Supreme Court of India

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Dinesh Chandra Shukla v. State of U.P.

24 Mar 2022 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court held that in absence of specific qualifications for a Lecturer post, the University must determine relevant subjects beforehand and directed regularisation of the appellant's appointment after nearly 16 years of teaching Karm Kand.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant University appointment Lecturer in Karm Kand Relevant subject qualification U.P. State Universities Act, 1973

Gaurav Kumar Bansal v. Union of India

24 Mar 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna · 2022 INSC 343

The Supreme Court fixed time limits for filing COVID-19 death compensation claims and permitted random scrutiny to prevent fraudulent claims, emphasizing punishment for false claims under the Disaster Management Act.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ex-gratia compensation COVID-19 deaths time limit for claims random sample scrutiny

Gaurav Kumar Bansal v. Union of India

24 Mar 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court fixed outer time limits for COVID-19 death compensation claims and authorized random scrutiny to prevent fraudulent claims under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ex-gratia payment COVID-19 death compensation time limit for claims random scrutiny

Sartaj Khan v. State of Uttarakhand

24 Mar 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Pamidighantam Sri Narasi...

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for trafficking a minor girl for exploitation, ruling that partial commission of offence in India negates the need for prior sanction under Section 188 CrPC and affirming the applicability of Section 370(4) IPC based on medical evidence of victim's age.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant human trafficking minor victim Section 370(4) IPC Section 188 CrPC

Sartaj Khan v. State of Uttarakhand

24 Mar 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Pamidighantam Sri Narasi...

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for trafficking a minor girl, rejecting the plea of lack of sanction under Section 188 CrPC and confirming the victim's minor status based on medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant human trafficking minor victim Section 370(4) IPC Section 188 CrPC

M/s. Vaishno Enterprises v. Hamilton Medical AG & Anr.

24 Mar 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that the MSME Facilitation Council lacks jurisdiction over disputes involving a foreign buyer and where the supplier was not registered as MSME at contract execution, dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant MSME Act 2006 jurisdiction Micro and Small Medium Enterprises Facilitation Council foreign buyer

M/s. Vaishno Enterprises v. Hamilton Medical AG & Anr.

24 Mar 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that the MSME Facilitation Council lacks jurisdiction over disputes involving a foreign buyer when the Indian supplier was not registered as an MSME at contract execution, dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant MSME Act jurisdiction Micro and Small Medium Enterprises Facilitation Council foreign buyer contract governing law

The State of Gujarat v. R.J. Pathan

24 Mar 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that temporary contractual employees appointed for a specific project have no right to absorption or regularisation merely due to prolonged service, especially when continued under an interim order, and quashed the High Court's direction for their regularisation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant regularisation absorption temporary appointment contractual employment

The State of Gujarat v. R.J. Pathan

24 Mar 2022 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that temporary contractual employees appointed for a specific project have no right to regularisation or absorption merely due to prolonged service, especially when continued under interim court orders, and quashed the High Court's direction for their regularisation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant temporary appointment contractual service regularisation absorption

Dinesh Chandra Shukla v. State of U.P.

24 Mar 2022 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed the University to regularise the appellant's appointment as Lecturer in 'Karm Kand', holding that in absence of prescribed qualifications, the Academic Council's recommendation on relevant subject qualifications is determinative.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant University appointment Karm Kand relevant subject Academic Council

State of Rajasthan & Anr v. Mangat Lal Sidana

23 Mar 2022 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy · 2022 INSC 333

The Supreme Court clarified the scope of Rule 54 of the Rajasthan Service Rules, holding that government servants not fully exonerated are entitled to proportionate pay during suspension, and emphasized the necessity of natural justice before passing such orders.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Rule 54 Rajasthan Service Rules suspension pay and allowances full exoneration principles of natural justice

State of Rajasthan v. Mangat Lal Sidana

23 Mar 2022 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court held that under Rule 54 of the Rajasthan Service Rules, full pay during suspension is payable only upon full exoneration, and where penalties are imposed without natural justice compliance, a proportionate pay award is appropriate.

administrative appeal_partly_allowed Significant Rule 54 Rajasthan Service Rules suspension pay and allowances full exoneration principles of natural justice

Premlata @ Sunita v. Naseeb Bee & Ors.

23 Mar 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna · 2022 INSC 335

The Supreme Court held that defendants cannot take contradictory stands on jurisdiction before Revenue Authority and Civil Court, and thus the suit is maintainable despite Section 257 MPLRC bar.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Section 257 MPLRC jurisdiction approbation and reprobation

Premlata @ Sunita v. Naseeb Bee & Ors.

23 Mar 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that defendants cannot take contradictory jurisdictional objections before Revenue Authority and Civil Court, and thus the suit is not barred under Section 257 of MPLRC, allowing the appeal and restoring the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Section 257 MPLRC Section 250 MPLRC jurisdiction

Union of India and Others v. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) S.K. Sahni

23 Mar 2022 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court quashed the conviction and sentence of Lt. Gen. S.K. Sahni by the General Court Martial and Armed Forces Tribunal, holding that the charges were not proved beyond reasonable doubt and the Court Martial was properly constituted with limited judicial review over convening officer's opinion.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant General Court Martial Army Rules 1954 Rule 40(2) Section 52(f) Army Act

Union of India and Others v. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) S.K. Sahni

23 Mar 2022 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai
Cites 1 · Cited by 16

The Supreme Court quashed the conviction and sentence of a Lieutenant General by General Court Martial for lack of evidence beyond reasonable doubt and improper constitution of the court, emphasizing strict compliance with Army Rules and criminal standards of proof.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant General Court Martial Army Rules 1954 Section 52(f) Army Act disciplinary proceedings

Bharati Bhattacharjee v. Quazi Md. Maksuduzzaman

23 Mar 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court upheld the National Commission's order directing the appellant to execute the Deed of Conveyance upon payment of balance consideration, rejecting limitation and multiple agreement defenses.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 limitation agreement for sale Deed of Conveyance

Laxmikant v. State of Maharashtra

23 Mar 2022 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian · 2022 INSC 336
Cites 1 · Cited by 17

The Supreme Court held that land reservation in a Development Plan lapses if not acquired within the statutory period and courts cannot grant additional time for acquisition beyond the statute.

property appeal_allowed Significant Development Plan land reservation Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 Section 126

Laxmikant v. State of Maharashtra

23 Mar 2022 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that land reservation in a Development Plan lapses if not acquired within the statutory period and courts cannot extend this timeline, allowing the appeal to set aside the High Court's grant of additional acquisition time.

property appeal_allowed Significant Development Plan land reservation land acquisition Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966

Pankaj Prakash v. United India Insurance Company

22 Mar 2022 · D. Y. Chandrachud; Surya Kant; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the High Court judgment, and transferred the writ petition for non-promotion to the Delhi High Court for joint hearing with related pending petitions to ensure consistent adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant promotion Annual Performance Appraisal Report APAR writ petition