(1)
VASANT SAMPAT DUPARE ...APPELLAN Vs.
STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ...RESPONDENT D.D
26/11/2014
Criminal Law – Death Sentence Justified – Appeals challenging the conviction and sentence for rape and murder of a minor – Appellant was a known figure to victim's family, exploiting trust to commit the crime – Supreme Court affirms death sentence, citing the heinous nature of the crime, especially against a minor and the lack of remorse shown by the appellant – All legal standards ...
(2)
SIDHHARTH VIYAS … Vs.
RAVI NATH MISRA …RESPONDENT D.D
25/11/2014
Rent Law - Deemed Vacancy - Interpretation of Section 12(3) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 - Concerns whether a tenant's acquisition of a new residential property before the Act's applicability to the tenancy leads to 'deemed vacancy' - Supreme Court overturns High Court's decision, holding that prior acquisitions ...
(3)
ASSOCIATE BUILDERS Vs.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY …RESPONDENT D.D
25/11/2014
Arbitration Law – Challenge against High Court's setting aside of an arbitration award – Claims initially awarded to appellant for construction delays and cost escalations caused by respondent – Claims for delays, hire charges for shuttering and extra establishment costs granted by arbitrator, upheld by Single Judge, but set aside by Division Bench – Supreme Court restores arbitrator&...
(4)
HYDER CONSULTING (UK) LTD Vs.
GOVERNOR, STATE OF ORISSA — Respondent D.D
25/11/2014
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 - Interpretation of Section 31(7) - The Supreme Court confirms that the Arbitral Tribunal has the discretion to include interest as part of the principal sum awarded for pre-award periods and that such sum may accrue interest post-award unless otherwise specified by the arbitral award - The term 'sum' as used in the award includes both the principal...
(5)
SITA RAM Vs.
STATE OF HARYANA …RESPONDENT D.D
25/11/2014
Land Acquisition - Appellant challenged acquisition of his land used for firework manufacturing under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, citing violation of Article 14 due to discriminatory release of similar lands - High Court dismissed the writ - Supreme Court finds merit in appellant's claims under the Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013, noting procedural lapses including non-payment of com...
(6)
MOTILAL YADAV ... Vs.
STATE OF BIHAR ...RESPONDENT(S) D.D
25/11/2014
Kidnapping for Ransom – Prosecution story substantiated by testimonies of multiple witnesses including victim’s family and the rickshaw puller - Facts established show appellant’s involvement in kidnapping and subsequent ransom negotiation - Conviction upheld based on detailed witness accounts and corroborative evidence [Paras 3-14]Legal Assessment – High Court's detailed discussion o...
(7)
G. MANIKYAMMA — Vs.
ROUDRI CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. — Respondent D.D
25/11/2014
Jurisdiction and Authority of State Human Rights Commission - Analyzed in the light of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Repeal Act, 1999, and related State actions concerning land designated as surplus under previous legislation - Court held that the Human Rights Commission exceeded its jurisdiction by ordering the eviction of encroachers based on disputed title and possession rights, which...
(8)
HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT Vs.
HITENDRA VRAJLAL ASHARA — Respondent D.D
24/11/2014
Judicial Discipline and Review – Supreme Court reexamines the Gujarat High Court's overturning of a dismissal order against a judicial officer accused of favoring an employer in a labor dispute – Initial ex-parte award set aside, reinstated on appeal, followed by disciplinary proceedings against the judicial officer – High Court, acting beyond its supervisory jurisdiction under Articles...
(9)
R. RAJANNA ... Vs.
S.R. VENKATASWAMY ...RESPONDENT D.D
20/11/2014
Civil Procedure - Challenge of Decree based on Compromise - Appellant contests High Court’s setting aside of Trial Court's decision based on a disputed compromise, alleging forgery and lack of consent – High Court rejected a separate suit to contest compromise under CPC, Order XXIII Rule 3A, asserting such issues must be addressed by the court that passed the decree [Paras 2-7].Jurisdicti...