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Baccarose Perfumes and Beauty Products Pvt. Ltd v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that immunity granted by the Settlement Commission bars prosecution where proceedings have not been instituted prior, and quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant-company for alleged CVD evasion based on MRP.
RICARDO CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. v. RAVI KUCKIAN & OTHERS
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant to file a written statement after the limitation period expired, holding that limitation starts from receipt of notice accompanied by complaint and that denial of complaint copy service violates fair hearing.
Mandakini Diwan and Anr. v. High Court of Chhattisgarh & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed a CBI investigation into the suspicious death of Ms. Ranjana Diwan, emphasizing the need for an independent inquiry where bias or influence is alleged to ensure a fair investigation and uphold fundamental rights.
Somprabha Rana & Ors. v. The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that custody of a minor child should not be disturbed via writ of Habeas Corpus without considering the child's welfare and directed substantive custody proceedings under the Guardians and Wards Act.
Devendra Kumar Pal v. State of U.P and Another
The Supreme Court held that a trial court cannot summon an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. after pronouncing conviction and sentence, quashing such summoning order passed post-sentencing.
Chirag Bhanu Singh & Anr v. High Court of Himachal Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that elevation of High Court judges must be reconsidered collectively by the High Court Collegium, and writ petitions challenging lack of effective consultation in judicial appointments are maintainable within limited judicial review.
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. V.V. Brahma Reddy
The Supreme Court held that Section 82 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act governs allocation of Public Sector Undertaking employees post bifurcation, validating repatriation orders and rejecting the High Court's reliance on Section 77.
Volvo Group India Pvt Ltd v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that writ petitions challenging orders of the Revisionary Authority under Section 35EE of the Central Excise Act are maintainable before it since the appellate order forms a significant part of the cause of action arising within its jurisdiction.
Miss XYZ v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed a minor sexual assault victim to choose medical termination or continuation of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks based on Medical Board opinion, emphasizing her reproductive autonomy and directing comprehensive medical and legal support.
Vicky Apartment Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. M/s Motiram Tolaram & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing the promoter to execute deemed conveyance in favor of the cooperative society as per the MOFA Agreement and statutory provisions, setting aside the Competent Authority's order dismissing the application.
Hem Prabhakar Shah v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held the petitioner's arrest illegal for violating the mandatory 24-hour production rule and non-communication of grounds of arrest, directing his immediate release by Habeas Corpus.
Nalwa Sons Investments Limited & Ors. v. Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging SEBI's delayed show cause notice, holding that such notices should not be quashed at the threshold on grounds of delay, res judicata, or non-application of mind, and directed SEBI to furnish certain documents to the petitioners.
Krishna Babaji Bhavar v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a transfer order of Indian Forest Service officers due to procedural irregularities in the Civil Services Board's recommendations, while leaving open the question of whether state or central rules govern such transfers.
National Security Services v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a bidder can consolidate multiple work orders from the same financial year to meet tender eligibility criteria, setting aside the rejection of the petitioner’s bid as arbitrary.
Vijay Kaushik v. Commissioner of Police
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking appointment and seniority from the 2007 police recruitment, holding that a candidate not meeting cut-off marks and not on a waiting list has no right to appointment from unfilled vacancies carried forward to subsequent recruitments.
Tek Chand and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that conferment of Local Rank under Rule 76B does not entitle officers to retrospective seniority or pay, dismissing the petitioners' claim for promotion seniority from the date of Local Rank.
Krishna Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that adverse remarks in an APAR are expunged when disagreed with by Reviewing and Accepting Officers, and directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s promotion benefits ignoring such remarks.
Lal Mohammad v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 307 IPC and Arms Act, holding that intention to cause death can be inferred from the nature and severity of injuries and corroborative forensic evidence.
Rajan Gupta v. Vimal Kirti
The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance of ₹53,000 per month granted under the DV Act, affirming the husband’s obligation to support his wife and children despite his claims of low income.
MS. SP v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to recall witnesses whose statements only established an admitted fact, holding that recalling such witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. was unnecessary.