Supreme Court of India

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Anjum Kadari & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Nov 2024 · Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; J B Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 831
Cites 0 · Cited by 33

The Supreme Court upheld the legislative competence of the Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, emphasizing secularism and minority rights, and stayed the High Court's order striking down the Act.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Madarsa Act secularism minority educational institutions Article 30

Miss Rushi @ Ruchi Thapa v. M/s. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. and Another

05 Nov 2024 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sanjay Kumar · 2024 INSC 837

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a permanently disabled child victim in a motor accident case by applying the multiplier method with skilled wages, recognizing attendant charges and loss of future prospects, and directed interest payment on the awarded amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim permanent disability loss of future earnings multiplier method

Noida Special Economic Zone Authority v. Manish Agarwal & Ors.

05 Nov 2024 · Abhay S. Oka; Augustine George Masih · 2024 INSC 839
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The Supreme Court upheld the approval of a resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, rejecting challenges based on valuation, statutory dues under SEZ Act, and entitlement to full claim payment.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Resolution Plan Committee of Creditors Valuation

XYZ v. State of Gujarat & Anr.

05 Nov 2024 · Abhay S. Oka; Augustine George Masih · 2024 INSC 869

The Supreme Court held that the High Court must verify the genuineness of settlements in serious criminal cases through personal presence or inquiry before quashing proceedings, especially when affidavits by illiterate victims lack proper endorsement.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed Significant quashing of criminal proceedings Section 482 Cr.P.C. Article 226 Constitution of India Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

Justice Shailendra Singh & Ors v. Union of India & Ors

05 Nov 2024 · Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; J B Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 862
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that all High Court judges, irrespective of their source of appointment, are entitled to uniform service conditions including subscription to the General Provident Fund, quashing government communication denying such benefits to judges elevated from the district judiciary under the New Pension Scheme.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant High Court Judges General Provident Fund New Pension Scheme Financial Independence

Mukul Kumar Tyagi v. The State of Uttar Pradesh

05 Nov 2024 · B. R. Gavai; K. V. Viswanathan · 2024 INSC 832
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Supreme Court held that candidates possessing the prescribed CCC certificate at the time of interview could not be terminated for lacking it on the application date, directing their reinstatement and affirming strict adherence to recognized qualifications in public employment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CCC certificate DOEACC NIELIT public service recruitment

Subrata Choudhury @ Santosh Choudhury & Ors. v. The State of Assam & Anr.

05 Nov 2024 · C.T. Ravikumar; Rajesh Bindal · 2024 INSC 834
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The Supreme Court held that a second complaint on the same facts after dismissal of the first complaint on merits and acceptance of a Final Report is not maintainable unless exceptional circumstances exist, and set aside the High Court's order allowing the second complaint.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant second complaint maintainability final report Section 173 CrPC

Anoop M. v. Gireeshkumar T.M.

04 Nov 2024 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Sanjay Kumar · 2024 INSC 828

The Supreme Court upheld that only candidates possessing the prescribed certificate in Data Entry and Office Automation are eligible for LDC posts in Kerala Water Authority, rejecting inclusion of candidates with DCA or other higher qualifications without proper equivalence assessment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Kerala Public Service Commission Lower Division Clerk qualification equivalence Diploma in Computer Applications

The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Limited v. Bapuna Alcobrew Private Limited

04 Nov 2024 · Dipankar Datta; Pankaj Mithal · 2024 INSC 829

The Supreme Court held that the two-year limitation under Electricity Act, 2003 does not bar recovery of electricity dues incurred under the 1910 Act prior to 2003 and upheld the appellants' right to recover minimum guarantee charges, setting aside the High Court's quashing of the demand.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Electricity Act 2003 Indian Electricity Act 1910 Section 56(2) Limitation period

Panchayat & Rural Development Department & Ors. v. Santosh Kumar Shrivastava

04 Nov 2024 · Sanjay Karol · 2025 INSC 1142
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Supreme Court held that pension and retiral dues cannot be withheld due to failure to vacate government accommodation and upheld the quashing of recovery of penal house rent and excess salary from retiral benefits.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant pension retiral dues government accommodation withholding payment

