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Sarabjit Singh v. State of Punjab & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a baseless FIR lodged without material evidence, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of legal process.
Majendran Langeswaran v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court quashed a murder conviction based on circumstantial evidence and extra-judicial confession due to incomplete proof and reasonable doubt arising from unexplained evidence and crime scene tampering.
State of M.P. v. Najab Khan & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored the original sentence for grievous injury under Section 326 IPC, holding that the High Court erred in reducing the sentence without adequate reasons in a serious non-compoundable offence.
Sharanjit Kaur v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that police investigation and trial by regular criminal courts under Section 420 IPC are not barred by the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, dismissing anticipatory bail pleas based on Gram Panchayat jurisdiction.
Darshan Gupta v. Radhika Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of divorce petition on grounds of cruelty and incurable unsoundness of mind, emphasizing the matrimonial fault theory and the wife’s substantial recovery from cognitive deficiencies.
Karthi @ Karthick v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police, Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape and cheating where sexual intercourse was procured by deceit through a false promise of marriage, rejecting the defense of consensual intercourse.
Jarnail Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Jarnail Singh for kidnapping and raping a minor, affirming that consent of a minor is immaterial and age must be conclusively determined by documentary evidence under Juvenile Justice Rules.
Vanchalabai Raghunath Ithape v. Shankarrao Baburao Bhilare
The Supreme Court held that a sale deed with a condition of repurchase, absent a debtor-creditor relationship, is not a mortgage and dismissed the plaintiff's appeal for redemption after the stipulated period.
AHSANUL HODA v. STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court restored the Reference Court's higher compensation award for land acquisition and damages for standing crops, rejecting the High Court's reduction based on improper valuation and disregard of evidence.
Makarand Dattatreya Sugavkar v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Supreme Court held that the Municipal Commissioner’s power under Section 489 to carry out repairs is discretionary but subject to the occupier first seeking approval under Section 499, and dismissed the writ petition directing the Commissioner to repair a private flat at public cost.
B. Raghuvir Acharya v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court acquitted accused No.1 for lack of handwriting evidence but upheld and modified the conviction of accused No.3 for cheating by falsely claiming brokerage under the CANCIGO scheme.
G. Ravindranath @ R. Chowdary v. E. Srinivas & Anr
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation to Rs. 20.2 lakhs for a grievously injured motor accident victim suffering permanent disability, emphasizing just and adequate damages including future medical expenses and loss of marriage prospects.
S. Manickam v. Metropolitan Transport Corp. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that compensation for permanent disability and loss of earning capacity are distinct and both can be awarded separately in motor accident claims, restoring the appellant's compensation accordingly.
Taranjeet Singh Mohan Singh Sawhney and others v. District Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies and others
The Supreme Court set aside a unilateral conveyance order for violation of natural justice due to non-service of notice of a preponed hearing date and remanded the matter for fresh disposal.
National Textile Corpn. (UP) Ltd v. Dr. Raja Ram Jaipuria
The Supreme Court held that Bungalow No. 2 of Swadeshi House did not vest in the National Textile Corporation under the Swadeshi Act, dismissing the appellant's claims for possession and eviction.
State of U.P. v. Gobardhan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case due to material contradictions and lack of credible evidence, emphasizing restraint in interfering with acquittals.
Essar Teleholdings Ltd. v. Registrar General, Delhi High Court & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the jurisdiction of the Special Judge appointed under the Prevention of Corruption Act to try IPC offences connected to the 2G Scam, dismissing challenges to the Special Court's constitution and trial proceedings.
State of Rajasthan v. Shiv Charan
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's conviction under Sections 302/149/148 IPC, holding that the respondents were liable as members of an unlawful assembly with a common object to cause fatal injuries.
Pramod Kumar v. State (GNCT) of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Pramod Kumar for murder, holding that reliable police testimony and forensic evidence sufficiently proved he fired the fatal shot, rejecting the defense plea of police firing.
Rajendra Nagar Adarsh Grah Nirman Sahkari Samiti Ltd. v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that only the Central Government can acquire land for railway purposes under the Land Acquisition Act, invalidating acquisition proceedings initiated by the State Government without Central Government authority.