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T. Vasanthakumar v. Vijayakumari
The Supreme Court held that where a cheque and signature are undisputed, the presumption under Section 139 applies and failure to rebut it leads to conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Vipul Kumar @ Vipulesh v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for offences under IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already undergone considering mitigating factors including sudden fight and the appellant's duty in a Naxalite area.
Indradeo Sao and others v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for dowry death and cruelty but quashed the sentence of a juvenile accused, ordering his release while affirming sentences for adult appellants.
State of Tamil Nadu v. Manikandan
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case, affirming that discrepancies in prosecution evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt justify dismissal of appeals against acquittal.
Central Bank of India v. C.L. Vimla
The Supreme Court held that a guarantor is bound by a Lok Adalat settlement and upheld the validity of an auction sale of mortgaged property, setting aside the High Court's order that had invalidated the sale.
Upendra Pradhan v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of a juvenile accused, reaffirming the benefit of doubt principle and juvenile protections under the Juvenile Justice Act.
GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED v. M/S RATHI STEEL AND POWER LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that limitation is a substantive issue for arbitration unless claims are ex-facie barred.
D. T. Virupakshappa v. C. Subash
The Supreme Court held that prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC is mandatory before prosecuting a public servant for offences committed in discharge of official duties, and quashed proceedings initiated without such sanction.
K. Anbazhagan v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that a Special Public Prosecutor appointed for trial does not automatically have authority to appear in appeals without fresh appointment, and the State of Tamil Nadu could not appoint a prosecutor for appeals in Karnataka after case transfer.
Mangesh Sadanand Masane & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the murder conviction of appellants who attacked the deceased with deadly weapons, rejecting their plea of sudden fight under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.
Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited & Ors. v. M/S Coromandal Sacks Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that suits for recovery of money against sick industrial companies during BIFR proceedings are barred under Section 22(1) of the 1985 Act without BIFR consent, rendering such decrees void, and set aside the High Court’s award of 24% compound interest.
NANDA GOPALAN v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Sections 324 and 326 IPC, ruled that Section 326 offences are non-compoundable, but reduced the sentence considering the compromise between parties and increased victim compensation.
Fatehji & Company v. L.M. Nagpal
The Supreme Court held that a suit for specific performance filed beyond three years from the fixed date of performance, despite extensions sought, is barred by limitation under Article 54 of the Limitation Act.
ULTRA TECH CEMENT LTD v. RAKESH KUMAR SINGH & ANR
The Supreme Court held that the Metropolitan Magistrate, Calcutta, had jurisdiction to entertain a Section 138 NI Act complaint as evidence recording had commenced post-summoning before the territorial jurisdiction ruling in Dashrath Rupsingh Rathod.
Vutukuru Lakshmaiah v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions under Sections 302 and 148 IPC, affirming the reliability of dying declaration and rejecting alibi and challenge to non-framing of Section 149 charge.
Vinod Kumar Subbiah v. Saraswathi Palaniappan
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's decree granting divorce on grounds of mental cruelty, rejecting the High Court's dismissal of the petition as mere marital wear and tear.
M.P. STEEL CORPORATION v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE
The Supreme Court corrected a typographical error in its judgment, directing remand to the jurisdictional Commissioner (Appeals) instead of the CESTAT.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/s ITD Cementation India Limited
The Supreme Court upheld arbitral awards granting contractors full compensation for increased royalty on minor minerals due to subsequent legislation, distinguishing such costs from general price adjustments under the contract.
NIRLON LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, MUMBAI
The Supreme Court held that valuation of goods removed for captive consumption must follow the correct rule based on comparability, and without mala fide intention, extended limitation and penalties cannot be imposed.
Bharat Singh v. Rishi Pal & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of Raj Singh, rejecting his plea of private defence, holding that he and his party were aggressors and that the force used was disproportionate and unjustified.