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Yuvraj Laxmilal Kanther v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that mere negligence without knowledge that an act is likely to cause death does not attract Section 304 Part II IPC and allowed discharge of appellants at the pre-trial stage.
Gyanendra Singh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for sexual assault on a minor under IPC and POCSO Act but modified the life sentence to exclude imprisonment for the remainder of natural life, clarifying the interplay between IPC and POCSO sentencing provisions.
The State of Rajasthan v. Indraj Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a public examination fraud case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the need for judicious exercise of bail discretion.
Madan Lal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court acquitted two accused of bribery charges due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, rejecting the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
AYYAVU v. PRABHA
The Supreme Court allowed the plaintiff's appeal holding that a registered sale deed with definite boundaries prevails over unregistered settlement deeds and that a suit for injunction is maintainable without a declaration of title when possession is prima facie established.
Lok Mal @ Loku v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape based on the sole trustworthy testimony of the prosecutrix, holding that absence of injury and delay in FIR do not negate the charge.
Delhi Development Authority v. S.G.G. Towers (P) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an unexecuted lease agreement does not confer leasehold rights, and an auction sale in liquidation confers only such rights as vested, dismissing the appeal against confirmation of sale of Nazul land.
State of Assam v. Arabinda Rabha
The Supreme Court upheld the Government's cancellation of a flawed recruitment select list due to serious irregularities, allowing a fresh process and clarifying the limits of judicial interference in administrative recruitment decisions.
SHAILESH KUMAR SINGH ALIAS SHAILESH R. SINGH v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR lodged over a commercial dispute, holding that criminal prosecution cannot substitute civil remedies and that mediation cannot be imposed as a condition for quashing criminal proceedings.
Harsha Infra Power Pvt. Ltd. v. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. & Anr.
The Bombay High Court quashed the blacklisting of a contractor by BPCL for procedural violations and failure to comply with natural justice, emphasizing the need for clear show cause notices and proportionality in punitive actions.
Haridas Mahadev Sasne v. Tejasvini Krushnat Bhosale
The Bombay High Court held that a civil suit seeking a negative declaration of no marital relationship is maintainable under Section 9 CPC and not barred by Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Sachin Hindurao Waze v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the legality of the petitioner's arrest and detention by the NIA, ruling that remand and cognizance procedures under the NIA Act and Cr.P.C. were properly followed and no consent under Section 45 Cr.P.C. was required as the petitioner was not acting in official capacity during the alleged offences.
Suresh Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that for ACP and MACP benefits, service must be reckoned from initial appointment ignoring re-mustering promotions where posts were merged, directing grant of benefits and arrears to petitioners.
Sumit Kumar Ghosh v. Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that for ACP and MACP benefits, service must be reckoned from initial appointment ignoring intermediate promotions merged in hierarchy, directing grant of benefits and arrears to the petitioner.
CPL Chandra Prakash Chhipa (Retd) v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging retrospective pension policy implementation, holding that the Armed Forces Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction over such service matters.
Rahul Singh v. Border Security Force & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a BSF officer is not entitled to training allowance after being relieved from Instructor duties post-promotion, but excess payments made without fault cannot be recovered without due process.
Mst. Zarina Begum v. Mst. Naseema Begum & Ors.
The High Court upheld the eviction order dismissing tenant's leave to defend, holding that title disputes are not adjudicable in eviction proceedings and the tenant is estopped from denying landlord's title under Section 116 of the Evidence Act.
State v. Subhash Chandra Luthra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against the acquittal of the accused in a sexual harassment case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the trial court's acquittal was justified.
Mst. Kanta Goswami v. Roshan Arora
The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order directing occupation charges during suit pendency but reduced the amount from ₹30,000 to ₹10,000 per month, emphasizing prima facie ownership and tenancy at interlocutory stage.
Union of India v. Sh Chander Mohan Chopra & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal and upheld the Supreme Court's enhanced compensation rates for land acquired in Village Pochanpur, applying the precedent set in the Impulse India case.