Supreme Court of India

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Bhoomi aur Nirmaan Vibhag v. Atro Devi and Others

11 Apr 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bindal

The Supreme Court held that under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, either possession or payment of compensation suffices to prevent lapse of acquisition, overruling earlier precedent and allowing the appeal.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Section 24(2) Possession Compensation

MOHD. SHARIQ v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

11 Apr 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court held that forfeiture of earnest money without informing the highest bidder of pending litigation is unjustified and directed refund with interest, exercising writ jurisdiction to prevent injustice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant auction forfeiture secured creditor Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 Rule 9(5) Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002

Panchram v. The State of Chhattisgarh & Anr.

11 Apr 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bindal · 2023 INSC 351

The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from Section 307 IPC to Section 326 IPC due to lack of intent to cause death, modifying the sentence accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Section 326 IPC mens rea sharp-edged weapon

Panchram v. The State of Chhattisgarh & Anr.

11 Apr 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bindal

The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 307 IPC for attempt to murder, substituting it with conviction under Section 326 IPC for causing grievous hurt with a sharp weapon, and reduced the sentence to the period already served.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Section 326 IPC mens rea attempt to murder

Surendra Singh v. State of Rajasthan

11 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC against an accused as a member of an unlawful assembly, holding that all members are liable for offences committed in prosecution of the common object.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly common object Section 302 IPC

Surendra Singh v. State of Rajasthan

11 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC with the aid of Section 149 IPC, holding that all members of an unlawful assembly are liable for offences committed in prosecution of their common object, even if some abscond or are tried separately.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly common object murder

Delhi Vikas Pradhikaran v. Surinder Singh

11 Apr 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bandal

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation deposited with the Collector, allowing DDA's appeals and setting aside High Court orders to the contrary.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 Section 24(2) possession

Delhi Development Authority v. Surinder Singh & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bandal

The Supreme Court clarified that under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, acquisition is deemed complete only if possession is taken or compensation paid within five years, overruling earlier inconsistent decisions and allowing the appeals of the Delhi Development Authority.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 Section 24(2) Completion of acquisition

KPTCL v. C. P. Mundinamani & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar · 2023 INSC 352
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that employees who complete one full year of service before retirement are entitled to increments earned during that period even if payable after retirement, dismissing the employer's appeal.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant one-time increment service regulation retirement increment payable date

KPTCL v. C. P. Mundinamani & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that employees who complete one year of service with good conduct are entitled to annual increments earned before retirement, even if credited the day after retirement.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant annual increment earned increment service regulation 40(1) retirement

KPTCL v. C.P. Mundinamani

11 Apr 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that employees who earn an annual increment one day prior to retirement are entitled to receive it despite the increment accruing on the day following retirement.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant annual increment accrual of increment retirement superannuation

K. PHANINDRA REDDY v. G. SUBRAMANIAN

11 Apr 2023 · V. Ramasubramanian; Pankaj Mithal

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court Division Bench's order restoring permission for RSS processions under reasonable conditions, holding that a Single Judge cannot modify writ petition orders via contempt proceedings.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant procession permission contempt petition writ petition police powers

Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited v. Honeywell International (India) Private Limited

11 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar · 2023 INSC 353

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act is deemed complete under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, barring further challenges, but remanded cases challenging acquisition merits for fresh adjudication.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) Deemed acquisition

Surendra Singh v. Rajasthan State and Others

11 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that an accused who is a member of an unlawful assembly can be convicted for murder under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC even if the fatal act was committed by another member, restoring the trial court conviction and setting aside the High Court acquittal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly common object Section 302 IPC

Haryana State Industrial And Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. v. M/s Honeywell International (India) Pvt. Ltd.

11 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation paid, setting aside High Court orders declaring lapse and remanding matters for merits consideration.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) Deemed lapse of acquisition

National Capital Territory of Delhi v. Subhash Chander Khatri

10 Apr 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar · 2023 INSC 339

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken, even if compensation has not been paid, and set aside the High Court's order declaring lapse and awarding compensation.

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

Pramod Singla v. Union of India

10 Apr 2023 · Krishna Murari; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court held that under COFEPOSA, the detaining authority must consider representations promptly while the Central Government must await the Advisory Board's report, and quashed the detention order due to illegible grounds of detention supplied to the appellant.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant preventive detention COFEPOSA Act Article 22(5) Constitution representation delay

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Aryan Singh

10 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction in quashing criminal proceedings at the discharge stage under Section 482 Cr.P.C., directing the accused to face trial and emphasizing that proof of charges and malicious prosecution are to be decided only at trial conclusion.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of criminal proceedings discharge of accused prima facie case

Kadri J. v. Aryan Singh

10 Apr 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by quashing criminal proceedings prematurely under Section 482 CrPC and restored the trial against the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR inherent powers discharge of accused

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Aryan Singh

10 Apr 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction in quashing criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. by conducting a mini trial and set aside the quashing order, directing the accused to face trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of criminal proceedings prima facie case malicious prosecution