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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.
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.