Supreme Court of India

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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 1

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

K. L. Suneja & Anr. v. Dr. Manjeet Kaur Monga

31 Jan 2023 · M. R. Shah; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court held that once a Pay Order refund is issued and debited from the developer's account, liability to pay interest ceases, dismissing the complainant's claim for interest beyond that date and allowing the developer's appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant unfair trade practice MRTP Act Competition Act Pay Order

K. L. Suneja & Anr. v. Dr. Manjeet Kaur Monga

31 Jan 2023 · M. R. Shah; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court held that a developer is not liable to pay interest on a refund amount after issuance of a Pay Order debiting its account, emphasizing procedural safeguards for deposit of amounts in legal proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant unfair trade practice MRTP Act Competition Act Pay Order

Usha Chakraborty & Anr. v. State of West Bengal & Anr.

30 Jan 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings where the allegations disclosed only a civil dispute and were used as a tool for harassment, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR abuse of process civil dispute

Usha Chakraborty & Anr. v. State of West Bengal & Anr.

30 Jan 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; C.T. Ravikumar
Cites 0 · Cited by 20

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. where the allegations were essentially civil in nature and the complainant concealed the pendency of a civil suit, holding that continuation would amount to abuse of process of law.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR abuse of process civil dispute

Juhru v. Karim

27 Jan 2023 · Surya Kant; J.K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court upheld the summoning of the father-in-law as additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. based on strong evidence but set aside the summoning of sister-in-law and brother-in-law for lack of credible evidence.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant Section 319 Cr.P.C. summoning additional accused dowry harassment Section 304B IPC

Saroj & Ors. v. IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. & Ors.

26 Jan 2023 · Sanjay Karol; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2024 INSC 816

The Supreme Court held that the School Leaving Certificate is authoritative over the Aadhar Card for age determination in motor accident claims and restored the higher compensation awarded by the Tribunal with enhanced interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Compensation calculation Date of birth proof School Leaving Certificate

Manno Lal Jaiswal v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr

25 Jan 2023 · M. R. Shah; Sanjiv Khanna

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders in a murder case, emphasizing correct factual application and relevant legal principles for bail in serious offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, and 302 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly common intention

Manno Lal Jaiswal v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr

25 Jan 2023 · M. R. Shah; Sanjiv Khanna

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders in a murder case involving unlawful assembly, emphasizing correct factual application and legal principles governing bail in serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail murder unlawful assembly Section 149 IPC

DEVELOPER GROUP INDIA PVT. LTD. v. SURINDER SINGH MARWAH

25 Jan 2023 · B.R. Gavai; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court set aside a blanket injunction restraining alienation of properties purchased by related companies using misappropriated funds, directing a limited undertaking and remanding for final orders after audit in winding up proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Companies Act 2013 Section 339 interim injunction winding up