Supreme Court of India

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Board of Tis v. Arabiar Maritime Agencies Pvt Ltd

07 Mar 2018 · R. F. Nariman; Navin Sinha; Indira Banerjee · (2018) 4 SCC 592

The Supreme Court held that shipping agents are liable as 'owners' under the Major Port Trusts Act and Customs Act for demurrage and storage charges, affirming the port authority's right to recover such charges from them.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 Customs Act, 1962 shipping agents liability demurrage charges

Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. v. Union of India

06 Mar 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8535-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that District Mineral Foundations are validly established from 12 January 2015 but contributions to them can only be demanded prospectively from the dates when contribution rates were validly notified, striking down retrospective contribution demands.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant District Mineral Foundation Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 retrospective legislation delegated legislation

Jagdish Kumar Sood v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.

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

The Supreme Court held that a driving licence for a Light Motor Vehicle authorizes driving a Light Goods Vehicle, making the insurer jointly liable for compensation in a motor accident.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Light Motor Vehicle Transport Vehicle Driving Licence Insurer Liability

Jagdish Kumar Sood v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.

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

The Supreme Court held that a driving licence for a Light Motor Vehicle authorizes driving a transport vehicle under 7500 kg, making the insurer jointly liable for accident compensation along with owner and driver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Light Motor Vehicle Driving Licence Transport Vehicle Insurer Liability

S. Thangaraj v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.

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

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation and interest awarded to a motor accident victim by correcting the disability assessment and substituting a reasonable interest rate, allowing the appeal against the High Court's reduction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim disability assessment compensation interest on compensation

S. Thangaraj v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.

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

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation and fixed interest at 9% per annum for a motor accident victim whose disability was underestimated by lower courts.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim disability assessment compensation interest rate

Dwarika Prasad v. State of Uttar Pradesh

06 Mar 2018 · Dipak Misra; A M Khanwilkar; Dr D Y Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 210

The Supreme Court held that under Section 13(8) of the SARFAESI Act, the right of redemption ceases upon registration of the sale deed, and partial payments after sale confirmation do not prevent the sale or revive redemption rights.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 13(8) right of redemption equitable mortgage

Dwarika Prasad v. State of Uttar Pradesh

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

The Supreme Court held that the right of redemption under Section 13(8) of the SARFAESI Act ceases upon registration of the sale deed, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the auction sale for non-payment of full dues before sale.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 13(8) right of redemption equitable mortgage

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ajay Kumar Mohanty & Anr.

06 Mar 2018 · Dipak Misra; A M Khanwilkar; Dr D Y Chandrachud
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The Supreme Court clarified that compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act must be based on credible evidence of disability's nature, setting aside an award for permanent disability when the evidence showed temporary impairment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act Section 166 compensation permanent disability

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ajay Kumar Mohanty & Anr.

06 Mar 2018 · Dipak Misra; A M Khanwilkar; Dr D Y Chandrachud
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The Supreme Court allowed the insurer's appeal, setting aside the High Court's unreasoned reduction of compensation and awarding Rs. 9.1 lakhs for temporary disability and related losses under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act Section 166 compensation temporary disability

Sitaram v. Radhey Shyam Vishnav

06 Mar 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; D.Y. Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 212

The Supreme Court held that the mandatory requirement of accompanying an election petition with a treasury challan evidencing deposit at the time of presentation under the Rajasthan Municipalities Election Petition Rules, 2009 is not curable by subsequent deposit, and non-compliance mandates dismissal of the petition.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant election petition mandatory deposit treasury challan Rajasthan Municipalities Election Petition Rules, 2009

Sitaram v. Radhey Shyam Vishnav

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

The Supreme Court held that the mandatory requirement of filing a treasury challan with the election petition under the Rajasthan Municipalities Election Petition Rules, 2009 must be complied with at the time of presentation, and non-compliance mandates dismissal of the petition.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant election petition mandatory deposit treasury challan Rajasthan Municipalities Election Petition Rules, 2009

Singh Ram v. Nirmala and Ors.

06 Mar 2018 · Dipak Misra; A M Khanwilkar; Dr D Y Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 206

The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's right to recover compensation from the owner-driver who failed to hold a valid driving licence, confirming insurer liability is subject to breach being fundamental and owner’s failure of reasonable care.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 driving licence validity insurance liability compensation

Singh Ram v. Nirmala

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

The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's right to recover compensation from the owner-driver who did not hold a valid driving licence at the time of the accident, affirming that insurer liability is not automatically negated by invalid licence but depends on breach and negligence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 driving licence validity insurance liability Section 149

Andanur Kalamma and Ors. v. Gangamma by L.Rs.

06 Mar 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 204

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the suit for possession and ownership was barred by res judicata as the issue had been conclusively adjudicated in earlier proceedings involving the same parties and property.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant res judicata Section 11 CPC auction sale confirmation of sale

Andanur Kalamma and Ors. v. Gangamma by L.Rs.

06 Mar 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud
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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the suit for possession and ownership was barred by res judicata as the issue had been finally adjudicated by competent authorities and courts.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant res judicata Section 11 CPC Karnataka Land Revenue Act auction sale confirmation

Jagdish v. Mohan & Ors.

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

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with 100% disability, affirming entitlement to future prospects for self-employed persons and awarding future medical expenses with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation permanent disability loss of future prospects self-employed compensation

State of Karnataka v. M/S Durga Projects Inc

06 Mar 2018 · Dipak Misra; A M Khanwilkar; Dr D Y Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 205

The Supreme Court held that prior to 1 April 2006, tax on works contracts under the Karnataka VAT Act must be levied on individual goods at applicable rates, not at a uniform rate, dismissing the State's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant works contract Karnataka Value Added Tax Act, 2003 taxable turnover deemed sale

State of Karnataka v. M/S Durga Projects Inc

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

The Supreme Court upheld that prior to 1 April 2006, tax on works contracts under the Karnataka VAT Act must be levied on individual goods at their respective rates, not on the aggregate contract value as a deemed sale.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant works contract Karnataka Value Added Tax Act, 2003 taxable turnover deemed sale

The State of Karnataka v. M/S Vedanta Limited

06 Mar 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan · High Court 2018 INSC 215

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order directing release of seized iron ore based on acceptance of a final report in unrelated proceedings, holding that release under Sections 451/457 Cr.P.C. requires case-specific consideration and ownership proof.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant seizure of iron ore Sections 451/457 Cr.P.C. final report acceptance B report