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The court held that the ESI Act applies retrospectively to establishments employing 20 or more persons on any day during the preceding 12 months, thereby extending coverage and liability to such employers.
Sushil Pandey v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court directed recasting of seniority for Assistant Radio Officers by treating promotees and direct recruits as entering the cadre on a common date, upholding combined selection list principles under the 1979 Rules.
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The Supreme Court transferred writ petitions concerning the minimum age of marriage to itself for uniform adjudication, emphasizing the need for consistent legal interpretation across states.
Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Supreme Court struck down discriminatory exclusions in Section 10(26AAA) of the Income Tax Act, holding that all Indians settled in Sikkim before 1975 and Sikkimese women marrying non-Sikkimese after 2008 are entitled to equal income tax exemption under the Constitution.
Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2016 demonetization notification under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, rejecting challenges on grounds of excessive delegation, violation of fundamental rights, and procedural flaws.
Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2016 demonetization notification under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, affirming the Central Government's power to demonetize all series of specified bank notes and limiting judicial interference in economic policy decisions.
Smriti Debbarma v. Prabha Ranjan Debbarma and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove legal ownership and title to the disputed property, affirming that the burden of proof lies on the party asserting ownership in a civil suit for possession.
Smriti Debbarma v. Prabha Ranjan Debbarma and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal in a title suit over 'Khosh Mahal' property, holding that failure to prove legal ownership and possession mandates dismissal despite defendants' inability to establish title.
STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS. v. KAMAL KISHORE PRASAD
The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective dismissal of a bank officer post-superannuation, clarifying that disciplinary proceedings concluded before retirement validate such dismissal without requiring extension of service or continuation of proceedings.
Union of India v. Indian Navy Civilian Design Officers Association
The Supreme Court held that pay scale fixation is primarily an executive function and set aside the Tribunal and High Court orders granting pay parity between Junior Design Officers and Civilian Technical Officers, affirming limited judicial interference in such matters.
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The court upheld the conviction for eve-teasing, affirming that credible evidence and proper application of IPC provisions sustain punishment for sexual harassment offences.
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The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of a father for causing the death of his six-year-old daughter based on consistent circumstantial and medical evidence.
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The High Court upheld the conviction of the accused for the murder of his minor daughter based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence under Section 302 IPC.
Pankaj Pandey v. Neeraj Kumar Mishra
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of salary payments to teachers in recognized Sanskrit institutions based on seniority and government approvals, dismissing the review petition challenging the High Court's orders.
Seema Kaushal v. Dheeraj Kumar
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a divorce case from Jaipur to Kurukshetra, holding that no sufficient grounds for transfer existed when both parties reside in Jaipur and alleged threats were unsubstantiated.
Seema Kaushal v. Dheeraj Kumar
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a divorce case from Jaipur to Kurukshetra, holding that mere allegations of influence and subsequent proceedings elsewhere do not justify transfer when both parties reside in the original jurisdiction.
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The court upheld the validity and procedural compliance of the government's levy of stamp duty under the Indian Stamp Act, 1894, dismissing challenges to the valuation method and cumulative rates.