Supreme Court of India

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Mohammad Latief Magrey v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors.

12 Sep 2022 · Surya Kant; J. B. Pardiwala

The Supreme Court upheld the denial of exhumation of a deceased militant's body on public order and health grounds while affirming the family's right to perform religious prayers at the graveyard, balancing fundamental rights with societal interests.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Article 21 last rites exhumation right to life

Ketan Kantilal Seth v. State of Gujarat & Ors.

09 Sep 2022 · J.K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court allowed transfer of multiple criminal cases pending in different States involving common accused and facts to a single court in Mumbai to ensure fair and expeditious trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 406 CrPC transfer of criminal cases fair trial ends of justice

Ketan Kantilal Seth v. State of Gujarat & Ors.

09 Sep 2022 · J.K. Maheshwari
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The Supreme Court allowed transfer of multiple criminal cases pending in different States against common accused to a single court in Mumbai to ensure fair trial and expeditious disposal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 406 CrPC transfer of criminal cases fair trial ends of justice

Joseph Johnson N. Maithkuri v. Subrahmanya

09 Sep 2022 · M. R. Shah; Krishna Murari · 2022 INSC 944

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders for accused in a murder case, emphasizing the gravity of offences and eyewitness identification, and directed their surrender.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail murder criminal conspiracy eyewitness identification

Joseph Johnson N. Maithkuri v. Subrahmanya

09 Sep 2022 · M. R. Shah; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders for accused in a murder case, emphasizing the gravity of offences and eyewitness identification, and directed their surrender for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail eyewitness identification Test Identification Parade serious offences

Chandigarh Nursing Home and Anr. v. Sukhdeep Kaur

09 Sep 2022 · M.R. Shah; Krishna Murari · 2022 INSC 943

The Supreme Court held that the National Commission cannot enhance compensation in a revision petition without suo moto jurisdiction and notice, set aside the Rs. 10 lakh award, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 4 lakhs under Article 142.

consumer appeal_allowed Significant consumer protection medical negligence compensation enhancement suo moto revisional jurisdiction

Chandigarh Nursing Home and Anr. v. Sukhdeep Kaur

09 Sep 2022 · M.R. Shah; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court held that the National Commission cannot enhance compensation suo moto in a revision petition without notice, set aside the Rs. 10 lakh enhancement, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 4 lakhs under Article 142 for medical negligence.

consumer appeal_allowed Significant medical negligence consumer protection compensation enhancement suo moto revisional jurisdiction

Rajiv Shukla v. Gold Rush Sales and Services Ltd. & Anr.

08 Sep 2022 · M. R. Shah; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court held that the National Commission exceeded its revisional jurisdiction by disturbing concurrent findings that a used car was delivered instead of a new one, directing replacement of the car and restoring the original consumer forum orders.

consumer_protection appeal_allowed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Revisional jurisdiction Used car delivery Unfair trade practice

P. DHARAMARAJ v. SHANMUGAM

08 Sep 2022 · S. Abdul Nazeer; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of a criminal complaint in a cash-for-job corruption case, holding that compromise cannot justify quashing offences involving public servants and that victims have locus standi to challenge such orders.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of criminal complaint compromise in criminal cases Prevention of Corruption Act

P. DHARAMARAJ v. SHANMUGAM

08 Sep 2022 · S. Abdul Nazeer; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of a criminal complaint involving a cash-for-job scam, holding that compromise cannot justify quashing serious non-compoundable offences involving public servants and corruption, and affirmed the locus standi of victims to challenge such orders.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of criminal complaint compromise in criminal cases non-compoundable offences

The State of Haryana v. Anand Kindo & Anr.

08 Sep 2022 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Abhay S. Oka; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court modified the death sentence to a fixed 30-year term for the brutal, premeditated murder of an aged couple by their trusted employees, balancing the crime's gravity with the accused's youth and potential for rehabilitation.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 302 IPC death sentence life imprisonment fixed term sentence

The State of Haryana v. Anand Kindo & Anr.

08 Sep 2022 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Abhay S. Oka; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court modified the death sentence to a 30-year fixed term imprisonment for the premeditated brutal murder of an aged couple by their trusted employees, balancing the crime's gravity with the accused's young age and potential for rehabilitation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC death penalty life imprisonment fixed term sentence

Amanullah Khan v. State of Haryana

08 Sep 2022 · M.R. Shah; Krishna Murari · 2022 INSC 942

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired under specific notifications in Haryana, aligning it with prior rulings, while condoning delay without granting interest for the delayed period.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation enhancement uniform compensation delay condonation

Amanullah Khan v. The State of Haryana

08 Sep 2022 · M.R. Shah; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired under specific notifications in Haryana, directing uniformity with prior rulings and condoning delay subject to denial of interest on enhanced amounts.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Land Acquisition Act 1894 Section 4

Pillu @ Prahlad v. State of Madhya Pradesh

07 Sep 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, rejecting the applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC and affirming the reliability of prosecution witnesses despite hostility.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC murder culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Shiv Kumar v. State of Madhya Pradesh

07 Sep 2022 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy
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The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant for lack of evidence proving knowledge of stolen property, emphasizing that conviction under Section 411 IPC requires proof of mens rea beyond mere possession.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 411 IPC dishonestly receiving stolen property mens rea knowledge of stolen goods

Shiv Kumar v. State of Madhya Pradesh

07 Sep 2022 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy
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The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant under Section 411 IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove knowledge of stolen property, emphasizing the necessity of mens rea for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 411 IPC dishonest receipt stolen property mens rea

Babanrao Rajaram Pund v. M/s. Samarth Builders & Developers

07 Sep 2022 · Surya Kant; Abhay S. Oka · 2022 INSC 935
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The Supreme Court held that Clause 18 of the Development Agreement constituted a valid arbitration agreement despite lacking express 'final and binding' language, allowing the appellant's appeal and appointing an arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Section 7 Arbitration and Conciliation Act validity of arbitration clause binding arbitration

Babanrao Rajaram Pund v. M/s. Samarth Builders & Developers

07 Sep 2022 · Surya Kant; Abhay S. Oka
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The Supreme Court held that Clause 18 of the Development Agreement constituted a valid arbitration agreement despite absence of express 'final and binding' wording, allowing the appeal and appointing an arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 7 Section 11

Maharani Deepinder Kaur v. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

07 Sep 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Sudhanshu Dhulia
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The Supreme Court upheld that succession to the private properties of the former ruler of Faridkot is governed by personal law and valid testamentary documents, rejecting the Rule of Primogeniture and invalidating the disputed Will and Trust claims.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant succession Rule of Primogeniture private properties Covenant of 1948