Supreme Court of India

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Nikesh Tarachand Shah v. Union of India

23 Nov 2017 · R.F. Nariman; Sanjay Kishan Kaul
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The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 45(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, affirming stringent bail conditions for serious offences under the Act as reasonable and non-arbitrary under Articles 14 and 21.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 45 bail conditions Article 14

Gunwantlal Godawat v. Union of India & Another

22 Nov 2017 · Chelameswar; S. Abdul Nazeer

The Supreme Court held that confiscation proceedings under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, continue despite repeal, and redemption fine must be based on gold's market value at adjudication date, not seizure date.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Defence of India Rules, 1962 Gold Control Act, 1968 confiscation redemption fine

Gunwantlal Godawat v. Union of India & Another

22 Nov 2017 · J. Chelameswar; S. Abdul Nazeer

The Supreme Court held that confiscation proceedings under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, continue despite repeal, and redemption fine must be fixed based on gold's market value on the adjudication date, not seizure date.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Defence of India Rules, 1962 Gold Control Act, 1968 confiscation redemption fine

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd v. K. Nagarathnamma

22 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; S. Abdul Nazeer

The Supreme Court allowed BSNL's appeal, holding that reservation benefits are not available in upgradation simplicitor, relying on its prior decision in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. R. Santhakumar Velusamy.

civil appeal_allowed Significant reservation upgradation simplicitor promotion Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd v. K. Nagarathnamma

22 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; S. Abdul Nazeer

The Supreme Court held that reservation benefits do not apply to upgradation simplicitor, affirming its earlier ruling in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. R. Santhakumar Velusamy.

civil appeal_allowed Significant reservation upgradation simplicitor promotion affirmative action

V. Lakshmikanthan v. Union of India

22 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; S. Abdul Nazeer

The Supreme Court directed the Railways to implement the post-based roster for reservation in promotions prospectively from 10.02.1995, allowing the appellants' claims for seniority restoration without disturbing prior promotions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant post-based roster reservation in promotion seniority R.K. Sabharwal

V. Lakshmikanthan v. Union of India

22 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; S. Abdul Nazeer

The Supreme Court directed the Railways to apply the post-based roster for reservation in promotions prospectively from 10.02.1995, allowing the appellants' claims for seniority restoration and notional promotion without disturbing already granted promotions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant post-based roster reservation in promotion R.K. Sabharwal Virpal Singh Chauhan

Ratanlal Babulal Chunilal Samsuka v. Sundarabai Govardhandas Samsuka

22 Nov 2017 · N. V. Ramana; Amitava Roy · 2017 INSC 1129

The Supreme Court held that the appellant failed to prove the custom or fact of adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, and dismissed the appeal, upholding the High Court's declaration that he was not the adopted son.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant adoption custom Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 burden of proof

Ratanlal Babulal Chunilal Samsuka v. Sundarabai Govardhandas Samsuka

22 Nov 2017 · N. V. Ramana; Amitava Roy

The Supreme Court held that the appellant failed to prove the existence of a custom permitting adoption of a married man and the factum of adoption itself, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's decision denying adoption rights.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant adoption custom Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 proof of custom

State of Jammu and Kashmir v. Mohammad Mehraj-ud-Din Khan

21 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; Amitava Roy · 2017 INSC 1127

The Supreme Court dropped contempt proceedings and vacated costs against the State of Jammu and Kashmir after it took sincere steps to comply with the appointment order and assured payment of arrears.

administrative appeal_allowed appointment Kashmir Administrative Service contempt proceedings costs

State of Jammu and Kashmir v. Mohammad Mehraj-ud-Din Khan

21 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; Amitava Roy

The Supreme Court dropped contempt proceedings and vacated costs against the State of Jammu and Kashmir after it complied with the order regarding appointment and arrears payment.

administrative appeal_allowed appointment Kashmir Administrative Service contempt proceedings costs

Sri Shivaji Balaram Haibatti v. Sri Avinash Maruthi Pawar

20 Nov 2017 · R.K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre · 2017 INSC 1126

The Supreme Court restored the Trial and First Appellate Courts' decrees holding the appellant owner and entitled to possession, rejecting the High Court's tenant finding as unsupported by pleadings or evidence in a second appeal under Section 100 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant second appeal Section 100 CPC adverse possession tenancy

Sri Shivaji Balaram Haibatti v. Sri Avinash Maruthi Pawar

20 Nov 2017 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court restored the Trial and First Appellate Courts' decrees holding the appellant owner entitled to possession, rejecting the High Court's erroneous tenancy finding unsupported by pleadings or evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant second appeal Section 100 CPC concurrent findings of fact adverse possession

State of Madhya Pradesh v. Official Liquidator

17 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · 2017 INSC 1125

The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal and remitted the matter to the Company Judge to reconsider the State's application for liberty to file a suit under Section 446 of the Companies Act, 1956, recognizing the State's ownership interest in the land.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 446 Companies Act 1956 Company liquidation Locus standi Lease agreement

State of Madhya Pradesh v. Official Liquidator

17 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal and remitted the matter to the Company Judge to reconsider the State's ownership claim and application under Section 446 of the Companies Act, 1956 afresh.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 446 Companies Act 1956 Company Judge locus standi ownership rights

Kuna @ Sanjaya Behera v. The State of Odisha

17 Nov 2017 · N. V. Ramana; Amitava Roy

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case, holding that the sole eyewitness testimony was unreliable and insufficient to sustain conviction beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole eyewitness testimony Section 302 IPC murder conviction reasonable doubt

Kuna @ Sanjaya Behera v. The State of Odisha

17 Nov 2017 · N. V. Ramana; Amitava Roy

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case, holding that the sole eyewitness testimony was unreliable and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole eyewitness testimony Section 302 IPC murder conviction reasonable doubt

Naresh Chaubey v. Central Bureau of Investigation

16 Nov 2017 · Arun Mishra; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a public servant for misappropriation of funds through forged bills but modified the sentence considering his age and health.

criminal appeal_dismissed misappropriation embezzlement forged bills Prevention of Corruption Act

Naresh Chaubey v. Central Bureau of Investigation

16 Nov 2017 · Arun Mishra; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for misappropriation of public funds through forged bills but modified the sentence considering his age and health.

criminal appeal_dismissed misappropriation embezzlement forged bills Indian Penal Code

Mukesh Seth v. M/S. A.B. Lal and Sons

16 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court disposed of the eviction appeal after surrender of possession, directing parties to resolve mesne profits and occupation charges disputes before an appropriate forum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant eviction mesne profits use and occupation charges market rent