Supreme Court of India

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K.N. Nagarajappa v. H. Narasimha Reddy

09 Sep 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of the first appellate court's decree, holding that the appellants failed to prove the registered sale deed was nominal and dismissing their claim for specific performance.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant second appeal Section 100 CPC Section 103 CPC specific performance

South Indian Bank Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax

09 Sep 2021 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Hrishikesh Roy · 2021 INSC 462
Cites 5 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that proportionate disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act is not warranted when banks have sufficient interest-free funds exceeding investments in tax-free securities, even if separate accounts are not maintained.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 14A Income Tax Act tax-free income interest disallowance interest-free funds

South Indian Bank Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax

09 Sep 2021 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Hrishikesh Roy
Cites 4 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that proportionate disallowance under Section 14A is not warranted when banks have sufficient interest-free funds exceeding investments in tax-free securities and no separate accounts are maintained.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 14A Income Tax Act tax-free income interest-free funds proportionate disallowance

Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

09 Sep 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; S. RAVINDRA BHAT
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award upholding the validity of the termination notice and limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, emphasizing the restricted scope of court review post the 2015 Amendment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 patent illegality

Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

09 Sep 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; S. RAVINDRA BHAT

The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award validating the termination notice and limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing the narrow grounds for setting aside arbitral awards post the 2015 Amendment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 Patent illegality

Common Cause v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Sep 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; B. R. GAVAI

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of extending the Director of Enforcement's tenure beyond two years and superannuation under the CVC Act and General Clauses Act, dismissing the public interest petition challenging the extension.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Director of Enforcement Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 Section 25 General Clauses Act, 1897

Common Cause v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Sep 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; B. R. GAVAI

The Supreme Court upheld the lawful extension of the Director of Enforcement's tenure beyond two years and superannuation under the CVC Act and General Clauses Act, dismissing the public interest petition challenging it.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Director of Enforcement Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 Section 25 General Clauses Act, 1897

Anjali Rathi and Others v. Today Homes & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. and Others

08 Sep 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Vikram Nath; Hima Kohli

The Supreme Court held that the moratorium under the IBC bars proceedings against the corporate debtor but not against promoters personally, and directions based on a Resolution Plan can only be issued after its approval by the Adjudicating Authority.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 moratorium corporate debtor promoters' liability

Rakesh Bhushan Prasad alias Rakesh Prasad and Others v. Radha Devi by Lrs. and Others

07 Sep 2021 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Sanjiv Khanna

The Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs failed to establish title over the suit land as the partition suits conclusively allocated it to Krishna Kant Prasad's group, dismissing the plaintiffs' suit for possession.

civil appeal_allowed Significant title suit partition suit oral partition mutation application

Rakesh Bhushan Prasad alias Rakesh Prasad and Others v. Radha Devi by Lrs. and Others

07 Sep 2021 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Sanjiv Khanna

The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the plaintiffs' title suit, holding that primary partition documents and mutation records established Krishna Kant Prasad's possession and ownership over the disputed land.

civil appeal_allowed Significant title suit partition mutation application possession

Dr. Harish Kumar Khurana v. Joginder Singh

07 Sep 2021 · Hemant Gupta; A.S. Bopanna · 2021 INSC 451

The Supreme Court overturned a medical negligence compensation order due to lack of medical evidence proving negligence, emphasizing the necessity of expert opinion in such cases.

civil appeal_allowed Significant medical negligence informed consent res ipsa loquitur expert medical evidence

Dr. Harish Kumar Khurana v. Joginder Singh

07 Sep 2021 · Hemant Gupta; A.S. Bopanna
Cites 0 · Cited by 9

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and set aside the NCDRC's medical negligence award, holding that in absence of expert medical evidence, negligence cannot be presumed merely from an adverse surgical outcome.

civil appeal_allowed Significant medical negligence informed consent res ipsa loquitur standard of care

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. v. Workmen

07 Sep 2021 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Hrishikesh Roy · 2021 INSC 452
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Supreme Court upheld termination of 38 workmen appointed fraudulently in violation of statutory recruitment procedures, restoring the Management's order and rejecting reinstatement with back wages.

labor appeal_allowed Significant fraudulent appointment Employment Exchange Act 1959 public employment termination

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd v. Workmen Represented by Janta Mazdoor Sangh

07 Sep 2021 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court upheld termination of 38 workmen appointed fraudulently in violation of statutory recruitment procedures, emphasizing the sanctity of public employment and employer's right to recall appointments tainted by fraud.

labor appeal_allowed Significant fraudulent appointment Employment Exchange Act, 1959 public employment termination

T.V. Ramakrishna Reddy v. M. Mallappa

07 Sep 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; B. R. Gavai · 2021 INSC 454

The Supreme Court held that a suit for permanent injunction without a declaration of title is not maintainable where the title to immovable property is disputed, and dismissed the appellant's appeal against the High Court's order setting aside the injunction decree.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent injunction declaration of title disputed title immovable property

T.V. Ramakrishna Reddy v. M. Mallappa

07 Sep 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai

The Supreme Court held that a suit for permanent injunction without declaration of title is not maintainable when the plaintiff's title is disputed, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's order setting aside the injunction decree.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent injunction declaration of title possession disputed title

Kayalulla Parambath Moidu Haji v. Namboodiyil Vinodan

07 Sep 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai · 2021 INSC 453

The Supreme Court held that a suit for injunction without declaration of title is not maintainable when title is disputed, and parties must seek a declaratory suit for title determination.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant injunction simpliciter declaration of title possession immovable property

Kayalulla Parambath Moidu Haji v. Namboodiyil Vinodan

07 Sep 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; B.R. Gavai
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that a suit for injunction without declaration of title is not maintainable when title is disputed, affirming the High Court's remand for fresh trial with liberty to amend pleadings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant injunction simpliciter declaration of title possession immovable property

Estate Officer v. Charanjit Kaur

07 Sep 2021 · Hemant Gupta; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court held that conversion of leasehold property to freehold on payment of statutory charges is a sale of immovable property rights and not a service under the Consumer Protection Act, setting aside consumer fora orders and directing the Estate Officer to decide conversion claims as per statutory rules.

civil appeal_allowed Significant leasehold to freehold conversion consumer protection service definition immovable property

Shakuntala Shukla v. State of Uttar Pradesh

07 Sep 2021 · M.R. Shah; Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders for convicted murder accused, emphasizing the need for clear, reasoned judicial orders and caution in granting bail pending appeal after conviction for serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail pending appeal conviction under Section 302 IPC threats to witnesses judicial clarity