Supreme Court of India

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Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation Lucknow & Ors. v. Vijay Kumar Yadav & Anr.

23 Nov 2021 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna · 2021 INSC 778

The Supreme Court upheld recovery of proved financial loss from a retired employee despite procedural lapses on other charges, modifying the High Court's order accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings financial loss recovery Enquiry Officer natural justice

Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation Lucknow & Ors. v. Vijay Kumar Yadav & Anr.

23 Nov 2021 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court upheld recovery of proved financial loss from an employee despite procedural lapses on other charges, modifying the High Court's order accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceeding financial loss recovery Enquiry Officer natural justice

TATA Consultancy Services Limited v. Vishal Ghisulal Jain, Resolution Professional, SK Wheels Private Limited

23 Nov 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; A S Bopanna

The Supreme Court held that the NCLT lacks jurisdiction to stay termination of a contract unrelated to insolvency, setting aside interim orders that restrained termination during CIRP.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 60(5)(c) Section 14 moratorium residuary jurisdiction

TATA Consultancy Services Limited v. Vishal Ghisulal Jain, Resolution Professional, SK Wheels Private Limited

23 Nov 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; A S Bopanna

The Supreme Court held that the NCLT lacks jurisdiction to stay termination of a contract unrelated to insolvency, emphasizing that its residuary powers under the IBC apply only to disputes connected to the insolvency resolution process.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 60(5)(c) Section 238 residuary jurisdiction

State of Tamil Nadu v. National South Indian River Interlinking Agriculturist Association

23 Nov 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; A.S Bopanna · 2021 INSC 777

The Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu's loan waiver scheme limited to small and marginal farmers, holding the classification reasonable and not violative of Article 14.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Article 14 loan waiver scheme small and marginal farmers reasonable classification

State of Tamil Nadu v. National South Indian River Interlinking Agriculturist Association

23 Nov 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; AS Bopanna
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The Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu's loan waiver scheme limited to small and marginal farmers, holding the classification reasonable and not violative of Article 14.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Article 14 loan waiver scheme small and marginal farmers judicial review

Viram @ Virma v. The State of Madhya Pradesh

23 Nov 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; B. V. NAGARATHNA

The Supreme Court converted the appellants' murder convictions under Section 302/149 IPC to convictions under Section 326/149 IPC due to inconsistencies between ocular and medical evidence, while upholding other convictions and sentences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 149 IPC Section 326 IPC ocular evidence

State of U.P. v. Chunni Lal

23 Nov 2021 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order directing appointment of two persons to a single Deputy Collector post, holding such a direction unsustainable and unimplementable after the petitioner's retirement.

administrative appeal_allowed appointment Deputy Collector Public Service Commission writ petition

Avni Prakash v. National Testing Agency (NTA)

23 Nov 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; A S Bopanna
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The Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations such as compensatory time during examinations without requiring admission-stage disability certificates, directing the National Testing Agency to comply with statutory guidelines and ensure inclusive education.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 reasonable accommodation compensatory time inclusive education

Premachandran Keezhoth v. Chancellor Kannur University

23 Nov 2021 · J. B. Pardiwala; Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud; Manoj Misra · 2023 INSC 1032

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Vice-Chancellor's reappointment, holding that the age limit and full selection procedure applicable to initial appointment do not apply to reappointment under the Kannur University Act, 1996.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Vice-Chancellor reappointment Kannur University Act 1996 Section 10(9) age limit Section 10(10) reappointment

Mamta v. Kailash Chand Agrawal

22 Nov 2021 · B. V. Nagarathna · 2021 INSC 768

The Supreme Court allowed the transfer of a divorce case from Rajasthan to Gujarat considering the petitioner’s residence and convenience under Section 25 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed transfer petition Section 25 CPC divorce case Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Mamta v. Kailash Chand Agrawal

22 Nov 2021 · B. V. Nagarathna
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The Supreme Court allowed the transfer of a divorce case from Rajasthan to Gujarat under Section 25 CPC considering the petitioner’s residence and convenience.

civil appeal_allowed transfer petition Section 25 Code of Civil Procedure 1908 divorce case transfer Hindu Marriage Act 1955

Kewal Krishan v. Rajesh Kumar

22 Nov 2021 · Ajay Rastogi; Abhay S. Oka · 2021 INSC 765

The Supreme Court held that sale deeds executed without consideration are void, restoring joint ownership of properties and setting aside the High Court's order that upheld such sales.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Section 54 sale deed consideration

Kewal Krishan v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.

22 Nov 2021 · Ajay Rastogi; Abhay S. Oka
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court held that sale deeds executed without consideration are void, affirming joint ownership of properties and restoring the District Court's decree setting aside such sale deeds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Section 54 Sale deed Consideration

Arvind Kumar v. State of Rajasthan

22 Nov 2021 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; M. M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court overturned convictions due to defective investigation, accepted the plea of private defence, and emphasized the necessity of fair investigation and proof beyond reasonable doubt in criminal trials involving Section 302 and Section 149 IPC.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant fair investigation private defence Section 149 IPC suppression of evidence

Arvind Kumar v. State of Rajasthan

22 Nov 2021 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; M. M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court allowed appeals of accused, setting aside convictions due to defective investigation, suppression of injuries, and acceptance of private defence plea, emphasizing fair investigation and strict proof requirements under Section 149 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant private defence defective investigation Section 149 IPC injury suppression

State of M.P. v. Ghisilal

22 Nov 2021 · R. Subhash Reddy; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction to entertain suits challenging final orders under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, and set aside decrees granting possession to the respondent where the State had validly taken possession of surplus land.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 possession civil court jurisdiction surplus land

State of M.P. v. Ghisilal

22 Nov 2021 · R. Subhash Reddy; Hrishikesh Roy
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction to entertain suits challenging final orders under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, and set aside decrees granting relief against possession validly taken by the State.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 possession surplus land civil court jurisdiction

Gyan Prakash Arya v. M/s Titan Industries Limited

22 Nov 2021 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna · 2021 INSC 771

The Supreme Court held that an arbitrator cannot modify an arbitral award beyond correcting arithmetical or clerical errors under Section 33 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and restored the original award after quashing the impermissible modification.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 33 Modification of arbitral award Arithmetical error

Gyan Prakash Arya v. M/s Titan Industries Limited

22 Nov 2021 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that an arbitral award can only be corrected under Section 33 of the Arbitration Act for arithmetical or clerical errors and quashed the arbitrator's modification of the award that exceeded this scope, restoring the original award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 33 Modification of arbitral award Arithmetical error