Supreme Court of India

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Madan Mohan Singh v. Ved Prakash Arya

05 Mar 2021 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court held that the respondent was not a tenant but an employee, upheld the binding decision of the Chief Administrator, and restored possession of the booth to the appellant by allowing the appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partnership deed tenancy subletting prohibition mandatory injunction

Union Public Service Commission v. Bibhu Prasad Sarangi

05 Mar 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; M R Shah

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order for lack of independent reasoning in a promotion dispute, restoring the writ petition for fresh consideration on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Article 226 Constitution of India IAS promotion Central Administrative Tribunal Departmental Promotion Committee

Vinod Prasad Raturi v. Union of India

05 Mar 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; S. RAVINDRA BHAT

The Supreme Court held that a review DPC affecting seniority and promotion cannot be directed without hearing affected parties and that a party cannot unsettle settled promotions by seeking retrospective seniority after prolonged delay.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Departmental Promotion Committee Seniority State Civil Service Indian Administrative Service

Sumeti Vij v. M/S Paramount Tech Fab Industries

05 Mar 2021 · Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the complainant discharged the burden of proof and the appellant failed to rebut the presumption of consideration.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Presumption of consideration

Sumeti Vij v. M/S Paramount Tech Fab Industries

05 Mar 2021 · Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the complainant discharged the initial burden and the accused failed to rebut the presumption of consideration on the preponderance of probabilities.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Presumption of consideration

V.N. Patil v. K. Niranjan Kumar & Ors.

04 Mar 2021 · Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's exercise of power under Section 311 CrPC to summon witnesses and documents essential for a just decision, setting aside the High Court's order that had unjustifiably interfered.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 CrPC summoning witnesses second post-mortem discretionary power

AMWAY INDIA ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD. v. RAVINDRANATH RAO SINDHIA

04 Mar 2021 · R.F. Nariman; B.R. Gavai

The Supreme Court held that disputes involving foreign nationals operating sole proprietorships constitute international commercial arbitrations under Section 2(1)(f)(i), depriving High Courts of jurisdiction under Section 11(6) to appoint arbitrators.

civil appeal_allowed Significant International Commercial Arbitration Section 2(1)(f)(i) Section 11(6) Arbitration Act Sole Proprietorship

AMWAY INDIA ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD. v. RAVINDRANATH RAO SINDHIA

04 Mar 2021 · R.F. Nariman; B.R. Gavai

The Supreme Court held that disputes involving foreign nationals constitute international commercial arbitration under Section 2(1)(f)(i), vesting exclusive jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators with the Supreme Court, and set aside the Delhi High Court's appointment of an arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant international commercial arbitration Section 2(1)(f)(i) Section 11(6) Arbitration Act Section 11(9) Arbitration Act

Vikas Kishanrao Gawali v. State of Maharashtra

04 Mar 2021 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court read down Section 12(2)(c) of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act to limit OBC reservations within the 50% aggregate ceiling for SC/ST/OBC seats, quashed excess reservation notifications, and declared related election results void for non-compliance with constitutional mandates.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Reservation OBC Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961 Section 12(2)(c)

Vikas Kishanrao Gawali v. State of Maharashtra

04 Mar 2021 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court read down Section 12(2)(c) of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act to require empirical inquiry and adherence to a 50% aggregate reservation ceiling for SCs, STs, and OBCs, quashing notifications and elections exceeding this limit.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Reservation OBC Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961 Section 12(2)(c)

NTPC Ltd. v. M/s Deconar Services Pvt. Ltd.

04 Mar 2021 · N. V. Ramana; Surya Kant; Aniruddha Bose
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court upheld arbitral awards granting conditional rebate refund and escalation charges beyond contract period, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1940.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration Act, 1940 arbitral award judicial interference contract interpretation

NTPC Ltd. v. M/s Deconar Services Pvt. Ltd.

04 Mar 2021 · N. V. Ramana; Surya Kant; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court upheld arbitral awards granting conditional rebate and escalation charges, affirming limited court interference in arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1940.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration Act, 1940 arbitral award interference by courts rebate conditionality

Union of India v. P. Balasubrahmanayam

04 Mar 2021 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Hrishikesh Roy · 2021 INSC 151

The Supreme Court held that non-referral to the CVO in unproven vigilance cases does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings but reduced the disproportionate compulsory retirement punishment to a minor penalty.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Central Vigilance Officer Departmental disciplinary proceedings Procedural lapses Bribery charges

Union of India v. P. Balasubrahmanayam

04 Mar 2021 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court held that prior CVO approval is not mandatory before charge memo issuance unless a vigilance angle is established, upheld procedural lapse findings, and ruled compulsory retirement disproportionate, restoring the Tribunal's order for minor penalty.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Central Vigilance Officer charge memo disciplinary proceedings vigilance angle

Sachin Kumar & Ors. v. Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board & Ors.

03 Mar 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; M R Shah · 2021 INSC 147

The Supreme Court held that cancellation of an entire recruitment process is justified only when systemic irregularities prevent segregation of tainted candidates, affirming the principle of fairness and equality under Articles 14 and 16.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant recruitment examination cancellation of examination systemic irregularities segregation of tainted candidates

Sachin Kumar & Ors. v. Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board & Ors.

03 Mar 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; M R Shah
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that cancellation of an entire recruitment process is justified only when systemic irregularities prevent segregation of tainted candidates, and relief from cancellation should be confined to those who challenge it, balancing fairness and sanctity of public employment selection.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant recruitment process cancellation of examination systemic irregularities segregation of tainted candidates

Rahul v. State of Haryana

03 Mar 2021 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellant Rahul for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, reliable testimony of close relatives, and recovery of the murder weapon, dismissing his appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence interested witnesses last seen theory recovery of weapon

N. SUBRAMANIAN v. M/S ARUNA HOTELS LTD. & ANR.

03 Mar 2021 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; B. R. Gavai; Hrishikesh Roy · 2021 INSC 144

The Supreme Court held that valid acknowledgements of liability restart limitation under the IBC, making the appellant's claim for salary arrears maintainable and setting aside the NCLAT order dismissing the Section 9 petition.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 9 application acknowledgement of liability limitation period

N. Subramanian v. M/S Aruna Hotels Ltd. & Anr.

03 Mar 2021 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; B. R. Gavai; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court held that an acknowledgement of liability extends limitation under the IBC, allowing the employee's claim for salary arrears and setting aside the NCLAT's dismissal of the Section 9 petition.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 9 application Acknowledgement of liability Limitation period

SUBODH KUMAR v. SHAMIM AHMED

03 Mar 2021 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court held that mandatory compliance with the proviso to Section 17 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887, is a precondition for maintainability of applications under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC to set aside ex-parte decrees, and set aside the High Court's order allowing the tenant's application for recall of such decree.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 9 Rule 13 CPC Section 17 Provincial Small Cause Courts Act Section 30(2) U.P. Urban Buildings Act ex-parte decree