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Patricia Helen Atwal v. M/S ING Vyasa Bank Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 31 Mar 2015 · 2016:DHC:705-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal's order dismissing the petitioner's claim of title over a property, remanding the matter for fresh consideration of all facts and evidence regarding alleged sham transactions and the prospective effect of Supreme Court rulings on property transfers.

civil appeal_allowed

Chanderi Devi & Anr v. Jaspal Singh & Ors

Supreme Court of India · 31 Mar 2015

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.

civil appeal_allowed

State of Punjab v. Saurabh Bakshi

Supreme Court of India · 30 Mar 2015 · 2015 (2) SCALE 386

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.

criminal sentence_modified

M/S. HOLOSTICK INDIA LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, NOIDA

Supreme Court of India · 30 Mar 2015

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.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S. OSWAL CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, BOLPUR

Supreme Court of India · 30 Mar 2015

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.

tax appeal_dismissed

P.R. Yelumalai v. N.M. Ravi

Supreme Court of India · 27 Mar 2015

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.

civil appeal_allowed

UMRALA GRAM PANCHAYAT v. THE SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION

Supreme Court of India · 27 Mar 2015

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.

labor appeal_dismissed

Asha Verman v. Maharaj Singh

Supreme Court of India · 27 Mar 2015

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Ranbeer Singh v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 27 Mar 2015

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. VIR RUBBER PRODUCTS P. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, MUMBAI-III

Supreme Court of India · 27 Mar 2015

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.

tax appeal_allowed

State of U.P v. Charan Singh

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2015

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.

labor appeal_dismissed

T.N. Raghupathy v. High Court of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court corrected a clerical error by deleting the name of a counsel erroneously recorded as appearing in proceedings and judgment.

civil other

Dhole Govind Sahebrao & others v. Union of India & others

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2015

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.

labor appeal_allowed

Ved Mitter Gill v. Union Territory Administration, Chandigarh

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of jail officials without departmental inquiry under Article 311(2)(b), holding that the disciplinary authority validly recorded reasons that it was not reasonably practicable to hold inquiry following a jail break.

administrative appeal_dismissed

S. Satyanarayana v. Energo Masch Power Engineering & Consulting Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court held that a Special Court has jurisdiction to try IPC offences alongside Companies Act offences arising from the same transaction, and quashing proceedings solely on the basis of Section 621 Companies Act is erroneous when IPC offences are alleged.

criminal appeal_allowed

Regional Deputy Director v. Zavaray S. Poonawala

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court held that import of endangered species trophies requires prior approval from CITES Scientific and Management Authorities, setting aside permissions granted without such clearance.

administrative appeal_allowed

A. Raghu v. Govt. of Andhra Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court held that candidates selected through a common recruitment process but deputed for training on different dates constitute a single batch for seniority purposes, which is to be determined based on aggregate marks obtained at the final examination after training.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mohan Singh Gill & Ors. v. State of Punjab & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition notifications must clearly state the public purpose, and utilisation of acquired land for undisclosed commercial purposes violates statutory safeguards under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

property appeal_allowed

Dashmesh Educational Society v. Punjab Urban Development Authority

Supreme Court of India · 25 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court remanded the matter for fresh determination of whether the land is forest land requiring central approval, holding that deemed sanction under the 1952 Act does not apply without proper application and that delay bars challenge to land preservation notifications.

civil appeal_allowed

Agricultural Income Tax Officer & Anr. v. Goodricke Group Ltd. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court held that a retrospective amendment validating a tax levy nullifies prior judgments invalidating the levy, but interest on the tax is payable only from the date of assessment.

tax appeal_allowed