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Muskan Enterprises & Anr. v. The State of Punjab & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the Appellate Court under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act has discretion to exempt deposit of 20% compensation in exceptional cases and that successive petitions under Section 482 CrPC are maintainable if based on change in law or circumstances.
Tirith Kumar v. Daduram
The Supreme Court held that the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 does not apply to Scheduled Tribes without Central Government notification and affirmed inheritance rights of tribal daughters based on justice, equity, and good conscience.
Ajith G. Das & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that while KPSC enjoys autonomy in selection, it must comply with the State Government’s binding directives to expand rank lists to fill vacancies, allowing the appellants’ appeals and directing KPSC to act accordingly.
Bherulal Bhimaji Oswal v. Madhusudan N. Kumbhare
The Supreme Court held that failure to diagnose and treat post-operative eye infection by the treating doctor constitutes medical negligence and restored compensation awarded to the patient.
Ashok Verma v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for homicidal death by strangulation, rejecting the plea of alibi and suicide, affirming the importance of strict proof and burden of explanation under Section 106 Evidence Act.
Chandrabhan Rupchand Dakale v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's challenge to surplus land determination under the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, affirming that transfers made to defeat the Act are invalid and res judicata bars reopening settled issues.
MANSOOR SAHEB v. SALIMA
Under Mohammedan law, lifetime partition of property is impermissible and an oral gift requires clear declaration, acceptance, and delivery of possession; the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal affirming the invalidity of the alleged oral gift and lifetime partition.
Rinku Baheti v. Sandesh Sharda
The Supreme Court exercised its power under Article 142(1) to grant a divorce decree on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage despite opposition, emphasizing judicial discretion and equitable considerations.
Kankariya v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Maharashtra Court Fees Act, 1959 governs court fees refunds in the State, dismissing the appellant's claim for full refund under the repealed Central Act, while recognizing the distinct nature of ADR mechanisms and upholding the validity of State notifications on partial refunds.
Jyoti Builders v. The Chief Executive Officer, The Slum Rehabilitation Authority & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Slum Rehabilitation Authority’s orders, holding that rehabilitation alone does not confer land rights absent clear title and that acquisition under the Slum Act requires mandatory procedural compliance.
Vidyaa Sudhir Moravekar v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office
The Bombay High Court quashed the Look-Out Circular against a senior citizen accused after chargesheet filing and cognizance, emphasizing that LOCs require valid reasons and cannot be maintained post-bail and cooperation.
Arya Sandip Tarar v. National Testing Agency & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing admission of a candidate to MBBS by creating a supernumerary seat, holding that a valid Caste Validity Certificate suffices despite non-production of the original Caste Certificate referenced therein.
M/s. Pyramid Land Developers v. Mr. Shivnarayan Acchaibar Singh & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining a terminated developer from using a conveyance deed executed under a cancelled power of attorney, emphasizing the validity of termination and the need to protect redevelopment progress.
Director of Income Tax v. Western Union Financial Services Inc.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's ruling that Western Union's Liaison Office and Indian agents did not constitute a Permanent Establishment in India under the India-USA DTAA, dismissing the Income Tax Department's appeals.
Ravindra Singh v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed grant of invalid pension to a CRPF constable invalidated due to illness aggravated by service conditions, applying the principle of liberal construction in favor of service personnel.
Neway Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Mold-Tek Packaging Limited
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing the appeal but declined to interfere with the Trial Court's ex parte injunction order, directing expeditious hearing of interlocutory applications.
SHRI RAM GEN. INS. CO. LTD. v. CHANDAN BISWAS
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal's award of compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, holding that rash and negligent driving was established by evidence including a chargesheet and witness testimonies.
TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. AADINATH STEEL & ORS
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan agreement disputes where the respondents failed to respond to arbitration notice.
Naveen Nishok Kumar and Ors. v. Harish Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a registered relinquishment deed can only be cancelled by a court decree, dismissed plaintiffs' benami claims, and directed partition of inherited properties with possession granted to the defendant over Shop No. 1/12.
TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. M/S. AADINATH STEEL & ORS.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement due to respondents' failure to respond to arbitration notice.