Supreme Court of India

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Ritu Tomar v. Uttar Pradesh State

21 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Aravind Kumar

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant, holding that the allegations were fabricated and no prima facie case existed to proceed.

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Ritu Tomar v. State of U.P.

21 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Aravind Kumar

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR registered on baseless allegations in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the necessity of magistrate's reasoned rejection of police reports under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. before ordering FIR registration.

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Ritu Tomar v. Uttar Pradesh State and Others

21 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Arvind Kumar

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant based on a police report finding the allegations fabricated, emphasizing prevention of abuse of legal process in matrimonial disputes.

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Ritu Tomar v. State of U.P.

21 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Aravind Kumar

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the appellant due to a police report finding the allegations baseless and the Magistrate's failure to justify rejecting that report.

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Anup Bartaria v. Deputy Director Enforcement Directorate

21 Apr 2023 · Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of petitions seeking quashing of money laundering prosecution, holding that prima facie involvement suffices for trial under the PMLA and inherent powers to quash complaints must be sparingly exercised.

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Vikas Chaudhary v. State of Delhi

21 Apr 2023 · K. M. Joseph; S. Ravindra Bhat
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The Supreme Court held that only High Courts and the Supreme Court can impose fixed term sentences without remission as an alternative to death penalty, and modified the appellants' sentence from life imprisonment without remission for 30 years to 20 years actual imprisonment considering mitigating factors.

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Dakka Balaram Reddy v. Andhra Pradesh State

21 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder and robbery, affirming that credible eyewitness and forensic evidence suffice despite procedural lapses in fingerprint identification, and dismissed the special leave petition under Article 136.

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Dakkata Balaram Reddy v. State of Andhra Pradesh

21 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions based on strong circumstantial evidence and possession of stolen property, dismissing the appeal against concurrent findings of guilt by lower courts.

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GMR Warora Energy Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

20 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath · 2023 INSC 398

The Supreme Court affirmed that statutory and regulatory changes by government instrumentalities after the PPA cut-off date constitute ‘Change in Law’ events entitling power generators to compensation, including carrying cost at the contractual Late Payment Surcharge rate.

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GMR Warora Energy Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

20 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath
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The Supreme Court held that levies and notifications by governmental instrumentalities after the cut-off date constitute ‘Change in Law’ events under PPAs, entitling generators to compensation and carrying cost at specified rates.

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Charan Singh @ Charanjit Singh v. The State of Uttarakhand

20 Apr 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bindal
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The Supreme Court overturned the conviction for dowry death due to lack of evidence of cruelty or harassment soon before death, emphasizing the necessity of proving essential ingredients before invoking statutory presumptions under Section 304B IPC.

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Kashi Nath Singh @ Kallu Singh v. The State of Jharkhand

20 Apr 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bindal · 2023 INSC 407

The Supreme Court modified the life sentence without remission for brutal rape and murder of a minor to a fixed 30-year term, balancing reformation prospects with deterrence and victim rights.

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Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited v. Adani Power (Mumbai) Limited

20 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; V. M. Kanth · 2023 INSC 401
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The Supreme Court upheld CERC and APTEL orders granting Adani Power relief for domestic coal shortage under Change in Law provisions, dismissing the appellants' claim to limit relief to 70% domestic coal.

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Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. v. Adani Power (Mundra) Limited

20 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court upheld regulatory orders granting Change in Law relief to Adani Power for shortfall in assured domestic coal linkage, rejecting claims for relief beyond 70% domestic coal and affirming the compensation methodology.

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Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited v. Adani Power (Mumbai) Limited

20 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; V. M. Kanth

The Supreme Court upheld CERC's tariff relief to Adani Power for domestic coal shortage limited to coal allocation under linkage, dismissing Haryana Utilities' appeal challenging the methodology and entitlement.

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Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. & Anr. v. Adani Power (Mundra) Limited & Ors.

20 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court upheld regulatory orders granting Change in Law relief to Adani Power for shortfall in assured domestic coal linkage, rejecting the appellants' claim for relief on imported coal and affirming the compensation methodology.

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Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited v. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited

20 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court upheld that the SHAKTI Policy constitutes a Change in Law entitling APML to compensation and carrying cost, dismissing MSEDCL's appeals challenging regulatory orders.

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Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited v. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited

20 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Dnyaneshwar Nath
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The Supreme Court upheld MERC's orders allowing compensation to a power producer for regulatory changes in coal supply policy under PPAs, dismissing challenges by the distribution company.

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Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited v. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited

20 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court upheld that the SHAKTI Policy constitutes a Change in Law entitling APML to compensation, affirmed compliance with notice requirements, allowed carrying cost, and dismissed MSEDCL's appeals challenging regulatory relief.

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Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited v. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited

20 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; L. N. Nath

The Supreme Court held that cancellation of coal linkage due to government environmental notifications after bid cut-off date constitutes a change in law and force majeure under PPAs, entitling the power producer to compensation including transportation charges.

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