Supreme Court of India

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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

Rashtriya Khadya Nigam v. Jagadish Balaram Bahira

02 Feb 2023 · Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 728
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The Supreme Court upheld the denial of a Scheduled Caste certificate to the petitioner, affirming that only genuine members of notified Scheduled Castes are entitled to such certification and benefits.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Scheduled Caste certificate Tahsildar refusal Scheduled Castes Caste certificate issuance

Bhadubhita Das v. Anayabhaban

02 Feb 2023 · Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud; J. B. Pardiwala · 2023 INSC 728

The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner's Scheduled Caste certificate by the Tahsildar after proper investigation, emphasizing procedural fairness and evidentiary standards in caste certificate disputes.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant caste certificate Scheduled Caste Tahsildar burden of proof

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. Sheshayya v. Telangana State

01 Feb 2023 · Krishna Murari; V. Ramasubramaniam

The Supreme Court held that a binding settlement agreement providing for amicable resolution bars criminal prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and set aside the convictions accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Cheque dishonour Settlement agreement

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
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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

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

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