Supreme Court of India

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Sanjay Kumar Singh v. The State of Jharkhand

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

The Supreme Court allowed additional evidence in a land acquisition appeal under Order 41 Rule 27 CPC, remanding the case for fresh determination of fair market value compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 41 Rule 27 CPC additional evidence land acquisition fair market value

Hardial Singh v. Balbir Kaur

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

The Supreme Court held that the Punjab and Haryana High Court's second appeal jurisdiction under Section 41 of the Punjab Courts Act, 1918 is limited to errors of law or procedure and remanded the case for reconsideration without disturbing concurrent findings of fact.

civil appeal_allowed Significant second appeal Section 41 Punjab Courts Act, 1918 Section 100 CPC will validity

Hardial Singh v. Balbir Kaur

10 Mar 2022 · K. M. Joseph; Hrishikesh Roy
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court clarified the limited scope of second appeal jurisdiction under the Punjab Courts Act, set aside the High Court's judgment reappreciating evidence, and remanded the title suit for reconsideration within proper legal bounds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant second appeal Section 41 Punjab Courts Act Section 100 CPC will validity

Pramina Devi v. State of Jharkhand

10 Mar 2022 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna · 2022 INSC 292

The Supreme Court held that while proximity of a sale deed to the notification date is relevant, all factors must be considered to determine market value and compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, and remitted the case for fresh determination with clear assessment.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Section 4 notification market value determination sale deed as sale exemplar

Pramina Devi v. State of Jharkhand

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

The Supreme Court held that while temporal proximity of a sale deed is relevant for land valuation under the Land Acquisition Act, all relevant factors must be considered and the compensation must be clearly determined, remitting the case for fresh adjudication.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Section 4 notification market value determination sale deed as sale exemplar

Sanjeev & Anr. v. State of Himachal Pradesh

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

The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's acquittal in an NDPS case, holding that the High Court erred in reversing acquittal without properly considering procedural lapses and the Trial Court's reasons.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 20 NDPS Acquittal Appeal against acquittal

Devadassan v. Second Class Executive Magistrate, Ramanathapuram & Ors.

09 Mar 2022 · Indira Banerjee; J.K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court upheld the Executive Magistrate's order and the High Court's confirmation holding the appellant guilty of breaching a bond for good behaviour under Cr.P.C. after due procedure was followed.

criminal appeal_dismissed bond for good behaviour Section 117 Cr.P.C. Section 122(1)(b) Cr.P.C. breach of bond

Devadassan v. Second Class Executive Magistrate, Ramanathapuram & Ors.

09 Mar 2022 · Indira Banerjee; J.K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court upheld the Executive Magistrate's order punishing the appellant for breach of bond conditions under Cr.P.C., affirming that lawful procedure was followed and personal liberty was not violated.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bond for good behaviour Section 117 Cr.P.C. Section 122(1)(b) Cr.P.C. breach of bond

State of M.P. v. Ramji Lal Sharma

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

The Supreme Court restored the conviction of accused for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, holding that common intention binds all accused and benefit of doubt cannot be granted without material contradictions in evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant common intention Section 302 IPC benefit of doubt ocular evidence

State of M.P. v. Ramji Lal Sharma

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

The Supreme Court restored the trial court's conviction of accused for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, rejecting the High Court's acquittal based on alleged discrepancies between ocular and medical evidence and affirming the principle of common intention.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant common intention Section 302 IPC benefit of doubt ocular evidence

Bangalore Development Authority v. R. Jayakumar & Ors.

09 Mar 2022 · Sanjiv Khanna; Bela M. Trivedi · ILR 1997 KAR 1025

The Supreme Court held that applicants opting for the 15.10.1988 notification are bound by its terms including site allotment and pricing, and dismissed respondents' claims based on the earlier 10.03.1988 notification.

property appeal_allowed Significant Bangalore Development Authority site allotment notification dated 15.10.1988 notification dated 10.03.1988

Bangalore Development Authority v. R. Jayakumar & Ors.

09 Mar 2022 · Sanjiv Khanna; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court held that allottees who opted for the 15.10.1988 notification are bound by its terms including price alterations under Rule 12, and dismissed their claims based on parity with earlier notification allottees.

property appeal_allowed Significant Bangalore Development Authority site allotment notification dated 15.10.1988 notification dated 10.03.1988

MANDEEP KUMAR v. U.T. CHANDIGARH

09 Mar 2022 · Indira Banerjee; J.K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court upheld the State's rejection of interchangeability of unfilled SC/ST reserved posts to OBC candidates under the 2006 Act and dismissed the appeal.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Reservation Scheduled Castes Backward Classes De-reservation

BAJAJ ALLIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RAMBHA DEVI

08 Mar 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Pamidighantam Sri Narasi... · 2022 INSC 280

The Supreme Court referred for reconsideration the question whether a light motor vehicle driving licence entitles the holder to drive transport vehicles without separate endorsement, highlighting overlooked statutory provisions and directing a larger bench to decide.

administrative other Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 driving licence light motor vehicle transport vehicle

BAJAJ ALLIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RAMBHA DEVI

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

The Supreme Court referred for reconsideration by a larger bench the question whether a licence for a light motor vehicle entitles driving a transport vehicle of that class without separate endorsement under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

civil other Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 driving licence light motor vehicle transport vehicle

Desh Deepak Kumar Vihangam v. State of Bihar

08 Mar 2022 · Sanjiv Khanna; Bela M. Trivedi
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld convictions of principal kidnappers but acquitted others due to insufficient evidence of criminal conspiracy under Sections 364A and 120B IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant kidnapping for ransom criminal conspiracy Section 364A IPC Section 120B IPC

Desh Deepak Kumar Vihangam v. State of Bihar

08 Mar 2022 · Sanjiv Khanna; Bela M. Trivedi
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of principal kidnappers but acquitted others due to insufficient evidence of conspiracy, clarifying the standard of proof required under Section 120B IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant kidnapping for ransom criminal conspiracy Section 364A IPC Section 120B IPC

DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. NARENDER KUMAR

08 Mar 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat; Bela M. Trivedi
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that the MACP Scheme benefits apply from 1 September 2008, not retrospectively from 1 January 2006, and employees do not have a vested right to ACP benefits after the MACP Scheme superseded it.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme Assured Career Progression Scheme financial up-gradation vesting of rights

Union of India & Anr. v. Manpreet Singh Poonam

08 Mar 2022 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; M. M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court held that a voluntarily retired officer cannot claim promotion or pay benefits post-retirement and that promotion accrues only upon actual vacancy and selection under service rules, disallowing retrospective promotion based on notional vacancies.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant promotion voluntary retirement retrospective seniority Departmental Promotion Committee

OLX INDIA B.V. v. STATE OF HARYANA

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

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s interim directions requiring OLX to verify and attach identity and property documents with advertisements, holding that an intermediary cannot be compelled to guarantee third-party content without due process.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant intermediary liability internet platform advertisement verification interim directions