Supreme Court of India

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Shyam Kumar Gupta v. Shubham Jain

02 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal setting aside an ex parte decree for rent arrears and eviction, holding that partial compliance with Section 17 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act coupled with bona fide deposit entitles the defendant to contest the suit on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC Section 17 Provincial Small Cause Courts Act setting aside decree

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v. Union of India

02 Feb 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; J B P...

The Supreme Court upheld Section 33(7) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, ruling that Parliament's legislative policy permitting candidates to contest from up to two constituencies simultaneously does not violate fundamental rights.

constitutional petition_dismissed Representation of the People Act, 1951 Section 33(7) multiple constituencies electoral candidacy

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v. Union of India

02 Feb 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; J B P...

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 33(7) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, ruling that Parliament's legislative policy permitting candidates to contest from up to two constituencies simultaneously is not unconstitutional.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Representation of the People Act, 1951 Section 33(7) multiple constituencies electoral law

Snehasis Giri v. Subhasis Mitra

02 Feb 2023 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Dipankar Datta · 2023 INSC 97
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of madrasa teacher appointments made during pendency of appeals subject to verification of eligibility and recruitment norms, limiting contempt jurisdiction to enforcing explicit judgment directions and constituting a committee to verify claims.

administrative other Significant West Bengal Madrasa Service Commission Act, 2008 Contempt of Court Minority Educational Institutions Appointment Verification

Snehasis Giri v. Subhasis Mitra

02 Feb 2023 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Dipankar Datta
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that appointments under the West Bengal Madrasa Service Commission Act are valid subject to verification of eligibility and recruitment norms, limiting contempt jurisdiction to enforcing explicit directions and constituting a committee to verify claims before releasing salaries.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant West Bengal Madrasa Service Commission Act, 2008 contempt of court appointment of teachers verification of eligibility

Baini Prasad v. Durga Devi

02 Feb 2023 · B. R. Gavai; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the owner’s right to recover possession from an encroacher, rejecting claims based on estoppel and Section 51 of the Transfer of Property Act, and restored the Trial Court’s decree for demolition and possession.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant possession encroachment Section 51 Transfer of Property Act estoppel

STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS. v. KAMAL KISHORE PRASAD

01 Feb 2023 · Krishna Murari; Bela M. Trivedi · 2023 INSC 21
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective dismissal of a bank officer after superannuation, clarifying the application of SBIOSR Rules 19(1) and 19(3) in disciplinary proceedings concluded before retirement.

labor appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings superannuation State Bank of India Officers' Service Rules, 1992 Rule 19(1)

K.T.V. HEALTH FOOD PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA

01 Feb 2023 · K.M. JOSEPH; B.V. NAGARATHNA; J.B. PARDIWALA

The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's order invalidating ex post facto clearance for edible oil storage facilities located outside the notified Chennai Port limits under the 2011 CRZ Notification, emphasizing strict adherence to environmental regulations.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 2011 ex post facto environmental clearance CRZ II permissible activities storage of edible oil

K.T.V. HEALTH FOOD PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA

01 Feb 2023 · K.M. JOSEPH; B.V. NAGARATHNA; J.B. PARDIWALA

The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's order invalidating ex post facto clearance for storage facilities located outside notified port limits under the CRZ Notification, emphasizing strict interpretation of environmental regulations.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 2011 ex post facto environmental clearance CRZ-II permissible activities storage facilities in notified ports

B V Seshaiah v. The State of Telangana & Anr.

01 Feb 2023 · Krishna Murari; V. Ramasubramanian · 2023 INSC 93

The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 138 NI Act where parties had validly compounded the offence through a settlement agreement mandating arbitration, emphasizing respect for such compounding in criminal disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act compoundable offence Memorandum of Understanding arbitration

B V Seshaiah v. The State of Telangana & Anr.

01 Feb 2023 · Krishna Murari; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where parties had entered into a valid settlement agreement providing for amicable resolution or arbitration, emphasizing the compoundable nature of the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act compoundable offence Memorandum of Understanding arbitration

M/S GODREJ SARA LEE LTD. v. THE EXCISE AND TAXATION OFFICER

01 Feb 2023 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Dipankar Datta
Cites 0 · Cited by 7

The Supreme Court held that a revisional authority cannot exercise suo motu revision to alter final tax assessments settled by a tribunal, and a writ petition challenging such jurisdictional overreach should be entertained notwithstanding availability of alternative remedies.

tax appeal_allowed Significant writ jurisdiction Article 226 suo motu revision Haryana VAT Act

M/S GODREJ SARA LEE LTD. v. THE EXCISE AND TAXATION OFFICER

01 Feb 2023 · Dipankar Datta; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court held that a revisional authority cannot exercise suo motu revision to alter tax assessments on issues finally settled by a competent tribunal, and a writ petition challenging such jurisdiction should be entertained despite availability of alternative remedies.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Article 226 writ jurisdiction alternative remedy suo motu revision

The Chairman & Managing Director, City Union Bank Ltd. & Anr. v. R. Chandramohan

01 Feb 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court held that consumer forums cannot decide complaints involving disputed facts or fraud allegations and dismissed the complaint for lack of proven deficiency in banking service.

consumer appeal_allowed Significant deficiency in service Consumer Protection Act, 1986 burden of proof disputed questions of fact

Joseph Shine v. Union of India

31 Jan 2023 · K. M. Joseph; Ajay Rastogi; Aniruddha Bose; Hrishikesh Roy;... · 2019 3 SCC 39
Cites 0 · Cited by 4

The Supreme Court clarified that its 2019 judgment striking down Section 497 IPC does not affect disciplinary provisions under the Armed Forces Acts, and refused to entertain a disguised review application seeking such clarification.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 497 IPC Army Act 1950 Article 33 Constitution disciplinary provisions

Joseph Shine v. Union of India

31 Jan 2023 · K. M. Joseph; Ajay Rastogi; Aniruddha Bose; Hrishikesh Roy;... · Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2019) 3 SCC 39

The Supreme Court clarified that its judgment striking down Section 497 IPC does not affect disciplinary provisions under the Army, Navy, and Air Force Acts governing armed forces personnel.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 497 IPC Army Act 1950 Article 33 Constitution disciplinary proceedings

PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS) DELHI v. SERVANTS OF PEOPLE SOCIETY

31 Jan 2023 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DIPANKAR DATTA · 2023 INSC 88
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court remitted the matter for fresh examination of whether a charitable society's income from newspaper advertisement qualifies for tax exemption under the amended definition of 'charitable purpose' in Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant charitable trust Income Tax Act Section 2(15) general public utility

PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS) DELHI v. SERVANTS OF PEOPLE SOCIETY

31 Jan 2023 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DIPANKAR DATTA
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court remitted the matter for fresh examination of whether income from advertisement and newspaper activities by a charitable society exceeds permissible limits under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, affecting its exemption status.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax exemption Charitable trust Section 2(15) Income Tax Act Trade or business

Ajay Dabra v. Pyare Ram & Ors.

31 Jan 2023 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Sudhanshu Dhulia · 2023 INSC 90
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals for specific performance due to non-condonation of delay and invalid assignment violating statutory restrictions on agricultural land transfer in Himachal Pradesh.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act Section 149 CPC

Ajay Dabra v. Pyare Ram & Ors.

31 Jan 2023 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Sudhanshu Dhulia

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals for specific performance due to non-condonation of delay and invalidity of contract assignment under Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance condonation of delay Section 149 CPC court fees