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HMT Watches Ltd. v. M.A. Abida & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that disputed factual defences cannot be grounds for quashing criminal complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act at the threshold and restored the proceedings for trial.
Teesta Atul Setalvad v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court referred the question of anticipatory bail and custodial interrogation of trustees accused of criminal misconduct to a larger Bench, emphasizing the need to balance liberty with effective investigation.
Priyanka Srivastava and Another v. State of U.P. and Others
The Supreme Court quashed FIR registered without proper judicial scrutiny under Section 156(3) CrPC against bank officials, emphasizing protection under Section 32 of the SARFAESI Act and curbing abuse of criminal process by borrowers.
Tamilnadu Terminated Full Time Temporary LIC Employees Association v. Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Supreme Court held that the binding NIT Awards directing absorption of temporary LIC employees remain operative and restored the CGIT Award granting their absorption, setting aside the High Court's contrary order based on a compromise and subsequent schemes.
M/s. Satnam Overseas Ltd v. Commnr. Of Central Excise, New Delhi
The Supreme Court held that mixing raw rice with dehydrated vegetables and spices does not amount to manufacture under the Central Excise Act, and the product is exempt from excise duty under Heading 11.01.
Surti Gupta v. United India Insurance Co. & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation awarded to the appellant in a motor accident death claim by applying correct principles for calculating loss of dependency, future prospects, and other damages, and awarded interest at 9% per annum.
State of M.P. v. Mala Banerjee
The Supreme Court upheld teachers' entitlement to the Kramonnati Scheme benefits from 1999, ruling the State's deferment to 2003 arbitrary and discriminatory under Articles 14 and 16.
DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD. v. INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPN.
The Supreme Court held that minutes of a government meeting cannot override statutory regulations unless sanctioned as a valid executive order under constitutional and statutory procedures, setting aside the High Court's order directing release of detained aircraft.
M. Mahendar Kumar v. M. Mani & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order transferring investigation after chargesheet filing, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. cannot be exercised to order further investigation when specific provisions exist and material facts are suppressed.
Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that royalty on coal is payable on Run-of-Mine coal at the pit-head from August 1998 to September 2000 and thereafter on processed coal removed from the leased area as per Rule 64B and 64C of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960.
Ram Singh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the Union Government's inclusion of the Jat community in the Central OBC list, holding that the Government may override the NCBC's advice upon recording strong and compelling reasons based on relevant material.
Jyoti Limited & Others v. Bharat J. Patel & Others
The Supreme Court held that a civil suit seeking interim relief to facilitate an Extraordinary General Meeting is maintainable despite alternative statutory remedies and set aside inconsistent interim orders of the High Court.
Vesa Holdings P. Ltd. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a company and its directors for alleged cheating, holding that mere breach of contract without fraudulent intention at inception does not constitute a criminal offence.
Assistant Commissioner of Agricultural Income Tax & Ors. v. M/S. Netley 'B' Estate & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of a retrospective amendment deeming dissolved firms to continue to exist for agricultural income tax assessment, distinguishing it from prior cases invalidating retrospective tax laws that nullify judicial decisions.
Vikram Cement & Anr v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors
The Supreme Court held that a government notification denying refund of excess entry tax paid at higher rates despite retrospective reduction violates Articles 14 and 265 of the Constitution, entitling taxpayers to refunds.
Abdul Razzaq v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court allowed a juvenile claim raised post-conviction, set aside the sentence of life imprisonment, and ordered release while maintaining the conviction under Section 302 IPC.
R. Dineshkumar @ Deena v. State
The Supreme Court held that a witness's compelled incriminating testimony is protected under Section 132 of the Evidence Act, barring prosecution based solely on such evidence and refusing to summon him as an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C.
P. Suseela v. University Grants Commission
The Supreme Court upheld the Central Government's power to mandate NET as a minimum eligibility for university teaching posts, validating UGC regulations and rejecting exemptions for pre-2009 degree holders.
Taramani Parakh v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 498-A IPC for dowry harassment cannot be quashed at the threshold merely on omnibus allegations and must be allowed to proceed if a prima facie case is made out.
Ramdev Food Products Private Limited v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that Magistrates must apply mind before ordering investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC, police cannot arrest during inquiry under Section 202, and the Magistrate rightly proceeded under Section 202 in a primarily civil dispute involving forgery allegations.