Supreme Court of India

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Karshanbhai Ramjibhai Jaladiya v. District Development Officer and Anr.

19 Mar 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for senior workmen denied reinstatement and granted preferential appointment rights for future vacancies, while declining reinstatement due to lack of vacancies.

civil appeal_allowed reinstatement compensation preferential appointment workmen service

National Campaign Committee for Central Legislation on Construction Labour v. Union of India

19 Mar 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the BOCW Act and Cess Act and issued strong directions to ensure their effective implementation for the welfare of construction workers, condemning the widespread non-compliance by States and UTAs.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Building and Other Construction Workers Act Cess Act construction workers welfare cess collection and utilization

ITC LIMITED v. BLUE COAST HOTELS LTD.

19 Mar 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of recovery and auction sale under the SARFAESI Act despite non-reply to borrower's representation, held symbolic possession valid, rejected agricultural land exemption, and set aside the High Court's order quashing the sale.

civil appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act, 2002 Section 13(3A) symbolic possession agricultural land exemption

ITC LIMITED v. BLUE COAST HOTELS LTD.

19 Mar 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of recovery and auction proceedings under the SARFAESI Act despite non-reply to borrower's representation, rejected agricultural land exemption, validated symbolic possession, and dismissed the High Court's findings of fraud and collusion.

civil appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 13(3A) symbolic possession agricultural land exemption

Director Aryabhatta Research Institute Of Observational Sciences v. Devendra Joshi

19 Mar 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court held that termination of a probationary employee for unsatisfactory performance without a detailed inquiry is a valid termination simpliciter and set aside the High Court's order reinstating the employee on grounds of mala fide.

civil appeal_allowed Significant termination of probationary service unsatisfactory performance preliminary inquiry mala fide termination

Bimal Gurung v. Union of India

16 Mar 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of investigation of FIRs against GJM leaders to independent agencies, holding that no exceptional circumstances warranted such transfer and upholding the State's duty to maintain law and order.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant transfer of investigation Article 32 Gorkhaland agitation FIR

Bimal Gurung v. Union of India

16 Mar 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of investigation of FIRs against GJM leaders, holding that no exceptional circumstances justified such transfer and emphasizing the State's duty to maintain law and order.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant transfer of investigation Article 32 Constitution Gorkhaland agitation FIR

Sri Rameshwar Yadav & Ors. v. State of Bihar & Anr.

16 Mar 2018 · Ashok Bhushan; A. K. Sikri

The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 205 Cr.P.C. for exemption from personal attendance can be filed before first appearance and must be considered on merits, allowing the appellants' exemption from personal appearance in a dowry harassment case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 205 CrPC exemption from personal appearance anticipatory bail Section 317 CrPC

Sri Rameshwar Yadav & Ors. v. The State of Bihar & Anr.

16 Mar 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 205 Cr.P.C. for exemption from personal attendance is maintainable before first appearance and must be considered on merits, allowing exemption where valid grounds exist.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 205 Cr.P.C. exemption from personal appearance anticipatory bail Section 317 Cr.P.C.

State of Karnataka v. Karnataka Pawn Brokers Assn.

15 Mar 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta · 2018 INSC 237
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The Supreme Court held that retrospective amendments prohibiting interest on security deposits under the Karnataka Money Lenders and Pawn Brokers Acts are invalid as they nullify a final judicial mandamus, but prospective non-payment of interest provisions are constitutionally valid and not arbitrary.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant security deposit interest on deposit Karnataka Money Lenders Act, 1961 Karnataka Pawn Brokers Act, 1961

State of Karnataka v. Karnataka Pawn Brokers Assn.

15 Mar 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court held that retrospective amendments prohibiting interest on security deposits cannot nullify a binding judicial mandamus, but such non-payment provisions are not inherently unconstitutional or arbitrary.

constitutional appeal_partly_allowed Significant security deposit interest retrospective amendment doctrine of separation of powers

Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Kochi Cricket Pvt. Ltd.

15 Mar 2018 · R.F. Nariman; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court held that the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 applies prospectively to arbitral and related court proceedings, preserving vested rights under the old Act for pending arbitrations, and that the amended Section 36 removing automatic stay applies only to enforcement proceedings commenced after the Amendment Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 Section 26 Section 36

Union of India v. Indian Radiological and Imaging Association

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

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of mandatory six months training under the PCPNDT Act rules, stayed the Delhi High Court's contrary judgment, and directed strict enforcement of its earlier directions to curb female foeticide.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant PCPNDT Act Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Rules Six Months Training Rules Rule-making power

Union of India v. Indian Radiological and Imaging Association

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

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of mandatory training rules under the PCPNDT Act, stayed the Delhi High Court's contrary judgment, and directed strict enforcement of measures to prevent female foeticide.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant PCPNDT Act Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Rules Six Months Training Rules Rule-making power

Bar Council of India v. A.K. Balaji

13 Mar 2018 · Adarsh Kumar Goel; Uday Umesh Lalit · AIR 2012 Mad 124

The Supreme Court held that foreign law firms cannot practice Indian law without enrollment under the Advocates Act but may advise on foreign law and participate in international arbitration on a temporary basis.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant foreign law firms practice of law Advocates Act, 1961 non-litigious practice

Bar Council of India v. A.K. Balaji

13 Mar 2018 · Adarsh Kumar Goel; Uday Umesh Lalit

Foreign law firms cannot practice Indian law or open liaison offices without enrollment under the Advocates Act, but foreign lawyers may temporarily advise on foreign law and participate in international arbitration in India.

professional_regulation appeal_allowed Significant foreign law firms practice of law Advocates Act, 1961 Bar Council of India

Union of India v. Raghuwar Pal Singh

13 Mar 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud

The Supreme Court held that an appointment made without statutory authority and prior approval is null and void, and termination of such appointment does not require prior opportunity of hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant appointment nullity competent authority approval principles of natural justice Article 311(2) Constitution

M/S. FORTUNE INFRASTRUCTURE v. TREVOR D’LIMA & ORS.

12 Mar 2018 · N. V. Ramana; S. Abdul Nazeer

The Supreme Court held that delay in delivering possession of a flat constitutes deficiency of service, awarding just and reasonable compensation based on market rates while partially modifying the NCDRC's order.

civil appeal_allowed Significant deficiency of service consumer protection breach of contract compensation

Bannareddy v. State of Karnataka

12 Mar 2018 · N.V. Ramana; S. Abdul Nazeer · 2018 INSC 231

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction and reinstated the trial court's acquittal due to contradictions in evidence and improper interference in an acquittal appeal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 149 IPC Acquittal High Court interference Benefit of doubt

Bannareddy & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Ors.

12 Mar 2018 · N.V. Ramana; S. Abdul Nazeer

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction and reinstated the trial court's acquittal due to contradictions in evidence and lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Appeal against acquittal Section 149 IPC Benefit of doubt Contradictory evidence