Victim’s Testimony Must Be of Sterling Quality to Be Sole Basis of Conviction: Kerala High Court Reduces Sentence of Pastor Convicted for Repeated Rape of Minor Providing Set-Top Boxes to Subscribers Constitutes Sale”: Karnataka High Court Upholds VAT on Tata Play Limited Mere Registration of FIR Cannot Justify Denial of Passport Renewal: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court A Will Must Be Proved as Per Law, Even If Undisputed: Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Trial Court Decree Justice Must Not Be Sacrificed at the Altar of Expediency: Punjab & Haryana High Court Partially Allows CBI’s Plea to Summon Crucial Witnesses in High-Profile Bribery Case Victim Must Be Heard Before Granting Bail Under SC/ST Act: Rajasthan High Court Directs Police to Ensure Proper Notification A Party Cannot Approve and Disapprove the Same Claim in a Legal Proceeding: Orissa High Court Suspicion of Tax Evasion Justifies GST Confiscation Proceedings: Madras High Court Rejects Mukti Gold's Challenge Custodial Interrogation Not Necessary When Accused Cooperates; Personal Liberty Must Be Protected: Kerala High Court Directors Are Not Personal Guarantors of Company Debt: Delhi High Court Dismisses Suit Against Company Directors Mere Relationship with the Deceased Does Not Render a Witness Unreliable: Calcutta High Court Affirms Life Sentence for Brutal Murder Once a Property is Attached, Any Subsequent Sale is Legally Void Against the Decree-Holder: Andhra High Court Upholds Creditor’s Rights A Necessary Party Must Be Present for Complete Adjudication: Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Rent Controller’s Order No Interest on Delayed Gratuity If Employee Had Outstanding Dues: Orissa High Court Dismisses Claim Pension is a Right, Not a Charity: Supreme Court Slams West Bengal Government for Denying Benefits Without Inquiry Land Cannot Be Reserved Indefinitely Without Acquisition: Supreme Court Strikes Down 33-Year-Old Reservation in Maharashtra Failure to Disclose Every Policy Is Not a Fraud: Supreme Court Orders Insurance Payout in Favor of Policyholder's Son Judicial Decisions Are Not Immune from Disciplinary Proceedings:  Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Inquiry Against Judicial Officer

(1) HEMANTA MONDAL AND OTHERS Vs. GANESH CHANDRA NASKAR .....Respondent D.D 23/09/2015

Facts:The plaintiff filed a suit for specific performance, possession, and injunction regarding a land agreement.The defendant agreed to sell land to the plaintiff but later declined to execute the sale deed despite receiving earnest money.The trial court initially directed the refund of earnest money, which was challenged in the first appellate court and then the High Court.The High Court modifie...

REPORTABLE # Civil Appeal No. 7893 of 2015 (Arising out of S.L.P. (Civil) No. 27657 of 2014) Docid 2015 LEJ Civil SC 149994

(2) JAI MAHAL HOTELS PVT. LTD. Vs. RAJKUMAR DEVRAJ AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D 23/09/2015

Facts:Maharaja Jagat Singh ("LMJS") held shares in multiple companies before his demise.Dispute arose over the entitlement to these shares between the DR Group (Rajkumar Devraj and Rajkumari Lalitya Kumari) and the UD Group (cousins of LMJS).The DR Group obtained a succession certificate jointly with their grandmother, Gayatri Devi, who inherited the shares from LMJS. They also obtained ...

REPORTABLE # Civil Appeal No. 7914 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP (Civil) No. 4384 of 2013), Civil Appeal No. 7915 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP (Civil) No. 4903 of 2013), Civil Appeal No. 7919 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP (Civil) No. 13752 of 2013), Civil Appeal No. 7916 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP (Civil) No. 13756 of 2013), Civil Appeal No. 7917 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP (Civil) No. 14309 of 2013) Civil Appeal No. 7918 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP (Civil) No. 14322 of 2013) Appellant: JAI MAHAL HOTELS PVT. LTD. Docid 2015 LEJ Civil SC 128543

(3) RANJIT SARKAR Vs. STATE OF TRIPURA .....Respondent D.D 23/09/2015

Facts: An altercation between the appellant Ranjit Sarkar and the deceased Anil Das occurred on June 17, 2007, over the draining of rainwater through a paddy field. During the altercation, Ranjit Sarkar struck Anil Das on the head with a wooden file, resulting in severe injuries. Anil Das succumbed to his injuries the following day. The appellant was charged under Section 302 IPC for the offence.I...

