Supreme Court of India

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Sanjay Kumar Sinha v. Asha Kumari

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

The Supreme Court upheld the Family Court's maintenance order under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding it supersedes earlier Section 125 Cr.P.C. orders and directed payment and security during pendency of divorce proceedings.

family appeal_dismissed Significant maintenance pendente lite Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act Section 125 Cr.P.C. Family Court jurisdiction

RAGHUNATH PRASAD PANDE v. STATE OF KARNATAKA

06 Apr 2018 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court held that lawful possession of land under a valid compromise and Tribunal order cannot be invalidated by procedural non-compliance under Section 14(5) of the Mysore Land Reforms Act, 1961.

property appeal_allowed Significant Mysore Land Reforms Act, 1961 Section 14(5) possession land resumption

Raghunath Prasad Pande v. State of Karnataka

06 Apr 2018 · Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court held that a compromise recorded before the competent Tribunal resulting in possession handed over to the landlord satisfies the procedural requirements under the Mysore Land Reforms Act, 1961, and set aside the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's claim.

property appeal_allowed Significant Mysore Land Reforms Act, 1961 Section 14(5) land possession land resumption

Mangla Ram v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd

06 Apr 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar
Cites 9 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court restored the Tribunal's finding of jeep's involvement and negligence in a motor accident, rejected contributory negligence of the claimant, held the insurer liable under 'pay and recover', and enhanced compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 preponderance of probabilities negligence motor accident claim

Mangla Ram v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd

06 Apr 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar
Cites 7 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court restored the Tribunal’s findings of jeep involvement and driver negligence in a motor accident, held the insurance company liable under 'pay and recover', rejected contributory negligence, and enhanced compensation to the injured appellant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 motor accident claim preponderance of probabilities negligence

M.P. POWER MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD. v. RENEW CLEAN ENERGY PVT. LTD. & ANR.

05 Apr 2018 · RANJAN GOGOI; R. BANUMATHI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of contract termination for delay in a solar power PPA but directed payment of penalty, emphasizing reasonable exercise of termination rights under contract.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Delay in Conditions Subsequent Penalty Termination of Contract

M.P. POWER MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD. v. RENEW CLEAN ENERGY PVT. LTD. & ANR.

05 Apr 2018 · RANJAN GOGOI; R. BANUMATHI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision setting aside the termination of a solar power purchase contract due to delay caused by change of project location but upheld penalty and bank guarantee invocation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Termination of contract Delay in Conditions Subsequent Penalty clause

Ashim Ranjan Das v. Shibu Bodhak & Ors.

05 Apr 2018 · Chelameswar; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's remand of a land dispute for fresh hearing after finding violation of natural justice in cancellation of pattas under the West Bengal Estate Acquisition Act.

property appeal_dismissed Significant West Bengal Estate Acquisition Act Section 44(2a) vesting of land pattas

Ashim Ranjan Das v. Shibu Bodhak & Ors.

05 Apr 2018 · J. Chelameswar; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order remanding a land dispute for fresh hearing, emphasizing the necessity of natural justice before cancellation of pattas under the West Bengal Estate Acquisition and Land Reforms Acts.

property appeal_dismissed Significant West Bengal Estate Acquisition Act, 1953 Section 44(2a) vesting of land pattas

Seema Upadhyay v. Union of India

05 Apr 2018 · Dipak Misra; A M Khanwilkar; Dr D Y Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 304

The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking investigation into petroleum adulteration and subsidy diversion, holding that factual and policy issues lie within administrative domain and judicial intervention under Article 32 is limited.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 32 public interest litigation petroleum adulteration kerosene subsidy

Seema Upadhyay v. Union of India

05 Apr 2018 · Dipak Misra; A M Khanwilkar; Dr D Y Chandrachud

The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest petition alleging petroleum adulteration and benami dealerships, holding that factual inquiries lie with oil companies and policy matters with the executive, and emphasizing bona fide litigation under Article 32.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 32 public interest litigation petroleum adulteration benami ownership

State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Sharvil Thatte

05 Apr 2018 · Arun Mishra; Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of domicile-based eligibility criteria for postgraduate medical admissions, affirming that such restrictions violate constitutional equality and freedom of movement.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant domicile condition postgraduate medical admission right to equality freedom of movement

NoniHal Singh v. Maya Devi

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

The Supreme Court allowed the tenant's appeal setting aside the High Court's rejection of extension and condonation applications after the tenant deposited arrears and mesne profits in execution proceedings, emphasizing the High Court's duty to consider such relevant facts to secure justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001 arrears of rent mesne profits extension of time

Bhartiben Nayabha Ker v. Sidabha Pethabha Manke

05 Apr 2018 · Dipak Misra; A M Khanwilkar; Dr D Y Chandrachud

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation including future prospects and restored the interest rate to 9% per annum in a motor accident claim, affirming the principles laid down in Pranay Sethi.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation future prospects interest rate

Prakash Chand Daga v. Saveta Sharma

05 Apr 2018 · Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court held that the registered owner of a vehicle remains liable for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act despite unregistered transfer of ownership.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 50 Section 2(30) registered owner liability

Prakash Chand Daga v. Saveta Sharma & Ors.

05 Apr 2018 · Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court held that the registered owner of a vehicle remains liable for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 until the transfer of ownership is duly registered, dismissing the appeal challenging such liability.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 2(30) Section 50 ownership

AVINASH C. & ORS v. STATE OF KARNATAKA & ORS

04 Apr 2018 · Adarsh Kumar Goel; Rohinton Fali Nariman

The Supreme Court upheld the annulment of a tainted government service selection process by the State Government and dismissed the appeal challenging the quashing of appointments.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Karnataka Public Service Commission selection process malpractice annulment of selection

Avinash C. v. State of Karnataka

04 Apr 2018 · Adarsh Kumar Goel; Rohinton Fali Nariman

The Supreme Court upheld the annulment of a tainted public service selection process by the State Government, dismissing the appeal of selected candidates and emphasizing the need to maintain integrity in recruitment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Karnataka Public Service Commission selection process malpractice annulment

Dr. Kriti Lakhina v. State of Karnataka

04 Apr 2018 · Arun Mishra; Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court struck down domicile-based eligibility conditions for postgraduate medical admissions in Karnataka, affirming merit and equality under Article 14 as paramount.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Article 14 domicile-based eligibility postgraduate medical admission Medical Council of India Regulations

Dr. Kriti Lakhina and Others v. State of Karnataka and Others

04 Apr 2018 · Arun Mishra; Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court invalidated domicile-based eligibility criteria for postgraduate medical admissions in Karnataka, reaffirming that such restrictions violate Article 14 and merit must govern admissions.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Article 14 equality before law domicile-based reservation postgraduate medical admission