Supreme Court of India

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Dr. A. Selvaraj v. C.B. M. College

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

The Supreme Court held that a retired employee is entitled to interest on delayed retirement benefits and directed the employer to pay interest pending final government decision on liability.

civil appeal_allowed Significant retirement benefits delayed payment interest on delayed payment liability for delay

Dr. A. Selvaraj v. C.B. M. College

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

The Supreme Court held that a retired employee is entitled to interest on delayed retirement benefits payment, directing the college to pay interest subject to the Government's final decision on liability.

civil appeal_allowed Significant retirement benefits delayed payment interest on delayed payment aided college

Joginder Singh v. State of Punjab

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

The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition against the dismissal of the Special Leave Petition, holding that no error apparent on record justified review.

civil petition_dismissed Review Petition Special Leave Petition Error apparent on record Letters Patent Appeal

Amit Katyal v. Meera Ahuja

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

The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of CIRP proceedings against a real estate company following a settlement with majority home buyers, emphasizing the IBC's objective to preserve going concern and protect home buyers' interests.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Section 7 IBC Section 12A IBC

State of Orissa v. M/S Utkal Distilleries Ltd

03 Mar 2022 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai

The Supreme Court held that the State cannot levy excise duty on weak spirit unfit for human consumption, affirming that such taxation power lies exclusively with the Central Government.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant excise duty weak spirit alcoholic liquor human consumption

State of Orissa v. M/S Utkal Distilleries Ltd.

03 Mar 2022 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai

The Supreme Court held that the State cannot levy excise duty on non-potable industrial alcohol or wastage generated during manufacturing, affirming that such taxation power lies exclusively with the Central Government.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant excise duty industrial alcohol weak spirit human consumption

Deependra Singh Rathore v. Union of India

03 Mar 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran

The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition due to a 337-day delay without satisfactory explanation and refused to condone the delay.

civil petition_dismissed review petition condonation of delay limitation Supreme Court

Gambhirdan K Gadhvi v. State of Gujarat

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

The Supreme Court quashed the appointment of a Vice Chancellor for non-compliance with binding UGC Regulations, emphasizing the necessity of statutory adherence in university appointments.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Vice Chancellor appointment UGC Regulations 2010 UGC Regulations 2018 quo warranto

Padhiyar Prahladji Chenaji v. Maniben Jagmalbhai

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

The Supreme Court held that a plaintiff who loses title over property cannot claim permanent injunction protecting possession against the true owner, and thus set aside injunction granted in favor of the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed Significant permanent injunction declaration of title registered sale deed law of limitation

Loop Telecom and Trading Limited v. Union of India

03 Mar 2022 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Surya Kant; Vikram Nath
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court dismissed Loop Telecom's claim for refund of Entry Fee paid for 2G licences quashed as illegally granted, holding the fee non-refundable and the appellant complicit in the illegality.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant 2G licences Entry Fee refund First Come First Serve policy Indian Contract Act Sections 56 and 65

Sukhdarshan Singh v. State of Punjab

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

The Supreme Court held that denial of salary during suspension after reinstatement is beyond the appellate authority's power and directed reconsideration of pay entitlement under Punjab Civil Services Rules.

labor appeal_allowed Significant government employee suspension pay and allowances during suspension Punjab Civil Services Rules 1970 dies non period

Joginder Singh v. State of Punjab

03 Mar 2022 · Uday Umesh Lalit; S. Ravindra Bhat · 2022 INSC 261
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petition, affirming the dismissal of the Special Leave Petition due to absence of any error apparent on the record.

civil petition_dismissed Review Petition Special Leave Petition error apparent on record Supreme Court jurisdiction

Hemant Narayan Rasne v. Commissioner and Administrator of Pune Municipal Corporation

03 Mar 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; J.K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that the Standing Committee of a Municipal Corporation ceases to exist upon expiry of the Corporation's term and appointment of an Administrator, as its term is co-terminus with the Corporation under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949 and Article 243U of the Constitution.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Standing Committee Municipal Corporation Term of Corporation Administrator appointment

Umeshendra Yadav v. Mahavinirikshak & Chief Security Commissioner, RPF, North Railway, New Delhi & Ors.

02 Mar 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; Abhay S. Oka · 2022 INSC 251

The Supreme Court held that nondisclosure of a quashed criminal case involving a minor does not amount to suppression of material facts warranting cancellation of government service appointment and reinstated the appellant.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant suppression of material facts verification form minor accused criminal antecedents

Umesh Chandra Yadav v. Inspector General and Chief Security Commissioner, R.P.F., Northern Railway

02 Mar 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; Abhay S. Oka · 2022 INSC 251

The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a criminal case instituted against a juvenile and later discharged does not amount to suppression justifying cancellation of appointment, directing reinstatement with benefits.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant juvenile justice discharge order suppression of facts attestation form

Umeshendra Yadav v. Mahaveenirekshak & Others

02 Mar 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; Abhay S. Oka

The Supreme Court held that cancellation of government service appointment for non-disclosure of a closed and acquitted criminal case involving a minor was unjustified and ordered reinstatement.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant suppression of facts verification form government service appointment minor accused

UMESH CHANDRA YADAV v. INSPECTOR GENERAL AND CHIEF SECURITY COMMISSIONER, R.P.F., NORTHERN RAILWAY

02 Mar 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; Abhay S. Oka

The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a discharged juvenile criminal case does not amount to suppression justifying cancellation of government employment and directed reinstatement of the appellant.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant juvenile justice discharge order criminal antecedents attestation form

COMMISSIONER OF TRADE TAX, U.P. & ORS v. SANTOSH KUMAR KUSHWAHA

02 Mar 2022 · Sanjiv Khanna; Bela M. Trivedi · 2022 INSC 250

The Supreme Court held that the State Development Tax under Section 3-H of the U.P. Trade Tax Act is adjustable within the monetary limits specified in eligibility certificates under Section 4-A, dismissing the State's appeals.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant State Development Tax Uttar Pradesh Trade Tax Act, 1948 Section 3-H Section 4-A

COMMISSIONER OF TRADE TAX, U.P. & ORS v. SANTOSH KUMAR KUSHWAHA

02 Mar 2022 · Sanjiv Khanna; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court held that the State Development Tax under Section 3-H of the U.P. Trade Tax Act must be adjusted within the monetary limits specified in eligibility certificates under Section 4-A, dismissing the State's appeals.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant State Development Tax U.P. Trade Tax Act, 1948 Section 3-H Section 4-A

Binay Kumar Dalei & Ors. v. State of Odisha & Ors.

02 Mar 2022 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; B.R. GAVAI
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court directed the State to implement a wildlife management plan and complete statutory conservation reserve declaration before permitting mining near the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary elephant corridor, balancing environmental protection with lawful mining rights.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant Eco-sensitive zone Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 Section 36A Comprehensive Wildlife Management Plan