Supreme Court of India

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Parvat Singh & Ors v. State of Madhya Pradesh

02 Mar 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; M. R. Shah · 2020 INSC 244

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted solely on the testimony of a sole eyewitness whose evidence was found unreliable due to material contradictions and omissions, emphasizing that conviction requires trustworthy and consistent evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole eyewitness material contradictions Section 302 IPC Section 149 IPC

Parvat Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh

02 Mar 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted solely on the testimony of a sole eyewitness due to material contradictions and lack of corroboration, emphasizing that conviction under Section 149 IPC requires proof of common object.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole eyewitness Section 302 IPC Section 149 IPC Section 161 Cr.P.C.

The Periyar District Consumer Cooperative Wholesale Stores Ltd. v. B. Balagopal & Ors.

02 Mar 2020 · R. Banumathi; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court modified the damages awarded for unlawful occupation by a tenant cooperative society, balancing fair rent principles and equitable considerations, and allowed the appeal in part.

civil appeal_allowed Significant damages eviction lease agreement rent control

The Periyar District Consumer Cooperative Wholesale Stores Ltd. v. B. Balagopal & Ors.

02 Mar 2020 · R. Banumathi; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court modified the damages awarded for unlawful possession under a lease, balancing fair rent principles and the tenant's cooperative status, allowing the appeal in part and directing payment of a reduced amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant lease agreement damages for use and occupation eviction Tamil Nadu Lease and Rent Control Act

Sajan Sethi v. Rajan Sethi

02 Mar 2020 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's judgment on partition and rights over common areas, holding that courts can adjudicate such rights when raised by parties, even if outside the original scope of the suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit common areas easementary rights Will interpretation

Sajan Sethi v. Rajan Sethi

02 Mar 2020 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, affirming the High Court's decision on partition and rights over common areas in a property dispute governed by a Will.

civil appeal_dismissed partition suit common areas Will easementary rights

Samta Naidu & Anr. v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Anr.

02 Mar 2020 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran
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The Supreme Court held that a second criminal complaint on the same facts is not maintainable after dismissal of the first complaint on merits unless exceptional circumstances exist, and dismissed the second complaint as an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant second complaint Section 203 CrPC Pramatha Nath Talukdar dismissal on merits

Samta Naidu & Anr. v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Anr.

02 Mar 2020 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran
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The Supreme Court held that a second criminal complaint on the same facts dismissed on merits under Section 203 CrPC is not maintainable unless exceptional circumstances exist, and dismissed the second complaint as an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant second complaint Section 203 CrPC maintainability of complaint Pramatha Nath Taluqdar

Shah Faesal v. Union of India

02 Mar 2020 · N. V. Ramana; Sanjay Kishan Kaul; R. Subhash Reddy; B. R. Ga...
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The Supreme Court held there is no conflict between Prem Nath Kaul and Sampat Prakash judgments on Article 370 and refused to refer the matter to a larger Bench.

constitutional other Significant Article 370 Constitution Orders 2019 larger Bench reference doctrine of precedent

Than Kunwar v. State of Haryana

02 Mar 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; K.M. Joseph

The Supreme Court upheld conviction under the NDPS Act, ruling that non-production of entire contraband and minor discrepancies in witness testimony do not vitiate prosecution if seizure and sample testing are proved and Section 50 applies only to personal searches.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 18 NDPS Section 50 NDPS contraband production

Than Kunwar v. State of Haryana

02 Mar 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; K. M. Joseph

The Supreme Court upheld conviction under the NDPS Act, ruling that non-production of contraband and minor procedural discrepancies do not vitiate conviction if seizure and forensic evidence are established.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 18 NDPS Section 50 NDPS search and seizure

The Superintendent of Post Office, Bolangir Division, Bolangir, Odisha v. Jambu Kumar Jain; The Superintendent of Post Office, Bolangir Division, Bolangir, Odisha v. Chhagan Lal Jain

02 Mar 2020 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran

The Supreme Court held that lost Indira Vikas Patras purchased by cash cannot be claimed or replaced without physical certificates, and refusal to pay maturity value under such circumstances does not constitute deficiency in service.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Indira Vikas Patra Bearer instrument Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Deficiency in service

Pawan Kumar Arya v. Ravi Kumar Arya

02 Mar 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court held that a family settlement embodied in a consent decree cannot be partially executed without full compliance by both parties, directing the RA Group to countersign the allotment letter subject to the execution of supplemental consent terms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant consent decree family settlement execution petition supplemental consent terms

Pawan Kumar Arya v. Ravi Kumar Arya

02 Mar 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court held that partial execution of a comprehensive family settlement consent decree is impermissible without full compliance, directing the parties to execute supplemental terms and the RA Group to counter-sign the letter of allotment with restrictions on alienation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant consent decree family settlement execution petition supplemental consent terms

Assistant General Manager, State Bank of India & Ors. v. Radhey Shyam Pandey

02 Mar 2020 · Arun Mishra; M.R. Shah; B.R. Gavai

The Supreme Court held that employees retiring under SBI’s 2000 Voluntary Retirement Scheme on completion of 15 years of service are entitled to pension benefits as per the scheme, and the bank cannot deny pension by relying on existing pension rules requiring 20 years of service.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Voluntary Retirement Scheme Pension entitlement SBI Employees’ Pension Fund Rules Contractual scheme

Assistant General Manager, State Bank of India & Ors. v. Radhey Shyam Pandey

02 Mar 2020 · Arun Mishra; M.R. Shah; B.R. Gavai

The Supreme Court held that employees retiring under SBI's 2000 Voluntary Retirement Scheme after 15 years of service are entitled to pension benefits as per the scheme, rejecting SBI's attempt to deny pension based on existing pension rules requiring 20 years of service.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Voluntary Retirement Scheme Pension entitlement State Bank of India Pension Fund Rules

Jose v. Johnson

02 Mar 2020 · Indira Banerjee; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court held that in a suit for permanent injunction where ownership and property identity are disputed, proper evidence and opportunity must be afforded, and remanded the matter for fresh trial, setting aside the High Court's restoration of the trial court decree.

civil appeal_allowed Significant permanent prohibitory injunction possession title property identification

Satishkumar Nyalchand Shah v. State of Gujarat & Ors.

02 Mar 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; M. R. Shah · 2020 INSC 246
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The Supreme Court held that a co-accused already charge-sheeted and on trial has no locus to be impleaded in proceedings seeking further investigation against another accused not charge-sheeted under Section 173(8) CrPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 173(8) CrPC further investigation locus standi co-accused

Satishkumar Nyalchand Shah v. State of Gujarat & Ors.

02 Mar 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; M. R. Shah
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The Supreme Court held that a co-accused already charge-sheeted and undergoing trial has no locus standi to be impleaded in an application under Section 173(8) CrPC seeking further investigation against another accused not charge-sheeted.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 173(8) CrPC further investigation locus standi charge-sheet

State of Odisha v. M/s. Jindal Steel and Power Ltd.

29 Feb 2020 · S. A. BOBDE; B.R. GAVAI; SURYA KANT

The Supreme Court held that transportation of legally procured and royalty-paid iron ore stock within a mining lease area does not constitute prohibited mining operations, allowing JSPL to transport the ore subject to compliance with conditions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mining operations transportation of minerals environmental clearance royalty payment