Supreme Court of India

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Lalitha R Nath v. Kannur Medical College

18 Feb 2021 · S. Abdul Nazeer; Sanjiv Khanna · 2021 INSC 102
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The Supreme Court allowed appeals setting aside the High Court's quashing of refund notices, directed Kannur Medical College to deposit dues and security before affiliation, and entrusted the Admission Supervisory Committee to adjudicate disputed refund claims to protect students' rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Kannur Medical College MBBS admissions Admission Supervisory Committee refund of fees

Lalitha R Nath v. Kannur Medical College

18 Feb 2021 · S. Abdul Nazeer; Sanjiv Khanna
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The Supreme Court allowed appeals directing Kannur Medical College to comply with refund orders to students before granting affiliation, invalidated no-dues certificates signed under duress, and mandated adjudication of disputed claims by the Admission Supervisory Committee.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Kannur Medical College Admission Supervisory Committee refund of fees no-dues certificate

M/s. Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited v. Oscar Investments Limited and others

18 Feb 2021 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Indira Banerjee; K.M. Joseph

The Supreme Court directed banks and financial institutions to disclose detailed information on pledged shares and loan arrangements following concerns over unauthorized reduction of shareholding and violation of Court orders in a dispute involving Fortis Healthcare.

civil other Significant status quo shareholding encumbered shares unencumbered shares

COMPACK ENTERPRISES INDIA (P) LTD. v. BEANT SINGH

17 Feb 2021 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Vineet Saran

The Supreme Court upheld possession of the entire property by the Respondent, corrected the mesne profits increment frequency in the consent decree, and directed the Petitioner to hand over possession and pay arrears accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant consent decree mesne profits possession license agreement

COMPACK ENTERPRISES INDIA (P) LTD. v. BEANT SINGH

17 Feb 2021 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Vineet Saran

The Supreme Court upheld a consent decree directing possession delivery and corrected the mesne profits increase frequency from annually to every alternate year, dismissing the Petitioner’s challenge.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant consent decree mesne profits possession license agreement

U.A. Basheer Thr. G.P.A. Holder v. State of Karnataka

17 Feb 2021 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Vineet Saran

The Supreme Court held that a partition deed executed after the Urban Land Ceiling Act's commencement cannot alter land status under the Act and remitted the case for factual determination of possession to decide abatement of proceedings under the Repeal Act.

property other Significant Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 partition deed excess land possession

U.A. Basheer Thr. G.P.A. Holder v. State of Karnataka

17 Feb 2021 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Vineet Saran

The Supreme Court held that a partition deed executed after the Urban Land Ceiling Act's commencement cannot alter excess land determination and remitted the case for factual inquiry on possession to decide abatement under the Repeal Act.

property appeal_allowed Significant Urban Land Ceiling Act partition deed excess land possession

UNITECH Limited & Ors. v. Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation & Ors.

17 Feb 2021 · Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; MR Shah · 2021 INSC 96

The Supreme Court held that a writ petition under Article 226 is maintainable against a state instrumentality for refund of amounts paid under a failed land development contract, awarding interest from dates of payment despite pending litigation and arbitration clause.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ petition contractual dispute state instrumentality

UNITECH Limited & Ors. v. Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation & Ors.

17 Feb 2021 · Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; MR Shah
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The Supreme Court held that a writ petition under Article 226 is maintainable against a state instrumentality for refund of amounts paid under a failed land development contract, awarding interest from dates of payment and clarifying liability apportionment post-state bifurcation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Article 226 writ petition contractual dispute state instrumentality

The High Court of Judicature at Madras v. M.C. Subramaniam & Ors.

17 Feb 2021 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Vineet Saran · 2021 INSC 98

The Supreme Court held that refund of court fees under Section 69-A of the Tamil Nadu Court Fees Act extends to all legally arrived at out-of-court settlements, including private settlements without court referral under Section 89 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 89 CPC Section 69-A Tamil Nadu Court Fees Act court fee refund out-of-court settlement

The High Court of Judicature at Madras v. M.C. Subramaniam & ors.

17 Feb 2021 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Vineet Saran
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The Supreme Court held that refund of court fees under Section 69-A of the Tamil Nadu Court Fees Act extends to all legally arrived at out-of-court settlements, including private settlements without Court referral under Section 89 CPC, and dismissed the petition challenging the High Court's order directing such refund.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 89 CPC Section 69-A Tamil Nadu Court Fees Act court fee refund out-of-court settlement

Narayan Sitaramji Badwaik v. Bisaram

17 Feb 2021 · N.V. Ramana; Surya Kant; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the second appeal and remanded the matter for fresh consideration, emphasizing the High Court's duty to properly assess factual issues under Section 103 CPC when lower courts err in law affecting facts.

civil appeal_allowed Significant second appeal Section 100 CPC Section 103 CPC perverse findings

Narayan Sitaramji Badwaik v. Bisaram

17 Feb 2021 · N.V. Ramana; Surya Kant; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the possession suit and remanded the matter for fresh factual and legal consideration, clarifying the scope of interference in second appeals under Sections 100 and 103 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant second appeal Section 100 CPC Section 103 CPC findings of fact

Kotak Mahindra Bank Pvt. Limited v. Ambuj A. Kasliwal & Ors.

16 Feb 2021 · S. A. Bobde; A. S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court held that pre-deposit under Section 21 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act is mandatory and cannot be waived entirely, allowing appeal subject to 25% pre-deposit of the adjusted debt.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 Section 21 pre-deposit Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal

Dumka Medical College, Dumka & Another v. Board of Governors in Supersession of Medical Council of India & Another

16 Feb 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; KRISHNA MURARI

The Supreme Court upheld the Medical Council of India's refusal to grant permission for admission to three Jharkhand medical colleges due to persistent deficiencies, dismissing petitions and directing the State to rectify shortcomings before renewal.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Medical Council of India Medical College Establishment Faculty Deficiency Infrastructure Deficiency

Gauri Shankar v. State of Punjab

16 Feb 2021 · Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence for the appellant's brutal murder of two minor children by poisoning, rejecting procedural and sentencing challenges.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC life imprisonment cross-examination Section 230 CrPC

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences v. Srikeerti Reddi Pingle

16 Feb 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court held that a foreign qualification must demonstrate subject-wise study and practical tests in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the 10+2 level to qualify for MBBS admission under MCI Regulations, setting aside the High Court’s contrary decision.

education appeal_allowed Significant Medical Council of India Regulations 1997 MBBS admission eligibility equivalence certificate 10+2 qualification

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences v. Srikeerti Reddi Pingle

16 Feb 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court held that a foreign high school qualification lacking proof of study in Biology at the required level and duration does not meet the Medical Council of India’s eligibility criteria for MBBS admission, setting aside the High Court’s order allowing admission.

education appeal_allowed Significant Medical Council of India Regulations 1997 MBBS admission eligibility equivalence certificate 10+2 qualification

SUDIPTA CHAKROBARTY & ANR. v. RANAGHAT S.D. HOSPITAL & ORS.

15 Feb 2021 · Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi · 2021 INSC 89

The Supreme Court directed the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to deliver reasoned judgments along with operative orders within two months, holding that delay violates Article 21 rights and prejudices litigants.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant reasoned judgment operative order delay in judgment Article 21

Sudipta Chakrobarty v. Ranaghat S.D. Hospital

15 Feb 2021 · Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court held that delay in delivering reasoned judgments after operative orders violates Article 21 and directed that reasoned judgments must be delivered within two months to protect litigants' rights.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant reasoned judgment operative order delay in judgment Article 21