Supreme Court of India

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Najiya Neermunda & Anr. v. Kunhitharuvai Memorial Charitable Trust & Ors.

25 Feb 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; S. RAVINDRA BHAT

The Supreme Court held that the Kerala Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee has the power to fix reasonable fees for private medical colleges after de novo consideration, ensuring non-exploitative charges, and directed expeditious disposal of fee fixation disputes.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant fee fixation private medical colleges Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee Kerala Medical Education Act 2017

Ram Vijay Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

25 Feb 2021 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; Hemant Gupta; B. R. Gavai

The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction, ruling that the appellant was not a juvenile at the time of the offence based on reliable documentary and medical evidence, and dismissed the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant juvenility ossification test age determination Section 302 IPC

Parmar Samantsinh Umedsinh v. State of Gujarat

24 Feb 2021 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy; M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of multi-member wards in Municipal Corporations under the Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, ruling that Articles 243R and 243S do not limit representation to one member per ward.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Articles 243R and 243S Municipal Corporation Multi-member wards Constitutional validity

V. N. Public Health and Educational Trust v. State of Kerala

24 Feb 2021 · A. M. Khanwilkar; B. R. Gavai; Krishna Murari
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that issuance of Essentiality Certificate and Consent for Affiliation are quasi-judicial acts requiring compliance with regulatory standards, dismissed the appellant's plea for 2020-2021 EC and CoA due to deficiencies, and allowed fresh application after remedy.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Essentiality Certificate Consent for Affiliation Medical Council of India Act Medical College Establishment

Rachna v. Union of India

24 Feb 2021 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi · 2021 INSC 116

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking an additional attempt or age relaxation for Civil Services Examination 2021, holding that the prescribed rules are binding and the COVID-19 pandemic does not confer a legal right to such relief.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Civil Services Examination attempt limit age relaxation COVID-19 pandemic

Rachna & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

24 Feb 2021 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking an additional attempt and age relaxation for Civil Services Examination 2020 candidates affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, holding that no legal right exists beyond the prescribed statutory limits.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Civil Services Examination UPSC attempt limit age relaxation

Saraswati Educational Charitable Trust & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Feb 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; S. RAVINDRA BHAT
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that unauthorized admissions to a medical college violating MCI Regulations are illegal but allowed continuation of studies with conditions to prevent loss of academic years, while penalizing the college for the violation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Medical Council of India Regulations MBBS admissions NEET merit list Centralized counselling

Committee of Creditors of AMTEK Auto Limited v. Vinit Bodas

23 Feb 2021 · Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; M R Shah

The Supreme Court dismissed DVI's rectification application and contempt petition, holding that renegotiation of an approved resolution plan is impermissible under the IBC and declined to exercise contempt jurisdiction despite DVI's non-compliance and force majeure claims related to COVID-19.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Resolution Plan Committee of Creditors National Company Law Tribunal

R. Damodaran v. State

23 Feb 2021 · Ashok Bhushan; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murdering his pregnant wife based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and false statements made to conceal the crime.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence Section 302 IPC murder false statement

GR GREEN LIFE ENERGY PVT. LTD. v. LEITWIND SHRIRAM MANUFACTURING PVT. LTD.

22 Feb 2021 · Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court held that where a party fails to appoint an arbitrator under a valid arbitration agreement, the Court can appoint one under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, and disputes including counter-claims cannot be adjudicated under the MSMED Act if covered by the arbitration clause.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator MSMED Act counter-claims

KHUSHI RAM v. NAWAL SINGH

22 Feb 2021 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court upheld an unregistered consent decree based on a bona fide family settlement recognizing pre-existing rights of nephews in immovable property, holding that such a decree does not require registration under the Indian Registration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant family settlement consent decree registration Indian Registration Act, 1908

KHUSHI RAM v. NAWAL SINGH

22 Feb 2021 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court upheld a consent decree based on a family settlement with nephews, holding that such a decree recognizing pre-existing rights in immovable property does not require registration under the Indian Registration Act, 1908.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant family settlement compromise decree registration Indian Registration Act, 1908

Union of India v. A. Alagam Perumal Kone & Others

22 Feb 2021 · Ashok Bhushan; R. Subhash Reddy
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s order directing grant of Freedom Fighter’s Pension without notice and proper examination, emphasizing compliance with scheme conditions and principles of natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Freedom Fighter’s Pension Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme judicial review natural justice

Punatsangchhu – 1 Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan v. Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

22 Feb 2021 · Indu Malhotra; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court held that arbitration under a cross-border contract shall be governed by the Bhutan Arbitration Act, 2013 with the seat at Thimphu, modifying the Delhi High Court's order appointing an arbitrator under the Indian Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration seat of arbitration Bhutan Arbitration Act 2013 Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996

Amitabha Dasgupta v. United Bank of India

19 Feb 2021 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Vineet Saran
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that while disputes over bank locker contents must be adjudicated by civil courts, banks owe an independent duty of care in locker management and breach thereof constitutes deficiency of service warranting compensation.

consumer_protection appeal_allowed Significant bank locker bailment duty of care deficiency of service

Amitabha Dasgupta v. United Bank of India

19 Feb 2021 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Vineet Saran
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that while claims regarding loss of locker contents must be decided by civil courts under bailment principles, banks owe an independent duty of care in locker management and breach thereof constitutes deficiency of service entitling compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant bank locker bailment duty of care deficiency of service

Rajesh Kumar Singh v. Uttar Pradesh State

18 Feb 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; Indira Banerjee · 2021 INSC 100

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of requiring a fresh selection process for promotion to the post of Head Constable Motor Transport, rejecting the appellants' claim of entitlement to promotion solely on seniority.

service_law appeal_dismissed Significant promotion selection process constable driver head constable motor transport

Rajesh Kumar Singh v. Uttar Pradesh State

18 Feb 2021 · L. Nageswara Rao; Indira Banerjee

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a fresh selection process for promotion to the technical post of Head Constable Motor Transport, dismissing the challenge that it was arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 16.

service_law appeal_dismissed Significant Police Act 1861 Motor Transport Unit Selection process Promotion

Rajesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

18 Feb 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; INDIRA BANERJEE

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a selection process for promotion to the technical post of Head Constable Motor Transport, rejecting the appellants' claim for seniority-based promotion without selection.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Police Act, 1861 Constable Driver Head Constable Motor Transport selection process

Anmol Kumar Tiwari v. State of Jharkhand

18 Feb 2021 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; INDIRA BANERJEE

The Supreme Court upheld reinstatement of candidates appointed irregularly who served after training, but denied appointment to more meritorious candidates beyond advertised vacancies.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant public employment merit-based selection reinstatement irregular appointment