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Professor Ramesh Chandra v. University of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that while the University’s disciplinary proceedings against Professor Ramesh Chandra were largely valid, denial of legal representation and appointment of a potentially biased inquiry officer were improper, and certain charges did not constitute misconduct warranting termination.
Krishnamoorthy v. Sivakumar
Non-disclosure of pending criminal cases by a candidate amounts to undue influence and corrupt practice, justifying rejection of nomination and invalidation of election to uphold voters' fundamental right to informed choice.
L. Laxmikanta v. State by Superintendent of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a hostel warden for demanding and accepting illegal gratification under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that proof of both demand and acceptance is essential for conviction.
Vivek Rai & Anr. v. High Court of Jharkhand through Registrar General & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a procedural rule requiring convicted persons to surrender before their revision petitions are admitted, holding it consistent with constitutional and statutory provisions.
Kanaklata v. State of (NCT) of Delhi
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of a criminal case due to reasonable apprehension of bias arising from earlier trial court observations, emphasizing that justice must not only be done but also appear to be done.
Dr. Vinod Bhandari v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court dismissed bail to the appellant involved in a large-scale medical entrance examination scam, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence, prima facie evidence, and potential trial interference, while directing speedy trial and periodic monitoring.
Kandivali Cooperative Industrial Estate and another v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Supreme Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's levy of trade refuse charges linked to trade licence renewal under the MMC Act but struck down the automatic 10% annual increase clause as arbitrary and violative of natural justice.
M/S. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN SERVICES v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Supreme Court held that stipulated liquidated damages in a public utility contract can be presumed to compensate for loss caused by delay without proof of actual loss, placing the burden on the breaching party to prove penalty, and awarded half the claimed amount as reasonable compensation.
S.T. Sadiq v. State of Kerala & Ors.
The Supreme Court struck down Section 6 of the Kerala Cashew Factories Acquisition (Amendment) Act, 1995 for unconstitutionally nullifying its earlier judgments and discriminating between similarly situated factories, ordering their return to original owners.
Bhavanbhai Bhayabhai Panella v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape of a minor but reduced the life sentence to ten years' rigorous imprisonment considering the custody period already served.
The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that reopening an income tax assessment under Section 148 based on material already considered in the original assessment is impermissible and amounts to a mere change of opinion, thereby quashing the reassessment notice and order.
INDIAN BANK v. MANILAL GOVINDJI KHONA
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the sale of mortgaged property by the Court Receiver after the establishment of the DRT was void for lack of jurisdiction, condoned delay in filing the respondent's application, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Subhas Datta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the State's constitutional duty to protect historical artefacts, directing periodic review of museum security and inventory management while relying on government assurances to improve preservation efforts.
Sarvesh Bansal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a SARFAESI Act notice after the respondent bank withdrew the notice and chose to execute an arbitral award instead.
Jitendra Khimshankar Trivedi & Ors. v. Kasam Daud Kumbhar & Ors.
Supreme Court enhanced compensation for death of a self-employed housewife in a motor accident, recognizing homemaker services and exercising Article 142 jurisdiction for just relief.
Defence Estate Officer v. Syed Abdul Saleem
The Supreme Court upheld equitable awards of solatium and interest in land requisition compensation cases involving government delay, confirming enhanced compensation despite absence of statutory provisions.
Oshiar Prasad and Others v. The Employers in relation to Management of Sudamdih Coal Washery of M/s BCCL
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of workers' claim for absorption as regular employees due to termination prior to reference but directed payment of retrenchment compensation under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act.
Ajay Ramdas Ramteke v. Mahanagar Sudhar Samiti, Akola
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered post-poll 'aghadi' cannot claim representation in municipal standing committees or maintain a writ petition, affirming the finality of the Divisional Commissioner's rejection of registration.
Balu S/o Onkar Pund & Others v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court altered the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-I IPC, holding that there was no intention to kill the deceased during a dispute over cattle shed possession.
Sahoo Baba v. Haryana Urban Development Authority
The Supreme Court allowed the appellants to retain possession of a shop allotted by the Haryana Urban Development Authority upon payment of outstanding dues by a specified deadline, failing which possession would be resumed by the Authority.