Supreme Court of India

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22 Dec 2020 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; Navin Sinha; Indira Banerjee

The Supreme Court mandated strict certification and expert oversight for the use of carbon fiber girders in public infrastructure, emphasizing public safety and regulatory compliance.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant carbon fiber girders structural safety certification expert committee

Saurav Yadav v. Uttar Pradesh State

18 Dec 2020 · S. Ravindra Bhatt · 2020 INSC 714

The court held that OBC-female candidates scoring above the general female cutoff must be considered under the general category in UP Police recruitment, affirming the correct application of vertical and horizontal reservations without violating the 50% ceiling.

administrative petition_allowed Significant reservation vertical reservation horizontal reservation OBC female candidates

Saurav Yadav & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

18 Dec 2020 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat · 2020 INSC 714

The Supreme Court held that OBC female candidates with higher marks than selected General Female category candidates must be considered for open category vacancies, affirming merit-based selection within the framework of horizontal and vertical reservations.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant horizontal reservation vertical reservation merit open category

Saurav Yadav v. State of Uttar Pradesh

18 Dec 2020 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court held that OBC female candidates scoring higher than selected General Female candidates must be appointed against General category vacancies, affirming merit-based selection within the framework of horizontal and vertical reservations.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant horizontal reservation vertical reservation merit-based selection OBC female candidates

Nayara Energy Limited v. The State of Gujarat

18 Dec 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M. R. Shah
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court modified the interim stay order in a land acquisition compensation appeal to require full deposit by the appellant and permitted limited withdrawal by claimants without security, balancing interests pending final disposal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation enhancement stay of execution deposit of awarded amount

M/S GALAXY TRANSPORT AGENCIES v. M/S NEW J.K. ROADWAYS

18 Dec 2020 · R.F. Nariman; Navin Sinha; K.M. Joseph · 2020 INSC 712

The Supreme Court upheld the contract award to the Appellant, emphasizing deference to the tendering authority's interpretation and limiting judicial interference in technical tender evaluations absent mala fide or arbitrariness.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant tender evaluation technical eligibility judicial review public interest

M/S GALAXY TRANSPORT AGENCIES v. M/S NEW J.K. ROADWAYS

18 Dec 2020 · R.F. Nariman; Navin Sinha; K.M. Joseph

The Supreme Court upheld the contract award to the Appellant, emphasizing deference to the tendering authority's interpretation and limiting judicial interference in technical tender evaluations absent arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant tender evaluation technical eligibility judicial review public interest

State of Maharashtra v. Keshao Vishwanath Sonone

18 Dec 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M.R. Shah
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that only Parliament can amend the Scheduled Tribes list under Article 342(2), set aside the High Court's declaration that 'Gond Gowari' tribe was extinct, and dismissed writ petitions seeking Scheduled Tribe status for 'Gowari' community.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Scheduled Tribes Article 342 Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 Gond Gowari

In Re: Proper Treatment of COVID 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies

18 Dec 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M.R. Shah · 2020 INSC 716

The Supreme Court directed States to ensure fire safety in Covid hospitals, enforce Covid-19 guidelines strictly, regulate political gatherings per Election Commission norms, and uphold the constitutional right to health during the pandemic.

constitutional other Significant Covid-19 fire safety Covid hospitals Article 21

In Re: Proper Treatment of COVID 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies in Hospitals

18 Dec 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M.R. Shah

The Supreme Court directed States to ensure fire safety in Covid hospitals, enforce Covid-19 guidelines strictly, regulate political gatherings per Election Commission norms, and uphold the constitutional right to health during the pandemic.

constitutional other Significant Covid-19 fire safety Covid hospitals Article 21

Suresh Shah v. Hipad Technology India Private Limited

18 Dec 2020 · S. A. Bobde; A. S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court held that disputes under lease agreements governed by the Transfer of Property Act are arbitrable and appointed the sole arbitrator in an international commercial arbitration despite contrary contractual provisions.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Transfer of Property Act, 1882 arbitrability lease disputes

Suresh Shah v. Hipad Technology India Private Limited

18 Dec 2020 · S. A. Bobde; A. S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court held that disputes under lease agreements governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 are arbitrable and appointed the sole arbitrator in an international commercial arbitration despite a contractual clause for High Court appointment.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Transfer of Property Act, 1882 arbitrability lease disputes

Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu

18 Dec 2020 · S.A. Bobde; A.S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian · 2020 INSC 710

A vote cast by a legislator before his conviction on the same day is valid, as disqualification under election law commences only from the actual time of conviction, not the start of the date.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant disqualification date of conviction Representation of the People Act, 1951 Article 191 Constitution

Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu

18 Dec 2020 · S.A. Bobde; A.S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court held that a legislator's vote cast before his conviction on the same day remains valid, as disqualification under election law takes effect only from the actual time of conviction.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant disqualification date of conviction Representation of the People Act, 1951 Article 191 Constitution

Sadhna Chaudhary v. State of U.P. & Anr.

17 Dec 2020 · S.A. Bobde; B.R. Gavai; Surya Kant
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal of a judicial officer for alleged misconduct in land acquisition cases, holding that errors in judicial orders without proof of extraneous considerations do not constitute misconduct warranting dismissal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant judicial misconduct disciplinary proceedings land acquisition judicial immunity

Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal

17 Dec 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Indu Malhotra; Indira Banerjee · 2020 INSC 706
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court set aside anticipatory bail granted in a dowry death case due to flawed investigation and ordered further probe by the CBI to ensure justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail dowry death investigation CBI

Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal

17 Dec 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Indu Malhotra; Indira Banerjee
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail in a dowry death case, cancelled bail, and directed further investigation by the CBI due to deficiencies in the police probe.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail dowry death investigation CBI

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.

17 Dec 2020 · R.F. Nariman; K.M. Joseph
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award holding the respondent liable for breach of contract for failing to lift coal, rejecting the High Court's interference based on selective evidence review.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Breach of contract Long Term Agreement Delivery Period

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.

17 Dec 2020 · R.F. Nariman; K.M. Joseph

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the respondent breached the coal supply contract by failing to lift the contracted quantity, affirming the appellant’s entitlement to damages and limiting judicial interference with arbitral findings of fact.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral award Breach of contract Coal supply agreement Delivery schedule

Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda

17 Dec 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts for fixing the effective date, rejecting the claim based on service at an affiliated college.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Career Advancement Scheme CAS promotion affiliated college constituent college