Supreme Court of India

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Sonal Gupta & Ors. v. WITH

24 Oct 2024 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; J B Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 830

The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging the English Essay marks in the Rajasthan Civil Judge Cadre 2024 exam, holding no arbitrariness in evaluation and refusing re-evaluation.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant competitive examination arbitrariness in marking judicial review Article 32

International Seaport Dredging Pvt Ltd v. Kamarajar Port Limited

24 Oct 2024 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; J B Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 827

The Supreme Court held that stay of enforcement of an arbitral award for payment of money must generally be conditional on deposit of a substantial portion of the awarded amount, rejecting differential treatment based on statutory status and modifying the High Court’s order accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 36 stay Order XLI Rule 5 CPC bank guarantee vs deposit

Sapna Negi v. Chaman Singh

24 Oct 2024 · B. R. Gavai; Aravind Kumar; K. V. Viswanathan · 2024 INSC 822

The Supreme Court exercised its power under Article 142 to dissolve a marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown and directed permanent alimony for the minor child.

family appeal_allowed Significant Article 142(1) Constitution of India irretrievable breakdown of marriage divorce decree Hindu Marriage Act 1955

Nisar Ahmad & Ors. v. Sami Ullah & Anr.

24 Oct 2024 · Abhay S. Oka; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2024 INSC 820

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision limiting appellants' share in disputed agricultural land to 1/12, rejecting application of Hindu joint family law to Mohammedan parties and affirming the binding nature of a registered relinquishment deed.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Uttar Pradesh Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953 consolidation proceedings Mohammedan law joint family property

N. Thajudeen v. Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board

24 Oct 2024 · Pankaj Mithal; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2024 INSC 817
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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of an absolute registered gift deed accepted and acted upon by the donee, held the revocation deed void for lack of reserved revocation rights, and ruled the suit for declaration and possession not barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant gift deed revocation of gift Section 126 Transfer of Property Act acceptance of gift

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Ashok Sirpal

24 Oct 2024 · Abhay S. Oka; Augustine George Masih · 2024 INSC 819

The Supreme Court held that an appellate court can suspend the entire sentence including fine under Section 389 CrPC pending appeal, and upheld the suspension order subject to partial deposit of fine.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 389 CrPC suspension of sentence fine as sentence sentence in default of fine

GLAS Trust Company LLC v. BYJU Raveendran

23 Oct 2024 · Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; J B Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 811

The Supreme Court upheld NCLAT’s approval of a settlement under its inherent powers before CoC formation, clarifying the interplay between Rule 11 and Section 12A of the IBC and affirming the limited locus of non-settling creditors.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Settlement approval Rule 11 NCLAT Rules

State of U.P. v. M/S Lalta Prasad Vaish and sons

23 Oct 2024 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud · 2024 INSC 812

The Supreme Court affirmed that 'intoxicating liquor' under Entry 8 of List II includes only potable alcohol, confirming the Union's exclusive control over industrial alcohol under Entry 52 of List I and the IDRA, limiting State powers to regulatory measures and fees.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant intoxicating liquor industrial alcohol potable alcohol legislative competence

Manish Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Oct 2024 · Abhay S. Oka; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2024 INSC 815
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The Supreme Court upheld the pay disparity between Artificers I-III and Chief Petty Officers in the Indian Navy, ruling that rank equivalence for seniority does not mandate identical grade pay absent command and promotional parity.

civil appeal_dismissed Artificer pay scale 6th Central Pay Commission grade pay parity Indian Navy ranks

VIDYASAGAR PRASAD v. UCO BANK

22 Oct 2024 · PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA; SANDEEP MEHTA · 2024 INSC 810
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The Supreme Court upheld the initiation of CIRP against the Corporate Debtor, holding that statutory balance sheet entries and a One Time Settlement proposal constitute valid acknowledgment of debt extending the limitation period under Section 18 of the Limitation Act as applied to IBC proceedings.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Section 7 IBC Limitation Act Section 18 Acknowledgment of debt Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process

HDFC BANK LTD. v. THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS.

