Supreme Court of India

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Rohit Tandon v. Enforcement Directorate

10 Nov 2017 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; D.Y. Chandrachud
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The Supreme Court upheld stringent bail conditions under Section 45 of the PMLA, dismissing bail for an accused involved in a large-scale demonetization-related money laundering conspiracy.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 Section 45 PMLA bail conditions money laundering

M/S. SRD NUTRIENTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE

10 Nov 2017 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan · 2017 INSC 1092

The Supreme Court held that Education Cess and Higher Education Cess paid along with excise duty are refundable when excise duty is exempted under Section 5A notifications, as these cesses are surcharges on excise duty and cannot be retained if the primary duty is exempt.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Education Cess Higher Education Cess Central Excise Act, 1944 Finance Act, 2004

M/S. SRD NUTRIENTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE

10 Nov 2017 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court held that Education Cess and Higher Education Cess paid along with excise duty are refundable under exemption notifications when excise duty itself is exempted for manufacturers in North-Eastern States.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Education Cess Higher Education Cess Central Excise Act, 1944 Exemption Notification

Uttarakhand Transport Corporation & Ors. v. Sukhveer Singh

10 Nov 2017 · Arun Mishra; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court held that non-supply of the inquiry report prior to the show cause notice does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings absent proof of prejudice, and upheld the dismissal of a driver for collusion in allowing ticketless passengers.

labor appeal_allowed Significant natural justice inquiry officer's report disciplinary proceedings prejudice

Uttarakhand Transport Corporation & Ors. v. Sukhveer Singh

10 Nov 2017 · Arun Mishra; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court held that non-supply of the inquiry report before the show cause notice does not vitiate dismissal proceedings absent proven prejudice, and upheld the dismissal of a driver for collusion in allowing ticketless passengers.

labor appeal_allowed Significant natural justice inquiry officer's report disciplinary proceedings prejudice

Rajasthan v. State of Rajasthan

09 Nov 2017 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta · 2017 INSC 1089

The Supreme Court dismissed NIMS's petitions and ordered demolition of unauthorized constructions on government land in Ramgarh Dam's catchment area to uphold environmental protection and the rule of law.

property petition_dismissed Significant encroachment unauthorized construction catchment area Ramgarh Dam

Rajasthan v. State of Rajasthan

09 Nov 2017 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court dismissed NIMS's petitions and ordered demolition of unauthorized constructions on government land in Ramgarh Dam's catchment area to uphold the rule of law and protect public water resources.

property petition_dismissed Significant encroachment unauthorized construction catchment area Ramgarh Dam

Management of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. v. M. Mani

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

The Supreme Court held that a departmental enquiry is valid despite criminal acquittal and upheld dismissal of employees for theft, emphasizing the distinct standards and independence of criminal and departmental proceedings.

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Management of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. v. M. Mani

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

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of employees for theft based on a valid departmental enquiry despite their acquittal in criminal proceedings, emphasizing the distinct standards of proof and independent nature of disciplinary actions.

labor appeal_allowed Significant departmental enquiry criminal acquittal dismissal from service principles of natural justice

Kerala Private Hospital Association v. State of Kerala

09 Nov 2017 · R.K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre · AIR 1985 SC 1391

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Committee constituted under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, ruling that employees nominated as employers' representatives lawfully represent employer interests.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Section 9 Committee constitution Employers' representatives

Kerala Private Hospital Association v. State of Kerala

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

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Committee constituted under the Minimum Wages Act, ruling that employees nominated by employers can lawfully represent employers' interests in such Committees.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Section 9 Committee constitution Employers' representatives

Lynette Fernandes v. Gertie Mathias

08 Nov 2017 · Arun Mishra; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar

The Supreme Court upheld the grant of probate granted decades earlier, dismissing the belated revocation application for lack of just cause and limitation under Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant probate revocation of probate Indian Succession Act Section 263 limitation

Lynette Fernandes v. Gertie Mathias

08 Nov 2017 · Arun Mishra; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal seeking revocation of probate granted 36 years earlier, holding that delay, lack of evidence of fraud, and absence of substantial procedural defect barred revocation under Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant probate revocation of probate Indian Succession Act Section 263 limitation period

Amol v. The State of Maharashtra

07 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · 2017 INSC 1083

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that appointment under a reserved category must align with eligibility and merit, and mistakes of fact in appointment can be corrected upon record verification.

administrative appeal_dismissed reservation Ex-Serviceman quota Scheduled Castes category appointment

Amol v. State of Maharashtra

07 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of an appointment made under the Ex-Serviceman quota despite the appellant's claim of entitlement under the Scheduled Castes category, dismissing the appeal for lack of merit.

administrative appeal_dismissed reservation Ex-Serviceman quota Scheduled Castes category appointment

Shankar v. State of Maharashtra

07 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging the rejection of appointments made on a mistake of fact regarding candidates' eligibility, upholding the High Court's verification-based decision.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant appointment eligibility merit-based selection mistake of fact

Shankar v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

07 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging cancellation of appointments made on a mistake of fact regarding merit eligibility, upholding the correction after verification of records.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant appointment merit eligibility mistake of fact verification of records

Vijay S/O Wamanrao Kamble v. Dnyaneshwar Mahadeo Mali

07 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · 2017 INSC 1085

The Supreme Court held that inter-district transfers under Section 4(5) of the Maharashtra Government Servants Act, 2005 cannot be made if they adversely affect the promotion prospects of employees already working in the transferee district, and dismissed the appellant's appeal against the High Court's order setting aside such a transfer.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant inter-district transfer promotion prospects Section 4(5) Maharashtra Government Servants Act, 2005

Vijay S/o Wamanrao Kamble v. Dnyaneshwar Mahadeo Mali

07 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court held that inter-district transfers under Section 4(5) of the Maharashtra Government Servants Regulation of Transfers Act, 2005, cannot be made if they adversely affect the promotion prospects of employees already working in the transferee district, and dismissed the appellant's appeal against the High Court's order setting aside such a transfer.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant inter-district transfer promotion prospects Section 4(5) Maharashtra Government Servants Regulation of Transfers Act, 2005

Union of India v. Bengal Shrachi Housing Development Limited

07 Nov 2017 · R.F. Nariman; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

The Supreme Court held that under the Finance Act and Service Tax Rules, the lessor (service provider) is primarily liable to pay service tax on renting immovable property, but refused relief to the Union of India due to factual admissions accepting liability.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant service tax Finance Act 1994 lease deed lessor liability