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Indus Biotech Private Limited v. Kotak India Venture (Offshore) Fund

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held that insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the IB Code become non-arbitrable only upon admission after judicial determination of default, and until then, disputes involving conversion of preference shares remain arbitrable, directing constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed

Indus Biotech Private Limited v. Kotak India Venture (Offshore) Fund

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held that insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the IB Code become non-arbitrable only upon admission after default is established, and until then, disputes involving conversion of preference shares remain arbitrable, directing constitution of an Arbitral Tribunal to resolve the dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Jagmohan Singh Dhillon v. Satwant Singh

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held that ex-servicemen appointed under the 1982 Rules are not entitled to seniority benefits under the repealed 1972 Rules, and seniority must be determined as per the rules in force at appointment.

civil appeal_dismissed

State of Uttar Pradesh v. Jail Superintendent (Ropar)

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021 · 2021 INSC 223

The Supreme Court allowed a writ petition directing transfer of custody of a sitting MLA from Punjab to Uttar Pradesh jail but refused to transfer the Punjab criminal case, clarifying maintainability and procedural safeguards under Article 32 and Section 406 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Uttar Pradesh v. Jail Superintendent (Ropar) & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held the writ petition maintainable and directed Punjab authorities to transfer custody of accused Mukhtar Ansari to Uttar Pradesh for trial before the Special Court, balancing procedural and medical considerations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Association for Democratic Reforms & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021 · 2021 INSC 222

The Supreme Court upheld the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018, dismissing petitions challenging its constitutionality and rejecting interim relief to stay further issuance, holding that adequate safeguards ensure transparency and accountability in political funding.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Suresh Kumar v. State of Haryana & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the eight-year service eligibility criterion under Punjab Police Rules, 1934 for promotion from Sub-Inspector to Inspector, dismissing challenges to the promotion orders and related rules.

service_law appeal_dismissed

Rajendra @ Rajappa & Ors. v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder under Section 302 read with 149 IPC, reversing the trial court's acquittal as perverse and unsupported by evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Laxmi Pat Surana v. Union Bank of India & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held that insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the IBC can be initiated against a corporate guarantor of a non-corporate borrower and that limitation can be extended by acknowledgments of debt.

corporate appeal_dismissed

Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon Limited v. Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the binding nature of a High Court consent order directing HSVP to deposit 80% of the debt due in escrow based on a CAG audit, rejecting objections that sought to delay payment amid ongoing investigations.

corporate appeal_allowed

Association for Democratic Reforms & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the Electoral Bond Scheme's constitutionality and dismissed interim applications seeking stay, emphasizing the scheme's safeguards and banking channel traceability ensure transparency without compromising donor anonymity.

constitutional petition_dismissed

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED v. CYRUS INVESTMENTS PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the NCLAT's finding of illegal and oppressive removal of Cyrus Mistry as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons, restored him, and set aside the unlawful conversion of Tata Sons from a public to a private company.

corporate appeal_dismissed

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED v. CYRUS INVESTMENTS PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT order reinstating Cyrus Mistry as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons, upheld the legality of his removal and the company's conversion to private status, and clarified the scope of oppression and mismanagement under the Companies Act, 2013.

corporate appeal_allowed

Bank of India v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax

High Court of Bombay · 26 Mar 2021

The Bombay High Court held that broken period interest on HTM securities is deductible and quashed illegal reassessment notices issued contrary to binding jurisdictional High Court precedent mandating faceless reassessment proceedings.

tax petition_allowed

The State of Maharashtra v. Anil Bhagwan Baviskar & Nana Baburao Sonawane

High Court of Bombay · 25 Mar 2021

The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing absorption of forest labourers under a 2012 Government Resolution, rejecting the State's belated forgery allegations and review application for lack of due diligence and concrete evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed

The Trustees of the Port of Bombay v. Sayed Abdul Hamid Mohammed Shah

High Court of Bombay · 25 Mar 2021

The Bombay High Court held that the suit building remains under custodia legis with the Court Receiver, directed restoration of possession from a trespasser, and allowed the trespasser two months to establish possessory title through appropriate proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Naresh Kumar v. Kalawati & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry death case, holding that the dying declarations were not sufficiently reliable to convict beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Naresh Kumar v. Kalawati & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry death case due to unreliable dying declarations and lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Naresh Kumar v. Kalawati

Supreme Court of India · 25 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable dying declaration lacking proof of the deceased's fitness of mind, emphasizing the need for clear certification and consistent evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Patricia Mukhim v. State of Meghalaya & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against a journalist for a Facebook post, holding that criticism of government inaction without intent to incite communal hatred does not constitute an offence under Sections 153A and 505 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed