Supreme Court of India

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SVG FASHIONS PVT. LTD. v. RITU MURLI MANOHAR GOYAL

29 Mar 2022 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that acknowledgment of liability under Section 18 of the Limitation Act can extend limitation for insolvency claims and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Section 9 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Section 18 Limitation Act Acknowledgment of liability Limitation period

C. MANJAMMA & ANR. v. THE DIVISIONAL MANAGER

29 Mar 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose · 2022 INSC 365

The Supreme Court restored the compensation awarded to the dependents of a deceased driver, holding that the Commissioner’s findings based on documentary evidence of death due to employment strain cannot be interfered with by the High Court absent perversity or substantial question of law.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Workmen’s Compensation Employees Compensation Act, 1933 death due to employment compensation claim

C. Manjamma & Anr. v. The Divisional Manager

29 Mar 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court restored the Commissioner’s award of compensation to the dependents of a deceased driver, holding that factual findings based on documentary evidence of employment-related death should not be disturbed by the High Court absent perversity or substantial question of law.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employees Compensation Act, 1933 workmen’s compensation cause of death employment nexus

KARNATAKA INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION v. SRI LANKAPPAAND

29 Mar 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petition for lack of any error apparent on record, reaffirming the limited scope of review jurisdiction in civil appeals.

civil petition_dismissed Review Petition Error apparent on record Civil Appeal Oral hearing

Master Ayush v. The Branch Manager, Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

29 Mar 2022 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian
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The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a minor paraplegic road accident victim, directing a liberal and comprehensive award covering future earnings, medical expenses, attendant charges, and loss of amenities.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation permanent disability motor accident minor claimant

Bata India Limited v. Workmen of Bata India Limited and Another

29 Mar 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; Sanjiv Khanna

The Supreme Court held that deliberate "go slow" by workmen justifies pro-rata wage deductions but mandates a fair hearing before such deductions, directing payment of deducted wages and allowing management to take lawful action.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant go slow tactic pro-rata wage deduction intentional refusal to work principles of natural justice

Bata India Limited v. Workmen of Bata India Limited and Another

29 Mar 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; Sanjiv Khanna
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The Supreme Court held that wage deductions for "go slow" work are permissible only after giving workmen a fair hearing, directing payment of deducted wages and allowing management to take lawful action thereafter.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant go slow tactic pro-rata wages natural justice wage deduction

RAM KRISHNA GHOSH v. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

29 Mar 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Ajay Rastogi · 2022 INSC 366

The Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petition against the dismissal of a Special Leave Petition, holding no error apparent on record to justify interference.

civil petition_dismissed Review Petition Special Leave Petition error apparent on record condonation of delay

RAM KRISHNA GHOSH v. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

29 Mar 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petition against the dismissal of a Special Leave Petition, holding no error apparent on record to warrant interference.

civil petition_dismissed Review Petition Special Leave Petition error apparent on record condonation of delay

Mekha Ram and Others v. State of Rajasthan and Others

29 Mar 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna · 2022 INSC 360

The Supreme Court upheld the State's right to recover excess amounts paid to employees pursuant to an interim order later set aside, applying the principle of restitution and Section 144 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant principle of restitution Section 144 CPC recovery of excess payment interim order

Mekha Ram and Others v. State of Rajasthan and Others

29 Mar 2022 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court upheld the State's right to recover excess amounts paid pursuant to an interim order later set aside, applying the principle of restitution under Section 144 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant principle of restitution Section 144 CPC interim order recovery of excess payment

Master Ayush v. The Branch Manager, Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

29 Mar 2022 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a minor paraplegic road accident victim, applying liberal principles for permanent disability and directing structured disbursement to the guardian.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation permanent disability minor claimant motor accident

Delhi Development Authority v. Rajan Sood

29 Mar 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 was taken or compensation tendered, and interim stay periods exclude from lapse computation, allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's lapse declaration.

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

Delhi Development Authority v. Rajan Sood

29 Mar 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 was taken or compensation tendered, and excluded stay periods from the lapse computation, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and allowing the appeal of Delhi Development Authority.

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

M/s. IMPERIA STRUCTURE LTD. v. BRIG. HARIT PANT

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

The Supreme Court upheld that under Section 18 of the RERA Act, promoters must refund amounts with interest if possession is delayed and the allottee withdraws, dismissing appeals against consumer commission orders applying this principle.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant RERA Act Section 18 promoter liability refund with interest

Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur v. Mukesh Sharma

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

The Supreme Court held that long-serving contractual employees are entitled to regularization with continuity of service, but actual consequential benefits may be limited to three years prior to the writ petition filing to balance interests.

labor appeal_partly_allowed Significant regularization contractual service consequential benefits continuity of service

Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur and Anr. v. Mukesh Sharma

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

The Supreme Court held that long-serving contractual university employees are entitled to regularization with continuity of service but limited consequential benefits to three years prior to writ petitions, balancing employee rights and employer’s financial burden.

labor appeal_partly_allowed Significant regularization contractual employees continuous service consequential benefits

JORD ENGINEERS INDIA LTD. v. VALIA AND CO. (D) THR. LRS

28 Mar 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose · 2022 INSC 348

The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT order for non-hearing of the appellant and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of the insolvency petition, affirming that notices by advocates are valid but pre-existing disputes must be considered.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 9 operational creditor reasonable opportunity of hearing

JORD ENGINEERS INDIA LTD. v. VALIA AND CO. (D) THR. LRS

28 Mar 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT order for lack of hearing opportunity and remanded the insolvency appeal for fresh consideration, affirming that a lawyer-served demand notice is valid under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 9 operational creditor demand notice

Saranpal Kaur Anand v. Praduman Singh Chandhok

28 Mar 2022 · Sanjiv Khanna; Bela M. Trivedi · 2022 INSC 347

The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a suit as barred by limitation under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, emphasizing the necessity of pleading specific facts to claim exemption under Section 17 of the Limitation Act and limiting reliance to the plaint's contents for such rejection.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC Section 17 Limitation Act fraud