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Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Kishore R. Ajmera

Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that brokers and sub-brokers can be held liable for fraudulent and manipulative trading based on circumstantial evidence and trading patterns, upholding SEBI's penalties except in cases lacking sufficient proof.

administrative appeal_allowed

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Ramesh Gelli and Others

Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that Chairman and Directors of a private bank licensed under the Banking Regulation Act are public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, allowing prosecution for corruption offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

Hemant Vimalnath Narichania v. Anand Darshan C.H.S. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that consultation with the Federal Society is required only at the draft scheme stage under Section 18 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960, and not at the draft order stage, allowing the appeal and restoring the division order of the co-operative society.

civil appeal_allowed

Ramadhar Singh v. Committee of Mgt. S.M.S.P.S. Itali

Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the 2008 election of the Committee of Management as the term had expired and subsequent elections were held, rendering the dispute infructuous.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ram Rati v. Mange Ram

Supreme Court of India · 23 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that recall of witnesses under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC is limited to clarifying doubts and cannot be used to fill omissions in evidence, setting aside orders allowing such recall after evidence closure.

civil appeal_allowed

Shaji K. Joseph v. V. Viswanath

Supreme Court of India · 22 Feb 2016 · 2016 INSC 1163

The Supreme Court held that courts should not interfere with ongoing election processes and that election disputes must be referred to the Central Government under the Dentists Act, setting aside the High Court's order allowing such interference.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shaji K. Joseph v. V. Viswanath

Supreme Court of India · 22 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that courts should not interfere with the election process once commenced and election disputes under the Dentists Act must be referred to the Central Government, setting aside the High Court's order allowing a candidate's nomination after election commencement.

administrative appeal_allowed

Satyendra Singh v. Saroj Rani

Supreme Court of India · 22 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court directed the High Court to dispose of the appellant's review application within one month and stay contempt proceedings pending its disposal, emphasizing fairness and expeditious adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Sayyed Ratanbhai Sayeed (D) Th. Lrs. & Ors. v. Shirdi Nagar Panchayat & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 22 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that a compromise decree protecting shopkeepers' possession became inexecutable due to subsequent development plans and statutory regulations, affirming the municipal authority's power to remove unauthorized structures in public interest while upholding compensation rights.

property appeal_dismissed

Shaji K. Joseph v. V. Viswanath

Supreme Court of India · 22 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that courts should not interfere with election processes once commenced and that election disputes under the Dentists Act must be referred to the Central Government, setting aside the High Court's order allowing a candidate's nomination after election commencement.

administrative appeal_allowed

SUBHASH v. GURU TEG BAHADUR HOSPITAL GOVT.OF NCT DELHI

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court directed the respondent Hospital to give preference to appellants in future Class-IV vacancies, ignoring age bar, without deciding their direct employment status.

civil appeal_allowed

Kathuria Public Schools & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of land acquisition by the Delhi Development Authority, dismissed the appellants' challenge, and directed possession and management of the acquired land and school premises to be handed over to the government.

property appeal_dismissed

Surinder Singh & Ors. v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 18 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals and upheld the fixation of land value at Rs. 250 per square yard as consistent with earlier High Court and Supreme Court decisions.

civil appeal_dismissed

A.K. Saxena v. State Bank of Patiala

Supreme Court of India · 18 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court modified the dismissal of an employee involved in alleged fraud by treating him as retired with pension benefits, emphasizing non-discrimination and fairness in disciplinary proceedings.

labor appeal_allowed

M/S JAGRAON EXPORTS v. C.I.T-I LUDHIANA

Supreme Court of India · 18 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that proceeds from the sale of scrap are not includible in total turnover for claiming deductions under Section 80HHC of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_allowed

Ashok Kumar & Anr. v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 18 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that under the amended Land Acquisition Act, courts must award just and fair compensation based on true market value, not limited by the owner's claim, and fixed the appellants' land value at Rs. 200 per square yard considering its location.

property appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Suresh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2016 · 2025:DHC:600-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision quashing recovery of excess MACP payments from a retired employee without prior notice, reaffirming Supreme Court precedents protecting employees from retrospective pay reductions absent fraud or knowledge.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Chidambaram v. Spl. Tahsildar Land Acquisition & Ors

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that land acquired under notification dated 22.05.1991 is entitled to compensation at Rs. 20 per square foot with statutory benefits, aligning with its earlier ruling in Valliyammal's case.

property appeal_allowed

Om Parkash & Ors. v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' appeal and directed compensation for acquired land at Rs. 250 per sq. yard, aligning it with precedent valuations for adjoining lands.

property appeal_allowed

Roshan Lal v. State of Punjab & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's summary dismissal of a review petition concerning land acquisition and directed it to consider the appellant's substantive grounds and pass a speaking order.

civil appeal_allowed