Supreme Court of India

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Bihar Staff Selection Commission v. Arun Kumar

06 May 2020 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court held that judicial re-evaluation of public recruitment examination results is permissible only in exceptional cases, accepted expert committee recommendations for correcting disputed answers, and directed fresh results without disturbing appointments already made.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant judicial review examination results re-evaluation public service recruitment

State of Rajasthan v. Mehram

06 May 2020 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction of accused Mehram under Section 304 Part I IPC, rejecting the High Court’s reduction to Section 326 IPC, and sentenced him to ten years’ imprisonment with compensation to the victim’s family.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 304 Part I IPC right of private defence murder conviction

State of Rajasthan v. Mehram

06 May 2020 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction of accused Mehram under Section 304 Part I IPC, rejecting the High Court's reduction to Section 326 IPC, and sentenced him to ten years' imprisonment for causing homicidal death with intention.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 304 Part I IPC right of private defence murder

Ratnagiri Nagar Parishad v. Gangaram Narayan Ambekar

06 May 2020 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction over environmental disputes post-establishment of the NGT and dismissed a premature suit for injunction against a solid waste project, emphasizing the need to approach the NGT for environmental relief.

civil appeal_allowed Significant National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 Section 29 NGT Act environmental jurisdiction permanent injunction

Ratnagiri Nagar Parishad v. Gangaram Narayan Ambekar

06 May 2020 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction over environmental matters post-establishment of the NGT and dismissed a premature injunction suit based on unsubstantiated apprehensions, setting aside lower courts' decrees.

civil appeal_allowed Significant National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 Section 29 NGT Act permanent injunction quia timet action

Assistant Commissioner (CT) LTU, Kakinada v. M/s. Glaxo Smith Kline Consumer Health Care Limited

06 May 2020 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari
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The Supreme Court held that the High Court cannot entertain a writ petition challenging a tax assessment order after the statutory appeal limitation period expires, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory remedies and limitation provisions.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Article 226 statutory appeal limitation period condonation of delay

Assistant Commissioner (CT) LTU, Kakinada v. M/s. Glaxo Smith Kline Consumer Health Care Limited

06 May 2020 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in entertaining a writ petition challenging a tax assessment order after the statutory appeal period and maximum condonable delay had expired, emphasizing the mandatory nature of limitation under the Andhra Pradesh VAT Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Article 226 Constitution of India statutory appeal limitation period condonation of delay

Kapilaben Ambalal Patel v. State of Gujarat

06 May 2020 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the writ petition challenging State's possession of surplus land under the Urban Land Ceiling Act was barred by delay and laches, affirming lawful possession taken in 1986.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 Possession Panchnama Section 10(5) notice Section 21 exemption

Punjab National Bank v. Atmanand Singh

06 May 2020 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that writ petitions involving complex disputed facts and monetary claims should not be entertained under Article 226 when alternative remedies exist, and set aside the High Court's order directing the Bank to pay disputed amounts.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Article 226 writ petition disputed facts alternative remedy

CLP INDIA PVT. LTD. v. GUJARAT URJA VIKAS NIGAM LTD.

06 May 2020 · ARUN MISHRA; VINEET SARAN; S. RAVINDRA BHAT
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The Supreme Court upheld statutory tariff notifications overriding PPA terms, limited recovery of excess incentive payments to three years, and denied interest claims on deemed loans prior to agreed periods, dismissing both appeals.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Electricity Act 2003 Electricity Supply Act 1948 Section 43A

CLP INDIA PVT. LTD. v. GUJARAT URJA VIKAS NIGAM LTD.

06 May 2020 · Arun Mishra; Vineet Saran; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court upheld that statutory tariff amendments removing deemed generation incentives apply to CLP's plant, limiting recovery of excess payments to three years and denying interest claims for periods prior to contractual recognition.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Electricity Act, 2003 Power Purchase Agreement Section 43A Electricity Supply Act, 1948 Deemed generation incentive

Hukum Chand Deswal v. Satish Raj Deswal

06 May 2020 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court dismissed the contempt petition against the respondent for alleged non-compliance with its order, holding that no wilful disobedience was established and directing the parties to resolve outstanding claims through execution proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court wilful disobedience settlement agreement trademark infringement

Pandurang Ganpati Chaugule v. Vishwasrao Patil Murgud Sahakari Bank Limited

05 May 2020 · Arun Mishra; Indira Banerjee; Vineet Saran; M.R. Shah; Aniru... · 2020 INSC 382
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The Supreme Court upheld the applicability of the SARFAESI Act to co-operative banks, affirming Parliament's competence under Entry 45 of List I to legislate on banking activities including co-operative banks.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act co-operative banks Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Entry 45 List I

Pandurang Ganpati Chaugule v. Vishwasrao Patil Murgud Sahakari Bank Limited

05 May 2020 · Arun Mishra; Indira Banerjee; Vineet Saran; M.R. Shah; Aniru...
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The Supreme Court upheld the applicability of the SARFAESI Act to co-operative banks, holding that Parliament has legislative competence under Entry 45 of List I to regulate banking activities of co-operative banks, including recovery of dues.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant co-operative banks SARFAESI Act Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Entry 45 List I

Commissioner of Central Excise, Delhi-III v. M/S. Uni Products India Ltd

01 May 2020 · Deepak Gupta; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court held that car mattings are textile floor coverings classifiable under Chapter 57 of the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985, and not parts and accessories of motor vehicles under Chapter 87, dismissing the revenue's appeals for differential excise duty.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 car matting classification Chapter 57 Chapter 87

Commissioner of Central Excise, Delhi-III v. M/S. Uni Products India Ltd

01 May 2020 · Deepak Gupta; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court upheld the classification of car mattings under Chapter 57 as textile floor coverings, rejecting their classification as motor vehicle parts under Chapter 87, thereby affirming the lower tribunal's decision and setting aside the revenue's demand for differential excise duty.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 car matting classification Chapter 57 Chapter 87

Christian Medical College Vellore Association v. Union of India

29 Apr 2020 · Arun Mishra; Vineet Saran; M. R. Shah · 2020 INSC 374

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of NEET as a uniform entrance examination, ruling that reasonable regulations for admissions do not violate minority institutions' fundamental rights under Article 30.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant NEET Article 30 minority educational institutions uniform entrance examination

Neelam Gupta v. Mahipal Sharan Gupta and Another

29 Apr 2020 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Indu Malhotra; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court clarified that a property owned by the first wife is not a shared household under the DV Act for the second wife and directed a settlement involving permanent alimony and divorce by mutual consent with detailed procedural directions.

family appeal_allowed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 shared household right of residence partition suit

Christian Medical College Vellore Association v. Union of India

29 Apr 2020 · Arun Mishra; Vineet Saran; M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of NEET as a uniform entrance examination, balancing minority rights under Article 30 with the State's regulatory power to ensure merit and transparency in medical admissions.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant NEET Medical Council of India Dental Council of India Article 30

QUIPPO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT LIMITED v. JANARDAN NIRMAN PVT. LIMITED

29 Apr 2020 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran

The Supreme Court held that a party who fails to timely object to the venue or jurisdiction of arbitration waives such objections, validating an ex-parte award passed in a venue different from that specified in one agreement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement venue of arbitration waiver of objection Section 4 Arbitration Act