Supreme Court of India

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Delhi Development Authority v. Amit Jain

24 Feb 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar · (2023) 169 INSC

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 is not deposited in court, and set aside the High Court's order declaring lapse.

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

Delhi Development Authority v. Amit Jain

24 Feb 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, even if compensation is unpaid, and set aside the High Court's order declaring lapse.

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

The Directorate of Enforcement v. M. Gopal Reddy & Anr.

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that the stringent bail provisions under Section 45 of the PMLA apply to anticipatory bail applications, setting aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail in a money laundering case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 45 PMLA Section 438 CrPC

Directorate of Enforcement v. M. Gopal Reddy

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that the stringent bail provisions under Section 45 of the PMLA apply to anticipatory bail applications, quashing the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail in a money laundering case involving serious economic offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 45 PMLA Section 438 CrPC

Anant Thanur Karmuse v. State of Maharashtra

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court allowed further investigation by the State police despite chargesheet filing and framing of charges but refused transfer of investigation to CBI, emphasizing the constitutional courts' power to ensure fair investigation and trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant further investigation re-investigation transfer of investigation CBI

P. Shyamala v. Gundlur Masthan

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that an unexplained delay of 853 days in depositing the balance sale consideration disentitles the decree-holder from extension of time under Section 28 of the Specific Relief Act and allowed rescission of the agreement to sell.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance Section 28 Specific Relief Act extension of time delay condonation

P. Shyamala v. Gundlur Masthan

24 Feb 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that an unexplained delay of 853 days in depositing the balance sale consideration disentitles the plaintiff from extension of time under Section 28 of the Specific Relief Act and allowed rescission of the agreement to sell.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Specific Performance Section 28 Specific Relief Act Extension of Time Delay in Payment

S. Murali Sundaram v. Jothibai Kannan

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by exercising appellate powers under the guise of review jurisdiction, and restored the original writ petition judgment while remanding related matters for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant review jurisdiction Order 47 Rule 1 CPC Section 114 CPC error apparent on face of record

Roopwanti v. State of Haryana

24 Feb 2023 · Krishna Murari; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused persons, emphasizing that appellate courts should not interfere with acquittals unless the trial court's decision is perverse or unreasonable.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant acquittal presumption of innocence appellate interference interested witness

Haryana Raj v. Sanrajan Sah

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of the Haryana government's refusal to release disputed lands acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing the need for genuine public purpose and non-arbitrariness in land acquisition.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Article 14 Constitution of India Land acquisition Public purpose

State of Haryana v. Niranjan Singh

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the release of certain acquired lands on parity grounds while reversing release orders for lands already utilized or required for public infrastructure, emphasizing non-arbitrariness and public interest in land acquisition.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition Article 14 arbitrariness release of acquired land

Bhoomi Adhigrahan Collector v. Jai Prakash Yogi

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar · 2023 INSC 166

The Supreme Court clarified that under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, acquisition is deemed complete only if possession and measurement were taken within five years before the Act's commencement, overruling earlier contrary precedent.

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

Land Acquisition Collector v. Jai Prakash Tyagi

24 Feb 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court overruled the High Court's declaration of lapse of land acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, clarifying that lapse occurs only if possession and compensation both are absent for five years prior to the Act's commencement.

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

Land Acquisition Collector v. Jai Prakash Tyagi

24 Feb 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court clarified that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if either possession is taken or compensation is paid, overruling earlier contrary precedent and allowing the appeal of the Land Acquisition Collector.

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

State of Himachal Pradesh v. Rajiv

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar · 2023 INSC 159

The Supreme Court held that landowners are entitled to compensation for land used by the State without formal acquisition, treating a lapsed Section 4 notification as deemed acquisition date, while excluding interest for delay but granting other statutory benefits.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Section 4 notification compensation for land deemed acquisition

State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors. v. Rajiv and Anr.

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that landowners are entitled to compensation based on a deemed acquisition date despite delay, directing the State to pay compensation without interest for the delayed period under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 4 notification deemed acquisition

Indore Vikas Pradhikaran v. Manoharlal & Ors.

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar · (2020) 8 SCC 129

The Supreme Court held that under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, abandonment of acquisition occurs only if both possession is not taken and compensation is not paid, and possession without payment does not amount to abandonment.

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

Delhi Development Authority v. Rajender Singh

24 Feb 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 is tendered, even if disputed or deposited in court.

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

State of Madhya Pradesh v. Jad Bai

24 Feb 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court restored the conviction of the accused for murder under sections 302 and 34 IPC, holding that active participation by catching the deceased establishes common intention.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant common intention Section 302 IPC Section 34 IPC murder

State of Madhya Pradesh v. Jad Bai

24 Feb 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court restored the conviction of the accused for murder under sections 302 and 34 IPC, holding that active participation and failure to explain incriminating conduct establish common intention.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant common intention Section 302 IPC Section 34 IPC eyewitness testimony