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Sushil Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed continued lawful investigation into the disappearance of Shri Pyare Lal, emphasizing the necessity of truthful cooperation from family members and periodic reporting by police.
M.V. Jayarajan v. High Court of Kerala & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for criminal contempt for abusive public criticism of a High Court judgment, affirming limits on free speech against the judiciary.
State of Karnataka v. M/S Pro Lab
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Entry 25 of the Karnataka Sales Tax Act imposing sales tax on processing and supply of photographs, overruling the dominant intention test post the 46th Amendment and validating retrospective taxation.
Mount Mary Enterprises v. M/s. Jivratna Medi Treat Pvt. Ltd
The Supreme Court allowed the amendment of plaint to correct undervaluation of suit property, holding that such amendment should not be denied merely due to potential transfer of the suit or belated filing.
Cellular Operators Association of India v. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
The Supreme Court upheld TRAI's directive prohibiting differential tariffs by private cellular operators for calls terminating on BSNL/MTNL networks, holding such discrimination unlawful under the Telecommunication Tariff Order and licence conditions.
Charulata Behera v. Pravati Parida
The Supreme Court held that writ jurisdiction should not be exercised on mere technicalities to perpetuate illegality and restored the appellant's appointment as Anganwadi Worker, emphasizing the mandatory nature of eligibility criteria.
Iqbal Singh and Anr v. Ashok Lamba and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the restoration of a suit dismissed for non-appearance, holding that deaths in the plaintiff's family constituted sufficient cause under Order IX Rule 9 CPC, and imposed costs to compensate the defendants.
U.P. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEV.CORPN. LTD v. MONSANTO MANUFACTURES (P) LTD.
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized change in shareholding and company structure constituting disposal of controlling interest under lease agreements attracts transfer levy payable to the lessor.
C. Sukumaran v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act due to lack of proof of demand of illegal gratification and unreliable evidence.
Patel Jathabhai Punajbhai v. North Gujarat University
The Supreme Court modified compensation for land acquired for North Gujarat University, holding that market value on the date of notification must be based on comparable sale deeds with reasonable deductions, rejecting reliance on sale deeds from within municipal limits.
Keshavlal Khemchand and Sons Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the amended definition of Non-Performing Asset under the SARFAESI Act, ruling that adoption of regulatory guidelines by different authorities for asset classification is a permissible legislative delegation and does not violate Article 14.
A.C. Narayanan v. State of Maharashtra; G. Kamalakar v. M/s Surana Securities Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be validly filed and verified by Power of Attorney holders with personal knowledge, clarifying the scope of Section 142(a) and procedural requirements for such complaints.
Jage Ram & Ors. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC based on credible injured witness and medical evidence, reduced sentences considering custody period, and directed compensation to the victim.
Shri Westarly Dkhar & Ors. v. Shri Sehekaya Lyngdoh
The Supreme Court held that appeals against ex-parte interim injunctions granted by Subordinate District Council Courts under the Sixth Schedule Rules are maintainable as a matter of right, applying the spirit rather than the letter of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Symantec Software Solutions v. R Modi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s discretionary order permitting additional witnesses to be summoned, emphasizing that such orders should not be disturbed unless legally erroneous or causing grave injustice.
Union of India & Another v. Sova Ispat Limited & Others
The Supreme Court allowed the Union of India's appeal setting aside the High Court's interim stay on coal block auction, recording an undertaking to protect respondents' property rights pending constitutional adjudication.
Krantikari Kamgar Union v. The Collector/Labour Commissioner
The Bombay High Court upheld the Labour Commissioner's order permitting closure of Hindalco's undertaking, ruling that review applications under section 25-O filed within one year may be decided after expiry and that contract workers have locus to oppose closure.
K.K. SHARMA v. HIGH COURT OF DELHI
The Supreme Court corrected typographical errors in dates mentioned in its earlier judgment to ensure accuracy of the judicial record.
Karnail Kaur & Ors. v. State of Punjab & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation not paid for over five years before the Act's commencement, quashing acquisition of appellants' land accordingly.
Secretary Tamilnadu Public Service Comm v. A.B. Natarajan & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed expert examination of disputed TNPSC answer sheets solely to detect identity revelation, applying High Court criteria, ensuring procedural fairness without re-evaluation of answers.