Om Rathod v. Director General of Health Services

25 Oct 2024 · Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; J B Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 836
Cites 1 · Cited by 4

The Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities must be assessed for medical course eligibility based on functional competence with reasonable accommodations, not merely on quantified disability, affirming their constitutional right to equality and inclusion.

constitutional appeal_allowed Landmark Disability Assessment Board Reasonable accommodation Functional competency assessment Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Neeraj Sud v. Jaswinder Singh

25 Oct 2024 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Pankaj Mithal · 2024 INSC 825
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that mere deterioration of a patient's condition post-surgery does not establish medical negligence absent proof of breach of duty or lack of skill, setting aside the compensation awarded by the NCDRC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant medical negligence Bolam test standard of care compensation

Ramratan @ Ramswaroop v. State of Madhya Pradesh

25 Oct 2024 · C. T. Ravikumar; Sandeep Mehta · 2024 INSC 826

The Supreme Court held that bail conditions must be reasonable and related to securing the accused's presence, setting aside High Court conditions that interfered with civil property rights and exceeded bail jurisdiction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail conditions Section 437(3) CrPC Section 439 CrPC civil rights

The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Ramjan Khan & Ors.

25 Oct 2024 · C.T. Ravikumar; Sudhanshu Dhulia · 2024 INSC 823
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable ocular evidence and material contradictions, emphasizing that acquittal after proper appreciation of evidence should not be disturbed absent perversity.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant appeal against acquittal ocular evidence dying declaration benefit of doubt

Sonal Gupta & Ors. v. WITH

24 Oct 2024 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; J B Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 830

The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging the English Essay marks in the Rajasthan Civil Judge Cadre 2024 exam, holding no arbitrariness in evaluation and refusing re-evaluation.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant competitive examination arbitrariness in marking judicial review Article 32

International Seaport Dredging Pvt Ltd v. Kamarajar Port Limited

24 Oct 2024 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; J B Pardiwala; Manoj Misra · 2024 INSC 827

The Supreme Court held that stay of enforcement of an arbitral award for payment of money must generally be conditional on deposit of a substantial portion of the awarded amount, rejecting differential treatment based on statutory status and modifying the High Court’s order accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 36 stay Order XLI Rule 5 CPC bank guarantee vs deposit

Sapna Negi v. Chaman Singh

24 Oct 2024 · B. R. Gavai; Aravind Kumar; K. V. Viswanathan · 2024 INSC 822

The Supreme Court exercised its power under Article 142 to dissolve a marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown and directed permanent alimony for the minor child.

family appeal_allowed Significant Article 142(1) Constitution of India irretrievable breakdown of marriage divorce decree Hindu Marriage Act 1955

Nisar Ahmad & Ors. v. Sami Ullah & Anr.

24 Oct 2024 · Abhay S. Oka; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2024 INSC 820

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision limiting appellants' share in disputed agricultural land to 1/12, rejecting application of Hindu joint family law to Mohammedan parties and affirming the binding nature of a registered relinquishment deed.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Uttar Pradesh Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953 consolidation proceedings Mohammedan law joint family property

N. Thajudeen v. Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board

24 Oct 2024 · Pankaj Mithal; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2024 INSC 817
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of an absolute registered gift deed accepted and acted upon by the donee, held the revocation deed void for lack of reserved revocation rights, and ruled the suit for declaration and possession not barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant gift deed revocation of gift Section 126 Transfer of Property Act acceptance of gift

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Ashok Sirpal

24 Oct 2024 · Abhay S. Oka; Augustine George Masih · 2024 INSC 819

The Supreme Court held that an appellate court can suspend the entire sentence including fine under Section 389 CrPC pending appeal, and upheld the suspension order subject to partial deposit of fine.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 389 CrPC suspension of sentence fine as sentence sentence in default of fine