Supreme Court of India

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Neeraj Kumar & Anr. v. State of Haryana & Ors.

03 Jul 2023 · Krishna Murari; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court allowed review petitions directing the Government of Haryana to recognize Kurukshetra University Diplomas as equivalent for recruitment to Art & Craft Teacher posts and to appoint eligible candidates accordingly without disturbing prior appointments.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant equivalence of qualifications Art & Craft Diploma Kurukshetra University Haryana Industrial Training Department

Neeraj Kumar & Anr. v. State of Haryana & Ors.

03 Jul 2023 · Krishna Murari; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court allowed review petitions directing the State of Haryana to recognize the equivalence of Kurukshetra University Diplomas for Art & Craft Teacher recruitment and appoint eligible candidates accordingly without disturbing prior appointments.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant equivalence of qualifications Diploma in Art & Craft Kurukshetra University Haryana Industrial Training Department

Cardinal Mar George Alencherry v. State of Kerala

30 Jun 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Bela M. Trivedi · 2023 INSC 250

The Supreme Court upheld the Trial Court's summons against the Archbishop for alleged criminal conspiracy in alienation of Church properties, dismissed appeals challenging maintainability of complaints, and quashed the High Court's subsequent overreaching orders beyond its jurisdiction.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant cognizance Section 202 Cr.P.C. Section 203 Cr.P.C. judicial restraint

Commissioner of Customs (Imports), Mumbai v. M/s Ganpati Overseas

27 Jun 2023 · B. V. Nagarathna; Ujjal Bhuyan

The Supreme Court upheld CESTAT's order rejecting enhancement of customs duty based on unreliable export declarations and retracted statements, emphasizing evidentiary standards and procedural safeguards under the Customs Act.

customs appeal_dismissed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Customs Valuation Rules, 1988 Section 108 statement Under valuation

Davinder Singh v. State of Punjab

22 Jun 2023 · Surya Kant; M. M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape and related charges due to unreliable prosecution evidence, unexplained delay, and non-examination of key witnesses, setting aside the conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 376 IPC rape non-examination of witness delay in complaint

Davinder Singh v. State of Punjab

22 Jun 2023 · Surya Kant; M. M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape and related charges due to failure of the prosecution to examine material witnesses and inconsistencies in the evidence, emphasizing proper appreciation of evidence and logical probability.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rape Section 376 IPC non-examination of witness delay in complaint

BANK OF BARODA & ORS v. BALJIT SINGH

21 Jun 2023 · B. V. Nagarathna; Manoj Misra
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The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment is a concession subject to strict scheme eligibility, and dismissed the respondent's claim for appointment due to ineligibility under the applicable financial criteria.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compassionate appointment eligibility criteria financial status appointment scheme

BANK OF BARODA & ORS v. BALJIT SINGH

21 Jun 2023 · B.V. Nagarathna; Manoj Misra

The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment must strictly comply with the applicable Scheme's eligibility criteria and dismissed the respondent's claim for appointment on compassionate grounds due to non-fulfillment of financial eligibility.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compassionate appointment Bank of Baroda financial eligibility employment scheme

State of Punjab v. Kewal Krishan

21 Jun 2023 · B. V. Nagarathna; Manoj Misra

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to incomplete and inconclusive circumstantial evidence failing to exclude all hypotheses consistent with innocence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen evidence extra-judicial confession Section 302 IPC

State of Punjab v. Kewal Krishan

21 Jun 2023 · B. V. Nagarathna; Manoj Misra

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to incomplete and inconclusive circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain excluding all hypotheses of innocence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen evidence extra-judicial confession recovery of weapon

Mohd. Muslim v. State of Uttar Pradesh

15 Jun 2023 · V. Ramasubramanian; Pankaj Mithal
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The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to ante-timing of the FIR, lack of credible eyewitnesses, and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant ante-timing of FIR benefit of doubt Section 302 IPC murder trial

HASMUKHLAL MADHAVLAL PATEL v. AMBIKA FOOD PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.

15 Jun 2023 · K.M. Joseph; B.V. Nagarathna · 2023 INSC 582

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of share allotment following an authorised capital increase in a closely held private company, ruling no oppression occurred as dissenting shareholders declined to participate.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant private limited company authorised share capital share allotment oppression and mismanagement

HASMUKHLAL MADHAVLAL PATEL AND ANR. v. AMBIKA FOOD PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. AND ORS.

15 Jun 2023 · K.M. Joseph; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of share allotment in a closely held private company, holding that directors acted bona fide and that refusal of some shareholders to participate did not amount to oppression.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant private limited company authorised capital share allotment oppression and mismanagement

Coal India Limited v. Competition Commission of India

15 Jun 2023 · K. M. Joseph; B. V. Nagarathna; Ahsanuddin Amanullah
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The Supreme Court held that the Competition Act, 2002 applies to Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries despite their statutory monopoly status under the repealed Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, dismissing their claim of immunity.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Competition Act, 2002 Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973 Abuse of dominant position Statutory monopoly

Coal India Limited v. Competition Commission of India

15 Jun 2023 · K. M. Joseph; B. V. Nagarathna; Ahsanuddin Amanullah
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The Supreme Court held that the Competition Act, 2002 applies to Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries despite their statutory monopoly status under the Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973 and Article 39(b) of the Constitution, dismissing their appeal against findings of abuse of dominant position.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Competition Act, 2002 Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973 Abuse of dominant position Statutory monopoly

M/S TRINITY INFRAVENTURES LTD. & ORS. v. M.S. MURTHY & ORS.

15 Jun 2023 · V. Ramasubramanian; Pankaj Mithal · 2023 INSC 581

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree partitioning the Khurshid Jah Paigah estate among heirs post-abolition of Jagirs, affirming heirs' rights and execution against State and third parties.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Paigah estate Mathruka property Jagir Abolition Regulation 1949 partition suit

M/S TRINITY INFRAVENTURES LTD. v. M.S. MURTHY

15 Jun 2023 · V. Ramasubramanian; Pankaj Mithal

The Supreme Court upheld the divisibility of the Khurshid Jah Paigah estate post-Jagir abolition, validated heirs' shares and assignments, but mandated due process for possession delivery involving third-party possessors.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Paigah estate Jagir Abolition Mathruka property Partition of estate

Aish Mohammad v. State of Haryana & Ors.

14 Jun 2023 · Vikram Nath; Ahsanuddin Amanullah

The Supreme Court upheld the State's authority to reconstruct adverse police service records and compulsorily retire an officer, clarifying the limits of review powers under the Punjab Police Rules, 1934.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Punjab Police Rules, 1934 Compulsory retirement Adverse remarks Annual Confidential Report

Aish Mohammad v. State of Haryana & Ors.

14 Jun 2023 · Vikram Nath; Ahsanuddin Amanullah

The Supreme Court upheld the authority of the Director General of Police to reconstruct adverse service records and order compulsory retirement, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the expunction and retirement orders under the Punjab Police Rules, 1934.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Punjab Police Rules 1934 compulsory retirement adverse remarks Annual Confidential Report

Bar Council of India v. Rabi Sahu & Anr.

09 Jun 2023 · Vikram Nath; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court held that the Bar Council of India has statutory authority to require law degrees from recognized colleges for enrolment as Advocates, overruling prior inconsistent precedent and setting aside the High Court's order directing enrolment of a candidate from an unrecognized college.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Bar Council of India enrolment as Advocate Advocates Act 1961 law college recognition