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MUTHUPANDI v. STATE
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rash and negligent driving causing death but modified the sentence by directing compensation payment to the deceased's mother under Section 357(3) CrPC.
Jaichand (Dead) Through Lrs & Ors v. Sahnulal & Anr
The Supreme Court held that specific performance requires proven readiness and willingness, and the High Court erred in disturbing the first appellate court's factual findings in a second appeal under Section 100 CPC.
Chavda & Ors. v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld charges under Section 498A IPC for cruelty but discharged the accused from Section 306 IPC abetment of suicide charges due to lack of mens rea and proximate link.
MENDAR SINGH @ VIJAY SINGH v. STATE OF BIHAR AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that a bail order cannot be recalled suo motu without clear allegations of violation of bail conditions, and restored bail granted to the appellant despite alleged suppression of criminal antecedents.
Chaduranga Kanthraj Urs and Anr. v. P. Ravi Kumar and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the State must issue TDRs strictly as per the Karnataka Stamp Act guidance value, rejected unauthorized valuation methods, recalled additional conditions, and allowed contempt petitions for wilful disobedience.
Banwari and Others v. Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited and Another
The Supreme Court held that applications under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for redetermination of compensation can be filed within three months from any award by the Reference Court, including those following the commencement of Section 28-A, and upheld enhanced compensation to appellants accordingly.
Dara Lakshmi Narayana & Others v. State of Telangana & Another
The Supreme Court quashed a retaliatory and vague FIR under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Act filed in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing prevention of abuse of legal process and protecting innocent family members.
Ratnadeep Ram Patil v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR under Section 79 BNS against an Advocate, holding that statements made in judicial proceedings without intent to insult a woman's modesty are protected by privilege and no offence is made out.
Bhagwat Bajirao Kale v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the death sentence of Bhagwat Bajirao Kale for the brutal murder of four family members, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards and comprehensive consideration of mitigating factors in capital punishment cases.
Indian Express (P) Ltd v. Prashant Ambekar
A delinquent employee in a domestic enquiry is entitled to legal representation only if the management representative is a legally trained mind, which requires pleadings and evidence of such training or experience; mere legal background of the enquiry officer is insufficient.
Union of India & Ors. v. Amar Rana
The High Court quashed a Tribunal order for failing to consider individual facts and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication applying established legal principles.
Staff Selection Commission v. Gaurav
The Delhi High Court quashed a Tribunal order for failing to apply relevant legal principles to individual facts and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.
Staff Selection Commission v. Nitin Singh
The Delhi High Court quashed a Tribunal order for failing to consider individual facts and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication applying established principles from prior SSC judgments.
Staff Selection Commission v. Ankit Kumar
The Delhi High Court quashed a Tribunal order for failing to consider individual facts and remanded the case for fresh adjudication following established precedents.
Staff Selection Commission and Anr v. Vishal
The Delhi High Court quashed the Tribunal's order for failing to apply established principles and remanded the case for fresh adjudication considering individual facts.
National Thermal Power Corporation Limited v. Gammon India Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for execution of an arbitral award is twelve years from the date the award attains finality, and mere filing of a challenge under Section 34 does not automatically stay execution post the 2015 amendment to Section 36.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Tripta Khanna
The Delhi High Court held that in a motor accident involving two vehicles with no contributory negligence by the victim, liability is joint and several under composite negligence, enhanced compensation including future prospects and multiplier was awarded, and the insurer is liable to pay full compensation with rights of recovery.
The Chairman, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation v. Sanjay Mathur
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation, upholding negligence of its bus in a motor accident and confirming the compensation awarded to the injured passenger.
SMT. SONIA v. SATISH KUMAR & THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held the bus driver liable for a fatal accident caused by negligently parking the bus without warning indicators, allowing the claimants' appeal for compensation.
MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. SHALIBHADRA TRADERS THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR SMT REENA RAVINDRA KHONA AND ANR
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and refused to examine limitation issues, directing constitution of an arbitral tribunal to decide all objections including limitation.