Supreme Court of India

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Mangalam Homes & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. v. Joy Kaliyavumkal

10 Jan 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte consumer dispute award due to failure to issue fresh notice after a party's request for hearing venue change, remanding the matter for fresh hearing on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex parte proceeding natural justice consumer dispute National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Municipal Council Bawal v. Babu Lal

10 Jan 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Amitava Roy

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal upholding the validity of the court-appointed Local Commissioner's demarcation report and concurrent findings that the Municipal Council encroached upon plaintiffs' land without lawful acquisition.

civil appeal_dismissed demarcation Local Commissioner encroachment land ownership

Kerala State Coastal Management Authority v. DLF Universal Limited

10 Jan 2018 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of post-construction integrated environmental clearance and sustained a fine for procedural lapses, setting aside demolition orders against a coastal housing project amid contradictory regulatory actions.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant Coastal Regulation Zone Environmental Clearance Deemed Clearance Land Reclamation

Kerala State Coastal Management Authority v. DLF Universal Limited

10 Jan 2018 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of DLF Universal Limited, setting aside demolition orders for alleged CRZ violations due to procedural lapses, upholding a fine for lack of prior clearance, and emphasizing prompt, consistent action by environmental authorities.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant Coastal Regulation Zone environmental clearance deemed clearance land reclamation

UPENDRA SHARMA v. STATE OF BIHAR & ANR

10 Jan 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Amitava Roy

The Supreme Court set aside non-bailable warrants issued by the High Court in a bail cancellation application, emphasizing procedural fairness and allowing the appellant to contest the application on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed non-bailable warrant bail cancellation regular bail procedural safeguards

UPENDRA SHARMA v. STATE OF BIHAR & ANR

10 Jan 2018 · KURIAN JOSEPH; AMITAVA ROY

The Supreme Court held that non-bailable warrants cannot be issued against a bail grantee on a bail cancellation application without following due procedure and allowed the appeal setting aside such warrants.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail cancellation non-bailable warrant procedure for bail cancellation High Court jurisdiction

Ravishankar @ Baba Vishwakarma v. The State of Madhya Pradesh

10 Jan 2018 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; R. Subhash Reddy; Surya Kant
Cites 3 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for kidnapping, rape, and murder of a minor but commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment without remission, applying the 'rarest of rare' doctrine and recognizing residual doubt as a mitigating factor.

criminal sentence_modified Significant death penalty rarest of rare DNA evidence circumstantial evidence

Ravishankar @ Baba Vishwakarma v. State of Madhya Pradesh

10 Jan 2018 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; R. Subhash Reddy; Surya Kant
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for kidnapping, rape, and murder of a minor but commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment without remission, applying the 'rarest of rare' doctrine and recognizing residual doubt as a mitigating factor.

criminal sentence_modified Significant death penalty rarest of rare circumstantial evidence DNA evidence

Shyam Narayan Chouksey v. Union of India

09 Jan 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that respect for the National Anthem is a constitutional duty but regulation of its playing, including in cinema halls, is an executive function, making prior mandatory orders directory pending government recommendations.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant National Anthem Respect Article 51A(a) Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

THE STATE OF UP v. ISRAR AHMAD

08 Jan 2018 · KURIAN JOSEPH; AMITAVA ROY

The Supreme Court vacated the High Court's order granting 12% interest on revised pay-scale arrears, allowing payment of arrears without interest and condoning delay in substitution of parties.

civil appeal_allowed revised pay-scale interest on arrears condonation of delay substitution of legal representatives

Nagaiah and another v. Chowdamma By Lrs

08 Jan 2018 · Arun Mishra; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar

The Supreme Court held that a next friend, even if not a court-appointed guardian, can institute a suit on behalf of a minor under Order XXXII CPC, especially when the natural guardian has an adverse interest, and remitted the case for fresh merits consideration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant next friend minor plaintiff guardian ad litem Hindu Guardianship Act

Union Territory Chandigarh Administration v. Pradeep Kumar

08 Jan 2018 · R. Banumathi; Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court upheld the Screening Committee's rejection of candidates acquitted on benefit of doubt for police recruitment, emphasizing that only honourable acquittal ensures suitability for disciplined forces.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant honourable acquittal Screening Committee police recruitment criminal antecedents

Union Territory Chandigarh Administration v. Pradeep Kumar

08 Jan 2018 · R. Banumathi; Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court upheld the Screening Committee's decision to cancel candidature of acquitted candidates for police posts, holding that only honourable acquittal entitles appointment and courts should not substitute the Committee's suitability assessment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant honourable acquittal Screening Committee police recruitment criminal antecedents

Union Territory Chandigarh Administration v. Pradeep Kumar

08 Jan 2018 · R. Banumathi; Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court upheld the Screening Committee's decision to cancel candidature of acquitted candidates for police posts, holding that acquittal does not guarantee appointment without assessment of suitability and integrity.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant honourable acquittal Screening Committee police recruitment criminal antecedents

Union Territory, Chandigarh Administration v. Pradeep Kumar and Another

08 Jan 2018 · R. Banumathi; Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court upheld the Screening Committee's decision to cancel candidature of acquitted candidates for police posts, holding that only honourable acquittal ensures suitability and courts should not substitute the Committee's assessment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant honourable acquittal Screening Committee police recruitment criminal antecedents

State of Himachal Pradesh v. Raj Kumar

08 Jan 2018 · R. Banumathi; Uday Umesh Lalit
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court restored the conviction and life sentence of the accused for murder, holding that the circumstantial evidence formed a complete chain and the High Court erred in acquitting him.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence Section 302 IPC Section 106 Evidence Act murder

M/S. INOX WIND LTD. v. M/S THERMOCABLES LTD.

05 Jan 2018 · S.A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao · 2018 INSC 4

The Supreme Court held that a general reference to standard terms in a purchase order suffices to incorporate an arbitration clause therein, allowing appointment of an arbitrator and setting aside the High Court's dismissal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause incorporation by reference standard terms and conditions Section 7(5) Arbitration and Conciliation Act

M/S. INOX WIND LTD. v. M/S THERMOCABLES LTD.

05 Jan 2018 · S.A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that a general reference to standard terms and conditions in a purchase order suffices to incorporate the arbitration clause therein, allowing appointment of an arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause incorporation by reference standard terms and conditions Section 7(5) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Dineshbhai Chandubhai Patel v. State of Gujarat

05 Jan 2018 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre · 2018 INSC 5

The Supreme Court held that an FIR disclosing prima facie cognizable offences cannot be partially quashed and must be investigated fully, limiting the High Court's inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant FIR quashing Section 482 CrPC prima facie cognizable offence inherent jurisdiction

Dineshbhai Chandubhai Patel v. State of Gujarat

05 Jan 2018 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court held that an FIR disclosing prima facie cognizable offences cannot be partially quashed by the High Court under Section 482 CrPC and must be investigated fully.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC prima facie cognizable offence inherent jurisdiction