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Devendra Kumar Saxena v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Supreme Court of India · 20 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court dismissed transfer petitions seeking relocation of corruption cases from Siliguri to New Delhi despite the petitioner's ill health, directing the trial court to accommodate his condition through dispensation of personal appearance and virtual participation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Devendra Kumar Saxena v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Supreme Court of India · 20 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court dismissed transfer petitions seeking to move corruption cases from Siliguri to New Delhi despite the petitioner's ill health, emphasizing balancing fair trial rights of all accused and allowing procedural accommodations instead.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Surendra Kumar & Anr v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Apr 2021 · 2021 INSC 267

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and misapplication of legal principles.

criminal appeal_allowed

Surendra Kumar & Anr v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder based on circumstantial evidence, holding that the prosecution failed to exclude all reasonable hypotheses and improperly shifted the burden of proof.

criminal appeal_allowed

PASL WIND SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. GE POWER CONVERSION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 20 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that two Indian companies can validly choose a foreign seat of arbitration, and awards made thereunder qualify as foreign awards enforceable under Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

Radha Krishan Industries v. State of Himachal Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 20 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that writ jurisdiction is ordinarily barred where an efficacious statutory appeal remedy exists against provisional attachment orders under the HPGST Act, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory conditions for such attachments.

tax appeal_dismissed

Ramesh Bhavan Rathod v. Vishanbhai Hirabhai Makwana Makwana (Koli)

Supreme Court of India · 20 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court set aside Gujarat High Court's bail orders for six accused in a five-murder case, holding that bail was granted without proper application of mind and adequate reasons, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and correct application of parity.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ramachnadrapura Math v. Sri Samsthana Mahabaleshwara Devaru

Supreme Court of India · 19 Apr 2021 · 2021 INSC 259

The Supreme Court held that ownership disputes over religious institutions require civil adjudication and directed interim administration of the Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple by an independent committee pending final hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ramachnadrapura Math v. Sri Samsthana Mahabaleshwara Devaru

Supreme Court of India · 19 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that ownership disputes over the Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple require civil adjudication and appointed an independent committee for interim management pending final decision.

administrative appeal_allowed

M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 19 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court mandated undergrounding of power lines and installation of bird divertors in endangered bird habitats, emphasizing State duty under Article 21 and public trust to protect the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican.

environmental appeal_allowed

M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 19 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court mandated undergrounding of power lines or installation of bird divertors in endangered bird habitats, emphasizing the State's constitutional duty to protect species like the Great Indian Bustard under Article 21.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Boota Singh & Others v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 16 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants for total non-compliance with Section 42 of the NDPS Act, holding that searches of private vehicles require strict adherence to Section 42 and Section 43 applies only to public conveyances.

criminal appeal_allowed

Boota Singh & Others v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 16 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court acquitted accused for total non-compliance with Section 42 of the NDPS Act, holding that a private vehicle is not a public place under Section 43 and procedural safeguards must be strictly followed.

criminal appeal_allowed

Expeditious Trial of Cases under Section 138 of N.I. Act 1881

Supreme Court of India · 16 Apr 2021 · 2021 INSC 257

The Supreme Court issued directions and clarified procedural aspects to expedite trials under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC, proper exercise of discretion in trial conversion, and rejecting inherent power of Magistrates to recall summons.

criminal other

In Re: Expeditious Trial of Cases under Section 138 of N.I. Act 1881

Supreme Court of India · 16 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court clarified procedural aspects and directed reforms to ensure expeditious trial of cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing proper exercise of summary trial provisions and mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC.

criminal other

VIIT PHARMACY COLLEGE AND ANOTHER v. DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY AND ANOTHER

Supreme Court of India · 15 Apr 2021 · 2021 INSC 255

The Supreme Court directed the University to grant affiliation and permit examinations for petitioner pharmacy colleges, holding that PCI approval and State conditional affiliation prevail over restrictive State policies.

administrative petition_allowed

VIIT PHARMACY COLLEGE AND ANOTHER v. DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY AND ANOTHER

Supreme Court of India · 15 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that PCI approval prevails over State policies and directed the University to grant affiliation and permit examinations for petitioner pharmacy colleges.

administrative petition_allowed

Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited v. Bishal Jaiswal & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that signed entries in balance sheets constitute acknowledgements under Section 18 of the Limitation Act, extending limitation for insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the IBC.

corporate appeal_allowed

Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited v. Bishal Jaiswal & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that entries in balance sheets can amount to acknowledgements under Section 18 of the Limitation Act, applicable to IBC proceedings under Section 238A, thereby extending limitation for filing insolvency applications.

corporate appeal_allowed

Ghanashyam Mishra and Sons Private Limited v. Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited

Supreme Court of India · 13 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that an approved resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code binds all creditors including government authorities, extinguishing claims not included in the plan and barring separate recovery proceedings.

corporate appeal_dismissed