22 Oct 2024 · B.R. Gavai; K.V. Viswanathan · 2024 INSC 807

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against HDFC Bank and its officials for alleged violation of Income Tax Act restraining orders, holding that the FIR did not disclose prima facie offences under the IPC and continuation of proceedings would cause undue hardship.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR mens rea Income Tax Act restraining order

Uma & Anr. v. The State Rep. by the Deputy Superintendent of Police

22 Oct 2024 · Bela M. Trivedi; Satish Chandra Sharma · 2024 INSC 809

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, medical proof of homicidal death, and failure to explain circumstances under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence Section 106 Indian Evidence Act homicide medical evidence

V. D. RAVEESHA v. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

22 Oct 2024 · Sudhanshu Dhulia; Ahsanuddin Amanullah · 2024 INSC 1060

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for criminal breach of trust and cheating where the accused forged documents to sell a hypothecated vehicle without repaying the loan, clarifying the distinction and coexistence of offences under Sections 406 and 420 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant criminal breach of trust cheating forgery loan repayment

Shyam Narayan Ram v. State of U.P. & Anr.

21 Oct 2024 · Vikram Nath; Prasanna B. Varale · 2024 INSC 800

The Supreme Court held that admitted prosecution documents under Section 294 CrPC need not be formally proved and set aside the High Court's remand order, directing the appeals to be decided on merits based on trial evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 294 CrPC admission of documents formal proof fair trial

Lenin Kumar Ray v. M/s. Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

21 Oct 2024 · Pankaj Mithal; R. Mahadevan · 2024 INSC 802
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The Supreme Court held that an employee drawing salary above the pre-2010 threshold and performing supervisory duties does not qualify as a "workman" under the Industrial Disputes Act, thereby validating his termination without reinstatement or back wages.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 workman definition supervisory employee termination of service

Haryana Urban Development Authority v. Abhishek Gupta

21 Oct 2024 · Surya Kant; K. V. Viswanathan · 2024 INSC 796
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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of land acquisition by Haryana Urban Development Authority, clarifying mandatory compliance under Section 5A, rejecting discrimination claims, and disallowing arbitrary release of land during pendency of acquisition.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Section 5A Article 14 Doctrine of merger

Yashodeep Bisanrao Vadode v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.

21 Oct 2024 · C.T. Ravikumar; Sanjay Kumar · 2024 INSC 798

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of Section 498-A IPC charges due to absence of specific evidence linking him to cruelty, emphasizing caution against over-implication in dowry harassment cases.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498-A IPC dowry harassment over-implication specific evidence

Central Warehousing Corporation & Anr v. M/S Sidhartha Tiles & Sanitary Pvt. Ltd

21 Oct 2024 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Sandeep Mehta · 2024 INSC 805
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The Supreme Court held that the Public Premises Act does not override the Arbitration Act and upheld the High Court's appointment of an arbitrator to resolve lease-related disputes under a valid arbitration clause.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Public Premises Act Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 11 arbitration clause

Bijay Agarwal v. M/s Medilines

21 Oct 2024 · C. T. Ravikumar; Sanjay Karol · 2024 INSC 918
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The Supreme Court held that an authorized signatory of a company is not the 'drawer' of a cheque under the Negotiable Instruments Act and cannot be directed to deposit compensation under Section 148, setting aside the condition imposed by the appellate court.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Section 138 NI Act Section 143A NI Act Section 148 NI Act

K.C.KAUSHIK AND OTHERS v. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS

21 Oct 2024 · Pankaj Mithal; R. Mahadevan · 2024 INSC 803

The Supreme Court held that retired teachers of government aided colleges are not entitled to interest on belated payment of revised pension absent statutory provision or written government instructions, dismissing their appeals against the High Court’s denial of interest.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant revised pension interest on delayed payment Haryana Civil Services Rules 2009 government aided colleges