Supreme Court of India

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Mukesh Kumar v. Union of India and Others

29 Jan 2020 · R. Banumathi; Ashok Bhushan; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court upheld the President's rejection of a death-row convict's mercy petition, affirming limited judicial review and procedural compliance in mercy petition consideration.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant mercy petition Article 72 Constitution of India death sentence commutation judicial review

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29 Jan 2020 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; HEMANT GUPTA; S.RAVINDRA BHAT
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The Supreme Court upheld the grant of service concessions under Rule 15(a) of the Kerala Civil Service Rules, dismissing the appeal of the Kerala Public Service Commission and affirming the decisions of the Administrative Tribunal and High Court.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Kerala Civil Service Rules Rule 15(a) Administrative Tribunals Act service concessions

The Branch Manager, Indigo Airlines, Kolkata & Anr. v. Kalpana Rani Debbarma & Ors.

28 Jan 2020 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that failure of passengers to report at the boarding gate within stipulated time constitutes 'Gate No Show' and does not amount to deficiency in service by the airline, dismissing the consumer complaint for compensation.

consumer appeal_allowed Significant deficiency in service consumer protection boarding pass gate no show

The Branch Manager, Indigo Airlines, Kolkata & Anr. v. Kalpana Rani Debbarma & Ors.

28 Jan 2020 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that failure to report at the boarding gate on time constitutes 'Gate No Show' absolving the airline of deficiency in service liability, and dismissed the consumer complaint for lack of proof.

consumer_protection appeal_allowed Significant deficiency in service consumer protection boarding pass gate no show

പനൽ വഭദത(കൾ) v.

28 Jan 2020 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Hermant Gupta; Dinesh Maheswari

The court upheld the tribunal's jurisdiction and emphasized adherence to natural justice in disciplinary proceedings, allowing the appeal in part and directing lawful administrative action.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 disciplinary proceedings suspension natural justice

Dr. Vijayakumaran C.P.V. v. Central University of Kerala

28 Jan 2020 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Hemant Gupta; Dinesh Maheshwari · 2020 INSC 93

The Supreme Court held that a probationary termination based on a formal inquiry report finding misconduct is stigmatic and requires a regular departmental inquiry, setting aside the termination and directing reinstatement.

labor appeal_allowed Significant termination simplicitor stigmatic termination probationary termination sexual harassment inquiry

Dr. Vijayakumaran C.P.V. v. Central University of Kerala

28 Jan 2020 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Hemant Gupta; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that a termination order based on an inquiry report finding serious misconduct is stigmatic and illegal without a regular departmental inquiry, setting aside the termination and directing reinstatement.

labor appeal_allowed Significant termination of probationer stigmatic order sexual harassment inquiry Internal Complaints Committee

Chandeshwar Saw v. Brij Bhushan Prasad

28 Jan 2020 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court upheld the Election Tribunal's order directing recount of votes due to irregularities, declared the appellant duly elected under Section 140 of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, and set aside the respondent's election.

election_law appeal_allowed Significant election petition recount of votes Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006 Section 140

Chandeshwar Saw v. Brij Bhushan Prasad

28 Jan 2020 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari
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The Supreme Court upheld the Election Tribunal's order for recount of votes due to counting irregularities and declared the appellant duly elected under Section 140 of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, setting aside the respondent's election.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant election petition recount of votes irregularities in counting Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006

Kirpal Singh & Ors. v. Kamla Devi & Ors.

28 Jan 2020 · Ashok Bhushan; Navin Sinha · 2020 INSC 97

The Supreme Court held that pending surplus land determination proceedings under the 1953 Act must be completed under that Act, excluding applicability of the 1972 Act's provisions on permissible area selection, and dismissed the appeal of subsequent purchasers challenging the surplus declaration.

property appeal_dismissed Significant surplus land Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 Haryana Ceiling of Land Holdings Act, 1972 Section 33(2)(ii)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited v. R. Chandramouleeswaran and Others

28 Jan 2020 · N. V. Ramana; Sanjiv Khanna; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court held that tenants not in actual physical possession of leased land and buildings, having sub-let or licensed the premises, are not entitled to protections under the Madras City Tenants’ Protection Act, 1921, including the right to compel sale of leasehold land under Section 9.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Madras City Tenants’ Protection Act, 1921 Section 9 tenant rights actual physical possession

Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. M/s. J.K. Cement Works

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

The Supreme Court held that damage caused by heavy rainfall resulting in accumulation of water qualifies as 'flood' and 'inundation' under an insurance policy, dismissing the insurer's appeal against claim repudiation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant flood inundation insurance policy interpretation pluvial flood

Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. M/s. J.K. Cement Works

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

The Supreme Court upheld that damage caused by heavy rainfall leading to accumulation of water qualifies as 'flood and inundation' under an insurance policy, dismissing the insurer's appeal against the NCDRC award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant insurance policy flood inundation heavy rainfall

Sujit Tiwari v. State of Gujarat & Anr.

28 Jan 2020 · L. Nageswara Rao; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court granted bail to the appellant in a narcotics smuggling case, holding that bail under the NDPS Act may be granted where the accused's involvement is not clearly established, despite the statutory bar.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act default bail Section 167 CrPC

Sukhwinder Singh v. Jagroop Singh

28 Jan 2020 · R. Banumathi; A. S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court held that the plaintiff failed to prove readiness and willingness for specific performance, protected the bona fide purchaser, and directed compensation to the plaintiff instead of specific performance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance readiness and willingness bona fide purchaser agreement of sale

Sukhwinder Singh v. Jagroop Singh

28 Jan 2020 · R. Banumathi; A.S. Bopanna
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The Supreme Court held that the plaintiff failed to prove readiness and willingness for specific performance, upheld the bona fide purchaser's Sale Deed, and directed equitable compensation to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance readiness and willingness bona fide purchaser agreement of sale

Shree Ambica Medical Stores v. The Surat People’s Co-operative Bank Limited

28 Jan 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court held that an insurer validly excluded flood-related perils in a new insurance policy for a changed location, and the insured's acceptance of the policy terms and premium refund estopped them from claiming coverage.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant insurance contract exclusion clause STFI perils renewal vs fresh policy

Shree Ambica Medical Stores v. The Surat People’s Co-operative Bank Limited

28 Jan 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court held that an insurer is not liable for losses under a new insurance policy excluding STFI perils when the insured had knowledge of the exclusion and accepted the refund of premium, dismissing the appellants' claim.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant insurance contract STFI perils policy renewal fresh contract

Kashmira Devi v. State of Uttarakhand

28 Jan 2020 · R. Banumathi; A.S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the mother-in-law for dowry death under Section 304-B IPC based on reliable dying declaration and evidence of cruelty, while modifying the life sentence to seven years imprisonment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dowry death Section 304-B IPC Section 498-A IPC dying declaration

Kashmira Devi v. State of Uttarakhand & Ors.

28 Jan 2020 · R. Banumathi; A.S. Bopanna

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for dowry death under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC based on a reliable dying declaration and evidence of harassment, but modified the sentence from life imprisonment to seven years' rigorous imprisonment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dowry death Section 304-B IPC Section 498-A IPC dying declaration