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Bank of Sharjah v. Joplin Overseas Investment Pvt Ltd and Anr.
The Supreme Court directed transfer of all interlinked Admiralty Suits concerning the vessel M.V. Meem to the Bombay High Court and ordered sale of the vessel during pendency, with proceeds held pending adjudication.
Subhash @ Dhillu v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside conspiracy convictions under Section 120-B IPC due to lack of direct evidence and uncorroborated disclosure statements against the appellants.
ANDHRA PRADESH INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURAL CORPORATION LTD. & ANR. v. M/S. SHIVANI ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES
The Supreme Court held that a State Industrial Corporation cannot demand additional condonation fees for delayed project implementation after accepting payment with interest and penalty, and must either cancel allotment or accept payment without arbitrary demands.
Mackinon Mackenzie & Company Ltd. v. Mackinnon Employees Union
The Supreme Court upheld that non-compliance with mandatory statutory provisions in retrenchment and closure of a department constitutes unfair labour practice, rendering retrenchment void and entitling workmen to reinstatement with back wages.
Nanjappan v. Ramasamy
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against decrees for specific performance, holding that after long delay and hardship to the defendant, specific performance is inequitable and ordered refund of advances with interest and compensation.
Union of India & Ors. v. Angad Singh Titaria
The Supreme Court upheld the grant of disability pension to an Air Force veteran, holding that disabilities are presumed service-connected unless the employer proves otherwise with valid reasons.
S. Perumal v. K. Ambika & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim, holding that credible medical evidence must be duly considered to award just and reasonable damages.
Vinod Chandra Semwal v. Special Police Establishment, Ujjain
The Supreme Court held that prosecution of a public servant without mandatory sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act and CrPC is impermissible, and a delegator cannot be held liable for unauthorized acts of a delegatee.
Ramchander v. Ananta
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision setting aside the divorce decree, holding that mental cruelty and desertion were not established under the Hindu Marriage Act.
NTT DOCOMO INC. v. TATA SONS LIMITED
Delhi High Court held that RBI has no locus standi to intervene in enforcement of an arbitral award between private parties and upheld enforcement of the award and consent terms despite RBI's objections under FEMA.
Om Aggarwal v. Haryana Financial Corporation
The Supreme Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction to entertain suits challenging recovery of dues under the Haryana Public Moneys (Recovery of Dues) Act, 1979, and dismissed the appeal accordingly.
Sunil Haribhau Kale v. Avinash Gulabrao Mardikar
The Supreme Court held that the group leader of a municipal party formed as an aghadi must be elected by the entire group and cannot be changed by unilateral nomination of a single political party, dismissing the appeal against the High Court's quashing of such a change.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation v. Revat Singh
The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment cannot be granted in violation of prescribed eligibility criteria and allowed the appeal of Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation against the High Court's direction to appoint the respondent as driver.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Dr. Sukanta Kumar Behera
The Supreme Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal, reducing the compensation for permanent disability from Rs.55 lakhs to Rs.35 lakhs after detailed computation of pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages.
M/s. Sundaram Finance Limited v. T. Thankam
The Supreme Court held that courts must refer disputes to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act when an arbitration agreement exists, rejecting attempts to bifurcate causes of action or bypass arbitration on grounds of alleged illegal acts.
M/S BHANDARI UDYOG LIMITED v. INDUSTRIAL FACILITATION COUNCIL
The Supreme Court held that only the court having jurisdiction over the arbitration proceedings can entertain an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, setting aside the Bombay High Court's order allowing the challenge in a different jurisdiction.
Prasar Bharati v. Board of Control for Cricket in India
The Supreme Court upheld the interim suspension of the High Court's order in a broadcasting dispute, rejecting respondents' suggestions for a special channel and scroll display at the interim stage.
Sanjeev v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court modified the conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation.
Sujasha Mukherji v. High Court of Calcutta
The Supreme Court held that improper moderation of examination marks without a Head Examiner and consensus meetings violated established principles, unjustly disqualifying the appellant, and directed her interview to be conducted afresh excluding original examiners.
Jakir Hussein v. Sabir & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with permanent disability, holding that just and reasonable compensation must fully restore the claimant's pre-accident position including future losses and medical expenses.