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Union of India v. Ex. HC/GD Virender Singh

Supreme Court of India · 22 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that the MACP Scheme applies from 1st September 2008, entitles employees only to the immediate next grade pay (not next promotional post pay), and grants relaxation of pre-promotional course requirements for Central Armed Police Forces personnel.

service_law appeal_partly_allowed

Union of India & Anr. v. Subhash Chander Sehgal & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 22 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken or compensation paid before the Act's commencement, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.

property appeal_allowed

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High Court of Odisha · 20 Aug 2022 · 2022 INSC 617

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed compassionate release of the petitioner under the 1990 Act and 2020 Rules due to deteriorating health and procedural lapses by authorities.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. PATIL AUTOMATION PRIVATE LIMITED AND ORS. v. RAKHEJA ENGINEERS PRIVATE LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 20 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is mandatory and suits filed without compliance must be rejected.

civil appeal_allowed

Madhukar Makaji Mudgul v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 19 Aug 2022

The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a deaf and dumb rape victim's brother-in-law, enhanced the sentence to the statutory minimum of seven years rigorous imprisonment, and affirmed the admissibility of victim's testimony through an expert interpreter under Section 119 of the Indian Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anil Kumar Singhal and Another v. State of Maharashtra and Others

High Court of Bombay · 19 Aug 2022

The High Court dismissed the application to quash proceedings under sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the complaint contained sufficient averments of the applicants' responsibility as directors and no unimpeachable evidence negated their liability.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Nizar Noorali Rangara and Another v. State of Maharashtra and Others

High Court of Bombay · 19 Aug 2022

The Bombay High Court held that criminal complaints under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are maintainable against a company wound up by consent terms, without requiring leave under section 446 of the Companies Act, and dismissed applications to quash such complaints.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Allauddin v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 19 Aug 2022

The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a husband for the murder of his wife based on circumstantial evidence and medical opinion ruling out suicidal hanging, emphasizing the burden on the accused to explain death when last seen together.

criminal appeal_dismissed

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High Court of Bombay · 18 Aug 2022

The Bombay High Court upheld the revocation of suspension of a police officer by the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal, emphasizing that suspension cannot be prolonged indefinitely without a reasoned extension order and dismissing the writ petition filed by the complainant lacking locus standi.

administrative petition_dismissed

M N G Bharateesh Reddy v. Ramesh Ranganathan

Supreme Court of India · 18 Aug 2022 · 2022 INSC 847

The Supreme Court held that allegations of breach of contract without fraudulent or dishonest intention do not constitute cheating or criminal breach of trust under IPC Sections 415, 420, and 405, and set aside the High Court's order taking cognizance of such offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

M N G Bharateesh Reddy v. Ramesh Ranganathan

Supreme Court of India · 18 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that allegations of breach of contract without fraudulent or dishonest intention do not constitute cheating or criminal breach of trust, allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's order taking cognizance of such offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax – I, Chandigarh v. M/s. ABC Papers Limited

Supreme Court of India · 18 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that High Court appellate jurisdiction under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act is determined by the location of the Assessing Officer who passed the assessment order and is not affected by administrative transfers under Section 127.

tax appeal_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax – I, Chandigarh v. M/s. ABC Papers Limited

Supreme Court of India · 18 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that the appellate jurisdiction of High Courts under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act is determined by the location of the Assessing Officer who passed the assessment order and is not affected by administrative transfers of cases under Section 127.

tax appeal_allowed

Ayillyath Yadunath Nambiar v. P. Sreedharan

Supreme Court of India · 18 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to grant specific performance due to doubts about the contract's genuineness and ordered refund of advance with interest.

civil appeal_dismissed

Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Regional Director Employees’ State Insurance Corporation

Supreme Court of India · 18 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that BCCI qualifies as a "shop" under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 due to its systematic commercial activities, making the ESI Act applicable to it.

labor appeal_dismissed

Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Regional Director Employees’ State Insurance Corporation

Supreme Court of India · 18 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that BCCI is a "shop" under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 due to its systematic commercial activities and is liable to pay ESI contributions, dismissing its special leave petitions.

labor appeal_dismissed

S. Madhusudhan Reddy v. V. Narayana Reddy

Supreme Court of India · 18 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that successive review petitions without new evidence or error are impermissible, set aside the High Court's order allowing such review, and restored the earlier judgment upholding the surrender of protected tenancy rights.

civil appeal_allowed

S. Madhusudhan Reddy v. V. Narayana Reddy and Others

Supreme Court of India · 18 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that successive review petitions without new evidence or error apparent on the face of the record are impermissible, set aside the High Court's order allowing such review, and restored the appellants' protected tenancy rights.

civil appeal_allowed

BRIJ RAJ OBEROI v. THE SECRETARY, TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT

Supreme Court of India · 18 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court held that disputes arising from non-renewal of a lease containing an arbitration clause are arbitrable and directed appointment of an arbitrator, setting aside the High Court's refusal to do so.

civil appeal_allowed

Gopal Shivram Krishnan v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 17 Aug 2022

The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed