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Anuj Chandwani v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed DDA to consider the petitioner's claim for mutation and conversion of a flat despite missing original documents, emphasizing procedural fairness and compassion.
Jeet Lal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the AFT order rejecting stay of premature discharge of DSC personnel due to procedural irregularity in approval, remanding the matter for reconsideration.
Sunil Chaudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging a transfer order as infructuous after the respondents withdrew the impugned order.
Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the amended Customs Act provisions empowering customs officers to arrest without warrant for specified cognizable offences, rejecting prior precedent and affirming procedural safeguards and judicial review.
Dileepbhai Nanubhai Sanghani v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a former Minister for lack of material proving demand or acceptance of bribe, holding that mere policy deviation does not constitute corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Gauri Mahto v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a kidnapping-for-ransom case, holding that prosecution failed to prove essential ingredients of Section 364A IPC, especially threat or ransom demand, and that conviction cannot rest solely on confessional statements of absconding co-accused.
SACHIN JAISWAL v. M/s HOTEL ALKA RAJE & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that property contributed by a partner becomes partnership property under Section 14 of the Indian Partnership Act, dismissing the appellant's claim that ownership could not be transferred by a relinquishment deed.
Sanjay Kumar v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's summary dismissal of a criminal appeal, directing a fresh hearing on merits considering the evidence and trial records.
KANISHK SINHA & ANOTHER v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that the affidavit requirement for complaints under Section 156(3) CrPC as laid down in Priyanka Srivastava applies prospectively and dismissed the appellants' challenge to FIRs registered prior to that ruling.
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.