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Lavino Kapur Cotton Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of CGST

High Court of Bombay · 10 Feb 2016

The High Court held that interest on delayed refund under Section 11BB of the Central Excise Act accrues from three months after the initial refund application date, not from the date of the refund order.

tax appeal_allowed

Bharamappa Gogi v. Praveen Murthy & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in remanding the case for framing additional charges under Section 397 IPC and directed disposal of appeals on merits based on charges already framed.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jasbir Singh v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 09 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment on land acquisition for failing to consider key facts and remanded the matter for fresh hearing with status quo maintained.

civil appeal_allowed

Bangalore Development Authority v. D.N. Gopalakrishna Reddy

Supreme Court of India · 09 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court judgment and remitted the land possession and compensation dispute back for fresh consideration, directing maintenance of status quo.

civil appeal_allowed

PARVATHAMMA v. VENKATSIVAMMA

Supreme Court of India · 09 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that a voluntary family partition deed without coercion is binding and set aside the High Court's interference with the trial court's dismissal of the partition suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Securitrans India Private Limited v. FIS Payment Solutions and Services Private Limited

High Court of Bombay · 09 Feb 2016

The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the ATM cash replenishment service provider liable for theft by its employees and rejecting its challenge based on failure of the principal to mitigate losses through reconciliation.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed

Deepak Surana v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 08 Feb 2016 · AIR 2009 SC 1527

The Supreme Court restored the discharge of appellants in a corruption conspiracy case, holding that unilateral agreements signed only by vendors without evidence linking the accused do not justify framing charges.

criminal appeal_allowed

Surjeet Singh Bhamra v. Bank of India

Supreme Court of India · 08 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that the Bank's delay in accepting voluntary retirement application was directory, not mandatory, validating disciplinary action taken before formal retirement and dismissing the employee's challenge to the punishment.

labor appeal_dismissed

P. PRAMILA RANI v. NARASAMMA

Supreme Court of India · 08 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's civil appeal, set aside the High Court's judgments, and remitted the matter for fresh consideration after additional evidence proved the appellant's parentage.

civil appeal_allowed

Richa Mishra v. State of Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court of India · 08 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that a woman candidate was entitled to 10 years age relaxation under special provisions for women despite the absence of such provision in the governing recruitment rules, and directed her appointment as Deputy Superintendent of Police.

administrative appeal_allowed

BPI (India) Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Creation for Children International NV

Delhi High Court · 05 Feb 2016 · 2016:DHC:5622-DB

The Delhi High Court held that company directors are not personally liable for company debts absent personal guarantees or malfeasance, upheld the decree against the company alone, and dismissed the suit against the directors.

civil appeal_allowed

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. ANAND ARYA

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the prohibition on construction in designated river flood plains under the Master Plan, granting limited time to amend the plan or vacate the Millennium Bus Depot, emphasizing adherence to environmental and legal norms.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/s V.L.S. FINANCE LTD. v. S.P. GUPTA AND ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court held that the Public Prosecutor has exclusive authority to withdraw or not press an application under Section 321 Cr.P.C. before court consent, and the accused have no locus to oppose such withdrawal, setting aside the High Court's order that allowed accused participation and remitted the matter for reconsideration.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of West Bengal v. Calcutta Pinjrapole Society

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court set aside earlier judgments and remitted the title and compensation dispute to the Reference Court for fresh adjudication with liberty to lead additional evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Cethar Ltd. v. S. Ramesh

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court allowed the removal of goods by workmen from the appellant's premises as per High Court directions and ordered disbursement of deposited funds to workers, leaving other disputes to the Industrial Tribunal.

labor appeal_allowed

Suresh Narayan Kadam & Ors. v. Central Bank of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court upheld eviction of employees from Bank-allotted flats under the Public Premises Act, holding no right of occupancy arose from discretionary allotment and emphasizing the need for institutional mediation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Re Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court mandated systemic reforms to address inhuman prison conditions, emphasizing prisoners' constitutional right to dignity, effective implementation of bail provisions, and modernization of prison management.

constitutional other

Ram Saran Varshney v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 05 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the trial against appellants charged under dowry and harassment laws, quashed proceedings against sisters-in-law lacking allegations, and clarified the necessity of considering all investigation reports and respecting judicial stay orders in criminal investigations.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jaya Biswal & Ors. v. Branch Manager, IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 04 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court restored full compensation to the dependents of a deceased truck driver, holding that contributory negligence does not bar compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act and that appeals under Section 30 require a substantial question of law.

labor appeal_allowed

CHAMAYATH CHERIYANNAL TH LRS. v. CHAMAYATH CHERIYANNAL HAJIROMMABI

Supreme Court of India · 04 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the Trial Court's partition order among Tarwad members, ruling that gifting of shares by one thavazhy cannot be objected to by another, and set aside the High Court's interference.

civil appeal_allowed