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Swararaj @ Raj Shrikant Thakeray & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning orders for lack of mandatory inquiry and prior sanction but refused to quash the criminal complaint alleging provocative speech hurting religious sentiments.
Pratibha Sanjay Padamalwar v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court upheld MCGM's policy limiting compassionate appointments to family members of medically invalidated employees below 50 years, dismissing the petition challenging the age restriction.
Arun Sampatrao Patil v. Amruta Laxman Waghmare & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an assignment of property made in violation of a court injunction during suit pendency is null and void, and the assignee cannot be impleaded in the appeal under Order XXII Rule 10 or Section 146 CPC.
Jamshid Kersi Dalal & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the State Government's sanction of a Draft Development Plan modification permitting a road through Green Belt land without following statutory procedure is illegal and quashed that modification while upholding others.
Salim Naim Khan & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of land acquisition for community purposes under the MRTP Act, dismissing petitions challenging the acquisition initiated at the instance of a private trust and emphasizing procedural compliance and public purpose.
Pondicherry Basketball Association v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the flawed BFI election results due to improper rejection of nominations and directed fresh elections under independent supervision to ensure free and fair process.
Venigalla Koteswaramma v. Malempati Suryamba
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the unregistered agreement for sale was valid and binding despite the Will being fabricated, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the agreement's validity.
Anversinh @ Kiransinh Fatesinh Zala v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld kidnapping convictions of a minor despite a consensual relationship, emphasizing that consent of a minor is immaterial under Section 361 IPC, but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors.
Nawal Kishore Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a seaman's heart condition not caused by injury during employment does not qualify for 100% disability compensation under the National Maritime Board Agreement, limiting relief to severance pay.
Priti Saraf v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust arising from a commercial transaction cannot be quashed merely because arbitration is pending or the dispute is contractual, restoring the prosecution against the respondent.
Union of India v. Rajendra N Shah & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that Part IXB of the 97th Constitutional Amendment regulating co-operative societies is invalid for lack of State ratification under Article 368(2), except provisions relating to multi-State co-operative societies which remain valid.
Union of India v. Rajendra N Shah & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the 97th Constitutional Amendment's Part IXB affecting State legislative powers requires ratification by half the States under Article 368(2), and struck down the unratified provisions except those relating to multi-State co-operative societies.
Gemini Bay Transcription Pvt. Ltd. v. Integrated Sales Service Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld enforcement of a foreign arbitral award against non-signatories applying the alter ego doctrine, clarifying procedural burdens under Sections 47 and 48 of the Arbitration Act, 1996.
Ramgopal & Anr v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that High Courts and the Supreme Court can quash criminal proceedings relating to non-compoundable offences based on genuine compromise between parties under their inherent and constitutional powers to secure complete justice.
Ramgopal & Anr v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that High Courts and the Supreme Court can quash criminal proceedings involving non-compoundable offences on the basis of genuine compromise under their inherent and constitutional powers to secure complete justice.
Kerala Public Service Commission v. K.N. Radhamani & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that in-service candidates with SSLC and requisite experience are eligible for clerk/cashier posts in Kerala Co-operative Banks despite Rule 186's graduation requirement, dismissing KPSC's appeals.
Ramesh Chandra Srivastava v. State of U. P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarified that the power under Section 319 Cr.P.C. to summon a person not originally accused must be exercised sparingly based on strong and cogent evidence, and set aside the order summoning the appellant for reconsideration.
Jaipur Zila Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Sangh Limited & Ors. v. M/s Ajay Sales & Suppliers
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's appointment of an independent arbitrator under Section 11, holding that the sole arbitrator named in the agreement was ineligible under Section 12(5) read with the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration Act.
Laxman Prasad Pandey v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted in a murder case due to lack of reasoned order and dismissed anticipatory bail in a related case, emphasizing the need for judicial discipline in bail decisions involving serious offences.
Laxman Prasad Pandey v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted in a murder case due to lack of reasoned order and dismissed anticipatory bail applications in related FIRs arising from the same violent incident involving firearms.