Supreme Court of India

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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
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

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
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

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

Velayudhan v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.

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

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with 100% permanent disability, increasing amounts for pain and suffering and future economic loss based on realistic income assessment and appropriate multipliers.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation pain and suffering permanent disability

Velayudhan v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.

07 Sep 2022 · M. R. Shah; Krishna Murari
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for pain and suffering and future economic loss in a motor accident claim, emphasizing realistic assessment of disability and earning capacity.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation pain and suffering permanent disability

Chaitu Gowala and Another v. The State of Assam

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

The Supreme Court acquitted union leaders of murder charges due to lack of evidence of their active participation or instigation, emphasizing that mere presence and unproven speech do not attract liability under Sections 302 and 149 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly instigation

K. Paramasivam v. The Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. & Anr.

06 Sep 2022 · Indira Banerjee; J. K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that a corporate guarantor for loans availed by non-corporate borrowers qualifies as a corporate debtor under the IBC, allowing initiation of CIRP against it under Section 7 without proceeding against the principal borrower.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Corporate Debtor Corporate Guarantor Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

G.N.R. Babu v. Dr. B.C. Muthappa

06 Sep 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; Abhay S. Oka · 2022 INSC 931

The Supreme Court held that a defendant can challenge ex parte proceedings on grounds of improper service in an appeal under Section 96 CPC if no Rule 13 Order IX CPC application is filed, and remanded the suit for fresh adjudication due to procedural irregularities.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex parte decree service of summons Section 96 CPC Order IX Rule 13 CPC