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Society for Enlightenment and Voluntary Action & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed enhanced enforcement of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, emphasizing the appointment of dedicated officers and comprehensive measures to eradicate child marriage in India in line with constitutional and international obligations.
Union of India v. M/s Ganpati Dealcom Pvt Ltd
The Supreme Court allowed the review petition recalling its earlier judgment on the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, restoring the appeal for fresh consideration of constitutional validity issues in the absence of a proper lis.
Asim Akhtar v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court held that while Section 319 CrPC applications can be decided on examination-in-chief evidence, the Trial Court has discretion to wait for cross-examination, and acquittal due to prosecution witnesses' non-appearance for cross-examination was rightly upheld.
Union of India v. Pranav Srinivasan
The Supreme Court held that a person born abroad to parents who ceased Indian citizenship by acquiring foreign nationality before birth is not entitled to resume Indian citizenship under Section 8(2) or Section 5(1)(b) of the Citizenship Act, 1955, and Article 8 of the Constitution does not apply to such a person.
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India v. Delhi International Airport Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that AERA, as a regulatory authority with a vital interest, has the right to contest appeals against its tariff determination orders before TDSAT and the Supreme Court under the AERA Act.
Ayushi Doshi v. None
The Bombay High Court held that the six-month cooling off period under Section 13B(2) of The Hindu Marriage Act is directory and can be waived when reconciliation is impossible, setting aside the Family Court's order and allowing the divorce by mutual consent petition.
Kelvion India Pvt. Ltd. v. Shivaji Tukaram Gawari
The High Court upheld the fairness of the departmental enquiry but set aside findings on unauthorised absence due to unlawful insistence on undertakings admitting unproved misconduct as a condition for resuming work.
Rajesh Khakar; Sameer Merchant; Dharmesh Dattani v. The State of Maharashtra; Yogesh Dattatray Bagul; The Commissioner of Police
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 406 IPC as the allegations disclosed only a civil dispute without criminal intent, holding that criminal proceedings cannot be used to settle contractual disputes.
Vishwajeet Kerba Masalkar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court overturned the conviction and death sentence of the appellant due to unreliable witness testimony and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.
Sajeena Ikhbal v. Mini Babu George
The Supreme Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that the car was involved in the accident based on preponderance of probability and awarded compensation to the deceased's family.
Banshidhar Construction Pvt. Ltd. v. Bharat Coking Coal Limited
The Supreme Court set aside the arbitrary rejection of the appellant's technical bid and acceptance of a non-compliant bid in a government tender, emphasizing strict adherence to tender conditions and fairness under Article 14.
Joginder Singh v. Dr. Virinderjit Singh Gill
The Supreme Court held that objections by a co-sharer in execution proceedings under Section 47 CPC are maintainable, the executing court cannot modify the decree, and procedural irregularities should not defeat substantive rights, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.
Prachi Raviraj Barge v. State of Maharashtra and Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed transfer of a criminal complaint under Section 498-A IPC from Satara to Pune considering the applicant wife's caregiving responsibilities and hardship, balancing parties' convenience under Section 407 CrPC.
Vijendra Kumar Jain v. The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the one-year suspension of a Resolution Professional by the IBBI for failure to perform duties under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, relying on unchallenged NCLAT findings and proper disciplinary procedure.
Pooja Sanjay Gondage v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed transfer of a criminal case and restoration of a dismissed domestic violence application to Thane for convenience, financial hardship, and to avoid multiplicity of proceedings, directing expeditious hearing and legal aid appointment.
Arun Valu Tambekar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that recoveries of excess pay from retired employees without valid contemporaneous undertakings are impermissible, quashing such recovery orders and directing refund of amounts deducted.
Sandesh alias Shilvya Lajras Chopade v. Commissioner of Police, Pimpri Chinchwad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unexplained delay in deciding the petitioner's representation, violating Article 22(5) of the Constitution.
Union of India & Ors. v. Sh. Brij Bihari Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to an ex-serviceman, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are attributable to military service under the Entitlement Rules and Dharamvir Singh precedent.
Kumar Sanjay Jha v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Confirming Authority under the BSF Act is not required to consider a Pre-Confirmation Petition before remitting a matter for revision, aligning with analogous Army Act provisions.
National Law University, Delhi v. Dhyey Bakshi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Single Judge's order that kept the writ petition pending while relegating the respondent to the appellate remedy under sexual harassment regulations, holding no concurrent jurisdiction was created.