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Jasbir Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to failure of the prosecution to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting inherent improbabilities and lack of independent corroboration.
Shamima Farooqui v. Shahid Khan
The Supreme Court held that Section 125 CrPC applies to divorced Muslim women, affirmed the Family Court's maintenance order, and condemned delay and reduction of maintenance post husband's retirement.
RISHIROOP RUBBER (INTERNATIONAL) LTD v. STATE OF GUJARAT
The Supreme Court set aside earlier orders and dismissed the appeal as non-survivable following a subsequent Industrial Tribunal order, allowing the appellant to challenge the latest order instead.
Balasaheb Arjun Torbole & Ors. v. The Administrator & Divisional Commissioner & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of treating contiguous municipal and private lands as a single slum area for redevelopment, validating the composite slum rehabilitation scheme and dismissing challenges based on consent and procedural grounds.
EXCEL DEALCOMM PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSET RECONSTRUCTION COMPANY (INDIA) LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that a suit for specific performance involving delivery of possession of immovable property is a suit for land and must be tried by courts having territorial jurisdiction, upholding exclusive jurisdiction clauses and dismissing the Calcutta High Court's jurisdiction.
Bhupal Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, fixing the fair market value at Rs.63 per square yard after applying appropriate deductions, clarifying principles for valuation of large undeveloped agricultural land.
Jeyar Consultant & Investment Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that deduction under Section 80HHC of the Income Tax Act is permissible only on positive profits from export business, and losses in export business preclude such deduction even if overall business shows profit.
Shrihari Madhav Wagh v. Pandurang Gopal Wagh and Ors.
The High Court allowed the writ petition, setting aside the appellate order granting injunction in a co-ownership land dispute, holding that the appellate court erred in interfering with the trial court's discretionary order without cogent evidence of exclusive possession.
Chanderi Devi & Anr v. Jaspal Singh & Ors
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reasonably estimating the deceased's income and future prospects, awarding Rs.29,17,000/- with interest to the appellants.
State of Punjab v. Saurabh Bakshi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304A IPC for rash and negligent driving causing death but modified the sentence to six months imprisonment, emphasizing that compensation alone cannot justify undue leniency in sentencing.
M/S. HOLOSTICK INDIA LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, NOIDA
The Supreme Court held that security holograms with printing as their primary use are classifiable under Tariff entry 49.01 as products of the printing industry, overruling classification under self-adhesive plastics entry 39.19.
M/S. OSWAL CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, BOLPUR
The Supreme Court held that a purchaser who paid excise duty has locus standi to claim refund under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, but the refund claim was dismissed as time barred for being filed beyond the six-month limitation period.
P.R. Yelumalai v. N.M. Ravi
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a suit for specific performance due to the Plaintiff-Buyer's failure to deposit the balance sale consideration within the stipulated time and mode, rejecting claims of implied extension and condonation of delay.
UMRALA GRAM PANCHAYAT v. THE SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION
The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court and High Court decisions directing the regularization of long-serving daily wage safai kamdars as permanent employees, recognizing denial of permanency and equal pay as unfair labour practice under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Asha Verman v. Maharaj Singh
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying Sarla Verma principles for future prospects, awarding medical expenses, and directing 9% interest, setting guidelines for fair compensation distribution among legal heirs.
Ranbeer Singh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of three accused for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, holding that their coordinated actions demonstrated common intention despite their acquittal by the High Court.
M/S. VIR RUBBER PRODUCTS P. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, MUMBAI-III
The Supreme Court held that for SSI exemption under Notification No. 1/93, goods bearing another person's brand name must be excluded from turnover calculation, allowing the appellant's claim for exemption on its own branded goods.
State of U.P v. Charan Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the illegality of the respondent's termination under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Disputes Act, ordered reinstatement with back wages, and clarified the applicability of the 'no work no pay' principle and right to livelihood.
T.N. Raghupathy v. High Court of Karnataka
The Supreme Court corrected a clerical error by deleting the name of a counsel erroneously recorded as appearing in proceedings and judgment.
Dhole Govind Sahebrao & others v. Union of India & others
The Supreme Court held that amalgamation of distinct cadres does not mandate restoration of original seniority and that chances of promotion are not protected conditions of service under Articles 14 and 16, thereby upholding the seniority fixation rules under the 2003 cadre restructuring.