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Neeharika Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 13 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that High Courts must exercise their inherent powers sparingly and cannot grant blanket interim protection restraining investigation without reasons, emphasizing the police's statutory right to investigate cognizable offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajasthan State v. Ashok Kumar Kashyap

Supreme Court of India · 13 Apr 2021 · 2021 INSC 252

The Supreme Court held that at the stage of framing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the court must only determine if a prima facie case exists and set aside the High Court's discharge order for impermissible reappraisal of evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajasthan State v. Ashok Kumar Kashyap

Supreme Court of India · 13 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that at the charge framing stage under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the court must only assess the existence of a prima facie case without delving into the merits, setting aside the High Court's acquittal and restoring the charges against the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Rajasthan v. Ashok Kumar Kashyap

Supreme Court of India · 13 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that at the charge framing stage under Section 7 of the PC Act, the court must consider only whether a prima facie case exists without delving into merits, and set aside the High Court's order discharging the accused for impermissibly conducting a mini trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S Envitech Marine Consultants Private Limited and Others v. Union of India & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 12 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court dismissed the petitioners' plea to preserve INS Viraat as a museum, upholding the Government's lawful decision to scrap the ship and rejecting interference without a No Objection Certificate.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S Envitech Marine Consultants Private Limited and Others v. Union of India & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 12 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court dismissed the petitioners' plea to restrain scrapping of INS Viraat, holding that without Ministry of Defence approval, no right to preserve the ship arises and government disposal decisions cannot be judicially interfered with.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Justice V. Eswaraiah (Retd.) v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 12 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order directing an inquiry into a private conversation after the petitioner admitted its authenticity, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and procedural propriety in PIL proceedings.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Justice V. Eswaraiah (Retd.) v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 12 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order directing an inquiry into a private conversation transcript after the petitioner admitted its authenticity, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and procedural propriety.

constitutional appeal_allowed

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. PEARL BEVERAGES LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 12 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot deny liability under an exclusion clause without evidence that the driver was intoxicated, requiring proof of impairment beyond mere consumption or smell of alcohol.

civil appeal_allowed

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2021 · 2021 INSC 240

The Supreme Court allowed registration of BS-IV compliant vehicles used for public utility services despite BS-VI norms, directing private applicants outside Delhi to approach respective High Courts.

administrative appeal_allowed

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court allowed registration of BS-IV vehicles for public utility services purchased before 31.03.2020, balancing environmental norms with public service needs.

environmental appeal_allowed

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Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2021 · 2021 INSC 243

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the petitioner, ruling that the evidence sufficiently proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite procedural delays, and dismissed the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed

A.R. Madana Gopal v. M/s Ramnath Publications Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court restored the decree for specific performance, holding that the appellants were ready and willing to perform despite delay caused by pending writ appeals and that the MOUs and agreements must be read together.

civil appeal_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 09 Apr 2021

The court upheld the conviction for grievous hurt, ruling that evidence was sufficient and procedural delays did not prejudice the petitioner’s right to a fair trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

A.R. Madana Gopal v. M/s Ramnath Publications Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal restoring specific performance decrees, holding that delay due to pending appeals and contractual interpretation did not disentitle the appellants from relief.

civil appeal_allowed

Sudesh Kedia v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court allowed bail to the appellant, holding that payment of extortion money does not prima facie amount to terror funding under the UA (P) Act and no conspiracy was established at the bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sudesh Kedia v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that payment of extortion money under compulsion does not prima facie amount to terror funding, and granted bail to the accused under the UA(P) Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Central Coalfields Limited v. Parden Oraon

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment claims must be made promptly to serve their purpose and denied such appointment to the son of a missing employee after a long delay despite quashing the termination order.

labor appeal_allowed

Central Coalfields Limited v. Parden Oraon

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment cannot be granted after a long delay once the financial crisis is over, setting aside the High Court's order granting such appointment to the son of a missing employee.

employment appeal_allowed

Ram Kishan v. State of Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court held that an FIR should not be quashed merely due to a delayed cross FIR and reinstated the appellant's FIR, directing expeditious investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed