Supreme Court of India

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Shamsher Singh Sandhu v. Union of India

14 Jan 2020 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court directed computation of retiral benefits for an officer who retired as IG under interim orders despite adverse medical categorization, while rejecting further promotion claims.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant promotion Inspector General of Police medical categorization SHAPE standards

Om Pal Singh v. Disciplinary Proceedings

14 Jan 2020 · L. Nageswara Rao; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court held that an employee dismissed for proven charges and reinstated with reduced punishment is not entitled to pension benefits for the suspension period absent acquittal.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant suspension period pension benefits disciplinary proceedings no work no pay

Om Pal Singh v. Disciplinary Authority & Ors.

14 Jan 2020 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; HEMANT GUPTA
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that an employee found guilty of misconduct and whose dismissal is reduced to a lesser penalty is not entitled to salary during suspension, affirming the 'no work no pay' principle.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant suspension salary entitlement disciplinary proceedings reduction of penalty no work no pay

Om Pal Singh v. Disciplinary Authority

14 Jan 2020 · L. Nageswara Rao; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court held that an employee reinstated with reduced punishment is not entitled to pension benefits for the suspension period unless expressly granted by the disciplinary authority.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant suspension period pension entitlement disciplinary proceedings reinstatement

Om Pal Singh v. Disciplinary Authority & Ors.

14 Jan 2020 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; HEMANT GUPTA
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that an employee whose dismissal is reduced to a lesser penalty but whose misconduct is proved is not entitled to salary for the suspension period under the 'no work no pay' principle.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant suspension salary entitlement no work no pay principle lesser punishment reinstatement benefits

Padum Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh

14 Jan 2020 · R. Banumathi; A.S. Bopanna · 2020 INSC 37

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for forgery based on corroborated handwriting expert opinion and direct evidence, while reducing the sentence to the period already served.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant forgery handwriting expert opinion Section 467 IPC Section 468 IPC

Padum Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh

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

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for forgery under Sections 467 and 468 IPC based on corroborated handwriting expert opinion and direct evidence, while reducing the sentence to the period already served.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant forgery handwriting expert opinion corroboration presumption against accused

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Jan 2020 · Arun Mishra; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court held that the right to life includes a clean environment and directed States and authorities to take immediate, accountable measures to prevent pollution, support farmers, and compensate affected citizens.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Article 21 Right to life Environmental pollution Stubble burning

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India

13 Jan 2020 · Arun Mishra; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court held that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to a clean environment, directing States to prevent pollution through strict enforcement, financial incentives to farmers, and comprehensive pollution control measures, while holding authorities accountable for violations.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Article 21 Right to life Environmental pollution Stubble burning

National Insurance Company Limited v. Birender

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

The Supreme Court held that major, married, and earning legal representatives can claim full compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, with appropriate deductions for statutory financial assistance only if actually received, and recalculated the compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 legal representatives loss of dependency

National Insurance Company Limited v. Birender

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

The Supreme Court held that major married and earning sons are entitled to claim full compensation as legal representatives under the Motor Vehicles Act, with appropriate deductions only for actual financial assistance received under government rules, and recalculated compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 legal representatives loss of dependency

RIGHTS & ORS. v. DR. RAJESH KUMAR & ORS.

13 Jan 2020 · Deepak Gupta; Aniruddha Bose · 2020 INSC 35

The Supreme Court held that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights was entitled to inquire into the child trafficking matter as the State Commission had not commenced inquiry before it, emphasizing cooperation between commissions and directing police cooperation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Commission for Protection of Child Rights State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Section 13(2) CPCR Act child trafficking

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar

13 Jan 2020 · Deepak Gupta; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court held that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights was entitled to inquire into child trafficking allegations as the State Commission had not commenced an effective inquiry, emphasizing cooperation between Commissions and directing State authorities to furnish information.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Commission for Protection of Child Rights State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Child trafficking Jurisdiction

പത നീൽ വാദ്തികാരൾ v. ബത നീവ്തിയുി പറുള്ളവരുി

13 Jan 2020 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; K.M. Joseph

The court held that a partition suit is mandatory before a co-owner can claim exclusive possession or title over joint property, dismissing claims based solely on possession and registered sale deeds.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit co-ownership possession registered sale deed

K. Lubna & Ors. v. Beevi & Ors.

13 Jan 2020 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; K. M. Joseph · 2020 INSC 33

The Supreme Court held that subletting any portion of a single tenanted building without consent entitles eviction of the entire premises under Section 11(4)(i) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965, allowing the landlord's appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant eviction subletting single tenancy Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965

പത നീൽ വാദ്തികാരൾ v. ബത നീവ്തിയുി പറുള്ളവരുി

13 Jan 2020 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; K.M. Joseph

The court held that possession rights under tenancy laws require filing a suit and procedural compliance, dismissing the appellant's claim for lack of adherence to statutory requirements.

property appeal_dismissed Significant tenancy laws possession suit Section 11 Kerala Land Reforms Act denial of justice

K. Lubna & Ors. v. Beevi & Ors.

13 Jan 2020 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; K. M. Joseph

The Supreme Court held that subletting any portion of a single tenancy premises without consent entitles eviction of the entire premises under Section 11(4)(i) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965.

property appeal_allowed Significant eviction subletting single tenancy Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965

State of Odisha v. Ganesh Chandra Sahoo

10 Jan 2020 · D. Y. Chandrachud; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court upheld the discharge of a government servant for prolonged unauthorized absence without credible medical proof, rejecting the High Court's substitution of penalty based on a belated medical certificate.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings unauthorized absence medical certificate mental illness

ANURADHA BHASIN v. UNION OF INDIA

10 Jan 2020 · N. V. Ramana; R. Subhash Reddy; B. R. Gavai · 2020 INSC 31

The Supreme Court held that freedom of speech and trade through the internet are fundamental rights under Article 19, and imposed restrictions must be lawful, reasonable, proportionate, and transparent, directing restoration of communication services in Jammu and Kashmir.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant freedom of speech and expression internet shutdown Section 144 CrPC proportionality

Kapico Kerala Resorts Pvt. Ltd v. State of Kerala

10 Jan 2020 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; Aniruddha Bose; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's prohibition on resort construction in Nediyathuruthu island under CRZ regulations, affirming environmental protections and rejecting the appellant's challenges.

environmental appeal_dismissed Significant Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 1991 backwater islands Nediyathuruthu island environmental protection