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha
The Bombay High Court upheld the lawful termination of a probationary teacher for admitted inappropriate electronic contact with a student, holding that no formal enquiry was required under the MEPS Act for non-stigmatic termination during probation.