Supreme Court of India

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Vijendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh

31 Jul 2019 · R. Banumathi; A.S. Bopanna · 2019 INSC 845

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant for food adulteration due to failure to prove service of the analyst's report and lack of independent witness support during sample collection, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 Section 10(7) Section 13(2) Public Analyst's report

Vijendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh

31 Jul 2019 · R. Banumathi; A.S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant for food adulteration due to failure to prove proper service of the analyst's report and non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 Section 13(2) Section 10(7) Public Analyst's report

DHARAMRAJ NIVRUTTI KASTURE v. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

31 Jul 2019 · R. BANUMATHI; A.S. BOPANNA · 2019 INSC 848

The Supreme Court upheld the denial of reinstatement to a daily-wage peon appointed irregularly but enhanced compensation awarded in lieu of reinstatement after a long absence from service.

labor appeal_partly_allowed Significant reinstatement temporary appointment daily-wage worker Section 25-F Industrial Disputes Act

DHARAMRAJ NIVRUTTI KASTURE v. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

31 Jul 2019 · R. BANUMATHI; A.S. BOPANNA

The Supreme Court upheld the denial of reinstatement for a long-terminated daily-wage employee appointed irregularly but enhanced compensation awarded in lieu of reinstatement.

labor appeal_partly_allowed Significant reinstatement Section 25-F Industrial Disputes Act unfair labour practice compensation in lieu of reinstatement

NARENDRA KUMAR MITTAL & ORS. v. M/S NUPUR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PVT. LTD. AND ANR.

31 Jul 2019 · N. V. Ramana; S. Abdul Nazeer · 2019 INSC 841

The Supreme Court held that a recorded tenure holder can maintain a civil suit for cancellation of a fraudulent sale deed relating to agricultural land despite the bar under Section 331 of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 331 U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act civil court jurisdiction cancellation of sale deed recorded tenure holder

NARENDRA KUMAR MITTAL & ORS. v. M/S NUPUR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PVT. LTD. AND ANR.

31 Jul 2019 · N. V. Ramana; S. Abdul Nazeer

The Supreme Court held that a recorded tenure holder can maintain a civil suit for cancellation of a fraudulent sale deed relating to agricultural land despite the bar under Section 331 of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 331 U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act civil court jurisdiction cancellation of sale deed recorded tenure holder

M Tech Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. State of NCT of Delhi

30 Jul 2019 · Abhay Manohar Sapre; Indu Malhotra

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the High Court's order and directed the Magistrate to decide the complaint within six months.

criminal appeal_dismissed Special Leave Petition High Court order criminal complaint Magistrate

M Tech Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. State of NCT of Delhi

30 Jul 2019 · Abhay Manohar Sapre; Indu Malhotra

The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition against the High Court's order and directed the Magistrate to decide the complaint within six months.

criminal appeal_dismissed Special Leave Petition High Court order Magistrate complaint

Karbhari and others v. Deepak V. Chengede and others

30 Jul 2019 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran

The Supreme Court held that election programmes for trade unions must strictly conform to the union's Constitution and cannot introduce unit-wise or gender-based reservations not provided therein.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant trade union election union constitution election programme unit-wise reservation

Marvel Omega Builders Pvt. Ltd. v. Shrihari Gokhale

30 Jul 2019 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran

The Supreme Court upheld the Consumer Commission's order directing a builder to refund payments with interest for failing to deliver possession of a residential villa within the agreed time.

consumer_protection appeal_dismissed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 deficiency in service delay in possession refund with interest

Marvel Omega Builders Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Shrihari Gokhale and Anr.

30 Jul 2019 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Vineet Saran

The Supreme Court upheld the Consumer Commission's order directing the builder to refund the purchase amount with interest due to failure to deliver possession of the villa within the agreed time, dismissing the builder's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 deficiency in service delay in possession refund with interest

Suryakant Baburao Ramrao Phad v. State of Maharashtra

30 Jul 2019 · R. Banumathi; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court restored a substantial sentence for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing proportionality and gravity of offence over undue sympathy in sentencing.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Attempt to murder Sentencing discretion Grievous injury

Suryakant Baburao Ramrao Phad v. State of Maharashtra

30 Jul 2019 · R. Banumathi; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court partly allowed the appeal by restoring a higher sentence for the accused convicted under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing that sentencing must reflect the gravity of the offence and not be reduced out of undue sympathy.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Attempt to murder Sentencing discretion Grievous injury

Indsil Hydro Power & Manganese Ltd v. State of Kerala

30 Jul 2019 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Indira Banerjee · 2019 INSC 829

The Supreme Court held that KSEB was contractually obligated to complete transmission lines within 30 months for commercial operation of the appellant's hydel project and directed the State to reconsider the appellant's grievances afresh.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant commercial contract interpretation transmission line construction hydel power project captive power generation

Indsil Hydro Power & Manganese Ltd v. State of Kerala

30 Jul 2019 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Indira Banerjee

The Supreme Court held that the State Electricity Board was contractually obliged to complete transmission lines within 30 months to enable commercial operation of the appellant's hydel project and directed the State to reconsider relief in light of delays beyond the Board's control.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant contract interpretation transmission line construction captive power project commercial operation

Zenith Drugs & Allied Agencies Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Nicholas Piramal India Ltd.

30 Jul 2019 · R. Banumathi; A. S. Bopanna · 2019 INSC 827

The Supreme Court held that disputes arising from a compromise decree without an arbitration clause cannot be referred to arbitration under a prior agreement's arbitration clause, especially where serious fraud allegations exist, and restored the suit to the trial court.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause compromise decree Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act fraud vitiating compromise

Zenith Drugs & Allied Agencies Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Nicholas Piramal India Ltd.

30 Jul 2019 · R. Banumathi; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court held that disputes arising from a compromise decree without an arbitration clause cannot be referred to arbitration under a prior agreement's arbitration clause, especially where serious fraud allegations exist, and restored the suit to the trial court.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause compromise decree Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act fraud vitiating compromise

HUCHANAGOUDA v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER AND LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

30 Jul 2019 · R. BANUMATHI; A.S. BOPANNA

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to enhance land acquisition compensation applying a 10% escalation rate and adopted a liberal approach to condone delay in filing petitions to ensure just compensation.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation condonation of delay market value escalation

HUCHANAGOUDA v. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER AND LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

30 Jul 2019 · R. BANUMATHI; A.S. BOPANNA

The Supreme Court enhanced land acquisition compensation applying a 10% escalation rate, condoned delay in filing petitions, and denied interest for the delay period, emphasizing a liberal approach to ensure just compensation for villagers.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation condonation of delay market value escalation

Bharatbhai Bhimabhai Bharwad v. State of Gujarat

30 Jul 2019 · R. Banumathi; A. S. Bopanna · 2019 INSC 839

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's refusal to interfere with bail granted to accused, clarifying the distinct considerations for challenging bail grant versus cancellation and remitted the matter for fresh judicial scrutiny.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail arbitrary exercise of discretion cancellation of bail Section 439 Cr.P.C.