Supreme Court of India

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Gwalior Development Authority v. Bhanu Pratap Singh

19 Apr 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court held that a registered lease deed executed pursuant to a tender conclusively settles the transaction and the High Court cannot direct execution of a lease deed for remaining land without consideration under writ jurisdiction.

property appeal_allowed Significant lease deed registered instrument writ jurisdiction Article 226

Gwalior Development Authority v. Bhanu Pratap Singh

19 Apr 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court held that a registered lease deed executed pursuant to a tender process attains finality and the High Court cannot direct execution of a lease for remaining land without consideration under its writ jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant lease deed tender process Article 226 registered instrument

Delhi Development Authority v. Shiv Raj

19 Apr 2023 · M.R. Shah; Ahsanuddin Amanullah

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken, overruling earlier contrary decisions.

property appeal_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act land acquisition deemed lapse possession

Land Acquisition Collector (South) v. Hari Chand

19 Apr 2023 · M.R. Shah; Ahsanuddin Amanullah

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken prior to the Act's commencement, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation.

property appeal_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 deemed lapse land acquisition possession

Land Acquisition Collector (South) v. Hari Chand

19 Apr 2023 · M.R. Shah; Ahsanuddin Amanullah

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken before the Act's commencement, overruling earlier contrary precedent.

property appeal_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 deemed lapse of land acquisition possession and compensation Indore Development Authority

Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd. v. Vijay D. Kasbe

18 Apr 2023 · V. RAMSUBRAMANIAN; PANKAJ MITHAL

The Supreme Court held that Supervisors who are government servants holding civil posts are not entitled to double overtime allowance under the Factories Act, as their service conditions are governed by statutory service rules.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant Double Over Time Allowance Factories Act 1948 Supervisors Maharashtra Factories Rules 1963

Ansar Ahmad v. Uttar Pradesh State and Others

18 Apr 2023 · S. R. Bans, J. B. Pardiwala

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders in a contract killing case involving accused with serious criminal antecedents, emphasizing judicial discretion and directing expedited trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail contract killing judicial discretion serious offences

Ansar Ahmad v. Uttar Pradesh State and Others

18 Apr 2023 · S. R. Bans, J. B. Pardiwala

The Supreme Court set aside bail granted to accused in a contract killing case, emphasizing judicial discretion and factors to consider in bail matters while directing expeditious trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail contract killing judicial discretion Article 21

Punjab and Sind Bank v. Frontline Corporation Ltd.

18 Apr 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Aravind Kumar
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The Supreme Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction under Section 34 of the SARFAESI Act to grant injunctions against secured creditors' actions unless fraud is shown, and restored the Single Judge's order permitting the bank to proceed with sale of the mortgaged property.

civil appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 34 Debt Recovery Tribunal Civil court jurisdiction

SUNEJA TOWERS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. ANITA MERCHANT

18 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court upheld the award of compound interest at 14% by Consumer Fora as equitable compensation for prolonged illegal retention of payment by builders in real estate deficiency of service cases.

consumer_protection appeal_dismissed Significant compound interest Consumer Protection Act, 1986 deficiency of service real estate

SUNEJA TOWERS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. ANITA MERCHANT

18 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court upheld the award of compound interest at 14% per annum by Consumer Fora on refund of amounts paid for undelivered flats, affirming their power to grant such equitable relief in deficiency of service cases.

consumer_protection appeal_dismissed Significant compound interest Consumer Protection Act, 1986 deficiency of service real estate

Narsi Creation Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh

18 Apr 2023 · Krishna Murari; Sanjay Karol · 2023 INSC 387

The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking to vacate a status quo order during ongoing arbitration, emphasizing non-interference with arbitration proceedings until a final award is passed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration status quo Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 court interference

Narsi Creation Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh

18 Apr 2023 · Krishna Murari; Sanjay Karol

The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking to vacate status quo during arbitration, reaffirming non-interference in ongoing arbitration proceedings until an award is passed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 arbitration proceedings status quo court interference

State v. Unknown

18 Apr 2023 · B. Ramasubramanian; Pankaj Mithal

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s cancellation of bail granted to the appellant in a terrorism-related case, emphasizing the discretionary nature of bail and procedural compliance in framing charges.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail terrorism NIA special court

Akhil Gogoi v. The State (National Investigation Agency)

18 Apr 2023 · V. Ramasubramanian; Pankaj Mithal

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of the discharge order but granted the petitioner bail pending trial, protecting him from arrest despite the remand for fresh charge framing.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant discharge order protection against arrest bail pending trial framing of charges

Isolators and Isolators v. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co. Ltd.

18 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Sanjay Kumar · 2023 INSC 390

The Supreme Court set aside orders debarring a transformer manufacturer and imposing penalty for non-supply, holding that valid show-cause notice and procedural fairness are essential before such administrative actions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant debarment blacklisting show-cause notice natural justice

Isolators and Isolators v. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co. Ltd.

18 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court held that debarment and penalty orders without specific show-cause notice and ignoring supply deferment communication violated natural justice and quashed such orders against the appellant.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant debarment blacklisting show-cause notice natural justice

Gaddipati Divija & Anr. v. Pathuri Samrajyam & Ors.

18 Apr 2023 · Krishna Murari; Sanjay Karol · 2023 INSC 385

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance, holding that the purchaser's readiness and willingness to perform was established while the vendor and heirs failed to perform essential obligations.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance Section 16(c) Specific Relief Act readiness and willingness sale agreement

Gaddipati Divija & Anr. v. Pathuri Samrajyam & Ors.

18 Apr 2023 · Krishna Murari; Sanjay Karol

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance, holding that the purchaser was always ready and willing to perform her part while the vendor failed to demarcate the property, a condition precedent to payment.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance Section 16(c) Specific Relief Act readiness and willingness sale agreement

Ritika Awasty v. State of U.P.

17 Apr 2023 · Krishna Murari; Sanjay Karol

The Supreme Court modified property attachment orders in a criminal case to exclude properties owned by unconnected relatives and bona fide purchasers, protecting their rights while allowing ongoing investigations to continue.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant property attachment bona fide purchaser criminal investigation interlocutory application