Supreme Court of India

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Bhagyoday Cooperative Bank Ltd v. Ravindra Balkrishna Patel

08 Aug 2023 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court held that execution of a deemed decree under Section 103 of the Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act is not governed by Sections 38 and 39 CPC, allowing a fresh execution petition without transfer and clarifying mandatory attachment procedures under Order 21 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant execution petition deemed decree Section 103 Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act Order 21 Rule 46 CPC

Mohmood Ali v. State of U.P. & Ors.

08 Aug 2023 · B. R. Gavai; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 681

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's refusal to quash the FIR after the final report was accepted and proceedings closed, affirming that acceptance of a final report closes criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed FIR final report quashing of FIR Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986

Iqbal @ Bala v. State of U.P.

08 Aug 2023 · B. R. Gavai; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 685

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash an FIR alleging sexual offences, directing the appellants to seek discharge at trial stage under Section 227 CrPC after considering investigation materials.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 227 CrPC discharge mala fide prosecution sexual offences

Mahmood Ali v. State of U.P.

08 Aug 2023 · B. R. Gavai; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 684

The Supreme Court quashed a 14-year delayed FIR alleging fraud and threats, holding it to be frivolous, inherently improbable, and instituted with mala fide intent, thereby preventing abuse of the criminal justice process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC mala fide prosecution delay in FIR

Mohammad Wajid & Anr. v. State of U.P. & Ors.

08 Aug 2023 · B. R. Gavai; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 683

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging dacoity and related offences for lack of prima facie offence, delay, and inherent improbability, emphasizing strict construction of penal statutes and abuse of process of law.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR dacoity Section 395 IPC criminal intimidation

Krishan Kumar & Anr. v. State of Haryana

08 Aug 2023 · C.T. Ravikumar; Sanjay Kumar · 2023 INSC 679
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The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to failure of prosecution to establish circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing strict scrutiny of last seen evidence and extra judicial confession.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory extra judicial confession recovery of weapon

S.S. Cold Storage India Pvt. Ltd. v. National Insurance Company Limited

08 Aug 2023 · A.S. Bopanna; Dipankar Datta · 2023 INSC 689
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The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against repudiation of an insurance claim for ammonia leakage damage, holding that the insurer’s repudiation based on an unsubstantiated surveyor’s report amounted to deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant insurance claim repudiation surveyors report expert evidence wear and tear exclusion

M/S. ISNAR AQUA FARMS v. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.

08 Aug 2023 · A. S. Bopanna; Sanjay Kumar · 2023 INSC 680
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The Supreme Court held that the insurer must indemnify the insured based on the lowest loss valuation method stipulated in the policy and cannot repudiate claims ignoring independent certification, awarding the appellant balance compensation with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant insurance claim utmost good faith prawn cultivation White Spot Disease

A. SREENIVASA REDDY v. RAKESH SHARMA

08 Aug 2023 · B.R. GAVAI; J.B. PARDIWALA · 2023 INSC 682

The Supreme Court held that Section 197 CrPC does not apply to a Nationalised Bank officer removable without Government sanction, and absence of sanction under the PC Act does not bar prosecution under IPC offences, dismissing the appellant's plea to quash criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 197 CrPC Section 19 Prevention of Corruption Act sanction for prosecution public servant removability

Haji Iqbal @ Bala v. State of U.P.

08 Aug 2023 · B. R. Gavai; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 688

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging dacoity and related offences as frivolous and an abuse of process, emphasizing the Court's power to prevent malicious prosecution under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 395 IPC dacoity abuse of process

SALIB @ SHALU @ SALIM v. STATE OF U.P.

08 Aug 2023 · B. R. Gavai; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 687
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The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the appellant for criminal intimidation, holding that the allegations were false, fabricated, and did not disclose any cognizable offence warranting trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 195A IPC extortion Section 386 IPC criminal intimidation Section 506 IPC

Haji Iqbal @ Bala v. State of U.P. & Ors.

08 Aug 2023 · B. R. Gavai; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 686

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the appellant due to absence of specific allegations against him, emphasizing the Court's power to prevent abuse of criminal process under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 376-D IPC Section 506 IPC Section 482 CrPC

Kamal v. State (NCT of Delhi)

07 Aug 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Prashant Kumar Mishra · 2023 INSC 678

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and unreliable identification.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence identification parade last seen theory Call Detail Records

V. Senthil Balaji v. The State

07 Aug 2023 · A. S. Bopanna; M. M. Sundresh · 2023 INSC 677
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The Supreme Court held that authorized officers under the PMLA have power to arrest and seek custody, that Section 41A CrPC does not apply to PMLA arrests, and that writ of Habeas Corpus is not maintainable against judicial remand orders absent illegality.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 19 PMLA Section 41A CrPC Section 167 CrPC

Dinganglung Gangmei v. Mutum Churamani Meetei

07 Aug 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; J. B. Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2023 INSC 698

The Supreme Court intervened in the Manipur sectarian violence to ensure effective investigation, protection of victims, and restoration of law and order through court-appointed committees and supervisory mechanisms.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant sectarian violence Manipur Scheduled Tribes Article 32

Amudalavalasa & Anr. v. M/s Dankuni Steels Ltd. & Ors.

05 Aug 2023 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court held that stamp duty must be paid on the aggregate value of all assets, including plant and machinery permanently attached to land, conveyed in a single sale deed, and Registration Authorities have the power to verify true market value under the Indian Stamp Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Section 5 Indian Stamp Act Section 27 Indian Stamp Act Section 47A Indian Stamp Act

Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masajid, Varanasi v. Rakhi Singh

04 Aug 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; J. B. Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2023 INSC 702

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing a non-destructive scientific survey by ASI of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises under Order XXVI Rule 10A CPC, ensuring no damage to the structure and subject to trial court scrutiny.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXVI Rule 10A CPC scientific investigation Archaeological Survey of India Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991

Ashok Shewakramani & Ors. v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr.

03 Aug 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Sanjay Karol · 2023 INSC 692

The Supreme Court held that complaints under Section 138 NI Act must contain specific averments under Section 141(1) to hold directors liable, and failure to serve statutory notice or make such averments warrants quashing of the complaint.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Section 138 NI Act Section 141 NI Act Section 482 CrPC

Razia Khan v. State of M.P.

03 Aug 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Sanjay Karol · 2023 INSC 667

The Supreme Court confirmed the appellant's conviction for offences against public servants but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors, directing fines and compensation while denying probation.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant Section 333 IPC Section 353 IPC Section 451 IPC probation

Union of India v. Indian Navy Civilian Design Officers Association

02 Aug 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court held that pay scale fixation and classification of posts are primarily executive functions and set aside the Tribunal and High Court orders granting pay parity between Junior Design Officers and Civilian Technical Officers.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pay scale fixation equal pay for equal work judicial review classification of posts