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Mohd. Yousuf v. Director General of Fire Services, A. P.
The Supreme Court held that an ex-parte departmental enquiry without proper notice and opportunity to defend is invalid, set aside the High Court’s order, and restored the Administrative Tribunal’s quashing of the appellant’s dismissal.
Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of Sterlite Industries, holding that environmental clearances and consents granted were valid despite absence of public hearing and location within 25 km of ecologically sensitive areas, and set aside the High Court's order directing closure of the plant.
National Fertilizers Ltd. v. Tuncay Alankus & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the contempt petition against Tuncay Alankus, holding that there was no proof beyond reasonable doubt that he violated the Court’s restraining orders by withdrawing money from his Swiss bank account.
Kulwant Singh & Ors. v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC for dowry death, rejecting delay and improvement in prosecution case arguments and affirming the mandatory minimum sentence.
Sandeep Kumar Chourasia v. Divisional Manager, New India Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's insurance claim for loss of vision caused by an accidental fall, holding that medical evidence supported causation and directed compensation with interest.
Chairman, Rushikulya Gramya Bank v. Bisawamber Patro
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of prescribing minimum qualifying marks as a benchmark in seniority-cum-merit promotions by a Regional Rural Bank, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
Union of India v. Ex-GNR Ajeet Singh
The Supreme Court held that GCM proceedings are not wholly vitiated by offences committed as a juvenile and allowed the appeal restoring conviction but reducing sentence.
Reshma Kumari v. Madan Mohan
The Supreme Court clarified that the multiplier in the Second Schedule of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is a guide, not a binding rule, for compensation under Section 166, and approved a standardized method for selecting multipliers and calculating compensation to ensure fairness and uniformity.
State of Uttarakhand v. Kumari Amita Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the Uttarakhand High Court's brief order invalidating a state-specific registration requirement for veterinary posts and remanded the matter for detailed constitutional and statutory consideration.
Subal Ghorai & Ors. v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 149 IPC, affirming that all members of an unlawful assembly sharing the common object are liable for offences committed by any member, while emphasizing the need for prudence to avoid wrongful convictions.
State of Haryana v. Basti Ram
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's acquittal in a rape case for ignoring the prosecutrix's credible testimony and remanded the matter for reconsideration on merits.
Abdul Nasar Adam Ismail v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the detention order under COFEPOSA but quashed the continued detention due to unexplained delay in disposal of the detenu's representation, directing his release.
M/s. Usha Stud and Agricultural Farms Private Limited and others v. State of Haryana and others
The Supreme Court quashed the land acquisition declaration due to non-application of mind and discrimination, emphasizing mandatory compliance with Section 5-A and equality under Article 14.
HARCHARAN SINGH & ANR v. JAI SINGH & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order condoning delay in bringing on record the legal representatives of a deceased plaintiff, emphasizing a liberal construction of 'sufficient cause' to advance substantial justice.
Mukesh v. State of the NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted one month parole to a convict to enable filing of a special leave petition and to re-establish family ties, subject to furnishing bond and surety.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Tara Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award against the insurer, holding that failure to notify the insured about the driver’s fake license precludes insurer’s exemption from liability.
H.D.F.C. v. Sunil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's claim for recovery of an outstanding housing loan amount with interest against a defaulting borrower who failed to appear and respond to legal notices.
Sh.Y.S.Kapoor v. Central Bank of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a bank employee for fraud after an ex-parte departmental enquiry, holding that criminal acquittal does not bar disciplinary action and principles of natural justice were not violated.
DHARAMPAL AND SATYAPAL SONS PVT LTD v. CIT DELHI II
The Delhi High Court set aside the penalty confirmation under Rule 173Q(1)(d) of the Central Excise Rules, 1944 and remanded the matter for reconsideration of penalty in light of evidence produced during remand proceedings establishing bona fide conduct.
KARE PARTNERS GROUP INDIA PVT LTD & ANR v. DR.AKHIL BHARGAVA & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that it had territorial jurisdiction over the arbitration petition as the seat of arbitration was Delhi, dismissing the respondents' review application challenging jurisdiction.