Supreme Court of India

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Indian Railway v. M/s National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited

17 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; M. M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award upholding contract termination under Clause 17.4 and forfeiture of security deposits, and allowed interest on advances at a reduced rate, overruling the High Court's interference.

civil appeal_allowed Significant contract termination forfeiture of security deposit arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration Act

Arnab Roy v. Consortium of National Law Universities & Anr

17 Mar 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; J B P...
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The Supreme Court upheld reasonable accommodation rights of disabled candidates in CLAT, validated certain scribe restrictions to preserve exam integrity, and mandated advance notification of disability-related guidelines.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant reasonable accommodation scribe assistance persons with disabilities Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016

Gujarat State v. Jayantibhai Ishwarbhai Patel

17 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; Manoj Misra · 2023 INSC 253

The Supreme Court held that acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is deposited and possession is taken, even if landowners refuse compensation, upholding the consent award and setting aside the High Court's order.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Land Acquisition Act 2013 Section 24(2) Consent award

State of Gujarat v. Jayantibhai Ishwarbhai Patel

17 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; Manoj Misra

The Supreme Court held that acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is tendered or possession taken, even if the landowner refuses compensation or possession, thereby upholding the consent award and acquisition proceedings.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Consent Award Section 24(2) of Act 2013 Deemed Lapse

Gujarat State v. Jayantibhai Ishwarbhai Patel

17 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; Manoj Mishra

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if either possession is taken or compensation is paid/offered, and landowners' refusal to accept compensation does not invalidate acquisition.

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

State of Gujarat v. Jayantibhai Ishwarbhai Patel

17 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; Manoj Misra

The Supreme Court held that refusal by a landowner to accept compensation does not cause deemed lapse of acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where possession was legally taken and compensation tendered pursuant to a valid consent award.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) Act 2013 consent award possession by panchnama

Sushri X v. Maharashtra State & Ors.

17 Mar 2023 · A. S. Bopanna; T. S. Thakur · 2023 INSC 252

The Supreme Court set aside the anticipatory bail granted to the accused in a rape case, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of prima facie evidence, victim’s right to be heard, and the gravity of the offence in bail proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 376 IPC rape FIR registration

Sushri X v. Maharashtra State & Ors.

17 Mar 2023 · A. S. Bopanna; Hima Kohli

The Supreme Court set aside the Bombay High Court’s anticipatory bail granted to the accused in a rape case, emphasizing the need to consider the gravity of offences and the victim’s right to be heard in bail proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 376 IPC rape victim's right to be heard

Mrs. K. v. Maharashtra State

17 Mar 2023 · A. S. Bopanna; Hima Kohli

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim pre-arrest bail granted to the accused in a rape case, emphasizing the victim's right to be heard and the serious nature of the offence under Section 376 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant pre-arrest bail Section 376 IPC rape victim's right to be heard

Ms. X v. The State of Maharashtra and Another

17 Mar 2023 · A. S. Bopanna; Hima Kohli
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The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's anticipatory bail granted in a rape case, emphasizing the need to consider prima facie evidence, gravity of offence, and the victim's right to be heard.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 376 IPC rape right of victim to be heard

SREI MULTIPLE ASSET INVESTMENT TRUST V. DECCAN CHRONICLE MARKETEERS

17 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Bela M. Trivedi · 2023 INSC 251

The Supreme Court held that the adjudicating authority cannot declare ownership of trademarks post-approval of a Resolution Plan as it amounts to impermissible modification, limiting the Plan to exclusive usage rights only.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Resolution Plan Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Committee of Creditors Trademark ownership

SREI MULTIPLE ASSET INVESTMENT TRUST V. DECCAN CHRONICLE MARKETEERS

17 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court held that the adjudicating authority cannot declare ownership of trademarks post-approval of a Resolution Plan under the IBC, as it amounts to impermissible modification of the Plan.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Resolution Plan Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Committee of Creditors Trademark ownership

Modi Rubber Limited v. Continental Carbon India Ltd.

17 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; Sudhanshu Dhulia · 2023 INSC 246

The Supreme Court held that rehabilitation schemes sanctioned under SICA are binding on unsecured creditors who cannot opt out to claim full dues later, affirming the mandatory and overriding nature of such schemes.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Sick Industrial Companies Act, 1985 BIFR Rehabilitation scheme Unsecured creditors

Modi Rubber Limited v. Continental Carbon India Ltd.

17 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; Sudhanshu Dhulia

The Supreme Court held that unsecured creditors cannot opt out of a BIFR-sanctioned rehabilitation scheme under SICA and must accept the scaled down dues as binding by operation of law.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Sick Industrial Companies Act, 1985 BIFR rehabilitation scheme unsecured creditors binding effect of scheme

Maharashtra State Graduate Primary Teachers Association v. Pune Municipal Corporation

17 Mar 2023 · Surya Kant; J. K. Maheshwari
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The Supreme Court upheld that primary teachers transferred from Pune Zilla Parishad to Pune Municipal Corporation after territorial expansion are entitled to count their prior service for seniority under Section 493 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant seniority municipal corporation service continuity territorial expansion

Maharashtra Rajya Padvidhar Prathamik Shikshak Va Kendra Pramukh Sabha v. Pune Municipal Corporation

17 Mar 2023 · Surya Kant; J.K. Maheshwari
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The Supreme Court held that service rendered by primary teachers in the Zilla Parishad prior to absorption into Pune Municipal Corporation must be counted for seniority under Section 493 read with Appendix IV of the MMC Act, dismissing the appeal challenging the High Court's decision.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant seniority Zilla Parishad Pune Municipal Corporation Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949

Dinesh Maheshwari v. Bela M. Trivedi

17 Mar 2023 · Bela M. Trivedi · 2023 INSC 250

The Supreme Court upheld the Magistrate's cognizance and summons issuance in a criminal conspiracy case involving alleged illegal sale of Church properties, dismissing the appellant Archbishop's challenge and affirming the maintainability of the criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Cognizance Section 190 CrPC Summons Criminal complaint

Cardinal Mar George Alencherry v. Kerala State & Ors.

17 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's summons against the appellant for criminal conspiracy and misappropriation, clarified the scope of cognizance and investigation under CrPC, cautioned against judicial overreach, and set aside excessive High Court orders while directing proper trial and investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant taking cognizance Section 156(3) CrPC Section 202 CrPC Section 203 CrPC

Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Private Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr.

17 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; J.K. Maheshwari · 2023 INSC 260

The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner’s request to convert leasehold land to freehold under the Uttar Pradesh tourism policy, holding the policy prospective and subject to conditions unmet by the petitioner.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant leasehold to freehold conversion tourism promotion policy Uttar Pradesh theme-based mall UPSIDC lease deed

Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Private Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr.

17 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; J.K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that the petitioner is not entitled to convert leasehold land to freehold under the Uttar Pradesh tourism policy as it is prospective and subject to conditions unmet by the petitioner, dismissing the writ petition challenging the rejection.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant leasehold to freehold conversion tourism promotion policy Uttar Pradesh theme-based mall UPSIDC regulations