Supreme Court of India

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Deepak Kumar & Ors. v. Principal Secretary Home, Govt. of U.P.

10 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court held that police constables illegally terminated and later reinstated are entitled to continuity of service and equitable litigation expenses, but not backwages prior to the court's judgment, thereby dismissing their appeals with directions for final settlement.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant illegal termination reinstatement backwages continuity of service

Deepak Kumar & Ors. v. Principal Secretary Home, Govt. of U.P.

10 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court held that police constables illegally terminated and later reinstated are entitled to continuity of service and litigation expenses as full settlement, but not full backwages for the period between termination and reinstatement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant termination of service reinstatement backwages continuity of service

Arjun Gopal v. Union of India

09 Oct 2017 · A.K. Sikri; Abhay Manohar Sapre; Ashok Bhushan · 2017 INSC 1021

The Supreme Court upheld a graded regulatory approach restricting fireworks sale and use in Delhi NCR to protect public health and air quality, balancing environmental concerns with commercial interests.

environmental appeal_dismissed Significant fireworks air pollution Explosives Rules 2008 license suspension

Arjun Gopal v. Union of India

09 Oct 2017 · A. K. Sikri; Abhay Manohar Sapre; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court upheld the suspension of fireworks licenses in Delhi NCR to protect public health and air quality, adopting a graded regulatory approach while deferring relaxation of restrictions until after the 2017 Diwali season.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant fireworks regulation air pollution right to health precautionary principle

Sukhendu Das v. Rita Mukherjee

09 Oct 2017 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao · 2017 INSC 1017

The Supreme Court allowed divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage under its constitutional powers despite absence of statutory grounds under the Special Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed Significant Special Marriage Act, 1954 divorce mental cruelty irretrievable breakdown of marriage

Sukhendu Das v. Rita Mukherjee

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

The Supreme Court allowed divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage under its constitutional powers despite absence of statutory grounds under the Special Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed Significant Special Marriage Act, 1954 divorce irretrievable breakdown of marriage mental cruelty

Santhini v. Vijaya Venketesh

09 Oct 2017 · Dipak Misra; Khanwilkar; D. Y. Chandrachud
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that matrimonial proceedings must be held in camera if either party desires and videoconferencing cannot substitute physical presence without consent, emphasizing confidentiality, reconciliation, and women's constitutional rights.

family other Significant Family Courts Act, 1984 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 videoconferencing matrimonial proceedings

Sudhakar Baburao Nangnure v. Noreshwar Raghunathrao Shende

09 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the interim order maintaining status quo on a disputed promotion and directed expeditious disposal of writ petitions challenging seniority and promotion in service matters.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant seniority list promotion condonation of delay interim order

Sudhakar Baburao Nangnure v. Noreshwar Raghunathrao Shende

09 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court directed expeditious disposal of writ petitions challenging promotion and seniority, upheld interim status quo, and clarified that void promotions can be challenged belatedly with condonation of delay.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant promotion seniority list interim order status quo

Nadiminti Suryanarayan Murthy v. Kothurthi Krishna Bhaskara Rao

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

The Supreme Court upheld the decree for specific performance of a genuine agreement for sale, invalidated a fabricated prior agreement and sale deed, and directed refund of sale consideration to the subsequent purchaser.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance agreement for sale bona fide agreement breach of contract

STATE (NCT OF DELHI) v. BRIJESH SINGH @ ARUN KUMAR

09 Oct 2017 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that while charge sheets filed outside Delhi can be considered for establishing continuing unlawful activity under MCOCA, prosecution requires that organised crime must have been committed within Delhi's territory.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant MCOCA organized crime continuing unlawful activity territorial nexus

STATE (NCT OF DELHI) v. BRIJESH SINGH @ ARUN KUMAR

09 Oct 2017 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that charge sheets filed outside Delhi can be considered for continuing unlawful activity under MCOCA, but prosecution requires organised crime committed within Delhi, upholding respondents' discharge.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant MCOCA continuing unlawful activity organised crime territorial nexus

State of Kerala and Others v. Fr. William Fernandez

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

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of State entry tax on goods imported from outside India after customs clearance, affirming State legislative competence under Entry 52 List II and rejecting the applicability of the doctrine of unbroken package.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant entry tax imported goods legislative competence Entry 52 List II

PLASTIBLENDS INDIA LIMITED v. ADDL. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, MUMBAI & ANR.

09 Oct 2017 · A.K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan · 2017 INSC 1016
Cites 5 · Cited by 0

Depreciation must be deducted before computing profits eligible for deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act, and the option to disclaim depreciation under Section 32 does not enhance such deductions.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 80-IA Income Tax Act depreciation claim profit-linked deduction Chapter VI-A deductions

PLASTIBLENDS INDIA LIMITED v. ADDL. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, MUMBAI & ANR.

09 Oct 2017 · A.K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that depreciation must be deducted while computing profits eligible for deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act, rejecting the assessee's option to disclaim depreciation for enhanced deductions.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 80-IA Income Tax Act depreciation claim Section 32 Income Tax Act profit-linked deduction

Birbal Choudhary @ Mukhiya Jee v. State of Bihar

06 Oct 2017 · A. K. Sikri; R. K. Agrawal

The Supreme Court upheld convictions for kidnapping for ransom under Section 364A IPC, affirmed common intention liability under Section 34 IPC, and confirmed the High Court’s modification of death and life sentences to 20 years rigorous imprisonment.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant kidnapping for ransom Section 364A IPC common intention Section 34 IPC

DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. M/S. J.B.M. BUILDER PVT. LTD.

06 Oct 2017 · KURIAN JOSEPH; R. BANUMATHI; AMITAVA ROY

The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Development Authority's civil appeals relying on its earlier judgment in Civil Appeal No. 6112 of 2017, with no order as to costs.

civil appeal_dismissed Delhi Development Authority civil appeal precedent appeal dismissed

Deoraj @ Devraj @ Devraj Singh v. The State of Uttar Pradesh

05 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court declined to quash a family-related criminal complaint but directed the appellants to surrender and granted bail, emphasizing sparing use of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of complaint bail family litigation

DEORAJ @ DEVRAJ @ DEVRAJ SINGH v. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

05 Oct 2017 · KURIAN JOSEPH; R. BANUMATHI

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition to quash a family dispute complaint and directed the appellants to surrender and be released on bail under specified conditions.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of complaint bail surrender

Viswajeet Khanna v. Sukhwinder Singh

05 Oct 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court set aside contempt proceedings against appellants and held that challenges to compliance reports must be pursued through appropriate proceedings, not contempt jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant contempt proceedings Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Chief Secretary report compliance report