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EXTRA JUDICIAL EXECUTION VICTIM FAMILIES ASSOCIATION (EEVFAM) AND ANOTHER v. UNION OF INDIA & ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that extra-judicial killings by security forces in Manipur violate the constitutional right to life and constituted a commission to investigate the allegations thoroughly.
Board of Governers in Supersession of Medical Council of India v. Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in directing the Medical Council of India to increase medical student intake without following regulatory procedures and set aside the order permitting such increase.
Mookkiah & Anr v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder, affirming the appellate court's power to reappreciate evidence and interfere with acquittal when justified.
PROJECT DIR., LOK JAMBISH PARISHAD & ANR. v. ZEBUNISSHA & ORS.
The Supreme Court permitted the withdrawal of an interlocutory application and dismissed it as withdrawn in a civil appeal proceeding.
Ashabai & Anr v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of sisters-in-law for instigating the mother-in-law to burn the deceased bride, relying on consistent and admissible dying declarations under Section 32(1) of the Evidence Act.
G.M. SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY v. BENULAL MUKHERJEE
The Supreme Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction in directing pay scale grants not recommended by the Pay Commission, affirming the Government's discretion in such matters and setting aside the High Court and Tribunal orders.
Collector, District Gwalior and another v. Cine Exhibition Pvt. Ltd. & Another
The Supreme Court held that applications for clarification or modification that are in substance review petitions are not maintainable and must be rejected if they seek to circumvent the prescribed review procedure under the Supreme Court Rules.
Ayurved Shastra Seva Mandal & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the refusal to grant admission permissions to Indian medical colleges for 2011-12 due to failure to meet minimum standards and rejected late admissions after the academic year had ended.