Supreme Court of India

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ANKUSH VIPAN KAPOOR v. UNION OF INDIA & ANOTHER

16 Dec 2024 · B. V. Nagarathna; Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh · 2024 INSC 986

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Government’s transfer of investigation to the NIA under the NIA Act for connected offences involving narcotics and terrorism, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge and bail cancellation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 Section 6(5) NIA Act Section 8 NIA Act Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Bharti Arora v. State of Haryana

13 Dec 2024 · B. R. Gavai; Prashant Kumar Mishra; K. V. Viswanathan · 2024 INSC 976

The Supreme Court quashed adverse findings and proceedings against a police officer under Section 58 of the NDPS Act for lack of jurisdiction, violation of natural justice, and held that such offences must be tried summarily by a Magistrate.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 58 NDPS Act summary trial natural justice

Union of India v. Rohit Nandan

13 Dec 2024 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 984

The Supreme Court held that the State Government's notification merging the Tanti caste with Scheduled Castes without parliamentary approval is illegal, denying the respondent Scheduled Caste status and benefits, and set aside his promotion based on that status.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Scheduled Caste Other Backward Classes Article 341 State Government notification

Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Vivek V. Gawde

13 Dec 2024 · Dipankar Datta; Prashant Kumar Mishra · 2024 INSC 985
Cites 0 · Cited by 6

The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by framing issues in summary eviction proceedings under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, affirming limited writ jurisdiction over civil court orders and upholding the quasi-judicial independence of the Inquiry Officer.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant eviction proceedings Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 Inquiry Officer writ jurisdiction

Om Prakash Yadav v. Niranjan Kumar Upadhyay & Ors.

13 Dec 2024 · J.B. Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 979
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that prosecution of public servants requires sanction under Section 197 CrPC only if the offence was committed while acting in official duty, and quashing of proceedings for lack of sanction was improper where the acts alleged were criminal conspiracies outside official duty.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 197 CrPC sanction for prosecution public servant official duty

GEORGE v. THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU

13 Dec 2024 · B. R. Gavai; K. V. Viswanathan · 2024 INSC 974

The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction under murder charges, holding that conviction based solely on the inconsistent testimony of an interested witness is impermissible and acquitted him.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole testimony interested witness benefit of doubt concurrent findings

Indore Development Authority v. Dr. Hemant Mandovra

13 Dec 2024 · Bela M. Trivedi; Satish Chandra Sharma · 2024 INSC 983

The Supreme Court set aside consumer forum orders directing possession after 28 years of default, holding that fresh tender or auction must be followed for allotment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant allotment cancellation consumer protection interim order possession

CELIR LLP v. SUMATI PRASAD BAFNA

13 Dec 2024 · J. B. Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 978
Cites 0 · Cited by 4

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a SARFAESI Act auction, set aside a High Court redemption order, directed issuance of sale certificate to the successful bidder, and held that obstructing possession and title transfer post-judgment may constitute contempt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act auction validity sale certificate physical possession

Urban Improvement Trust v. Vidya Devi

13 Dec 2024 · J. B. Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 980

The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of land acquisition notifications due to non-compliance with mandatory notice and compensation payment provisions, emphasizing protection of landowners' rights despite delay in challenge.

property appeal_dismissed Significant land acquisition Rajasthan Urban Improvement Act Section 52(1) and (2) compensation payment

Amar Sardar v. State of West Bengal

12 Dec 2024 · B.V. Nagarathna; Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh · 2024 INSC 1040

The Supreme Court held that the High Court must independently evaluate evidence while deciding criminal appeals and remanded the case for fresh consideration due to lack of independent reasoning in the impugned judgment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant appellate jurisdiction independent evaluation of evidence Section 374(2) CrPC conviction

Proposed Vaibhav Cooperative Housing Society Limited v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

12 Dec 2024 · Sudhanshu Dhulia; Ahsanuddin Amanullah · 2024 INSC 971

The Supreme Court quashed the allotment of government land to MRCHS due to violation of eligibility criteria, lack of transparency, and arbitrariness in the allotment process.

property appeal_allowed Significant government land allotment cooperative housing society eligibility criteria transparency

Union of India v. N.M. Raut

12 Dec 2024 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sanjay Kumar · 2024 INSC 1042
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that financial upgradations granted under CCS RP Rules must be counted for MACPS benefits, allowing appeals and clarifying recovery and pension recalculations.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme MACPS financial upgradation Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008

Navratan Lal Sharma v. Radha Mohan Sharma & Ors.

12 Dec 2024 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 970

The Supreme Court held that a party aggrieved by breach of a compromise decree has a statutory right to seek restoration of appeal under Order 23, Rule 3 CPC, which cannot be denied by the court recording the compromise.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compromise decree Order 23 Rule 3 CPC restoration of appeal consent decree

ABC v. XYZ

12 Dec 2024 · J. K. Maheshwari; Rajesh Bindal · 2024 INSC 1052

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC based on consensual relations and breach of promise to marry, while allowing settlement and disposal of related financial disputes under Section 138 NI Act through mediation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 376 IPC Section 138 NI Act mediation quashing of FIR

Anmol v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Dec 2024 · B. R. Gavai; K. V. Viswanathan · 2025 INSC 313
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that disability-based disqualification from medical education requires individualized functional assessment and reasonable accommodation, rejecting rigid NMC guidelines and affirming the appellant's right to admission under the RPwD Act and constitutional mandates.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Persons with Disabilities Disability Assessment Board Reasonable Accommodation MBBS Admission

Daliben Valjibhai & Ors. v. Prajapati Kodarbhai Kachrabhai & Anr.

11 Dec 2024 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 1049
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that a suit challenging a registered sale deed on grounds of fraud cannot be summarily dismissed as barred by limitation if filed within three years of knowledge of the fraud, emphasizing that limitation runs from knowledge, not registration date.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC limitation registered sale deed fraud

Arjun S/o Ratan Gaikwad v. State of Maharashtra

11 Dec 2024 · B. R. Gavai; K. V. Viswanathan · 2024 INSC 968
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Supreme Court quashed the preventive detention of a bootlegging accused, holding that his activities did not constitute a threat to public order warranting such detention.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant preventive detention public order law and order MPDA Act

Dushyant Janbandhu v. M/S Hyundai AutoEver India Pvt. Ltd.

11 Dec 2024 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Sandeep Mehta · 2024 INSC 966

The Supreme Court held that disputes relating to non-payment of wages and termination under statutory labor laws are non-arbitrable, set aside the High Court's appointment of an arbitrator, and dismissed the arbitration petition as an abuse of process.

labor appeal_allowed Significant arbitrability Payment of Wages Act, 1936 Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 11(6) Arbitration Act

Naresh Kumari v. Chameli

11 Dec 2024 · Sudhanshu Dhulia; Prasanna B. Varale · 2024 INSC 965
Cites 1 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court held that a gift of land with a condition of perpetual services is not revocable on cessation of such services, dismissing the heirs' claim for resumption due to lack of evidence and constitutional infirmity of the condition.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant gift of immovable property onerous gift revocation of gift perpetual service condition

BABY SAKSHI GREOLA v. MANZOOR AHMAD SIMON

11 Dec 2024 · B. R. Gavai; K. V. Viswanathan · 2024 INSC 963
Cites 0 · Cited by 10

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a minor grievously injured in a motor accident, emphasizing liberal assessment under various heads including attendant charges and loss of marriage prospects, applying the multiplier method and minimum skilled wages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Permanent disability Mental retardation