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M/S BENNET COLEMAN & CO. LTD v. STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court held that Wage Board recommendations under the Working Journalists Act are not awards under the Industrial Disputes Act, and prosecution under Section 25U of the I.D. Act for their non-implementation is not maintainable; enforcement lies under the Working Journalists Act.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited v. Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the tariff orders of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, affirming principles of tariff determination under the Electricity Act, 2003 and limiting appellate interference to substantial questions of law.
Khursheed Ahmad Khan v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the removal of a government servant for contracting a second marriage without permission, holding that such conduct rules do not violate Article 25's freedom of religion as polygamy is not an integral religious practice.
City Palace Electronics (P) Ltd v. M/S Sony India (P) Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that goods sold on principal-to-principal basis vest ownership in the buyer, dismissed Sony's claim to repossess goods, set aside warranty-related interim directions beyond suit scope, and imposed costs on Sony for frivolous pleadings.
M/S ANVIL CABLES PVT LTD v. COMMNR.OF CENTRAL TAXES & SERVICE TAX
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's civil appeal conditionally upon payment of costs, set aside the impugned High Court judgment, and restored the tax appeal for hearing on merits.
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.
Delhi Development Authority v. Harish Chander
The Delhi High Court allowed the DDA's appeal, setting aside the order directing allotment of a flat to Harish Chander at 1989 rates due to his inordinate delay and failure to prove dispatch of the demand letter.
Vishal @ Nanu & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 308, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, imposing conditions of good behaviour and compensation.
Pooja Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and related proceedings arising from a private dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers.
Pooja Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and related proceedings arising from a private dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers.
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.