Supreme Court of India

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Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu

18 Dec 2020 · S.A. Bobde; A.S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian · 2020 INSC 710

A vote cast by a legislator before his conviction on the same day is valid, as disqualification under election law commences only from the actual time of conviction, not the start of the date.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant disqualification date of conviction Representation of the People Act, 1951 Article 191 Constitution

Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu

18 Dec 2020 · S.A. Bobde; A.S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court held that a legislator's vote cast before his conviction on the same day remains valid, as disqualification under election law takes effect only from the actual time of conviction.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant disqualification date of conviction Representation of the People Act, 1951 Article 191 Constitution

Sadhna Chaudhary v. State of U.P. & Anr.

17 Dec 2020 · S.A. Bobde; B.R. Gavai; Surya Kant
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The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal of a judicial officer for alleged misconduct in land acquisition cases, holding that errors in judicial orders without proof of extraneous considerations do not constitute misconduct warranting dismissal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant judicial misconduct disciplinary proceedings land acquisition judicial immunity

Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal

17 Dec 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Indu Malhotra; Indira Banerjee · 2020 INSC 706
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The Supreme Court set aside anticipatory bail granted in a dowry death case due to flawed investigation and ordered further probe by the CBI to ensure justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail dowry death investigation CBI

Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal

17 Dec 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Indu Malhotra; Indira Banerjee
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The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail in a dowry death case, cancelled bail, and directed further investigation by the CBI due to deficiencies in the police probe.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail dowry death investigation CBI

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.

17 Dec 2020 · R.F. Nariman; K.M. Joseph
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The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award holding the respondent liable for breach of contract for failing to lift coal, rejecting the High Court's interference based on selective evidence review.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Breach of contract Long Term Agreement Delivery Period

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.

17 Dec 2020 · R.F. Nariman; K.M. Joseph

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the respondent breached the coal supply contract by failing to lift the contracted quantity, affirming the appellant’s entitlement to damages and limiting judicial interference with arbitral findings of fact.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral award Breach of contract Coal supply agreement Delivery schedule

Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda

17 Dec 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts for fixing the effective date, rejecting the claim based on service at an affiliated college.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Career Advancement Scheme CAS promotion affiliated college constituent college

Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda

17 Dec 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion under Karnataka University statutes, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts, and service in affiliated colleges cannot backdate the effective promotion date.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Career Advancement Scheme CAS promotion Karnataka University affiliated college

Seelan @ Jeyaseelan v. The Inspector of Police

16 Dec 2020 · R. F. Nariman; Navin Sinha; K. M. Joseph · 2020 INSC 703

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the rape conviction under Section 376(2) IPC, upholding the mandatory minimum sentence and concurrent findings of fact despite the accused's physical disability claim.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 376 IPC rape minimum punishment physical disability

Seelan @ Jeyaseelan v. The Inspector of Police

16 Dec 2020 · R. F. Nariman; Navin Sinha; K. M. Joseph

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging rape conviction, holding that physical disability does not preclude commission of the offence and concurrent findings of fact are binding.

criminal appeal_dismissed rape Section 376 IPC concurrent findings of fact physical disability

Sanjai Tiwari v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.

16 Dec 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M.R. Shah

The Supreme Court held that a third party unconnected with criminal proceedings lacks locus standi to seek directions under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to expedite trial, setting aside the High Court's order passed on such an application.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant locus standi Section 482 Cr.P.C. Prevention of Corruption Act expeditious trial

Smt. S Vanitha v. The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.

15 Dec 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Indu Malhotra; Indira Banerjee · 2020 INSC 701
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The Supreme Court held that eviction under the Senior Citizens Act 2007 cannot override a woman's right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and set aside the eviction order against the appellant.

family appeal_allowed Significant Senior Citizens Act 2007 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 shared household right of residence

Smt. S Vanitha v. The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.

15 Dec 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Indu Malhotra; Indira Banerjee
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The Supreme Court held that eviction of a daughter-in-law from a shared household under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007 cannot override her right of residence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and both statutes must be harmoniously construed.

family appeal_allowed Significant Senior Citizens Act 2007 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 shared household right of residence

ACTION ISPAT AND POWER PVT. LTD. v. SHYAM METALICS AND ENERGY LTD.

15 Dec 2020 · R.F. Nariman; K.M. Joseph; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court upheld the transfer of a winding up petition from the High Court to the NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, holding that such transfer is permissible post admission if no irreversible winding up steps have been taken.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant winding up transfer of proceedings National Company Law Tribunal Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Dr. AKB Sadbhavana Mission School of Homeo Pharmacy v. The Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH & Ors.

15 Dec 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M.R. Shah · 2020 INSC 702

The Supreme Court clarified that Homeopathic practitioners may prescribe medicines for prevention and symptom management of COVID-19 as per Ministry of AYUSH guidelines but cannot claim cure or advertise such claims, modifying Kerala High Court's restrictive directions accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Homeopathy COVID-19 Ministry of AYUSH Disaster Management Act, 2005

DR. AKB SADBHAVANA MISSION SCHOOL OF HOMOEO PHARMACY v. THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF AYUSH & ORS.

15 Dec 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M.R. Shah

The Supreme Court held that Homeopathic practitioners may prescribe medicines for COVID-19 prevention and symptom management as per Ministry of AYUSH guidelines but cannot claim cure or advertise, modifying Kerala High Court's restrictive directions accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Homeopathy Ministry of AYUSH COVID-19 Disaster Management Act, 2005

Samir Agrawal v. Competition Commission of India

15 Dec 2020 · R.F. Nariman; K.M. Joseph; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court held that any person has locus standi to file information before the CCI, but Ola and Uber's pricing algorithms do not constitute anti-competitive conduct under the Competition Act, dismissing the appeal.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Competition Act, 2002 locus standi anti-competitive agreement cartel

Samir Agrawal v. Competition Commission of India

15 Dec 2020 · R. F. Nariman; K. M. Joseph; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court held that any person may file information before the CCI alleging anti-competitive conduct, but Ola and Uber's pricing algorithms do not constitute cartelization or anti-competitive agreements under the Competition Act, dismissing the appeal.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Competition Act, 2002 Competition Commission of India locus standi anti-competitive agreement

Vidya Drolia v. Durga Trading Corporation

14 Dec 2020 · Sanjiv Khanna; N. V. Ramana · 2019 SCC OnLine SC 358

The Supreme Court held that landlord-tenant disputes governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 are arbitrable unless excluded by statute or public policy, and courts have jurisdiction at the referral stage to decide arbitrability questions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant non-arbitrability arbitration agreement landlord-tenant disputes Transfer of Property Act, 1882