Supreme Court of India

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Vijay Karia v. Prysmian Cavi E Sistemi SRL

07 Jan 2020 · R. F. Nariman; Aniruddha Bose; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court upheld enforcement in India of foreign arbitral awards under the LCIA Rules, rejecting appellants' challenges on material breach, valuation, and public policy grounds.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant foreign arbitral award enforcement Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 48

Surinder Kumar v. State of Punjab

06 Jan 2020 · N.V. Ramana; R. Subhash Reddy; B.R. Gavai
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 18 of the NDPS Act, ruling that non-examination of certain witnesses does not vitiate the prosecution case if the chain of custody and evidence are otherwise complete and credible.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 18 NDPS Section 50 NDPS chain of custody

Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprise Limited v. KS Infraspace LLP Limited

06 Jan 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; Navin Sinha · 2020 INSC 4

The Supreme Court set aside injunctions granted for specific performance due to absence of a concluded contract and plaintiff's delay, emphasizing the discretionary nature of such relief and the need for trial on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance temporary injunction contract formation mutuality

Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprise Limited v. KS Infraspace LLP Limited

06 Jan 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court set aside injunctions granted for specific performance due to absence of a concluded contract and plaintiff's delay, emphasizing discretionary relief and conduct in grant of injunction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant temporary injunction specific performance concluded contract delay in suit

Surinder Nath Kesar v. Board of School Education

06 Jan 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court held that a service interruption exceeding one year due to voluntary retirement cannot be condoned for pension benefits under applicable Haryana civil service rules without government relaxation, dismissing the appellant's claim.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Punjab Civil Services Rules Rule 4.23 condonation of interruption voluntary retirement

Sk. Md. Rafique v. Managing Committee, Contai Rahamania High Madrasah and Others

06 Jan 2020 · Arun Mishra; Uday Umesh Lalit · 2020 INSC 3

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional right of minority educational institutions under Article 30 to select their own teachers, striking down statutory provisions mandating compulsory appointment from a State Commission's panel as unconstitutional.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Article 30 minority educational institutions right to administer teacher appointment

Sk. Md. Rafique v. Managing Committee, Contai Rahamania High Madrasah and Others

06 Jan 2020 · Arun Mishra; Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of statutory provisions mandating binding teacher appointment recommendations by a State Commission in minority Madrasahs, affirming the constitutional right of minority institutions under Article 30 to administer their own affairs including teacher selection.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Article 30 minority educational institutions right to administer teacher appointment

Assessment of the Criminal Justice System in response to Sexual Offences

18 Dec 2019 · S. A. Bobde; B. R. Gavai; Surya Kant
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court initiated a comprehensive systemic inquiry into the implementation and efficacy of criminal justice provisions relating to sexual offences to ensure victim-centric, timely, and effective justice delivery.

criminal other Significant sexual offences rape criminal justice system FIR registration

State of Odisha v. Bichitrananda Das

18 Dec 2019 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court held that conversion charges for leasehold land must be computed based on rates prevailing on the date of final decision after compliance with policy conditions, not on the date of application, and allowed the State's appeal dismissing the respondent's writ petition.

property appeal_allowed Significant leasehold to freehold conversion conversion charges unauthorized occupation government land encroachment

State of Odisha v. Bichitrananda Das

18 Dec 2019 · D. Y. Chandrachud; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court held that conversion charges for leasehold to freehold land must be computed based on rates prevailing at the date of final decision after compliance with policy conditions, not on the date of application.

property appeal_allowed Significant leasehold to freehold conversion conversion charges government land encroachment Government Grants Act 1895

Akshay Kumar Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

18 Dec 2019 · R. Banumathi; Ashok Bhushan; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition challenging conviction and death penalty in a brutal gang rape and murder case, reaffirming the limited scope of review and upholding the rarest of rare doctrine.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant review petition error apparent on the face of the record dying declaration gang rape

Akshay Kumar Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

18 Dec 2019 · R. Banumathi; Ashok Bhushan; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition challenging conviction and death penalty in a brutal gang rape and murder case, holding no error apparent on the face of the record and affirming the 'rarest of rare' doctrine application.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant review petition death penalty gang rape dying declaration

Kanwar Pal Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another

18 Dec 2019 · S. Abdul Nazeer; Sanjiv Khanna
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The Supreme Court held that prosecution under Section 379 IPC for theft of minerals is maintainable despite Section 22 of the Mines Regulation Act restricting complaints to authorized persons, as offences under the IPC and the Mines Act are distinct.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant illegal mining Section 379 IPC Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 Section 22 MMDR Act

Kanwar Pal Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another

18 Dec 2019 · S. Abdul Nazeer; Sanjiv Khanna
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The Supreme Court held that prosecution under Section 379 IPC for illegal mining is maintainable despite Section 22 of the Mines Regulation Act barring cognizance except on authorized complaints, as the offences under the IPC and the Mines Act are distinct.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant illegal mining Section 379 IPC Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 Section 22 Mines Regulation Act

Vinay Eknath Lad v. Chiu Mao Chen

18 Dec 2019 · Deepak Gupta; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court remanded the eviction suit for fresh adjudication on the plaintiffs' locus standi and derivative title after dissolution of a partnership firm, emphasizing the necessity of attornment or public notice to bind the tenant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant locus standi partnership firm dissolution co-ownership attornment

Assessment of the Criminal Justice System in response to Sexual Offences

18 Dec 2019 · S. A. Bobde; B. R. Gavai; Surya Kant
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court initiated a comprehensive assessment of the criminal justice system's response to sexual offences, emphasizing strict implementation of statutory safeguards, victim-sensitive procedures, and speedy trial to ensure justice and dignity for victims.

criminal other Significant sexual offences rape FIR registration woman police officer

M/S DALMIA POWER LIMITED & ANR. v. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 1, TRICHY

18 Dec 2019 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Indu Malhotra

The Supreme Court held that revised income tax returns filed post-amalgamation sanction by NCLT beyond the due date under Section 139(5) are admissible, directing the Department to accept and assess them accordingly.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 139(5) Section 170(1) Section 119(2)(b)

M/S DALMIA POWER LIMITED & ANR. v. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 1, TRICHY

18 Dec 2019 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Indu Malhotra

The Supreme Court held that revised income tax returns filed post-NCLT sanctioned amalgamation beyond the due date under Section 139(5) are valid and must be accepted by the Department under Section 170(1).

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 139(5) Section 170(1) Section 119(2)(b)

DAV Public School v. Indian Bank

18 Dec 2019 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court held the bank liable for Rs. 25 lakh lost due to unauthorized net banking transactions caused by erroneous linking of accounts, allowing partial compensation to the school while considering contributory negligence for subsequent loss.

civil appeal_allowed Significant deficiency of service net banking unauthorized transaction bank liability

DAV Public School v. Indian Bank

18 Dec 2019 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court held the bank liable for Rs. 25 lakh lost due to unauthorized transactions caused by erroneous linking of accounts, allowing partial compensation to the school while considering contributory negligence for subsequent loss.

civil appeal_allowed Significant deficiency of service bank liability unauthorized transactions net banking