Supreme Court of India

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John Anthonisamy @ John v. State

19 Jan 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on strong circumstantial evidence including recovery of the dead body and stolen car parts at the accused's instance, despite inconclusive post-mortem and unrelied upon extra judicial confession.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence recovery at instance of accused extra judicial confession post-mortem inconclusive

John Anthonisamy @ John v. State

19 Jan 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder based on strong circumstantial evidence including recovery of the dead body and stolen vehicle parts at the accused's instance, dismissing the appeal challenging the reliability of confessional evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence recovery of dead body extra-judicial confession Section 302 IPC

Alpine Housing Development Corporation Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashok S. Dhariwal

19 Jan 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order permitting additional evidence in a pre-2019 arbitration award challenge under Section 34, applying pre-amendment provisions and emphasizing summary nature and exceptional circumstances.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 34 Arbitration Act additional evidence ex-parte award public policy

Alpine Housing Development Corporation Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashok S. Dhariwal

19 Jan 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order permitting additional evidence in a pre-2019 amendment Section 34 arbitration challenge, emphasizing the applicability of pre-amendment provisions and exceptional allowance of evidence to ensure justice without defeating arbitration's speedy disposal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 34 Arbitration Act additional evidence ex-parte award public policy

Natthu Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

19 Jan 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable sole witness testimony recorded after an unexplained delay, granting benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC benefit of doubt single witness testimony delay in recording statement

Natthu Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

19 Jan 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and lack of corroboration, granting benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC benefit of doubt uncorroborated testimony delay in recording statements

Gajanand Sharma v. Adarsh Siksha Parisad Samiti

19 Jan 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that prior approval of the Director of Education is mandatory under Section 18 of the Rajasthan Non-Governmental Educational Institutions Act, 1989 before terminating an employee, even after disciplinary enquiry, and set aside the High Court's contrary decision.

labor appeal_allowed Significant prior approval Director of Education Section 18 Rajasthan Non-Governmental Educational Institutions Act, 1989

Stalin @ Satalin Samuvel v. State

18 Jan 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to unreliable eye witness testimony and flawed identification parade, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards in criminal trials.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant eye witness testimony Test Identification Parade identification evidence reasonable doubt

Stalin @ Satalin Samuvel v. State

18 Jan 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to unreliable eye witness evidence and flawed identification parade procedures, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards in criminal trials.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant eye witness testimony test identification parade TIP procedure benefit of doubt

Rajaram S/O Sriramulu Naidu v. Maruthachalam

18 Jan 2023 · B.R. Gavai; M.M. Sundresh
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court quashed the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to successful rebuttal of presumption by the accused, while upholding civil recovery decrees with modification based on amounts deposited.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 139 Cheque bounce

Rajaram S/O Sriramulu Naidu v. Maruthachalam

18 Jan 2023 · B.R. Gavai; M.M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the accused successfully rebutted the presumption of debt discharge by adducing credible evidence, while upholding the civil decrees with modification.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 139 Cheque bounce

Jabir v. State of Uttarakhand

17 Jan 2023 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction based solely on the 'last seen' theory due to inconsistencies, unexplained FIR delay, and incomplete circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant last seen theory circumstantial evidence delay in FIR chain of evidence

Herwotmpikard Inndiy Sals Private Limited v. Commissioner of Customs (Import)

17 Jan 2023 · 2023 INSC 50
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the customs classification of self-adhesive printed labels under tariff item 8471 30 10, confirming the customs duty demand against the appellant.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant customs classification printed labels tariff item 8471 30 10 self-adhesive labels

Hewlett Packard India Sales Private Limited v. Commissioner of Customs (Import) Nhava Sheva

17 Jan 2023 · Surya Kant; Vikram Nath
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that 'All in One Integrated Desktop Computers' are not 'portable' ADP machines under Tariff Item 8471 30 10 and correctly classified them under Tariff Item 8471 50 00, allowing the appeals.

tax appeal_allowed Significant tariff classification portable automatic data processing machines Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985

Ram Shri Radhimurkar v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Jan 2023 · K. M. Joseph; B. V. Nagarathna · 2023 INSC 49

The Supreme Court held that adopted children born after the death of a government servant are not entitled to family pension under Rule 54(14)(b) of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant family pension adopted child Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 Rule 54(14)(b)

Delhi Development Authority v. Manpreet Singh

16 Jan 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser acquiring land after the 2013 Land Acquisition Act has no locus to challenge acquisition proceedings or lapsing thereof, setting aside the High Court's order in favor of the purchaser.

property appeal_allowed Significant subsequent purchaser locus standi land acquisition Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013

Delhi Development Authority v. Manpreet Singh

16 Jan 2023 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser post-2013 Act has no locus to challenge land acquisition lapsing under Section 24(2), setting aside the High Court's order in favor of the purchaser.

property appeal_allowed Significant subsequent purchaser locus standi land acquisition Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013

Bimla Tiwari v. State of Bihar & Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Hrishikesh Roy
Cites 0 · Cited by 21

The Supreme Court upheld pre-arrest bail granted to accused in dowry and cheating case but struck down the condition requiring monetary payment as a precondition for bail, emphasizing that criminal law process should not be used for money recovery.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant pre-arrest bail Section 82 CrPC Section 438 CrPC dowry prohibition

Bimla Tiwari v. State of Bihar & Ors.

16 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court upheld pre-arrest bail granted to accused in a dowry-related criminal case but struck down the condition requiring payment of money as a precondition for bail, emphasizing that criminal law should not be used for money recovery.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant pre-arrest bail Section 82 CrPC money recovery dowry prohibition

Central Bureau of Investigation v. T. Gangi Reddy @ Yerra Gangi Reddy

16 Jan 2023 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that bail granted under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. on default of investigation can be cancelled on merits if strong grounds exist, overruling the High Court's bar on such cancellation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant default bail Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. bail cancellation non-bailable offence