Supreme Court of India

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Securities and Exchange Board of India v. IL and FS Securities Services Ltd.

11 Apr 2022 · Vineet Saran; J.K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court modified its earlier order to reduce the bank guarantee and allow a corporate guarantee for release of mutual funds to Dalmia Cement, balancing security interests amid ongoing fraud investigations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mutual funds bank guarantee corporate guarantee security for release

Securities and Exchange Board of India v. IL and FS Securities Services Ltd.

11 Apr 2022 · Vineet Saran; J.K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court modified its earlier order to reduce the bank guarantee and allow a corporate guarantee for release of mutual funds to Dalmia Cement, balancing interim security with prima facie findings in ongoing investigations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mutual funds bank guarantee security modification of order

Jahir Hak v. State of Rajasthan

11 Apr 2022 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy
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The Supreme Court granted bail to an undertrial accused held for nearly 8 years under UAPA due to prolonged trial delay and insufficient incriminating evidence, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial and less stringent bail conditions under UAPA.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Section 439 CrPC prolonged custody

Jahir Hak v. State of Rajasthan

11 Apr 2022 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy
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The Supreme Court granted bail to an undertrial accused held for nearly 8 years under UAPA, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and less stringent bail conditions under Section 43-D(5) of the Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Section 439 CrPC prolonged custody

Central Council for Indian Medicine v. Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College

11 Apr 2022 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai

The Supreme Court held that prior permission for each academic year under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act is mandatory and permission granted for a subsequent year cannot validate admissions for a previous year with deficiencies.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 prior permission minimum standards postgraduate medical education

Central Council for Indian Medicine v. Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College

11 Apr 2022 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai
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The Supreme Court held that permission to admit students in a medical college must be based on fulfillment of minimum standards for the relevant academic year and cannot be retrospectively validated by permission granted for a subsequent year.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 minimum standards post-graduate Ayurveda education permission for medical colleges

Augustan Textile Colours Pvt Limited v. Director of Industries & Anr

08 Apr 2022 · Hrishikesh Roy; K. M. Joseph · 2022 INSC 408

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala Government's lawful withdrawal of a tax exemption granted to a single sick industrial unit, holding that such exemption was ultra vires the Kerala General Sales Tax Act and not enforceable under promissory estoppel.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Sick Industrial Companies Act, 1985 Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963 tax exemption works contract tax

Augustan Textile Colours Pvt Limited v. Director of Industries & Anr

08 Apr 2022 · Hrishikesh Roy; K. M. Joseph

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala Government's lawful withdrawal of a tax exemption granted to a single sick industrial unit under the revival scheme, holding that such exemption must be granted to a class under the KGST Act and cannot be enforced by promissory estoppel.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Sick Industrial Companies Act, 1985 Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963 Section 10 exemption works contract tax exemption

State of Rajasthan v. Banwari Lal

08 Apr 2022 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna · 2022 INSC 410

The Supreme Court restored the trial court's three-year sentence under Section 307 IPC after quashing the High Court's unjustified reduction, emphasizing proper judicial discretion and sentencing principles.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC sentence reduction proportionality in sentencing probation

State of Rajasthan v. Banwari Lal

08 Apr 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna
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The Supreme Court restored the trial court's three-year sentence under Section 307 IPC, holding that the High Court erred in reducing it without proper consideration of the offence's gravity and relevant sentencing principles.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC sentence reduction proportionality in sentencing probation

DR. JOE JOSEPH v. STATE OF TAMIL NADU

08 Apr 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court directed the existing Supervisory Committee to discharge all functions of the National Dam Safety Authority under the Dam Safety Act, 2021 for Mullaperiyar Dam until the statutory authority is constituted, mandating State cooperation and accountability.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Dam Safety Act 2021 Mullaperiyar Dam National Dam Safety Authority Supervisory Committee

Joe Joseph v. State of Tamil Nadu

08 Apr 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court directed the reconstitution and strengthening of the Supervisory Committee to exercise all functions and powers of the National Dam Safety Authority under the Dam Safety Act, 2021, until the regular authority becomes functional, ensuring the safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam.

administrative other Significant Dam Safety Act 2021 Mullaperiyar Dam National Dam Safety Authority Supervisory Committee

NOEL HARPER & ORS. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

08 Apr 2022 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2020 amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, affirming reasonable restrictions on foreign funding to ensure transparency and protect national sovereignty.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 FCRA Amendment Act, 2020 constitutional validity Articles 14, 19, 21

Kunti Kumari v. State of Jharkhand

08 Apr 2022 · S. Abdul Nazeer; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 504 IPC but modified the sentence by releasing the appellant after admonition under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 504 IPC Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 admonition

Kunti Kumari v. The State of Jharkhand

08 Apr 2022 · S. Abdul Nazeer; Vikram Nath

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 504 IPC but modified the sentence by releasing the appellant after admonition under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 504 IPC Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 admonition

Chairman-cum-Managing Director Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd. v. Rajesh Chandra Shrivastava

07 Apr 2022 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian
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The Supreme Court held that ad hoc payments made under interim orders are not wages under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and cannot be included for gratuity calculation.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Section 2(s) wages definition ad hoc payment

State of Uttarakhand v. Sudhir Budakoti

07 Apr 2022 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; M. M. Sundresh
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that State Universities are not bound by Central Government pay scale revisions for Registrars, affirming reasonable classification and limiting judicial interference in policy decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant State Universities Act 1973 Registrar pay scale Article 14 equality reasonable classification

State of Uttarakhand v. Sudhir Budakoti

07 Apr 2022 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; M. M. Sundresh
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The Supreme Court held that the State of Uttarakhand is not bound to grant pay parity to Registrars with Central University counterparts, affirming reasonable classification and limited judicial review over policy decisions on pay scales.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant State Universities Act 1973 pay scale revision Registrar Lecturer

Experion Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Sushma Ashok Shiroor

07 Apr 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Pamidighantam Sri Narasi...

The Supreme Court upheld the consumer forum’s order directing refund with interest for delayed possession, holding that unfair one-sided contractual clauses constitute unfair trade practices and that Consumer Protection Act and RERA Act provide concurrent remedies.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 Apartment Buyer’s Agreement Unfair trade practice

Experion Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Sushma Ashok Shiroor

07 Apr 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Pamidighantam Sri Narasi...

The Supreme Court upheld the Consumer Commission’s order directing the developer to refund the amount paid with 9% interest for delay in possession, holding that unfair one-sided contract terms constitute unfair trade practice and that Consumer Protection Act and RERA Act provide concurrent remedies.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 Apartment Buyer’s Agreement unfair trade practice