Supreme Court of India

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Syed Zainul Abedeen v. The Rajasthan Board of Muslim Wakf

· N. V. Ramana; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court held that suits challenging wakf property classification under Section 6 of the Wakf Act, 1954 must be filed within one year of Gazette publication, rejecting applicability of Limitation Act Article 113 and Section 56 notice requirements, and dismissed the appeal as barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Wakf Act, 1954 Section 6 limitation period Wakf Al-Allah

Civil Appeal No. 1524-1525 of 2019

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The court held that a purchaser is entitled to specific performance and possession of leased property if statutory eviction and pre-emption procedures are complied with, overruling tenant's claims otherwise.

property appeal_allowed Significant specific performance tenancy rights right of pre-emption Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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· 2019 INSC 872
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC, holding that the appellant's rash and negligent driving caused death, affirming the requirement of direct causal link and proof beyond reasonable doubt.

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Baljeet Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

· M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking condonation of a 21-year delay and enhancement of compensation in land acquisition cases, holding that such delay is excessive and the petitioners waived their rights by accepting earlier awards.

property petition_dismissed Significant land acquisition compensation delay condonation waiver

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India

· Deepak Gupta; Arun Mishra · 2019 INSC 982

The Supreme Court directed municipal authorities and the Delhi government to implement comprehensive parking policies, clear encroachments, and adopt technological solutions to address acute parking shortages and uphold citizens' rights under Article 21.

administrative other Significant parking policy urban planning Article 21 municipal authorities

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India

· Deepak Gupta; Arun Mishra

The Supreme Court mandates comprehensive parking management reforms in Delhi, directing municipal authorities to clear encroachments, enforce parking rules, assess long-term parking needs, and adopt technological solutions to ensure orderly urban mobility and uphold citizens' rights.

administrative other Significant parking policy urban planning municipal authorities encroachments

Rajaram v. Jayprakash Singh & Ors.

· N. V. Ramana · 2019 INSC 1015

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale deed executed by an elderly person, holding that mere old age and infirmity do not establish undue influence without specific evidence, and dismissed the appeal challenging the deed's validity.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant undue influence Indian Contract Act 1872 Section 16 burden of proof

Rajaram v. Jayprakash Singh & Ors.

· N. V. Ramana

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale deed executed by an elderly vendor, ruling that mere age and infirmity do not establish undue influence without clear evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant undue influence Indian Contract Act 1872 Section 16 free consent

S. P. Mishra v. Mohammad Laikwadin Khan

· J. Malhotra; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court held that a partnership between two partners is dissolved by the death of one partner under Section 42(c) of the Indian Partnership Act, and thus a decree obtained by one partner is not enforceable against the legal heirs of the other partner who are not partners.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Partnership dissolution Indian Partnership Act 1932 Section 42(c) Section 47 CPC

S.P. Misra & Ors. v. Mohd. Laiquddin Khan & Anr.

· Indu Malhotra; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court held that a partnership consisting of two partners is dissolved on the death of one partner under Section 42(c) of the Indian Partnership Act, and thus a decree obtained against the deceased partner is not executable against the legal heirs who are not parties to the partnership.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Partnership dissolution Section 42(c) Indian Partnership Act Execution of decree Legal representatives

Naresh Kumar & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

· Arun Mishra; Vineet Saran; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court held that under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, a final Award under Section 11 cannot be reviewed, and Section 13A permits only correction of clerical errors within six months, quashing the unauthorized Review Award.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Section 11 Award Section 13A correction Review of Award

Naresh Kumar & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

· Arun Mishra; Vineet Saran; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court held that under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, an Award once finalized under Section 12 cannot be reviewed, and Section 13A permits only correction of clerical errors within six months, rendering the Review Award invalid.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Section 11 Award Section 13A correction Review of Award

Shailendra Rajdev Pasvan and Others v. State of Gujarat

· Krishna Murari · 2019 INSC 1363

The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of appellants in a murder and kidnapping case due to unreliable circumstantial evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory extra-judicial confession identification of dead body

Shailendra Rajdev Pasvan and Others v. State of Gujarat

· Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction for kidnapping and murder due to unreliable last seen evidence, improper identification of the deceased, and incomplete circumstantial evidence.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory extra-judicial confession identification of deceased

Pranav Verma v. Registrar General of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh

· S. A. Bobde; B. R. Gavai; Surya Kant

The Supreme Court upheld the selection process for Haryana Judicial Service exam but directed awarding grace marks to remedy strict marking, rejected re-evaluation, and refused disclosure of marks before viva-voce to ensure fairness and timely completion of recruitment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant judicial service examination evaluation method moderation of marks grace marks

Pranav Verma & Others v. Registrar General of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh & Anr

· S. A. Bobde; B. R. Gavai; Surya Kant

The Supreme Court upheld the examination process for Haryana Judicial Service but directed awarding grace marks to remedy strict marking, rejected re-evaluation, and refused disclosure of marks before viva-voce to ensure fairness and timely completion of selection.

administrative petition_allowed Significant judicial service examination evaluation method moderation of marks grace marks

Meeta Sahai v. State of Bihar

· Deepak Gupta; Surya Kant · 2019 INSC 1387
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The Supreme Court held that work experience for Bihar Health Service appointments includes service in any government-run hospital within Bihar, not just those run by the Bihar Government, and directed reconsideration of merit lists accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Government hospital Work experience Bihar Health Service Rules 2013 Statutory interpretation

Meeta Sahai v. State of Bihar

· Deepak Gupta; Surya Kant
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The Supreme Court held that work experience for Bihar Health Service appointments includes service in any government-run hospital within Bihar, not just those run by the Bihar Government, and directed reconsideration of merit lists accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant work experience government hospital statutory interpretation Bihar Health Service Rules

Desh Raj v. Balkishan

· S. A. BOBDE; B.R. GAVAI; SURYA KANT

The Supreme Court held that timelines for filing written statements under unamended CPC in non-commercial disputes are directory with discretionary condonation of delay, and allowed the appellant a final opportunity despite repeated defaults.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 1 CPC written statement condonation of delay commercial courts act

U.P. Power Corporation Ltd. v. Ram Gopal

· S. A. BOBDE; B.R. GAVAI; SURYA KANT
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The Supreme Court held that termination orders with clear reasons are speaking orders, denied parity-based reinstatement to a delayed writ petitioner, and dismissed his petition on grounds of delay and lack of similarity with a prior case.

civil appeal_allowed Significant termination order speaking order equitable relief parity in service matters