Supreme Court of India

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Agra Development Authority v. Anek Singh and others

20 May 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken or compensation tendered, overruling earlier precedent relied upon by the High Court.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 possession

Union of India & Ors. v. Anil Prasad

20 May 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna · 2022 INSC 620

The Supreme Court held that on re-employment in government service, retired Armed Forces personnel are entitled to pay fixation with advance increments on the civil post scale capped by last drawn pay, but not pay protection at last drawn pay under Para 8 of the CCS Order, 1986.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant pay fixation re-employed Armed Forces personnel Central Civil Services Order 1986 Para 8 CCS Order

Union of India & Ors. v. Anil Prasad

20 May 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that on reappointment in government service, pay fixation for retired Armed Forces personnel must be computed as per Para 8 of the CCS Order, 1986, and does not guarantee pay fixation at par with last drawn pay in the Armed Forces.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant pay fixation re-employed pensioners Central Civil Services Order 1986 Para 8 CCS Order

Sabitri Samantaray v. State of Odisha

20 May 2022 · N.V. Ramana; Krishna Murari; Hima Kohli

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for culpable homicide under Section 304(II) IPC, affirming that once prosecution establishes a prima facie case, the burden shifts to accused under Section 106 Evidence Act to explain the incident.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 106 Evidence Act burden of proof circumstantial evidence culpable homicide not amounting to murder

M/s Knit Pro International v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

20 May 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that offence under Section 63 of the Copyright Act is cognizable and non-bailable, setting aside the High Court's order quashing the FIR and criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 63 Copyright Act cognizable offence non-cognizable offence First Schedule CrPC

M/s Knit Pro International v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

20 May 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court held that offence under Section 63 of the Copyright Act is cognizable and non-bailable, setting aside the High Court's order quashing the FIR and criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 63 Copyright Act cognizable offence non-cognizable offence First Schedule Cr.P.C.

Gurmel Singh v. Branch Manager, National Insurance Co. Ltd.

20 May 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna · 2022 INSC 619

The Supreme Court allowed the insurance claim for a stolen vehicle, holding that denial on technical grounds of non-production of a duplicate registration certificate locked by RTO constitutes deficiency in service.

civil appeal_allowed Significant insurance claim theft of vehicle registration certificate deficiency in service

Gurmel Singh v. Branch Manager, National Insurance Co. Ltd.

20 May 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that an insurance company cannot deny a theft claim solely for non-production of a duplicate registration certificate when the insured has submitted all available documents and the RTO refused to issue the duplicate due to theft, ruling such denial as deficiency in service.

consumer appeal_allowed Significant insurance claim theft of vehicle deficiency in service consumer protection

Abhishek v. State of Maharashtra

20 May 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose
Cites 3 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court upheld the sanction for prosecution under MCOCA against the appellant, affirming the validity of the sanction order and the High Court's dismissal of the challenge thereto.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant MCOCA sanction for prosecution organised crime syndicate continuing unlawful activity

Malaya Nanda Sethy v. State of Orissa

20 May 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that an applicant for compassionate appointment is entitled to relief under the rules prevailing at the time of the deceased employee's death despite departmental delay and subsequent rule amendments.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant compassionate appointment Orissa Civil Service (Rehabilitation Assistance) Rules, 1990 Odisha Civil Services (Rehabilitation Assistance) Rules, 2020 delay in government service

Malaya Nanda Sethy v. State of Orissa

20 May 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court held that where delay in compassionate appointment applications is attributable to the department, the applicant is entitled to appointment under the rules prevailing at the time of death and application, not the subsequently amended rules.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant compassionate appointment delay in government service Orissa Civil Service Rehabilitation Assistance Rules 1990 Odisha Civil Services Rehabilitation Assistance Rules 2020

Jaswinder Singh v. Navjot Singh Sidhu

19 May 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Sanjay Kishan Kaul
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court enhanced the sentence of respondent No.1 from a fine to one year rigorous imprisonment under Section 323 IPC, emphasizing proportionality in sentencing and victim rights despite the long delay since the incident.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 323 IPC voluntarily causing hurt sentencing principles victimology

Union of India v. M/s Mohit Minerals Pvt. Ltd.

19 May 2022 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Surya Kant; Vikram Nath · 2022 INSC 596
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of IGST levied on ocean freight paid by Indian importers on a reverse charge basis, rejecting the challenge of double taxation and territorial overreach.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Integrated Goods and Services Tax IGST Act reverse charge ocean freight

Union of India & Anr v. M/s Mohit Minerals Pvt. Ltd.

19 May 2022 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Surya Kant; Vikram Nath
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of IGST levy on ocean freight paid by foreign sellers to foreign shipping lines on reverse charge basis to Indian importers, rejecting the challenge of double taxation and ultra vires notifications.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Integrated Goods and Services Tax IGST Act reverse charge ocean freight

DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. SUNIL KHATRI

19 May 2022 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was prevented by interim court orders, and quashing of notifications benefits only those who filed objections.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) Acquisition proceedings lapse

DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. SUNIL KHATRI

19 May 2022 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession or compensation is prevented by interim court orders, and quashing of notifications affects only parties who filed objections.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) Section 6 notification

Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust v. Committee For Fixation of Fee Structure Of Private Professional Colleges & Ors.

19 May 2022 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; B. R. GAVAI

The Supreme Court directed comprehensive measures including a web portal, strict fee fixation, merit-based admissions, and prohibition of cash payments to effectively curb the illegal practice of capitation fees in private medical colleges.

administrative other Significant capitation fee fee fixation committee private medical colleges merit-based admission

Union of India v. Buddha Tri-Ratna Mission

19 May 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Sudhanshu Dhulia · 2022 INSC 595

The Supreme Court directed the respondents to deposit Rs.78,84,099/- within a stipulated time to retain allotment and possession of land, affirming liability for interest on delayed payments and ground rent, and allowing the appeal with conditions to end prolonged litigation.

property appeal_allowed Significant land allotment delayed payment interest ground rent possession

Union of India v. Buddha Tri-Ratna Mission

19 May 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Sudhanshu Dhulia

The Supreme Court upheld the appellants' right to demand full dues including interest and ground rent before handing over possession of allotted land, directing deposit of Rs.78,84,099/- by respondents or face cancellation of allotment.

property appeal_allowed Significant land allotment delayed payment interest annual ground rent possession

Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority v. Shakuntla Education and Welfare Society

19 May 2022 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai · 2022 INSC 594
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's policy granting additional compensation to farmers in YEIDA land acquisitions, validating the demand on allottees and overruling the High Court's quashing of the policy as arbitrary.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition additional compensation policy decision promissory estoppel