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Raju @ Nirpendra Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for kidnapping and gang rape of a minor, holding that consent is irrelevant in statutory rape and the prosecutrix's reliable testimony suffices for conviction.
Manoj Rameshlal Chhabriya v. Mahesh Prakash Ahuja
The Supreme Court held that the High Court must grant leave to appeal under Section 378(3) Cr.P.C. if a prima facie case or arguable points exist and remitted the acquittal appeal for merits hearing.
State of Chhattisgarh v. Ashok Bhoi
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case, holding that circumstantial evidence must form a complete chain to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and suspicion alone cannot sustain conviction.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Subhash S/O Laxmanrao Bramhe
The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Court's order setting aside MSRTC's 2015 pay scale revision, reaffirming that eligibility for pay fixation under the 1956 Settlement cannot be conditioned by absorption criteria under the 1985 Settlement.
M. S. Ananthamurthy & Anr. v. J. Manjula
The Supreme Court held that a General Power of Attorney not coupled with interest terminates on the death of the principal and does not confer title, validating subsequent registered sale deeds by legal heirs and dismissing the appellants' claim.
PAPPAMMAL THROUGH LR R. KRSNA MURTII v. JOTHI & ANR
The Supreme Court upheld the impleadment of a legal heir as defendant in a property suit, emphasizing that all necessary parties must be heard to adjudicate disputes among legal heirs.
Mansoor Ali Farida Irshad Ali & Others v. Tahsildari, Special Cell & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of eviction notices issued by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority for redevelopment of a censused slum area, dismissing appellants' challenge based on MHADA tenancy and procedural grounds.
Gayatri Pandurang Bhamre v. Gram Vikas Mandal
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of teacher appointment approval due to non-compliance with mandatory Pavitra Portal procedure, defective advertisement publication, and lack of TET qualification.
Kinjal Vilas Bastav v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the petitioners' claim to Scheduled Tribe status by holding that valid caste certificates of close paternal blood relatives establish entitlement to Koli Mahadev Scheduled Tribe certificates, quashing the impugned rejection order.
Miss Nita Gopalrao Dalvi v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a sports certificate issued for participation in a recognized sport cannot be invalidated retrospectively due to subsequent delisting, and a candidate qualifying on general merit cannot be denied appointment on that basis.
Miss Tehasin Shabbir Ahamad Inamdar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the government ban on recruitment of teachers does not apply to minority aided educational institutions, directing reconsideration of the petitioner's appointment approval.
Jehangir Tehmas Patel v. Fateh Singh Cheema & Ors.
The Bombay High Court granted Letters of Administration with the Will annexed to the Plaintiff, holding the 1986 Will duly executed and attested, rejecting the caveats for lack of caveatable interest and awarding costs against the Defendants.
Nazim Mohammed Yusuf Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR under Section 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that the offence is complete without proving Section 11, and the trial should continue despite the complainant's death and missing original currency notes.
Hanuman Jairam Naik v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the demolition of an illegally constructed property, holding that illegality in construction is incurable and fundamental rights do not protect unauthorized acts.
Ajay Shankar Rathod v. Zilla Parishad, Satara & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that suspicion without evidence cannot justify disqualification in examinations and quashed the direction for a mock test, directing appointment of the petitioner based on his original score.
Suvojit Sarkar & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Standing Screening Committee to expeditiously decide the petitioners' criminal antecedent verification to prevent prejudice to their service profiles, allowing challenge to any adverse decision.
Manoranjan Patra & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective remustering and seniority benefits for CRPF personnel who had not completed the mandatory six years of service at the time of qualifying the ROG-III Course, holding that the 2006 Recruitment Rules are not retrospective and do not violate Article 14.
Good Health Agro Tech Pvt Ltd v. Haldiram Snacks Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a Section 34 petition for non-filing of the arbitral award within limitation, affirming that filing the award along with the petition is mandatory and delay cannot be condoned.
Mr. Raunak Jain and Mr. Manan Soni v. M/S REGAL TOWERS (P) LTD
The Delhi High Court held that a tenant continuing possession under a stayed eviction order must pay reasonable user and occupation charges to compensate the landlord, affirming the landlord's right to interim compensation despite the tenant's challenge.
Lifestyle Equities CV & Anr. v. Amazon Technologies, Inc. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held Amazon Technologies liable for trademark infringement by its licensee Cloudtail, granted permanent injunction and damages for unauthorized use of the BHPC mark on Amazon.in, and clarified intermediary liability in e-commerce trademark disputes.