Supreme Court of India

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Ilangovan v. State of Tamil Nadu

02 Sep 2020 · N. V. Ramana; S. Abdul Nazeer; Surya Kant

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, rejecting the plea for acquittal based on co-accused's acquittal and affirming the admissibility of related witnesses' testimony with due caution.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 304 Part II IPC related witnesses testimony acquittal of co-accused

M/S BANDEKAR BROTHERS PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. PRASAD VASSUDEV KENI

02 Sep 2020 · R. F. Nariman; Navin Sinha · 2020 INSC 531

The Supreme Court held that offences under Sections 191 and 192 IPC require mandatory compliance with Section 340 read with Section 195(1)(b)(i) CrPC, and private complaints without such compliance are not maintainable.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 195 CrPC Section 340 CrPC false evidence fabricating false evidence

M/S BANDEKAR BROTHERS PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. PRASAD VASSUDEV KENI

02 Sep 2020 · R. F. Nariman; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court held that offences under Sections 191 and 192 IPC require mandatory court sanction under Section 195(1)(b)(i) CrPC and cannot be prosecuted by private complaints circumventing Section 340 CrPC procedure.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 195 CrPC Section 340 CrPC false evidence fabricating false evidence

THE DESIGNATED AUTHORITY v. M/S THE ANDHRA PETROCHEMICALS LIMITED

01 Sep 2020 · Arun Mishra; Vineet Saran; S. Ravindra Bhat
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The Supreme Court held that the Designated Authority lawfully required updated data for anti-dumping investigations, limited judicial interference in its quasi-judicial functions, and set aside the High Court's contempt proceedings and order for replacement of the Authority.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant anti-dumping duty Designated Authority like article period of investigation

THE DESIGNATED AUTHORITY v. M/S THE ANDHRA PETROCHEMICALS LIMITED

01 Sep 2020 · Arun Mishra; Vineet Saran; S. Ravindra Bhat
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The Supreme Court held that the Designated Authority lawfully required contemporaneous data and exercised quasi-judicial discretion in anti-dumping investigations, setting aside High Court orders initiating contempt proceedings and directing replacement of the DA.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant anti-dumping duty Designated Authority like article Customs Tariff Rules 1995

L. R. Brothers Indo Flora Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise

01 Sep 2020 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court upheld customs duty on imported inputs used by a 100% EOU for non-excisable goods sold in DTA in violation of EXIM Policy, holding the amendment notification prospective and validating extended limitation for wilful suppression.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant 100% Export Oriented Unit Customs duty Non-excisable goods Domestic Tariff Area sales

L. R. Brothers Indo Flora Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise

01 Sep 2020 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court upheld customs duty on imported inputs used in non-excisable goods sold in DTA by a 100% EOU in contravention of EXIM Policy and held that amendment notification is prospective.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant 100% Export Oriented Unit Customs duty Domestic Tariff Area sales Exemption notification

Sarika v. Administrator, Mahakaleshwar Mandir Committee, Ujjain

01 Sep 2020 · Arun Mishra; B. R. Gavai; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court directed comprehensive scientific and administrative measures to prevent erosion and preserve the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple and its Shivalinga, balancing heritage conservation with religious practices.

administrative other Significant Shivalinga erosion temple preservation heritage conservation religious rituals regulation

Sarika v. Administrator, Mahakaleshwar Mandir Committee, Ujjain

01 Sep 2020 · Arun Mishra; B. R. Gavai; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court directed comprehensive scientific and administrative measures to prevent erosion and preserve the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, regulating rituals and mandating expert monitoring and government support.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Shivalinga erosion heritage preservation temple rituals regulation

Union of India v. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India

01 Sep 2020 · Arun Mishra; S. Abdul Nazeer; M.R. Shah · 2020 INSC 527
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The Supreme Court held that spectrum and telecom licences are natural resources held by the Government and not assets under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, directing the NCLT to decide related issues on insolvency proceedings and liability for AGR dues.

