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National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Vijay Shanker Mishra
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by correctly including allowances in income, limiting future prospects to 40%, reducing personal expenses deduction to one-third due to multiple dependents, applying multiplier based on deceased's age, and awarding loss of consortium distinct from love and affection.
Om Prakash v. Devki Nandan Bajaj
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's revision petition, holding that bona fide requirement under the DRC Act includes legitimate family needs and the landlord's choice of premises, setting aside the eviction petition's earlier rejection.
Mahua Moitra v. Lokpal of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Lokpal's sanction under Section 20(7)(a) to file a charge-sheet against a Member of Parliament, clarifying the limited, procedural nature of sanction at this stage and the scope of judicial review.
State of U.P. & Anr v. Mohd Arshad Khan & Anr
The Supreme Court set aside High Court orders granting protection from arrest and imposing time-bound investigation, reaffirming that such directions must be justified by facts and comply with binding precedents like Neeharika Infrastructure.
Bhika Ram v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that naming Revenue Villages after individuals violates a binding State Government policy circular, rendering the notification invalid and quashing the Division Bench's order that had set aside the Single Judge's quashing of the notification.
Rajasthan High Court & Anr. v. Rajat Yadav & Ors.
Reserved category candidates scoring above the general category cut-off must be considered in the general category at all recruitment stages, ensuring equality of merit and invalidating exclusive category-wise shortlisting.
Belide Swagath Kumar v. State of Telangana & Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act due to vague, unsubstantiated allegations amounting to abuse of process in a matrimonial dispute.
Tarachandra v. Bhawarlal & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that mutation of land records can be allowed on the basis of a registered will under the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959, and set aside the High Court's order interfering with mutation granted by revenue authorities.
Dr. Amit Arya v. Kamlesh Kumari
The Supreme Court held that delay in filing execution beyond the prescribed period does not automatically rescind a contract if the decree-holder remains ready and willing, and restored the execution of specific performance decree.
Mahesh Kumar Agarwal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that judicial permissions allowing passport renewal with conditions lift the statutory bar under Section 6(2)(f) of the Passports Act, directing renewal of the appellant’s passport despite pending criminal proceedings.
M/S SRI OM SALES v. ABHAY KUMAR @ ABHAY PATEL
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot quash a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act at the pre-trial stage by inquiring into disputed facts about issuance of the cheque, as the presumption under Section 139 can only be rebutted at trial.
Patchaiperumal @ Patchikutti & Anr. v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of acquittal and conviction of appellants for premeditated murder based on credible eyewitness, medical, and circumstantial evidence despite minor contradictions.
Union of India v. Pranab Kumar Nath
The Supreme Court held that dismissal from CISF service for contracting a second marriage while the first subsisted is justified under Rule 18(b), and the High Court erred in reducing the punishment by reappreciating evidence beyond its judicial review scope.
K.P. Kirankumar @ Kiran v. State by Peenya Police
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for child trafficking and sexual exploitation based on credible minor victim testimony and lawful search, emphasizing judicial sensitivity in such cases.
Lakshmanan v. State
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of bail and joint trial direction in serious caste-based offences, emphasizing mandatory victim hearing under Section 15A(5) SC/ST Act and strict scrutiny of bail in cases involving witness intimidation and prior bail misuse.
M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court balanced conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard with renewable energy development by modifying prior restrictions, endorsing expert committee recommendations for nuanced mitigation measures, and affirming environmental responsibility under CSR.
Kousik Pal v. B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre
The Supreme Court held that the West Bengal Clinical Establishments Regulatory Commission has jurisdiction to adjudicate deficiency in patient care service including qualifications of medical personnel and award compensation, distinct from the State Medical Council's exclusive domain over medical negligence.
Sharp Business System v. Commissioner of Income Tax-III N.D.
The Supreme Court held that non-compete fees are capital expenditure but do not qualify as intangible assets eligible for depreciation under Section 32(1)(ii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Kankana Patel v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that permitting examination of a minor child witness at an advanced trial stage without substantiated presence at the incident and after long delay is not essential for justice and set aside the High Court's order allowing such examination.
Ratnank Mishra & Others v. High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
The Supreme Court held that similarly appointed ad-hoc employees denied regularization without reasonable justification suffer unconstitutional discrimination and directed their reinstatement and regularization with consequential benefits.