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State of Punjab & Ors. v. Trishala Alloys Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that reduction of input tax credit on stock in trade by delegated legislation is invalid before the enabling statutory amendment, protecting vested tax credit rights.
Jatinder Kumar Sapra v. Anupama Sapra
The Supreme Court held that its decree granting permanent alimony is a full and final settlement of all maintenance claims, dismissing the application to include maintenance arrears and closing pending maintenance proceedings.
SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF TELANGANA LTD. v. B RAMESH
The Supreme Court held that a candidate failing a physical test due to non-permanent injury is not entitled to appointment without following the prescribed selection process, upholding the principle of equality of opportunity under Article 16.
Shanti & Ors. v. National Insurance Company
The Supreme Court held that interest on delayed compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, is mandatorily 12% per annum from the due date, and the insurer is liable to pay such interest without recourse to recover from the insured.
Western Coal Fields Ltd. v. Manohar Govinda Fulzele
The Supreme Court held that gratuity can be forfeited under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 for misconduct constituting an offence involving moral turpitude without requiring criminal conviction, allowing partial or full forfeiture based on the gravity of misconduct.
Jagdish Chand Memorial Trust v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful withdrawal of an invalidly issued No Objection Certificate for an Ayurvedic Medical College, holding that non-compliance with Rules of Business renders such grants void and not protected by promissory estoppel or natural justice.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and Others
The Supreme Court held that Zudpi Jungle lands are forest lands under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, accepted the CEC's nuanced recommendations allowing certain historical allotments to be excluded from forest classification without compensatory afforestation, and mandated strict action against unauthorized post-1996 allotments.
Kalyani Transco v. M/s. Bhushan Power and Steel Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that appeals under the IBC are maintainable by all aggrieved stakeholders, emphasized strict compliance with Section 29A eligibility, and clarified the limited jurisdiction of NCLT/NCLAT over public law matters such as ED's attachment under PMLA.
Punimati & Anr. v. The State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence despite contradictions and hostile witnesses, dismissing the appeals of the accused.
INFINITI RETAIL LIMITED v. M/S CROMA WHOLESELLER & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunctions to Infiniti Retail Ltd. against multiple defendants for unauthorized use of the 'CROMA' trademark in domain names, directing transfer of infringing domains and suspension of related telecom and payment services.
TATA SKY LIMITED v. S G ENTERPREISES – TATA SKY SALES AND SERVICES AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay for a foreign defendant due to registry error, clarified the roles of domain registries in blocking infringing domain names, and directed implementation of RBI's beneficiary name lookup facility to prevent misuse of brand names in banking transactions.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh v. Bihar Legislative Council
The Supreme Court held that the expulsion of a legislative council member was disproportionate and unconstitutional, affirming judicial review over legislative disciplinary actions and substituting the punishment with suspension.
Ganesh Madhukar Mendarkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused after over nine years of incarceration, emphasizing the constitutional right to speedy trial and the principle that bail is the rule and jail the exception.
Kiran Anna Chavan v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court set aside a detention order under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981 due to contradictions, unexplained delay, and malafide conduct affecting the detaining authority's subjective satisfaction.
Nathaji @ Sudhakar Tayaba Katkar v. Shri Vithal Satava Katkar
The court held that adoption does not divest an adopted son of property rights acquired before adoption from his natural father’s independent income, affirming defendant no.1’s exclusive ownership over the suit property.
Jan Chetna Jagriti Avom Shaikshanik Vikas Manch v. Sh Anand Raj Jhawar Sole Proprietor of M/s RR Agrotech
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of a 562-day delay in filing an appeal, holding that professional misconduct of counsel alone does not justify condonation where the litigant, an educated NGO, failed to vigilantly pursue the case.
Executive Engineer v. Aakash Construction Company & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging its earlier judgment on arbitration clause ambiguity and trial court's reliance on RTI documents, reaffirming the limited scope of review jurisdiction under CPC.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Khushanuma and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition enhancing compensation in a motor accident claim by applying correct minimum wages and future prospects as per Pranay Sethi, while emphasizing the need to consider cross objections in appeals.
Shagun Bagai and Anr v. Veena Luthra and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld summary decree for recovery of possession against licensees holding property without right or title after termination of license.
Union of India v. Reliance Industries Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal challenging an arbitral award permitting Reliance Industries to lawfully produce and sell migrated gas under a Production Sharing Contract, holding the arbitration as international commercial and the award not violative of public policy.