Supreme Court of India

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Delhi Jal Board v. Nirmala Devi

19 Oct 2022 · M. R. Shah; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court held that for compassionate appointments, the applicant's educational qualification must be considered as on the date of application, and subsequent acquisition of qualification cannot be taken into account, setting aside the orders directing appointment beyond this principle.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant compassionate appointment educational qualification Lower Division Clerk Delhi Jal Board

M/S NEW NOBLE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

19 Oct 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Pamidighantam Sri Narasi...

The Supreme Court held that only institutions existing exclusively for educational purposes and registered under the relevant state charitable law qualify for tax exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, dismissing appeals challenging denial of such exemption.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 10(23C)(vi) Income Tax Act educational institution solely for educational purposes charitable purpose

M/S NEW NOBLE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

19 Oct 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Pamidighantam Sri Narasi...
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that tax exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) requires institutions to exist solely and exclusively for educational purposes, mandates registration under state charitable laws, and incidental profits do not disqualify exemption.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 10(23C)(vi) Income Tax Act educational institution exemption solely for educational purposes charitable purpose

Sunil Jain v. Chandra Kala

19 Oct 2022 · M. R. Shah; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court appointed a fresh arbitrator following the death of the previously appointed arbitrator to ensure continuation of arbitration proceedings.

civil other arbitration appointment of arbitrator death of arbitrator substitute arbitrator

YENDAPALLI SRINIVASULU REDDY v. VEMIREDDY PATTABHIRAMI REDDY

19 Oct 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; J.K. Maheshwari; Arjun Bisht; Ranjana Sha... · 2022 INSC 1120

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of an election petition to include non-disclosure of criminal antecedents, holding such amendment permissible as it did not introduce a new corrupt practice.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant election petition amendment of pleadings Representation of the People Act, 1951 non-disclosure of criminal antecedents

YENDAPALLI SRINIVASULU REDDY v. VEMIREDDY PATTABHIRAMI REDDY

19 Oct 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; J.K. Maheshwari; Arjun Bisht; Ranjana Sha...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of an election petition to include non-disclosure of criminal antecedents, clarifying the scope of permissible amendments under election law.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant election petition amendment of pleadings Representation of the People Act, 1951 non-disclosure of criminal antecedents

The State of Manipur v. Buyamayum Abdul Hanan

19 Oct 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a preventive detention order for failure to supply legible copies of relied-upon documents, affirming the fundamental right to effective representation under Article 22(5) of the Constitution.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant preventive detention Article 22(5) Constitution of India legible documents effective representation

Jaycee Housing Pvt. Ltd. v. Cuttack

19 Oct 2022 · M. R. Shah; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of conferring jurisdiction on subordinate Commercial Courts over arbitration matters under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, overruling the appellants' challenge based on Section 2(1)(e) of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 2(1)(e) Section 3

Divya v. The National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

18 Oct 2022 · B. R. Gavai; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a severely disabled minor motor accident victim by applying the correct multiplier method and issued directions to safeguard the awarded amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 just compensation permanent disability

Divya v. The National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

18 Oct 2022 · B. R. Gavai; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a permanently disabled minor motor accident victim by applying the multiplier method and issued directions for safeguarding the awarded amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 just compensation permanent disability multiplier method

Raj Bala v. Rakeja Begam

18 Oct 2022 · B. R. Gavai; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal enhancing compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the binding principles on future prospects and recognized heads of compensation from the Pranay Sethi Constitution Bench decision.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 Compensation Future prospects

Dr. Manik Bhattacharya v. Ramesh Malik

18 Oct 2022 · Aniruddha Bose; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court held that its interim protection order against coercive action by the CBI does not bar the Enforcement Directorate from arresting the petitioner under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002, and dismissed the petitioner's applications challenging the arrest.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant interim protection Enforcement Directorate Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 arrest legality

Manik Bhattacharya v. Ramesh Malik

18 Oct 2022 · Aniruddha Bose; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to stay cancellation of appointments and removal of the Board President, upheld continuation of CBI investigation with procedural safeguards, emphasizing natural justice and statutory compliance.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CBI investigation recruitment irregularities natural justice cancellation of appointment

Dr. Manik Bhattacharya v. Ramesh Malik

18 Oct 2022 · Aniruddha Bose; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court held that interim protection against coercive action granted in one investigation does not bar arrest by another agency under a separate statute, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to his Enforcement Directorate arrest.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant interim protection Enforcement Directorate Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 arrest legality

JSK INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. v. ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

18 Oct 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose
Cites 0 · Cited by 4

The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot repudiate a claim on grounds not stated in the repudiation letter and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on the sole ground of insurance coverage exhaustion.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Marine Cargo-Open Policy Sales Turnover basis Insurance claim repudiation Insurable interest

BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. v. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission

18 Oct 2022 · S. Abdul Nazeer; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court held that the electricity regulator cannot amend tariff determination methodology during truing up and allowed recovery of legitimate expenses including interest on consumer deposits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Electricity Act, 2003 truing up tariff determination DERC

Board of Governors in Supersession of Medical Council of India v. Dr. Priyambada Sharma & Others

17 Oct 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 0 · Cited by 17

The Supreme Court held that strict adherence to the Medical Council of India's admission schedule and merit-based counselling is mandatory, quashing High Court orders permitting provisional postgraduate medical admissions beyond the cut-off date.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant postgraduate medical admission NEET-PG Medical Council of India Regulations admission schedule

Gurmail Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

17 Oct 2022 · C.T. Ravikumar; Sudhanshu Dhulia

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302/149 IPC, affirming that membership in an unlawful assembly with a common object to commit murder attracts vicarious liability even without overt acts by the accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly vicarious liability constructive liability

Gurmail Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

17 Oct 2022 · C.T. Ravikumar; Sudhanshu Dhulia

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302/149 IPC of an appellant as a member of an unlawful assembly with common object to commit murder, affirming vicarious liability despite non-recovery of weapons and death of co-accused during appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant unlawful assembly Section 149 IPC vicarious liability constructive liability

M/s. Fashion World v. Banshidhar Multi Builders Pvt. Ltd.

17 Oct 2022 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar · 2022 INSC 1099

The Supreme Court allowed the tenant's appeal by setting aside orders striking off defence for non-payment of GST after deposit of dues and directed payment of enhanced rent as per lease terms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 13(6) M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961 tenant defence GST liability rent enhancement