Supreme Court of India

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N. TAHERA v. SEEMA BEGUM

30 Nov 2021 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Ajay Rastogi; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petition for lack of any error apparent on record, condoned the delay, and refused to list it in open Court.

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Dinesh Kumar Gupta v. High Court for Judicature of Rajasthan

30 Nov 2021 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran · 2021 INSC 803

The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions challenging the seniority of judicial officers promoted in 2010, holding that their promotions were distinct from 2013 appointments and seniority fixed en bloc was valid.

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Dinesh Kumar Gupta and Anr. v. High Court for Judicature of Rajasthan and Ors.

30 Nov 2021 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran
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The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions holding that Judicial Officers promoted in 2010 are senior to those appointed in 2013 through a separate process, affirming that cyclic order does not apply across distinct promotion processes.

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Ahmednagar & Anr. v. Janardhan Appasaheb Barde

30 Nov 2021 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court dismissed Review Petitions against Labour Court and High Court orders for lack of error apparent but reduced the awarded interest rate from twelve to eight percent per annum.

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State of Jharkhand and Ors. v. Bhagirathi Prasad Dey

30 Nov 2021 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran
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The Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petition upholding the validity of a pre-1993 educational certificate and declined to interfere in the absence of any error apparent on record.

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Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre v. Asha Jaiswal & Ors.

30 Nov 2021 · Hemant Gupta; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court set aside a medical negligence finding against a hospital and doctor, holding that adverse outcomes and delays due to uncontrollable factors do not establish negligence without cogent evidence.

medical negligence / consumer protection / tort appeal_allowed Significant medical negligence res ipsa loquitur standard of care medical evidence

Hasmat Ali v. Amina Bibi & Ors.

29 Nov 2021 · S. Abdul Nazeer; Krishna Murari · 2021 INSC 800

The Supreme Court held that a High Court must assign reasons when dismissing a second appeal under Section 100 CPC in limine for lack of a substantial question of law, and set aside the dismissal order for non-compliance.

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Hasmat Ali v. Amina Bibi & Ors.

29 Nov 2021 · S. Abdul Nazeer; Krishna Murari
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The Supreme Court held that a High Court must assign reasons when dismissing a second appeal in limine under Section 100 CPC for lack of a substantial question of law, and set aside the dismissal order for non-compliance.

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GPR Power Solutions Private Limited v. Supriyo Chaudhuri

29 Nov 2021 · Indira Banerjee; J.K. Maheshwari · 2021 INSC 799

The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal and held that the limitation period for filing claims in CIRP proceedings was extended by its COVID-19 suo motu orders, entitling condonation of delay under Section 60(5) of the IBC.

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Sanjay Kumar Surve v. The State of Maharashtra

29 Nov 2021 · N. V. Ramana; Vineet Saran; Surya Kant · 2021 INSC 797

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of CIDCO's allotment and land use changes, applying promissory estoppel to bind the government to its promises absent proof of public interest prejudice.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant promissory estoppel government contracts land use change tender process

Sanjay Kumar Surve v. The State of Maharashtra

29 Nov 2021 · N. V. Ramana; Vineet Saran; Surya Kant

The Supreme Court upheld the allotment and contractual rights of the respondents against CIDCO, applying promissory estoppel and emphasizing fairness and non-arbitrariness in government contracts.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant promissory estoppel government contracts land use change public authority fairness

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India & Ors

29 Nov 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai; B.V. Nagarathna · 2021 INSC 796

The Supreme Court directed DMRC to follow statutory procedures under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 for Phase IV metro construction in Delhi, balancing infrastructure development with environmental conservation and afforestation.

administrative other Significant Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Forest land diversion

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India & Ors

29 Nov 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court directed DMRC to follow statutory procedures under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and obtain necessary clearances for Phase IV metro construction while emphasizing sustainable development and environmental protection in Delhi.

administrative other Significant Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Forest clearance

Pradeep S. Wodeyar v. The State of Karnataka

29 Nov 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Vikram Nath; B V Nagarathna · 2021 INSC 798

The Supreme Court held that irregular cognizance by a Special Court without committal does not vitiate proceedings absent failure of justice, upheld the court's jurisdiction and vicarious liability under the MMDR Act, and dismissed the appeals challenging the criminal prosecution for illegal mining.

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GPR Power Solutions Private Limited v. Supriyo Chaudhuri

29 Nov 2021 · Indira Banerjee; J.K. Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for filing claims in insolvency proceedings was extended due to COVID-19, and delay in filing claims must be condoned accordingly, allowing the appellant's claim.

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Pradeep S. Wodeyar v. The State of Karnataka

29 Nov 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Vikram Nath; B V Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that irregular cognizance by a Special Court without committal does not vitiate proceedings absent failure of justice, upheld vicarious liability under the MMDR Act, and dismissed quashing petitions against illegal mining charges.

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Sanjay Kumar Rai v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.

28 Nov 2021 · Surya Kant; Aniruddha Bose
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The Supreme Court held that High Courts have inherent jurisdiction to interfere with orders refusing discharge under Sections 504 and 506 IPC in exceptional cases to prevent abuse of process, and remanded the case for fresh consideration on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant discharge under Section 239 CrPC framing of charges abuse of process revisional jurisdiction

Union of India & Ors. v. Ram Bahadur Yadav

26 Nov 2021 · R. Subhash Reddy; Hrishikesh Roy · 2011 (6) SCC 376

The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of a dismissal order passed without recording reasons under Rule 161 of RPF Rules and affirmed partial back wages to the dismissed employee who retired during pendency of proceedings.

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Electrosteel Castings Limited v. UV Asset Reconstruction Company Limited & Ors.

26 Nov 2021 · M. R. Shah; Sanjiv Khanna
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The Supreme Court held that a civil suit alleging fraud without specific particulars is barred under Section 34 of the SARFAESI Act and the appropriate remedy lies before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.

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Mofil Khan v. State of Jharkhand

26 Nov 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; B.R. GAVAI; B. V. NAGARATHNA

The Supreme Court converted the petitioners' death sentence to life imprisonment after holding that the possibility of their reformation and rehabilitation was not considered, underscoring the limited scope of review and the mandatory consideration of mitigating factors before imposing capital punishment.

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