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Sumitha Pradeep v. Arun Kumar C.K
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail in a serious POCSO sexual assault case, emphasizing the primacy of prima facie evidence, statutory presumption under Section 29, and victim's trauma in bail considerations.
Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. v. Mahakali Foods Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the MSMED Act, 2006 provisions override the Arbitration Act, 1996, allowing parties to approach the Facilitation Council for dispute resolution despite existing arbitration agreements.
Manusha Sreekumar & Ors. v. The United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for loss of dependency by fixing the deceased’s income based on statutory minimum wages and upheld the award of non-conventional heads not challenged on appeal.
Md. Jabbar Ali & Ors. v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court set aside convictions for murder due to material contradictions in prosecution witnesses' testimonies and lack of independent evidence, emphasizing careful scrutiny of related witnesses and the necessity to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Weatherford Oil Tool Middle East Limited v. Baker Hughes Singapore Pte
The Supreme Court held that arbitration agreements remain enforceable despite non-payment of stamp duty on underlying contracts and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate consolidated disputes, pending a Constitution Bench decision on the issue.
Weatherford Oil Tool Middle East Limited v. Baker Hughes Singapore Pte
The Supreme Court held that arbitration agreements are enforceable despite pending stamp duty disputes on underlying contracts and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate consolidated disputes, referring the stamp duty-arbitration interplay to a Constitution Bench.
Nandini Sharma v. Registrar Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rules conferring exclusive rights on Advocates on Record to practice before it, dismissing the challenge that such Rules violate fundamental rights or the Advocates Act.
Nandini Sharma v. Registrar Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Advocates on Record system and Rules conferring exclusive rights to them to practice before the Supreme Court, dismissing the challenge on grounds of unreasonableness and discrimination.
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD v. THOMAS JOSEPH ALIAS
The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's ruling that penalty for unauthorised excess electricity use is generally twice the tariff for the higher category, but limited to twice fixed charges when overdrawal occurs in the same premises and tariff without tariff change, validating Regulation 153(15) of the Kerala Electricity Supply Code, 2014.
State of Gujarat v. Sandip Omprakash Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act, 2015, holding that prosecution requires substantive offences committed after the Act's commencement, not merely prior charge sheets.
State of Gujarat v. Sandip Omprakash Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act, 2015, holding that continuing unlawful activity requires a substantive offence committed after the Act's commencement, not merely prior charge sheets.
Ram Pratap v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and unexplained delay in FIR, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Ram Pratap v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to insufficient circumstantial evidence, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Baharul Islam & Ors. v. The Indian Medical Association & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Assam Act regulating Rural Health Practitioners was unconstitutional as it encroached upon Parliament's exclusive power under Entry 66 of List I to coordinate and determine standards in medical education, affirming the primacy of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Baharul Islam & Ors. v. The Indian Medical Association & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidity of the Assam Act for encroaching upon the Union's exclusive power under Entry 66 of List I, affirming that State legislation on medical education must conform to Central standards under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Sushil Pandey & Anr. v. State of U.P. Thr. Principal Secretary (Home) & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed recasting of seniority for Assistant Radio Officers by fixing a common date of appointment for promotees and direct recruits, upholding service rules and treating vacancies from death or retirement as fresh.
Manik Majumder v. Dipak Kumar Saha
The Supreme Court held that non-production and non-compliance with statutory requirements of a foundational Power of Attorney preclude drawing a statutory presumption of validity of a sale deed, restoring dismissal of the suit for declaration of title.
Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2016 demonetization notification under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, rejecting challenges on grounds of excessive delegation, violation of fundamental rights, and procedural flaws.
Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2016 demonetization notification under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, affirming the Central Government's power to demonetize all series of specified bank notes and limiting judicial interference in economic policy decisions.
Smriti Debbarma v. Prabha Ranjan Debbarma and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove legal ownership and title to the disputed property, affirming that the burden of proof lies on the party asserting ownership in a civil suit for possession.