Supreme Court of India

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Ashutosh Samanta v. Sm. Ranjan Bala Dasi

14 Mar 2023 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Hima Kohli

The Supreme Court upheld the grant of letters of administration based on a duly proved will despite the absence of attesting witnesses and delay, clarifying the proper mode of proof under the Indian Succession and Evidence Acts.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant letters of administration proof of will Indian Succession Act, 1925 Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Nand Lal v. State of Chhattisgarh

14 Mar 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath; Sanjay Karol
Cites 2 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court acquitted accused due to unexplained grievous injuries on one accused, unexplained delay and suppression of FIRs, and unreliable evidence from interested witnesses in a murder case under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 149 IPC non-explanation of injuries delay in lodging FIR

Victory Iron Works Ltd. v. Jitendra Lohia & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · V. Ramasubramanian; Pankaj Mithal

The Supreme Court held that exclusive development rights over immovable property constitute assets under the IBC, mandating their inclusion in the CIRP Information Memorandum, while insolvency authorities cannot evict third-party licensees beyond their licensed area.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Development rights Intangible assets

Victory Iron Works Ltd. v. Jitendra Lohia & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · V. Ramasubramanian; Pankaj Mithal

The Supreme Court upheld that exclusive development rights over immovable property held by a Corporate Debtor constitute assets under the IBC, entitling the Resolution Professional to take custody and control during CIRP, while protecting third-party licensee rights within licensed limits.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Development rights Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Resolution Professional

AND ANOTHER v. NARAIN SINGH AND OTHERS

14 Mar 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C. T. Ravikumar; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court held that urbanization notification under Section 507(a) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 extinguishes the applicability of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, and upheld possession rights of registered purchasers accordingly.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 urbanization notification Section 507(a)

M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited v. V.B.R. Menon

14 Mar 2023 · J.B. Pardiwala; Sudhanshu Dhulia
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld NGT's directions mandating Vapour Recovery Systems at petroleum outlets but set aside its order requiring mandatory Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate, directing adherence to CPCB guidelines instead.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant National Green Tribunal Consent to Establish Consent to Operate Vapour Recovery System

M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited v. V.B.R. Menon

14 Mar 2023 · J.B. Pardiwala; Sudhanshu Dhulia
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld NGT's directions mandating Vapour Recovery Systems at petroleum outlets but set aside the requirement for mandatory Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate, directing strict adherence to CPCB guidelines instead.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant National Green Tribunal Consent to Establish Consent to Operate Vapour Recovery System

Shinhan Bank v. Carol Info Services Limited

13 Mar 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; J B P...

The Supreme Court held that an arbitration clause in an Amenities agreement is incorporated into a contemporaneous Leave and License agreement, entitling the petitioner to invoke arbitration directly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration agreement Incorporation by reference Section 7(5) Arbitration and Conciliation Act Leave and License agreement

Union of India Through Land Acquisition Collector v. Rajesh Kumar

13 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; Manoj Misra

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken before the Act's commencement, even if compensation was unpaid.

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

Union of India Through Land Acquisition Collector v. Rajesh Kumar

13 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; Manoj Misra

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.

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

Land Acquisition Collector v. Ashok Kumar

13 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar · 2023 INSC 220

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession could not be taken due to an operative court stay order continuing until the Act's commencement.

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

Land Acquisition Collector v. Ashok Kumar

13 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was not taken due to an operative court stay continuing until the Act's commencement, overruling contrary precedents.

property appeal_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 deemed lapse of land acquisition possession and compensation stay order exclusion

Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Manjeet Kaur

13 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser has no locus to challenge deemed lapse of land acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act and clarified the correct interpretation of possession and compensation requirements to prevent lapse.

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

Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Manjeet Kaur

13 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation tendered, and a subsequent purchaser has no locus to claim lapse, setting aside the High Court's order declaring lapse.

property appeal_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 deemed lapse of acquisition locus standi of subsequent purchaser possession and compensation

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Dayanand

13 Mar 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar · 2023 INSC 219

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation is tendered, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and allowing the Government's appeal.

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

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Dayanand

13 Mar 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation tendered, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and allowing the Government's appeal.

property appeal_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act land acquisition lapse possession and compensation Land Acquisition Act 1894

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Jai Pal

13 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; Manoj Misra

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken or compensation tendered before the Act's commencement, overruling the contrary High Court decision.

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

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Jai Pal

13 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; Manoj Misra

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

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

Rajendra Kumar Shrivas v. State of Madhya Pradesh

13 Mar 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar · 2023 INSC 211

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to comply with its 2010 ruling limiting limited departmental competitive examination appointments to 10% from 2011 onwards and to adjust any excess appointments in future recruitments.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant limited departmental competitive examination 10% quota higher judiciary appointments All India Judges’ Association case

Rajendra Kumar Shrivas v. State of Madhya Pradesh

13 Mar 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to comply with its 2010 ruling limiting judicial appointments via limited departmental competitive examination to 10%, adjusting any excess appointments in future recruitments.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant limited departmental competitive examination judicial appointments quota All India Judges’ Association