Supreme Court of India

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Amod Kumar Kanth v. Association of Victim of Uphaar Tragedy

20 Apr 2023 · K.M. Joseph; B.V. Nagarathna; Aravind Kumar · 2023 INSC 397

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a public servant for lack of mandatory sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C., emphasizing that prosecution without such sanction is illegal even if an offence is prima facie committed in discharge of official duties.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 197 CrPC sanction for prosecution public servant immunity cognizance without sanction

Amod Kumar Kanth v. Association of Victim of Uphaar Tragedy

20 Apr 2023 · K.M. Joseph; B.V. Nagarathna; Aravind Kumar

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a public servant for lack of mandatory sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C., affirming that cognizance without such sanction is illegal even in cases of serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 197 CrPC sanction for prosecution public servant immunity cognizance without sanction

District Bar Association Dehradun v. Ishwar Shandilya

20 Apr 2023 · M.R. Shah; Ahsanuddin Amanullah · 2023 INSC 405

The Supreme Court directed all High Courts to constitute Grievance Redressal Committees to address advocates' genuine grievances and prevent illegal strikes, reaffirming that advocates must not abstain from court work.

administrative other Significant Grievance Redressal Committee Bar Council of India advocate strikes court abstention

District Bar Association Dehradun v. Ishwar Shandilya

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

The Supreme Court directed all High Courts to constitute Grievance Redressal Committees to address advocates' genuine grievances and prevent illegal strikes and boycotts disrupting court functioning.

administrative other Significant Grievance Redressal Committee Bar Council of India advocate strikes court boycott

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

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

The Supreme Court held that Coal India Limited's communication permitting Inter Plant Transfer of coal constitutes a 'Change in Law' event under power purchase agreements, remitting the matter to CERC to quantify compensation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Change in Law Inter Plant Transfer Coal India Limited Power Purchase Agreement

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

20 Apr 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bindal

The Supreme Court modified the life sentence without remission awarded for brutal rape and murder of a minor to a fixed 30-year imprisonment term without remission, balancing reformation prospects and public interest.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rape murder death penalty life imprisonment

Sanjay Raghunath Agarwal v. Directorate of Enforcement

20 Apr 2023 · V. Ramasubramanian; Pankaj Mithal

The Supreme Court granted bail to the appellant accused of money laundering under PMLA, emphasizing the need to balance prolonged detention without charge-sheet and flight risk with appropriate bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 45 PMLA bail money laundering

Problems and Miseries of Migrant Labourers v. Order

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

The Supreme Court directed States and Union Territories to expedite issuance of ration cards to migrant workers registered on the eShram portal to ensure their access to welfare benefits under the National Food Security Act.

administrative other Significant eShram portal migrant labourers ration card issuance National Food Security Act

SAP LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. INCOME TAX OFFICER, CIRCLE 6

19 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; M. M. Sundresh · 2023 INSC 394

The Supreme Court held that the High Court can examine under Section 260A IT Act whether the Tribunal followed statutory guidelines in determining arm's length price and can interfere if perversity is shown, rejecting the absolute finality of Tribunal's determination.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Transfer Pricing Arm's Length Price Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 260A

SAP LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. INCOME TAX OFFICER, CIRCLE 6

19 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; M. M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court held that the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's determination of arm's length price is subject to judicial scrutiny under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act if perversity or non-compliance with statutory guidelines is demonstrated, and remitted the appeals for fresh consideration accordingly.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 260A Transfer Pricing Arm's Length Price

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

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