REPORTABLE # Criminal Appeal No. 1247 of 2015 (Arising out of S.L.P. (Criminal) No. 3944 of 2015) Docid 2015 LEJ Civil SC 639167

(4) SHARADAMMA Vs. MOHAMMED PYREJAN AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D 23/09/2015

Facts: Sharadamma filed a suit for declaration of title and restoration of possession in 1998, which was dismissed. She filed an appeal against this decision. During the pendency of the appeal, she transferred her interest in the property to her daughter, who further transferred it to another person.Issues: Whether the appellant loses the right to continue an appeal if they transfer their interest...

REPORTABLE # Civil Appeal No. 7889 of 2015 (Arising out of S.L.P. [C] No. 36889 of 2013) Docid 2015 LEJ Civil SC 688329

(5) INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED RESEARCH CENTRE FOR POWDER METALLURGY AND NEW MATERIALS (ARCI) AND OTHERS Vs. NIMRA CERGLASS TECHNICS (P) LTD. AND OTHERS ...Respondent D.D 22/09/2015

Facts: The case involves a complaint filed by Nimra Cerglass Technics (P) Ltd. against the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) and its officials under Section 420 of the IPC, alleging cheating due to ARCI's failure to achieve targeted specifications outlined in a technology transfer agreement.Issues: Whether the actions of ARCI and its officia...

REPORTABLE # Criminal Appeal No. 2128 of 2011 Docid 2015 LEJ Civil SC 567103

(6) SUSHIL ANSAL AND OTHERS Vs. STATE THROUGH CBI .....Respondent D.D 22/09/2015

Facts: The case involved a tragic incident at Uphaar Cinema resulting in loss of lives and injuries due to a fire. The appellants were convicted under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Cinematograph Act.Issues: The quantum of sentence, with differing opinions between Justice T.S. Thakur and Justice Gyan Sudha Mishra.Held: The Full Bench decided to enhance the sentence to the maximu...

REPORTABLE # Criminal Appeal Nos. 597, 598, 599, 600-602, 605, 606 and 613 of 2010 Appellant: SUSHIL ANSAL AND OTHERS Docid 2015 LEJ Civil SC 324065

(7) UNION OF INDIA Vs. RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D 22/09/2015

Facts The dispute arose between the Union of India (UOI) and Reliance Industries Limited & others regarding arbitration proceedings under Product Sharing Contracts (PSC) for Tapta and Panna Mukta oil and gas fields. The arbitration agreement stipulated that it would be governed by English law, with the juridical seat of arbitration in London. UOI initiated arbitration proceedings in London due...

REPORTABLE # Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 11396 of 2015 Docid 2015 LEJ Civil SC 567849

(8) JASBIR SINGH Vs. TARA SINGH AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D 21/09/2015

Facts: The case involved the appellant, Jasbir Singh, and the respondents, Tara Singh and others, who were tried under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for forgery of documents related to property ownership. The trial court had initially imposed a sentence, which was appealed by the respondents. The High Court reduced the sentence considering factors such as prolonged trial and the advanc...

REPORTABLE # Criminal Appeal No. 1241 of 2015 (Arising from S.L.P. (Criminal) No. 95/2014) Appellant: JASBIR SINGH Docid 2015 LEJ Civil SC 917704

(9) SRI S.N. WADIYAR (DEAD) THROUGH LR Vs. COMMISSIONER OF WEALTH TAX, KARNATAKA .....Respondent D.D 21/09/2015

Facts: The property in question was subject to proceedings under the Ceiling Act, with the maximum compensation payable for excess land declared under the Ceiling Act assessed at Rs. 2 lakhs.Issues: The valuation of the vacant land appurtenant to the property for wealth tax assessment purposes, considering the provisions and impact of the Urban Land Ceiling Act.Held:The valuation of the asset unde...

REPORTABLE # Civil Appeal Nos. 6873-6881, 6882, 7377-7378 of 2005, 1338 of 2006 Civil Appeal No. 7251 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP (C) No. 18960 of 2006) Docid 2015 LEJ Civil SC 536058