Supreme Court of India

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Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v. Union of India

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 0 · Cited by 6

The Supreme Court upheld constitutional safeguards in investigations under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, emphasizing the applicability of CrPC protections, the status of ED officers as police officers, and the necessity of procedural fairness and transparency.

criminal significant Significant Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 Enforcement Directorate ECIR constitutional validity

LRS. v. MANI SQUARE LTD.

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that appellants qualify as thika tenants under the retrospectively amended 2001 Act despite erecting pucca structures and lease expiry, vesting the landlord's interest in the State and affirming appellants' tenancy rights.

property appeal_allowed Significant thika tenancy pucca structure Calcutta Thika Tenancy Act 1949 Calcutta Thika Tenancy (Acquisition and Regulation) Act 1981

LRS. & ORS. v. MANI SQUARE LTD. & ORS.

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that appellants erecting pucca structures under a lease exceeding twelve years do not qualify as thika tenants under the 1949 Act but do qualify under the 2001 Act with retrospective effect, thereby vesting the landlord's interest in the State.

property appeal_allowed Significant thika tenancy pucca structure kutcha structure retrospective amendment

All Kerala Distributors Association v. The State of Kerala & Anr.

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Kerala State amendments linking motor vehicle tax payment to welfare fund contributions, holding no repugnancy with the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976 Kerala Motor Transport Workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 1985 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 constitutional validity

All Kerala Distributors Association v. The State of Kerala & Anr.

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Kerala State amendments linking vehicle tax payment with welfare fund contributions, ruling no repugnancy with the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and affirming State legislative competence.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976 Motor Transport Workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 1985 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 constitutional validity

M/s R.D. Jain and Co. v. Capital First Ltd.

27 Jul 2022 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that Additional District Magistrates and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrates can exercise powers under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, overruling contrary High Court decisions and emphasizing the ministerial nature of such powers.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14 SARFAESI Act District Magistrate Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Additional District Magistrate

M/s R.D. Jain and Co. v. Capital First Ltd.

27 Jul 2022 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that Additional District Magistrates and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrates can exercise powers under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's purposive interpretation to ensure expeditious recovery.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 14 District Magistrate Chief Metropolitan Magistrate

State of U.P. v. Karunakar Khare

26 Jul 2022 · B.R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court held that benefits under the 1979 Government Order for Ministerial cadre employees in U.P. Police are payable only from 23rd September 1991, the date fixed by earlier Supreme Court rulings, not retrospectively from 1979.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Government Order 7th December 1979 Ministerial cadre benefits Uttar Pradesh Police retrospective benefits

State of U.P. v. Karunakar Khare

26 Jul 2022 · B.R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court held that benefits under the 1979 Government Order for Ministerial cadre employees of U.P. Police are to be granted only from 23rd September 1991, not retrospectively from 1979.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Government Order 7th December 1979 Ministerial cadre benefits U.P. Police Department K.K. Misra judgment

All India Haj Umrah Tour Organizer Association Mumbai v. Union of India

26 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; C. T. Ravikumar · 2022 INSC 749
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the levy of service tax and GST on Haj Group Organizers and Private Tour Operators, holding that exemption notifications do not extend to them and the classification is constitutionally valid.

tax petition_dismissed Significant service tax Haj pilgrimage Haj Group Organizers Private Tour Operators

All India Haj Umrah Tour Organizer Association Mumbai v. Union of India

26 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the levy of service tax/GST on Haj Group Organizers and Private Tour Operators for services rendered to Haj pilgrims, rejecting exemption claims and holding the classification between Haj Committee and HGOs constitutionally valid.

tax petition_dismissed Significant service tax Haj pilgrimage Haj Group Organizers Private Tour Operators

Ghulam Hassan Beigh v. Mohammad Maqbool Magrey & Ors.

26 Jul 2022 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; J.B. Pardiwala · 2022 INSC 750
Cites 4 · Cited by 16

The Supreme Court held that discharge of accused from murder charge at the framing stage solely on post mortem report is impermissible and allowed prosecution to lead full evidence before deciding the nature of offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge Section 302 IPC culpable homicide post mortem report

Ghulam Hassan Beigh v. Mohammad Maqbool Magrey & Ors.

26 Jul 2022 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; J.B. Pardiwala
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that discharge of accused from murder charge solely on post mortem report without full trial evidence is impermissible and remanded for fresh framing of charges.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge discharge of accused Section 302 IPC culpable homicide

Sharda Associates v. United India Insurance Company Ltd

25 Jul 2022 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; A S Bopanna

The Supreme Court held that loss caused by a landslide is covered under the insurance policy and the insurer's repudiation under IMT 47 was unjustified, restoring the consumer commission's award in favor of the insured.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Insurance policy interpretation IMT 47 Tool of trade Overturning exclusion

Sharda Associates v. United India Insurance Company Ltd

25 Jul 2022 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; A S Bopanna

The Supreme Court held that the insurer's repudiation under IMT 47 was unjustified as the excavator's loss was due to a landslide, not overturning as a tool, and restored the consumer commission's award in favor of the insured.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Insurance policy interpretation IMT 47 Excavator as tool of trade Overturning exclusion

Union of India v. Mahendra Singh

25 Jul 2022 · Hemant Gupta; Vikram Nath
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that strict compliance with the prescribed language requirement in recruitment applications and examination answer sheets is mandatory, and violation warrants rejection of candidature.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant recruitment procedure mandatory condition language requirement application form

Union of India v. Mahendra Singh

25 Jul 2022 · Hemant Gupta; Vikram Nath
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that a candidate's failure to use the same language in the application form and examination answer sheet, as mandated by recruitment rules, justifies rejection of candidature.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant recruitment procedure application form language requirement handwriting verification

Kanchan Kumari v. State of Bihar

25 Jul 2022 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy · 2022 INSC 746

The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot pass peremptory directions adversely affecting third parties without notice in anticipatory bail proceedings and set aside such a direction cancelling the appellant's Post Office agent licence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. third party rights natural justice

Kanchan Kumari v. The State of Bihar & Anr.

25 Jul 2022 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court held that a court granting anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. cannot issue adverse directions against third parties without notice, and set aside the High Court's order cancelling the appellant's Post Office agent licence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 438 Cr.P.C. anticipatory bail third party rights natural justice

Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd v. M/s IVRCL AMR JOINT VENTURE

25 Jul 2022 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; A S Bopanna

The Supreme Court held that clause 15 of the contract did not constitute a valid arbitration agreement, invalidating the High Court's appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Section 11(6) Arbitration Act dispute resolution clause contract interpretation