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Palakom Abdul Rahiman v. The Station House Officer
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention among accused suffices for murder liability even without proof of unlawful assembly.
Palakom Abdul Rahiman v. The Station House Officer
The Supreme Court upheld life convictions of accused for double murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention suffices for joint liability even without common object under Section 149 IPC.
The Commercial Tax Officer v. Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited
The Supreme Court held that purchase tax under Section 7-A is leviable on empty bottles purchased from unregistered dealers unless binding departmental clarifications exempting such tax apply prospectively, and cash discounts are not taxable under the Act.
Raveen Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s reversal of acquittal and conviction under Section 20 NDPS Act, clarifying appellate scope, evidentiary standards for prosecution documents, and sentencing principles under the NDPS Act.
Jayamma & Anr. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s conviction based solely on a dying declaration found unreliable due to infirmities and restored the trial Court’s acquittal of the appellants.
Sanjay Kumar Rai v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that High Courts have inherent jurisdiction to examine the merits of discharge orders to prevent abuse of process and remanded the case for fresh consideration.
SUBHASH CHANDER v. BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD.
The Supreme Court held that after expiry of the lease, the lessee becomes a statutory tenant under the Rent Control Act, barring Civil Court jurisdiction for possession suits, and eviction must proceed under the Rent Control Act despite the special Burmah Shell Act.
Munni Devi Alias Nathi Devi Lrs. & Ors. v. Rajendra Alias Lallu Lal Lrs. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a Hindu widow in settled possession of ancestral property in lieu of her pre-existing right to maintenance acquires absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
Munni Devi Alias Nathi Devi Lrs. & Ors. v. Rajendra Alias Lallu Lal Lrs. & Ors.
A Hindu widow in settled possession of ancestral property in lieu of her pre-existing right to maintenance acquires absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, even without formal documentation.
Legal Heirs v. Jagtar Singh
The Supreme Court held that partition is completed on the Revenue Officer's order under Section 118 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, severing joint status and extinguishing the right of pre-emption if not subsisting on the date of decree, thereby setting aside the High Court's judgment in favor of the pre-emptor.
MS JBMD ENTERPRISES v. THE SR DY. CGDA AN AND & ORS.
The Delhi High Court directed the tendering authority and GeM Portal to provide a speaking order explaining the petitioner's bid disqualification to uphold transparency and natural justice in public procurement.
Saddam Ali v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a public appointment on maintainability grounds, reaffirming that PILs are not maintainable in service matters by non-aggrieved persons.
Bharat Bharara v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging partial demolition of illegal construction and held that the issue of encroachment is to be decided by the Appellate Tribunal, also rejecting the appeal due to inordinate delay.
Capt Raminder Singh Wadhwa v. Axis Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the priority of a prior mortgage registered on the CERSAI Portal despite delayed registration and dismissed the writ petition challenging SARFAESI enforcement by the prior secured creditor.
NACOF v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of a rejected tender bid by a speaking order but refused interim relief to continue operation pending decision, upholding prior undertakings.
Federation of Saritavihar Resident Welfare Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to issue a reasoned order on the petitioner's concerns about deficient car parking at a hospital site before operations commence, without granting interim relief.
Raksha Sehgal v. Axis Bank Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld a lawful settlement allowing a bona fide purchaser to redeem a mortgage by repaying the outstanding loan amount proportionate to her share, extinguishing the bank's claim on the property.
Primatel Fibcom Ltd v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a tender award on the ground that the petitioner, not having participated in the tender process, lacked locus standi and the petition was barred by delay.
Urvashi Chauhan v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a transfer order, holding that vacancies as on the Supreme Court’s cut-off date govern transfers and subsequent vacancies cannot alter validly issued transfer orders based on notified vacancies and employee choice.
Zensar Technologies Limited v. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I, Pune
The High Court held that rejection of a review application under Section 7B does not bar filing a substantive appeal under Section 7-I against the original order under Section 7A of the Employees Provident Fund Act, and dismissed the writ petition accordingly.