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Supreme Court Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in Assault Case — No Compelling Reasons Established. Citing failure of prosecution to explain injuries on accused, the High Court's acquittal was upheld....

The case involved an appeal by the State of U.P. against the acquittal of five accused by the High Court, who had been convicted by the trial court for various offences including murder and rioting. T...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appellant's Rights in Civil Procedure Dispute — Compromise Decree Invalid Without All Parties' Consent....

The dispute arose from two civil suits concerning property rights stemming from a will executed by Banu Mal. The appellant, Sneh Gupta, claimed rights as a legal heir of Munni Devi, Banu Mal's daughte...

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Supreme Court Disposes of Writ Petition on Zoo Regulations with Directions for Compliance. The Court found that the objectives of the writ petition were largely achieved, leading to the closure of unrecognised zoos and issuance of guidelines by the Central Zoo Authority under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972....

The writ petition was filed by an organization seeking directions to State Governments to cease operations of zoos that lacked recognition from the Central Zoo Authority and to take custody of animals...

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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Writ Petition in Industrial Disputes Act Case Due to Staleness. Delay of 14 Years in Challenging Termination Rendered the Reference Invalid Under Section 10(1)(c) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947....

The dispute arose from the respondent's claim of wrongful termination from his position as a cleaner, which he alleged occurred on 14.11.1984 without a written order. After a prolonged period of 14 ye...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Against Bid Rejection in Public-Private Partnership Project. The Court upheld the High Court's ruling that the consortium's bid was non-responsive due to changes in membership and failure to meet RFP requirements....

The dispute arose from the rejection of a Bid Proposal submitted by a consortium led by M/s Zoom Developers Pvt. Ltd. for the development of an International Deepwater Seaport and Container Transshipm...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Property Dispute Case — Ownership Established Despite Benami Claims. The court found that the provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, could not be applied retrospectively to a suit filed prior to its enactment....

The dispute arose from a property ownership claim by Dharam Pal, who alleged he purchased two properties in Nakodar in 1959 and later handed possession to his father before moving to the UK. After his...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Land Dispute Case — Limitation Period for Restoration of Possession Affirmed. Citing misapplication of the Specific Relief Act and limitation under the Limitation Act, the court upheld the High Court's decision....

The appeal arose from a land dispute where the appellants sought restoration of possession based on an earlier order under Section 145 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The original petitioner,...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Housing Allotment Dispute — Restores State Commission's Order. The National Commission's reduction of interest was found unjustified, and the appellant's consistent interest in the plot was acknowledged....

The dispute arose from an advertisement by the Bihar State Housing Board in 1978, where the appellant deposited Rs.5,000 for a plot allotment. After a long delay, he was informed about the allotment a...

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Supreme Court Quashes Cancellation of Fair Price Shop Allotment Due to Lack of Hearing. Cancellation of allotment was invalid as the appellant was not given an opportunity to be heard, violating principles of natural justice....

The dispute arose from the cancellation of a Fair Price Shop allotment made to the appellant, Rajendra Prasad, by the Deputy District Officer, Gyanpur. The allotment was granted on 16th May 2007, but ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals in Consumer Dispute Case — Ensures Right to Hearing. The dismissal of appeals without a hearing contravened principles of natural justice under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986....

The dispute arose from a series of consumer complaints filed by the appellant against the respondent, concerning temporary injunctions granted by the State Commission. The appellant challenged the dis...