Supreme Court of India

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Shobha Nelson v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.

31 Oct 2017 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court held that government servants who went abroad without permission but whose reinstatement was delayed by the State are entitled to service benefits from the date of their joining report, treating the absence period as duty only for pension purposes.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant government service unauthorized absence posting orders joining report

Virendrabhai Devjibhai Patel v. Keshavbhai Makanbhai

31 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court held that transfer of specific portions of property in violation of an injunction restraining transfer of undivided shares amounts to contempt and directed rectification of the sale deed to conform with the injunction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interlocutory injunction Order XXXIX Rule 2A breach of injunction rectification deed

Virendrabhai Devjibhai Patel v. Keshavbhai Makanbhai

31 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court held that an interlocutory injunction permits transfer only of undivided shares, not specific portions, and directed rectification of sale deeds to comply with the injunction, modifying lower courts' orders accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interlocutory injunction Order XXXIX Rule 2A contempt of court sale deed

STATE BANK OF INDIA v. METTA CHANDRA SEKHAR RAO

30 Oct 2017 · Ranjan Gogoi; Navin Siniha · 2017 INSC 1061

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order invalidating a mortgage and sale certificate, protecting the rights of an innocent auction purchaser and rejecting a belated challenge to the mortgage's validity.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mortgage by deposit of title deeds waiver of rights Transfer of Property Act 1882 registration of contract

Dinubhai Boghabhai Solanki v. State of Gujarat

30 Oct 2017 · A.K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan · 2017 INSC 1063

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order for a de novo trial due to witness intimidation, affirming the High Court's writ jurisdiction to order retrial to ensure a fair trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant de novo trial writ jurisdiction Article 226 hostile witnesses

Dinubhai Boghabhai Solanki v. State of Gujarat

30 Oct 2017 · A.K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order for a de novo trial due to witness hostility caused by threats, affirming the Constitutional Courts' power to order retrial under their writ jurisdiction to ensure a fair trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant de novo trial witness hostility threats to witnesses bail cancellation

M/S. BHUSHAN STEEL STRIPS LTD. v. STATE OF U.P. & ANR.

30 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court disposed of a civil appeal by accepting the parties' settlement during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings, emphasizing amicable dispute resolution.

civil appeal_allowed settlement disciplinary proceedings civil appeal judicial economy

M/S. BHUSHAN STEEL STRIPS LTD. v. STATE OF U.P. & ANR.

30 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and disposed of the matter on the basis of a settlement entered into by the parties during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed disciplinary proceedings settlement civil appeal judicial economy

STATE BANK OF INDIA v. METTA CHANDRA SEKHAR RAO

30 Oct 2017 · Ranjan Gogoi; Navin Siniha

The Supreme Court held that a belated challenge to the validity of a mortgage by deposit of title deeds, based on an unregistered waiver letter, is not maintainable when the mortgage was acted upon and an innocent third party purchaser is in possession.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mortgage by deposit of title deeds waiver of rights Transfer of Property Act 1882 unregistered contract

Sedco Forex International Inc. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Meerut & Anr.

30 Oct 2017 · A.K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan
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The Supreme Court held that mobilisation fees received by non-resident assessees for mineral oil exploration services in India are taxable under Section 44BB of the Income Tax Act, affirming the applicability of charging provisions and territorial nexus requirements.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 44BB Income Tax Act mobilisation fees non-resident taxation deemed income

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s. Rangsons Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

27 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · (2017) 2 SCC 1

The Supreme Court dismissed the income tax appeal by applying its earlier judgment in C.I.T. v. Yokogawa without issuing notice to the respondent, directing the Assessing Officer to issue notice subsequently.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant income tax appeal disposal binding precedent notice to respondent

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s. Rangsons Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

27 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · (2017) 2 SCC 1

The Supreme Court disposed of the income tax appeal relying on its prior judgment in Yokogawa India Limited, directing procedural steps to ensure fairness without issuing notice to the respondent.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Appeal Disposal Precedent Notice to Respondent

Bijender v. State of Haryana

27 Oct 2017 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre · 2017 INSC 1058

The Supreme Court upheld the application of the Belting System and enhanced compensation for large acquired land parcels, emphasizing fair market value based on bona fide comparable sales and land potentiality under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Belting System Market value Compensation enhancement

Bijender v. State of Haryana

27 Oct 2017 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court upheld the application of the Belting System for land valuation in acquisition cases and partially enhanced compensation based on fair market value, rejecting reliance on small plot sale rates.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Belting System Market value Compensation enhancement

Sunaina Sharma v. State of Jammu and Kashmir

26 Oct 2017 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court held that promotees cannot be granted retrospective promotion and seniority without having actually worked against the promotional post, setting aside retrospective promotions granted to promotee Excise and Taxation Officers in Jammu and Kashmir.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant retrospective promotion seniority Excise and Taxation Officers J&K Civil Service Rules

GUJARAT URJA VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED v. SOLAR SEMICONDUCTOR POWER COMPANY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

25 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · 2017 INSC 1053

The Supreme Court held that the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission lacks inherent power to extend the tariff order's control period beyond the statutory period, emphasizing that tariff amendments must follow statutory procedures to protect consumer interests.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Electricity Act, 2003 Tariff determination Control period Inherent powers

GUJARAT URJA VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED v. SOLAR SEMICONDUCTOR POWER COMPANY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

25 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court held that the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission cannot extend the tariff order's control period by exercising inherent powers, as such extension must comply with statutory provisions under the Electricity Act, 2003.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Electricity Act, 2003 Tariff Order Control Period Inherent Powers

Suresh Kumar Wadhwa v. State of M.P.

25 Oct 2017 · R.K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court held that forfeiture of security deposit without an express contractual clause is illegal, and unilateral addition of terms after bid acceptance is not binding on the bidder.

civil appeal_allowed Significant forfeiture security deposit public auction contractual terms

Suresh Kumar Wadhwa v. State of M.P.

25 Oct 2017 · R.K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court held that in absence of an express forfeiture clause in the auction notice, the State cannot forfeit the security deposit, and unilateral addition of terms post-bid acceptance is not binding, thus ordering refund of the deposit with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant forfeiture security deposit public auction contract terms

Pooranlal v. State of Madhya Pradesh

25 Oct 2017 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of two accused for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, affirming the High Court's reversal of their acquittal based on reliable dying declaration and FIR evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 304 Part II IPC culpable homicide not amounting to murder dying declaration appellate reappreciation of evidence