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Kumari Asha Parekh & Ors. v. M/s. Madhav Motor Stores Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an obstructionist resisting execution of an eviction decree can be directed to pay mesne profits, and limitation for such execution applications runs from the date obstruction is recorded by the court.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Sakru Mahagu Binjewar
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for brutal murders but commuted death sentences to life imprisonment with a minimum 25-year term, reaffirming the 'rarest of rare' doctrine and sentencing principles.
Pravara Renewable Energy Ltd v. Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil
The court granted interim relief restraining the respondent from interfering with the petitioner’s exclusive operation of the co-generation plant pending arbitration, balancing contractual rights and infrastructure continuity.
Oasis Realty v. The Commissioner of Sales Tax
The Bombay High Court upheld the prohibition on claiming set-off of input tax under the Composition Scheme notified under Section 42(3A) of the MVAT Act, dismissing the appellant's claim that the restriction applies only to purchases of goods transferred to buyers.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Radhey Shyam
The Delhi High Court held that a settlement expressly made retrospectively applicable governs house rent allowance entitlement, restricting HRA without rent receipts to one spouse at the same location, allowing recovery of excess payments.
K. Z. Khan v. National Commission for Women & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the premature repatriation of an employee on deputation who had consented to immediate repatriation in case of unsatisfactory performance, dismissing the appeal for lack of mandatory notice and reasons.
P. Daivasigamani v. S. Sambandan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance of a sale agreement, holding that the plaintiff had proved readiness and willingness within limitation and that time was not the essence of the contract for immovable property.
Brij Madanlal Sharma; Ajay Sharma; Ebasco Finance Company Private Limited v. Pushpalata Sohanlal Sharma
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the ownership decree in favor of Pushpalata Sohanlal Sharma, finding the appellants' claim based on forged documents and dishonest conduct to be false.
Abhishek Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 302 IPC due to unreliable dying declarations and insufficient corroborative evidence, emphasizing strict scrutiny of multiple dying declarations and procedural compliance.
Achhar Singh v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder and grievous hurt, holding that appellate interference with trial acquittal is justified when the trial Court's judgment is perverse and overlooks consistent, corroborated evidence.
Achhar Singh v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder and grievous hurt, affirming that appellate courts may interfere with trial acquittals when based on perverse findings and that exaggerations in witness testimony do not vitiate core truthful evidence.
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd v. Mirador Commercial Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the appointment of a sole arbitrator under the contract clause was not unilateral or invalid under Supreme Court precedents and that disputes on limitation and arbitrability are for the arbitral tribunal to decide, dismissing the petitioner’s plea to terminate the arbitrator’s mandate or stay proceedings.
Surinder Singh v. State (Union Territory of Chandigarh)
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC but acquitted him of misuse of arms under Section 27 of the Arms Act, reducing his sentence to the period already served.
Municipal Commissioner, Pune Municipal Corporation v. Ashish Laxman Chavan
The Bombay High Court upheld the Industrial Court's award directing Pune Municipal Corporation to pay incentive 'Mushahira' to Octroi Department employees, affirming their vested right despite conflicting views on whether the department qualifies as an 'industry'.
Council of the Instt. of Chartered Accountants of India v. Anil Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary action removing a Chartered Accountant's name from the register for professional misconduct in certifying inconsistent audit reports without proper verification.
Grasim Industries Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that an Indian payer who bore withholding tax under a foreign technical collaboration agreement is entitled to refund when the income is held not taxable in India, directing the Income Tax Department to refund the amounts with interest.
Alok Punj Vidya Peeth (Regd) Society Nehru Adarsh Vidyalaya v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to hand over management of Alok Punj Secondary School to the petitioner society as per an unchallenged LG order, subject to repairs and post-Board exams.
Diwan Singh v. Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Supreme Court upheld compulsory retirement of a LIC cashier for temporary embezzlement and forgery, emphasizing loss of confidence over the amount involved as the key factor in disciplinary punishment.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Om Kanwar
The Delhi High Court allowed DTC's appeal, holding that the domestic inquiry against Om Kanwar was valid and granting approval for his removal under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Om Kanwar
The Delhi High Court allowed DTC's appeal, holding that the domestic inquiry against Om Kanwar was valid and granting approval for his removal under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.