Supreme Court of India

14,826 judgments

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KHODIYAAR ROLLING MILLS v. PASCHIM GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LTD

20 Nov 2018 · R. BANUMATHI; INDIRA BANERJEE

The Supreme Court set aside an ex-parte decree in a recovery suit due to the appellant's bona fide deposit despite delay, directing expeditious trial of the restored suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte decree Order 9 Rule 13 CPC setting aside decree delay in filing application

D. Eswara Naidu & Ors. v. The Special Deputy Collector (L.A)

20 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Deepak Gupta; Hemant Gupta · 2018 INSC 1086

The Supreme Court allowed appeals to enhance compensation for trees acquired under land acquisition, ensuring parity with similarly situated persons but denied interest for delay.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 4(1) Land Acquisition Act 1894 lemon trees

D. Eswara Naidu & Ors v. The Special Deputy Collector (L.A)

20 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Deepak Gupta; Hemant Gupta · 2018 INSC 1085

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for pomegranate trees in land acquisition cases, denied interest for delay, and allowed appellants to seek similar relief for lemon trees, emphasizing non-discrimination among similarly situated claimants.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation enhancement pomegranate trees lemon trees

D. Eswara Naidu & Ors v. The Special Deputy Collector (L.A)

20 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Deepak Gupta; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lemon and pomegranate trees acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, ensuring parity with similarly situated persons while denying interest for delay.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation trees lemon tree

NILESH MANSUKHLAL PATEL v. MUKESH MANSUKHLAL KOHTARI

20 Nov 2018 · KURIAN JOSEPH; DEEPAK GUPTA; HEMANT GUPTA

The Supreme Court disposed of civil appeals by recording the parties' settlement and modifying the impugned High Court order accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed civil appeal criminal contempt petition arbitration settlement

Shrikant Mishra v. State of Uttar Pradesh

20 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Deepak Gupta; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court granted bail to a life-convict appellant during the pendency of his appeal, considering the substantial period already spent in custody and subject to rigorous conditions.

criminal bail_granted Section 302 IPC Section 34 IPC life imprisonment bail during pendency of appeal

Shrikant Mishra v. State of Uttar Pradesh

20 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Deepak Gupta; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court granted bail to a life-convict appellant during the pendency of his appeal after he had served over 11 years in jail, subject to rigorous conditions by the trial court.

criminal bail_granted Section 302 IPC Section 34 IPC bail during pendency of appeal life imprisonment

D. Eswara Naidu & Ors v. The Special Deputy Collector (L.A)

20 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Deepak Gupta; Hemant Gupta · 2018 INSC 1082

The Supreme Court allowed enhancement of compensation for trees acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, aligning rates with similarly situated persons but denied interest for delay in claiming the enhanced amount.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation enhancement tree compensation statutory interest

D. Eswara Naidu & Ors v. The Special Deputy Collector (L.A)

20 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Deepak Gupta; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for trees on acquired land to ensure uniformity among similarly situated persons, allowing appeals but denying interest for delay.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation enhancement trees on acquired land pomegranate trees

SHRI RAM MURTI SINGH v. BRIJESH SINGH

20 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Deepak Gupta; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s bail order in a serious murder case due to improper application of mind and ongoing trial, emphasizing denial of bail where prima facie evidence and risk of witness tampering exist.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail serious charges murder prima facie evidence

RAM RAJ CHAURASIA v. SHARDA DEVI

20 Nov 2018 · KURIAN JOSEPH; DEEPAK GUPTA; HEMANT GUPTA · 2018 INSC 1088

The Supreme Court dismissed the tenant's appeal against eviction on the ground of landlord's bona fide requirement for reconstruction, directing the tenant to seek remedies available under law.

civil appeal_dismissed eviction tenant landlord reconstruction

RAM RAJ CHAURASIA v. SHARDA DEVI

20 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Deepak Gupta; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court dismissed the tenant's appeal against eviction on the ground of landlord's requirement for reconstruction, holding that remedies lie under law and unsubstantiated collusion allegations do not invalidate eviction.

civil appeal_dismissed eviction tenant landlord reconstruction

Paritosh Kumar v. State of Jharkhand

19 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court held that disciplinary authorities may reconsider only the quantum of punishment if found harsh, without reopening proceedings, ensuring punishment complies with constitutional protections.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings quantum of punishment Articles 14, 16, 19, 21 harsh punishment

Mallanna v. State of Karnataka

19 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Accused No. 1 under IPC and SC/ST Act while acquitting the other accused based on the complainant's affidavit seeking compounding and the evidence on record.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 Section 354 IPC Section 448 IPC Compounding of offence

Thangela Narendra @ Chinnu v. The State of Karnataka

19 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Hemant Gupta · 2018 INSC 1077

The Supreme Court granted bail to appellants accused under dowry death and cruelty charges after investigation completion, setting aside the High Court's refusal.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Thangela Narendra @ Chinnu v. State of Karnataka

19 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court allowed bail to appellants accused under dowry-related offences after completion of investigation and substantial custody, subject to cooperation with trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Mallanna & Ors v. State of Karnataka & Anr

19 Nov 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Hemant Gupta

The Supreme Court upheld the principal accused's conviction under IPC and SC/ST Act but acquitted co-accused based on the complainant's affidavit and changed circumstances, limiting the sentence to time already served.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act Section 354 IPC Section 448 IPC Compounding of offence

Sudhir Kumar Tyagi & Ors. v. Supreme Court of India & Ors.

16 Nov 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2018:DHC:7301-DB

The Delhi High Court held that candidates on a Supreme Court recruitment panel do not have a vested right to appointment beyond the panel's validity, affirming the Chief Justice of India's exclusive administrative authority over appointments.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant selection panel vested right to appointment Chief Justice of India Article 146 Constitution

Vijay Pullarwar & Ors. v. Shri Hanuman Deosthan

16 Nov 2018 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud

The Supreme Court held that the suit property was not registered as trust property, the suit was not maintainable without Charity Commissioner's consent, and dismissed the possession suit filed by the public trust.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 public trust property Charity Commissioner trust registration

Vijay Pullarwar v. Shri Hanuman Deosthan

16 Nov 2018 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud

The Supreme Court held that the suit property was not registered as trust property and dismissed the possession suit filed by the public trust, affirming the finality of Charity Commissioner's decisions under the Bombay Public Trusts Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 public trust property Charity Commissioner trust registration