administrative other Significant Adjusted Gross Revenue Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Spectrum sharing

Union of India v. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India

01 Sep 2020 · Arun Mishra; S. Abdul Nazeer; M.R. Shah

The Supreme Court directed the NCLT to decide whether telecom spectrum and licences can be assets under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, clarifying the liability of telecom operators in spectrum sharing and trading for AGR dues and emphasizing that insolvency proceedings cannot be used to evade Government dues.

administrative other Significant Adjusted Gross Revenue Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 spectrum sharing

Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. v. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited

31 Aug 2020 · Arun Mishra; Vineet Saran; M.R. Shah

The Supreme Court held that non-availability of domestic coal linkage due to policy changes constitutes a change in law event entitling the power generator to compensation under the PPA.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Change in Law Domestic Coal Linkage New Coal Distribution Policy

Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. v. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited

31 Aug 2020 · Arun Mishra; Vineet Saran; M.R. Shah

The Supreme Court held that non-availability of domestic coal linkage due to policy changes constitutes a change in law event under the PPA, entitling the generator to compensation limited to the shortfall in domestic coal supply.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Change in Law Domestic Coal Linkage New Coal Distribution Policy

Mukesh Singh v. State (Narcotic Branch of Delhi)

31 Aug 2020 · Arun Mishra; Indira Banerjee; Vineet Saran; M. R. Shah; S. R...
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The Supreme Court held that investigation by the police officer who is also the complainant does not automatically vitiate the trial; prejudice must be shown to entitle the accused to acquittal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Investigation by complainant NDPS Act Fair trial Article 21

Vijay Mallya v. State Bank of India

31 Aug 2020 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Ashok Bhushan · 2020 INSC 523

The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions and upheld contempt findings against Dr. Vijay Mallya for disobeying its asset disclosure orders and violating High Court restraint orders.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant contempt of court asset disclosure interim injunction oral undertaking

Dr. Vijay Mallya v. State Bank of India & Ors.

31 Aug 2020 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Ashok Bhushan
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The Supreme Court upheld contempt findings against Dr. Vijay Mallya for violating asset disclosure and restraint orders, dismissing his review petition despite an erroneous recording about his reply.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant contempt of court asset disclosure injunction oral undertaking

Prashant Bhushan v. Supreme Court of India

31 Aug 2020 · Arun Mishra; B.R. Gavai; Krishna Murari · 2020 INSC 522

The Supreme Court upheld the criminal contempt conviction of Prashant Bhushan for scandalizing the judiciary, rejecting his defence of truth as neither bona fide nor in public interest, while emphasizing the balance between free speech and judicial authority.

constitutional conviction_upheld Significant criminal contempt scandalizing the court freedom of speech truth as defence

Prashant Bhushan v. In Re

31 Aug 2020 · Arun Mishra; B.R. Gavai; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court upheld the criminal contempt conviction of Prashant Bhushan for scandalizing the judiciary, rejecting his defence of truth as neither bona fide nor in public interest, but refrained from imposing sentence and issued a warning instead.

constitutional conviction_upheld Significant criminal contempt scandalizing the court truth as defence freedom of speech

Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association v. Union of India

31 Aug 2020 · Arun Mishra; Indira Banerjee; Vineet Saran; M.R. Shah; Aniru...

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional competence of State Governments to provide reservation for in-service doctors in postgraduate medical degree courses, clarifying the interplay between State powers under Entry 25 List III and Union powers under Entry 66 List I and the scope of MCI Regulations.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant reservation in-service doctors postgraduate medical education Medical Council of India Regulations

STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH v. CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

28 Aug 2020 · Arun Mishra; Indira Banerjee

The Supreme Court held that the National Green Tribunal can enforce pollution control compliance including suspension of vehicle registration for lack of valid PUC certificates but cannot direct denial of fuel supply or impose monetary deposits as security for compliance.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant Pollution Under Control Certificate National Green Tribunal Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 Environment Protection Act, 1986