Supreme Court of India

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Union of India v. Gopaldas Bhagwan Das

04 Feb 2020 · R. F. Nariman; S. Ravindra Bhat; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court upheld the invalidity of land acquisition due to non-compliance with mandatory public notice requirements under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, dismissing the appeal despite delay in challenge.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Section 4(1) notification public notice requirement delay and laches

Hemiben Ladhabhai Bhanderi v. Saurashta Gramin Bank

03 Feb 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court held the bank liable for deficiency of service in failing to forward insurance premiums, enhancing compensation from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs despite insurer's repudiation of the claim.

consumer appeal_allowed Significant deficiency of service insurance premium group insurance policy consumer protection

Sushil Sethi and another v. The State of Arunachal Pradesh and others

31 Jan 2020 · M.R. Shah; Ashok Bhushan · 2020 INSC 118

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against company directors for alleged cheating due to absence of fraudulent intent and vicarious liability, emphasizing that breach of contract alone does not constitute a criminal offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 420 IPC Section 120B IPC Section 482 CrPC cheating

Sushil Sethi and another v. The State of Arunachal Pradesh and others

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

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against company directors for cheating under Section 420 IPC due to absence of fraudulent intention and specific allegations, emphasizing sparing use of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 420 IPC Section 120B IPC Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal proceedings

Vinay Kumar Mittal & Ors. v. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. & Ors.

31 Jan 2020 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; DEEPAK GUPTA

The Supreme Court upheld the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, directing that depositors' claims be considered by the Committee of Creditors and Administrator without interference from prior interim orders, and dismissed appeals challenging the insolvency resolution process management.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Moratorium under Section 14 IBC Committee of Creditors

Vinay Kumar Mittal & Ors. v. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. & Ors.

31 Jan 2020 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; DEEPAK GUPTA

The Supreme Court upheld the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, directing that depositors’ claims be considered by the Committee of Creditors during DHFL’s insolvency resolution, and dismissed appeals challenging interim orders restraining payments.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Moratorium Committee of Creditors

State of Madhya Pradesh v. Yogendra Singh Jadon & Anr

31 Jan 2020 · L. Nageswara Rao; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order quashing charges under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC against respondents involved in bank loan irregularities, holding that such allegations require trial and cannot be quashed at the pre-trial stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 420 IPC Section 120-B IPC Prevention of Corruption Act quashing of charges

GHAT TALAB KAULAN WALA v. BABA GOPAL DASS CHELA SURTI DASS

31 Jan 2020 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; HEMANT GUPTA

The Supreme Court held that a suit filed by a Trust against its Sevadar is maintainable without compliance with Section 92 CPC and upheld the Trust's right to seek relief against the Sevadar.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 92 CPC public Trust Sevadar maintainability of suit

Uttar Bhartiya Rajak Samaj Panchayat v. State of Maharashtra

31 Jan 2020 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court upheld the demand for premium payment under a 2008 Government Resolution, dismissing the appeal challenging the validity of the demand despite an earlier Letter of Intent.

civil appeal_dismissed Letter of Intent Slum Rehabilitation Scheme Premium payment Government Resolution

Shirpur Education Society v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

31 Jan 2020 · R. F. Nariman; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court upheld regulatory intake limits for a pharmacy college while protecting students admitted under interim orders amid conflicting AICTE and PCI regulations.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant AICTE regulations Pharmacy Council of India intake capacity second shift admissions

Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Panna Mahesh Chandra Dave

31 Jan 2020 · N. V. Ramana; Vineet Saran; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing the Municipal Corporation to provide alternative accommodation or consider TDR for tenants and owners whose protected structures were demolished without due process during road widening.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Municipal Corporation demolition alternative accommodation Transferable Development Rights

Govind Prasad Kejriwal v. State of Bihar

31 Jan 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; M. R. Shah · 2020 INSC 125

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 341, and 379 IPC as an abuse of process, holding that a civil dispute cannot be converted into a criminal case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal proceedings abuse of process civil dispute disguised as criminal

Govind Prasad Kejriwal v. State of Bihar & Anr

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

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 341, and 379 IPC as an abuse of process where a civil dispute was improperly converted into a criminal case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant abuse of process quashing of criminal proceedings Section 323 IPC Section 341 IPC

Basheera Begam v. Mohammed Ibrahim & Ors.

31 Jan 2020 · R. Banumathi; Indira Banerjee · 2020 INSC 116

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a double murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove conspiracy and murder beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant criminal conspiracy murder circumstantial evidence chain of circumstances

Basheera Begam v. Mohammed Ibrahim & Ors.

31 Jan 2020 · R. Banumathi; Indira Banerjee

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s acquittal of accused in a murder and conspiracy case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant criminal conspiracy murder circumstantial evidence chain of circumstances

VICKY @ VIKAS v. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI)

31 Jan 2020 · R. Banumathi; A. S. Bopanna
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The Supreme Court directed concurrent running of multiple sentences under Section 427 CrPC in favor of a habitual offender considering his background and potential for reform, setting aside fines and ordering his release.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 427 CrPC concurrent sentences consecutive sentences robbery

VICKY @ VIKAS v. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI)

31 Jan 2020 · R. Banumathi; A. S. Bopanna
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court exercised discretion under Section 427 CrPC to direct concurrent sentences for multiple convictions of a habitual offender considering his personal circumstances and set aside fines, ordering his release.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 427 CrPC concurrent sentences consecutive sentences habitual offender

State of Odisha v. Gobinda Behera

31 Jan 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; K M Joseph

The Supreme Court upheld termination of a police constable for suppressing involvement in a serious criminal case despite subsequent quashing of proceedings, affirming that truthful disclosure of antecedents is essential for public employment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant false declaration criminal antecedents public employment quashing of criminal proceedings

N. MOTILAL & ORS v. FAISAL BIN ALI & ANR

30 Jan 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; M. R. Shah · 2020 INSC 114

The Supreme Court held that under the Telangana Rent Control Act, a landlord may apply for fixation of fair rent even during the subsistence of a contractual tenancy, dismissing the tenant's appeal challenging enhanced rent fixation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant fair rent contractual tenancy rent control legislation Section 4 Telangana Buildings Act

N. MOTILAL & ORS v. FAISAL BIN ALI & ANR

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

The Supreme Court held that under the Telangana Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960, a landlord can apply for fixation of fair rent even during the subsistence of a contractual tenancy.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant fair rent contractual tenancy rent control Section 4 Telangana Buildings Act