Supreme Court of India

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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.

civil petition_dismissed Review Petition National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 certificate validity High Court decisions

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant second appeal Section 100 CPC substantial question of law dismissal in limine

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant second appeal Section 100 CPC substantial question of law dismissal in limine

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.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Limitation period Condonation of delay

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
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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.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant cognizance Section 193 CrPC Special Court jurisdiction vicarious liability

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.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Limitation period extension COVID-19 pandemic

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant cognizance Section 193 CrPC Section 465 CrPC MMDR Act

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Railway Protection Force Rules 1987 Rule 161 disciplinary inquiry dismissal without inquiry

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 34 bar fraud pleading assignment agreement

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.

criminal sentence_modified Significant review petition death sentence rarest of rare reformation and rehabilitation

Hari & Anr. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh

26 Nov 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; SANJIV KHANNA; B.R. GAVAI

The Supreme Court upheld convictions and life sentences for appellants involved in a brutal caste-based honour killing, emphasizing vicarious liability under Section 149 IPC and the necessity of witness protection, while commuting death sentences and acquitting three appellants for insufficient evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant honour killing caste violence Section 149 IPC vicarious liability

Hari & Anr. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh

26 Nov 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; SANJIV KHANNA; B.R. GAVAI

The Supreme Court upheld convictions for caste-based honour killings under Section 302 read with 149 IPC, affirmed commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment, and emphasized witness protection and preventive measures against honour crimes.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant honour killing Section 149 IPC vicarious liability hostile witnesses

M/S. SAI BABA SALES PVT. LTD v. UNION OF INDIA

26 Nov 2021 · R. Subhash Reddy; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of environmental clearance granted by the local authority before judicial invalidation and protected completed constructions, while directing fresh clearance for further construction.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant Environmental Clearance Environmental Impact Assessment National Green Tribunal Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation

M/S. SAI BABA SALES PVT. LTD v. UNION OF INDIA

26 Nov 2021 · R. Subhash Reddy; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Environmental Clearance granted by the local authority under the amended regime, protecting completed constructions while restraining further construction without fresh clearance.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant Environmental Clearance Environmental Impact Assessment National Green Tribunal Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation