Supreme Court of India

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The Commissioner v. Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.

24 Apr 2018 · R.K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre · 2018 INSC 409

The Supreme Court held that waiver of a loan liability by a creditor does not constitute taxable income under Sections 28(iv) or 41(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, dismissing the Revenue's appeal against Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant loan waiver taxable income Section 28(iv) Income Tax Act Section 41 Income Tax Act

The Commissioner v. Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.

24 Apr 2018 · R.K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court held that waiver of a loan liability not claimed as a deduction earlier does not constitute taxable income under Sections 28(iv) or 41(1) of the Income Tax Act, dismissing the Revenue's appeal against Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant loan waiver taxable income Section 28(iv) Income Tax Act Section 41(1) Income Tax Act

Dr. Shadab Ahmed Khan v. Prof. Mujahid Beg

23 Apr 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court held that for promotion to Professor in medical faculty, MCI-prescribed qualifications prevail over UGC's Ph.D. requirement, setting aside the High Court's order invalidating promotions lacking a Ph.D.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Career Advancement Scheme Promotion to Professor Medical Council of India Ph.D. qualification

Dr. Shadab Ahmed Khan v. Prof. Mujahid Beg

23 Apr 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court held that for promotion to Professor in medical faculty at a Central University, MCI qualifications (MD/MS) prevail over UGC's Ph.D. requirement, setting aside the High Court's quashing of promotions on Ph.D. grounds.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Career Advancement Scheme Promotion to Professor Ph.D. qualification Medical Council of India

Registrar General v. Goto Ete and Others

23 Apr 2018 · A.K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan
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The Supreme Court held that contractual FTC judges are not entitled to automatic absorption without passing prescribed examinations and upheld the High Court's rejection of their regularisation under Rule 7 proviso.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Fast Track Courts Arunachal Pradesh Judicial Service Rules, 2006 Regularisation Absorption

Harvinder Singh v. State of Haryana

23 Apr 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar · 2018 INSC 389

The Supreme Court remitted a land acquisition compensation dispute to the Punjab and Haryana High Court for fresh consideration along with connected matters, disposing of the appeal without deciding on merits.

civil other land acquisition compensation remand connected matters

Harvinder Singh v. State of Haryana & Ors.

23 Apr 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar

The Supreme Court remitted a land acquisition compensation dispute to the Punjab and Haryana High Court for fresh consideration along with connected matters, disposing of the appeal without deciding on merits.

civil other Procedural land acquisition compensation remand connected matters

Technology & Anr. v. Upendra Nath Patra & Anr.

23 Apr 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court held that Field Supervisors can be treated as Teachers only after formal declaration with Board approval but upheld a longstanding Registrar's order granting such status and benefits to respondents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Field Supervisor Teacher equivalence Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology Act Statute 19

Technology & Anr. v. Upendra Nath Patra & Anr.

23 Apr 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court held that Field Supervisors can be treated as Teachers only upon University declaration with Board approval but upheld the binding effect of the Registrar's 1979 order conferring teaching status and benefits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Field Supervisor Teacher equivalence Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology Act Statute 19

Dr. M. Dakshayani v. The State of Karnataka

20 Apr 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao
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The Supreme Court held that teaching experience as Lecturer prior to acquiring a Post-Graduate Degree counts towards promotion eligibility under Karnataka Recruitment Rules and dismissed the appeal challenging such promotion.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant promotion teaching experience Post-Graduate Degree deputation

Gaurav Aseem Avtej v. U.P. State Sugar Corporation Ltd. & Ors.

20 Apr 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao · 2018 INSC 380

The Supreme Court held that lands held or occupied for sugar factory purposes, including leasehold interests, vested in the State under the 1971 Act, dismissing the appeal and affirming the High Court's decision.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Uttar Pradesh Sugar Undertakings (Acquisition) Act, 1971 vesting of land leasehold interest Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950

Gaurav Aseem Avtej v. U.P. State Sugar Corporation Ltd. & Ors.

20 Apr 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court held that lands held or occupied for sugar factory purposes, including leasehold interests, vested in the State Government under the 1971 Act, dismissing Plaintiffs' claims to retain title or evict the Defendant-Corporation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Uttar Pradesh Sugar Undertakings (Acquisition) Act, 1971 vesting of land leasehold interest Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950

Nandakumar v. State of Kerala

20 Apr 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court held that an adult woman’s liberty to choose her partner and residence cannot be curtailed by parental custody orders, and a marriage where the groom is under 21 years is voidable but does not justify depriving her of liberty.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Habeas Corpus right to choice adult liberty Hindu Marriage Act

Nandakumar v. State of Kerala

20 Apr 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court held that an adult woman has the constitutional right to choose her partner and residence, and a Habeas Corpus petition cannot be used to question the validity of her marriage or impose parental custody against her will.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Habeas Corpus personal liberty majority right to choose

M/S TOMORROWLAND TECHNOLOGIES EXPORTS LTD. v. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. & ANR.

20 Apr 2018 · S.A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao · 2018 INSC 387

The Supreme Court condoned delay, permitted additional documents, issued notice, and allowed dasti service in a civil Special Leave Petition to ensure fair hearing and judicial efficiency.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural Special Leave Petition condonation of delay additional documents notice issuance

M/S TOMORROWLAND TECHNOLOGIES EXPORTS LTD. v. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. & ANR.

20 Apr 2018 · S.A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court condoned delay and issued notice in a Special Leave Petition filed by M/s Tomorrowland Technologies Exports Ltd. against HUDCO, permitting additional documents and dasti service.

civil other Procedural Special Leave Petition condonation of delay interim relief additional documents

Anitta Job v. State of Kerala

20 Apr 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and upheld the appellants' MBBS admissions made post cut-off online application date but with valid demand drafts and NEET merit, setting aside the supervisory committee's disapproval.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant NEET MBBS admission Admission Supervisory Committee online application

Amina Bi Kaskar v. Union of India

20 Apr 2018 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of appeals filed beyond the statutory limitation period under SAFEMA, holding that the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to condone delay beyond 60 days.

administrative appeal_dismissed SAFEMA limitation period condonation of delay forfeiture order

Amina Bi Kaskar v. Union of India

20 Apr 2018 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of appeals filed beyond the statutory limitation period under SAFEMA, holding that delay beyond 60 days cannot be condoned by the Tribunal.

administrative appeal_dismissed SAFEMA limitation period condonation of delay Appellate Tribunal

CANARA BANK v. N.G. SUBBARAYA SETTY & ANR.

20 Apr 2018 · Adarsh Kumar Goel; R.F. Nariman
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The Supreme Court affirmed that a judgment attains res judicata effect only after the appeal period expires or appeals are decided, and erroneous decisions on jurisdiction or illegal transactions cannot be res judicata, dismissing the bank's appeal against the application of res judicata to a trademark assignment dispute.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant res judicata Section 11 CPC assignment deed Banking Regulation Act