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IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD v. M/S VINAY HEAVY EQUIPMENTS
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award holding the main contractor primarily liable to pay the subcontractor despite 'back-to-back' subcontract clauses, affirming the principle of privity of contract and binding effect of admissions in arbitration.
State of West Bengal v. Calcutta Mineral Supply Co. Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that renewal of lease is a fresh grant subject to prospective terms including salami payment, and that land held within ceiling limits under the West Bengal Land Reforms Act cannot be resumed under the Estates Acquisition Act.
State of Andhra Pradesh v. Kesavapatnam China Swamy
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of a public servant for accepting bribe, rejecting the High Court's acquittal based on unsubstantiated doubts about trap proceedings and evidence.
M/S. COAL HANDLERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE
The Supreme Court held that services limited to liaison and supervision without actual clearing and forwarding operations do not qualify as Clearing and Forwarding Agent services liable to service tax under the Finance Act, 1994.
M/S. SECURE METERS LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS
The Supreme Court held that LCDs imported as parts of electricity meters must be classified under the specific tariff heading 9013.80, not as parts under 9028.90, applying Chapter Note 2(a) of the Customs Tariff.
M/S. B.P.L. LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE
The Supreme Court held that defibrillators primarily for external use with optional internal paddles do not qualify for excise duty exemption under Notifications No. 8/96 and 4/97, dismissing the appellant's appeal.
K. Radhika v. T. Rajya Laxmi & Others
The Supreme Court held that preference to candidates with higher shorthand qualification in recruitment is mandatory only if suitable candidates are available, and set aside the High Court's quashing of the appellant's selection for lack of such finding.
Shiv Lal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, granting the petitioners a declaration of lapse.
Shiv Lal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years of the award, regardless of possession claims.
Rajasthan Housing Board v. New Pink City Nirman Sahkari Samiti Ltd
The Supreme Court held that land transactions by Scheduled Caste Khatedars to a non-Scheduled Caste juristic person are void under section 42 of the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, barring the Society's claim to compensation and allotment of developed land in land acquisition proceedings.
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that assets of statutory bodies created before state bifurcation must be equitably apportioned between successor States as per the Reorganisation Act, setting aside the exclusive claim of Telangana over APSC's assets located in Hyderabad.
Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. v. Harisingh
The Supreme Court upheld the reinstatement of a workman with 50% back wages, holding that dismissal was disproportionate to the partially proved misconduct and that the Labour Court rightly interfered with the punishment under Section 107 of the MPIR Act.
Government Mohindra Instt. of Information Technology v. All India Council For Technical Education
The Supreme Court quashed AICTE's rejection of a government college's application to start an MCA course due to violation of natural justice and directed reconsideration with due regard to removal of deficiencies.
M/S ARIANE ORGACHEM PVT. LTD. v. WYETH EMPLOYEES UNION
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s quashing of the refusal to refer an industrial dispute involving alleged forced voluntary retirement to the Industrial Tribunal, directing proper reference and adjudication.
M/S. ESCORTS LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, FARIDABAD
The Supreme Court held that transmission assemblies are excisable intermediate goods known to the market but quashed extended limitation demands due to absence of willful suppression by the appellants.
Pradip Nanjee Gala v. Sales Tax Officer
The Supreme Court held that under the Bombay Sales Tax Act, 1959, partners are jointly and severally liable for firm’s tax dues and no valid settlement can absolve an individual partner outside the statutory provisions.
Mahavir Prasad v. Dalbir Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a fraudulent appointment and set aside the retrospective appointment of a non-selected candidate, emphasizing that vacancies must be filled from the original merit list and denying relief to a barred claimant.
HIMALAYAN COOPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY v. BALWAN SINGH
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized concessions made by counsel do not bind the client and set aside the Writ Court's directions issued on such concessions in a cooperative society membership expulsion dispute.
Golbar Hussain v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court restored the acquittal of appellants in a murder case, emphasizing the appellate court's limited interference in acquittals and the necessity of credible, corroborated evidence for conviction.
Hari Shankers v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court altered the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to grievous hurt under Section 326 IPC after acquittal of co-accused rendered the common intention charge unsustainable.