Supreme Court of India

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M/s. Meenakshi Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Abhyudaya Green Economic Zones Pvt. Ltd.

23 Nov 2022 · B.V. Nagarathna; B.R. Gavai
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that issues of novation and existence of arbitration agreement at the Section 11(6) stage must generally be left to the Arbitral Tribunal, setting aside the High Court's dismissal of the arbitration appointment application.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) novation arbitration clause

The TATA Power Company Limited Transmission v. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission & Ors.

23 Nov 2022 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; A S Bopanna; J B Pardiwala · 2022 INSC 1222

The Supreme Court upheld MERC's discretion to grant a transmission licence for the HVDC Kudus-Aarey project under Section 62 without mandatory competitive bidding, ruling the project as existing and not subject to TBCB under the Government of Maharashtra's 2019 resolution.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Electricity Act 2003 Section 62 Section 63 Tariff Based Competitive Bidding

The TATA Power Company Limited Transmission v. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission

23 Nov 2022 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; A.S. Bopanna; J.B. Pardiwala

The Supreme Court upheld MERC's grant of a transmission licence for the Kudus-Aarey HVDC project under Section 62 without competitive bidding, affirming regulatory discretion and the co-equal status of Sections 62 and 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Electricity Act 2003 Section 62 Section 63 Tariff Based Competitive Bidding

Union of India v. Subrata Nath

23 Nov 2022 · Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud; Hima Kohli
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The Supreme Court held that courts must not reappreciate evidence or substitute findings in departmental disciplinary proceedings and upheld the dismissal of a CISF constable for negligence and prior misconduct, setting aside the High Court's order of reinstatement and fresh punishment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant departmental inquiry disciplinary proceedings judicial review natural justice

Union of India v. Subrata Nath

23 Nov 2022 · Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud; Hima Kohli
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that courts must not reappreciate evidence or interfere with disciplinary penalties unless findings are perverse or inquiry flawed, restoring dismissal of a CISF constable for negligence and dereliction of duty.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant departmental inquiry disciplinary proceedings judicial review natural justice

The Revenue Divisional Officer v. Ismail Bhai

22 Nov 2022 · S. ABDUL NAZEER; J.K. MAHESHWARI

The Supreme Court restored the Reference Court's compensation award of Rs. 250 per sq. yard for land acquired in 1981, rejecting the High Court's arbitrary reduction and denying deductions for development charges.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Land Acquisition Act 1894 market value

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited v. JSW Energy Limited

22 Nov 2022 · K.M. Joseph; Aniruddha Bose; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding of a concluded power purchase contract prior to the Karnataka Electricity Reforms Act, 1999, limiting the Commission's tariff regulation jurisdiction and directing compliance with the government-approved tariff.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Karnataka Electricity Reforms Act, 1999 concluded contract tariff determination

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited v. JSW Energy Limited

22 Nov 2022 · K.M. Joseph; Aniruddha Bose; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court upheld that a binding tariff contract existed prior to the Karnataka Electricity Reforms Act, 1999, protecting it from regulatory revision and directing compliance with the Government Order dated 12.05.1999.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Karnataka Electricity Reforms Act, 1999 Power Purchase Agreement tariff determination concluded contract

The State of Madhya Pradesh v. M/S Sew Construction Limited

18 Nov 2022 · A. S. Bopanna; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award granting escalation claims under a construction contract where conditions precedent were satisfied, rejecting res judicata and limiting administrative discretion.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant escalation claim contract interpretation res judicata arbitration award

The State of Madhya Pradesh v. M/S Sew Construction Limited & Ors.

18 Nov 2022 · A. S. Bopanna; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award granting escalation to the Contractor under a contract clause requiring written permission for quarry change, rejecting the State's plea of res judicata and limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant escalation claim contract interpretation res judicata arbitration award

Amy Mehta v. State of Karnataka

17 Nov 2022 · M. R. Shah; Hima Kohli · 2022 INSC 1215

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a serious sexual offence case for failure to consider investigation material and remitted the matter for fresh bail consideration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC serious offences sexual assault

Amy Mehta v. State of Karnataka

17 Nov 2022 · M. R. Shah; Hima Kohli

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a sexual assault case for failure to consider the seriousness of offences and investigation material, remitting the matter for fresh bail consideration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC sexual assault delay in FIR

Leelamma Mathew v. Indian Overseas Bank

17 Nov 2022 · M. R. Shah; Krishna Murari · 2022 INSC 1214

The Supreme Court held that a suit for compensation for deficiency in auctioned secured property is maintainable despite Section 34 of SARFAESI Act, and the Bank is liable for non-disclosure and handing over lesser area than sold.

civil appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 34 SARFAESI auction sale secured property

Leelamma Mathew v. Indian Overseas Bank

17 Nov 2022 · M. R. Shah; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court held that a suit for damages due to deficiency in auctioned property area under SARFAESI Act is maintainable and not barred by Section 34, allowing compensation where the Bank issued a sale certificate for more land than actually possessed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 34 auction sale secured property damages for deficiency

M/s Polyflex (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Income Tax & Another

17 Nov 2022 · M.R. Shah; M.M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court held that manufacturing and selling polyurethane foam, a product specified in the Eleventh Schedule, disqualifies the assessee from claiming deduction under Section 80-IB of the Income Tax Act, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's decision.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 80-IB Income Tax Act, 1961 Eleventh Schedule polyurethane foam

New Okhla Industrial Development Authority v. Rameshwar @ Ramesh Chandra Sharma

17 Nov 2022 · M. R. Shah; M. M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court upheld enhanced compensation for land acquisition but denied statutory benefits and interest for a 22-year delayed appeal period, partly allowing NOIDA's appeal.

property appeal_partly_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation delay condonation statutory benefits

Pawan Kumar Goel v. State of U.P. & Another

17 Nov 2022 · Krishna Murari; Bela M. Trivedi · 2022 INSC 1212
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of proceedings against a company director under Section 138 NI Act for non-impleadment of the company and absence of specific averments under Section 141, affirming that prosecution cannot proceed without arraigning the company and meeting statutory requirements.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Vicarious liability

Pawan Kumar Goel v. State of U.P. & Another

17 Nov 2022 · Krishna Murari; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of prosecution against a company director under Section 138 NI Act for non-impleading the company and absence of mandatory averments under Section 141, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory requirements for vicarious liability.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Vicarious liability

M/s Polyflex (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Income Tax & Another

17 Nov 2022 · M.R. Shah; M.M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court held that manufacturing and selling polyurethane foam, which falls under the Eleventh Schedule, disqualifies the assessee from claiming deduction under Section 80-IB of the Income Tax Act, even if the foam is used by others to make automobile seats.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 80-IB Income Tax Act, 1961 Eleventh Schedule polyurethane foam

VARIMADUGU OBI REDDY v. B. SREENIVASULU

16 Nov 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that a typographical error in property description and a minor delay in auction payment do not vitiate SARFAESI auction proceedings, and aggrieved parties must exhaust statutory remedies before approaching the High Court.

civil appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act, 2002 e-auction sale typographical error Rule 9(4) Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002