Supreme Court of India

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Prabhu @ Kulandaivelu v. The State of Tamil Nadu

18 Sep 2018 · R. Banumathi; Indira Banerjee

The Supreme Court upheld the cheating conviction under Section 417 IPC based on false promise of marriage but set aside the miscarriage conviction under Section 313 IPC due to lack of evidence of non-consent.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 417 IPC Section 313 IPC cheating false promise of marriage

Magma General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Nanu Ram Alias Chuhru Ram

18 Sep 2018 · R. F. Nariman; Indu Malhotra

The Supreme Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident death claim by applying correct principles on future prospects, dependency, and heads of damages, enhancing relief to the deceased's father and sister.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act compensation future prospects personal expenses deduction

Magma General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Nanu Ram Alias Chuhru Ram

18 Sep 2018 · R. F. Nariman; Indu Malhotra

The Supreme Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident death claim by applying established principles on future prospects, dependency, and heads of compensation, affirming just compensation to the deceased's father and sister.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation future prospects dependents

Prabhu Dayal v. The State of Rajasthan

17 Sep 2018 · L. Nageswara Rao; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar · 2018 INSC 579
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant under Section 149 IPC as a member of an unlawful assembly responsible for murder, affirming that minor discrepancies in witness testimony and FIR details do not vitiate the prosecution case.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly first information report vicarious liability

COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, KOCHI v. M/S HOTEL AND ALLIED TRADES (P) LTD

17 Sep 2018 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; Indu Malhotra · 2018 INSC 824

The Supreme Court dismissed tax appeals involving amounts less than Rs. 1 crore in accordance with the CBDT Circular and condoned the delay in filing.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax CBDT Circular Tax Effect Appeal Dismissal

COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, KOCHI v. M/S HOTEL AND ALLIED TRADES (P) LTD

17 Sep 2018 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; Indu Malhotra
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court dismissed tax appeals involving less than Rs. 1 crore in tax effect as covered by the CBDT Circular, emphasizing judicial economy.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax CBDT Circular Tax Effect Threshold Appeal Dismissal

Ponnayal @ Lakshmi v. Karuppannan

17 Sep 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao · 2018 INSC 823

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a registered Partition Deed and subsequent Sale and Settlement Deeds, dismissed the suit for partition as barred by limitation and adverse possession, and affirmed that civil suits must be decided on pleadings and issues framed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Partition Deed Sale Deed Settlement Deed Limitation

Ponnayal @ Lakshmi v. Karuppannan

17 Sep 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a registered Partition Deed and subsequent Sale and Settlement Deeds, dismissed the partition suit as barred by limitation, and affirmed defendants' title by adverse possession.

civil appeal_dismissed Partition Deed Sale Deed Settlement Deed Limitation

Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar and another v. Union of India

14 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud

The Supreme Court modified and set aside certain directions in Rajesh Sharma relating to Family Welfare Committees and arrest procedures under Section 498-A IPC, emphasizing adherence to statutory provisions and procedural safeguards to balance protection of women and prevention of misuse.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498-A IPC cruelty to married woman arrest procedure Section 41 CrPC

Pankaj Sinha v. Union of India

14 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 819

The Supreme Court directed the Union and States to conduct surveys, ensure free treatment, run awareness campaigns, prevent discrimination, and provide rehabilitation to persons affected by leprosy, upholding their constitutional rights to equality and dignity.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant leprosy Multi-Drug Therapy social stigma discrimination

Pankaj Sinha v. Union of India

14 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud

The Supreme Court directed the Union and States to eliminate stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy through surveys, awareness, free treatment, rehabilitation, and legislative reforms, upholding their constitutional rights to equality and dignity.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant leprosy Multi-Drug Therapy social stigma discrimination

M/s. Zhejiang Bonly Elevator Guide v. Rail Manufacture Co. Ltd.

14 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; A. M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 821

The Supreme Court held that a dispute resolution clause providing for arbitration or court constitutes a valid arbitration agreement when arbitration is invoked, and appointed a sole arbitrator despite the respondent's refusal to consent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause dispute resolution Section 11(5) Arbitration Act sole arbitrator appointment

M/s. Zhejiang Bonly Elevator Guide v. Rail Manufacture Co. Ltd

14 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; A. M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud

The Supreme Court held that a contract clause providing for dispute resolution by consultation followed by arbitration or court constitutes a valid arbitration clause, and appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act despite the respondent's refusal to consent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause Section 11(5) Arbitration Act dispute resolution sole arbitrator appointment

S. Nambi Narayanan v. Siby Mathews

14 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; A. M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud

The Supreme Court held that malicious prosecution violating Article 21 warrants compensation and directed the State to pay Rs. 50 lakhs to the appellant while ordering a committee to recommend action against erring police officers.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant malicious prosecution Article 21 compensation fundamental rights

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

14 Sep 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; S. Abdul Nazeer; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court upheld findings of illegal mining in forest land by Anil Lunia, recognized State actions to remedy violations, and declined to order a CBI inquiry, emphasizing enforcement of forest conservation laws.

environmental petition_dismissed Significant Forest Conservation Act illegal mining environmental clearance mining lease

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

14 Sep 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; S. Abdul Nazeer; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court upheld findings of illegal mining in forest land by Mr. Anil Lunia, recognized State actions to remedy violations, and declined to order a CBI inquiry.

environmental petition_dismissed Significant Forest Conservation Act illegal mining environmental clearance mining lease

Abdul Wahab K. v. State of Kerala

13 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud
Cites 6 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that withdrawal of prosecution under Section 321 CrPC requires independent, good faith consideration by the Public Prosecutor and judicial discretion by the Court to ensure public justice, setting aside withdrawal granted without such exercise.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 321 CrPC withdrawal of prosecution Public Prosecutor discretion judicial consent

Abdul Wahab K. v. State of Kerala

13 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud
Cites 6 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that withdrawal of prosecution under Section 321 CrPC requires judicial discretion ensuring good faith and public interest, setting aside improper withdrawal orders and remanding for reconsideration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 321 CrPC withdrawal of prosecution Public Prosecutor discretion judicial consent

Mohmed Rafiq Abdul Rahim Shaikh v. The State of Gujarat

13 Sep 2018 · S.A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao · 2018 INSC 813

The Supreme Court held that mere ownership of a vehicle or premises does not establish possession of prohibited arms or ammunition without evidence of knowledge and control, setting aside convictions under the Arms Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Arms Act, 1959 possession constructive possession prohibited ammunition

Mohmed Rafiq Abdul Rahim Shaikh v. The State of Gujarat

13 Sep 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court held that mere ownership or registration of a vehicle or property does not establish possession of prohibited arms or ammunition under the Arms Act without proof of knowledge, intention, and control, and accordingly set aside the convictions of the appellants.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Arms Act, 1959 possession constructive possession prohibited arms