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AMWAY INDIA ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD. v. RAVINDRANATH RAO SINDHIA

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held that disputes involving foreign nationals constitute international commercial arbitration under Section 2(1)(f)(i), vesting exclusive jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators with the Supreme Court, and set aside the Delhi High Court's appointment of an arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed

Vikas Kishanrao Gawali v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court read down Section 12(2)(c) of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act to limit OBC reservations within the 50% aggregate ceiling for SC/ST/OBC seats, quashed excess reservation notifications, and declared related election results void for non-compliance with constitutional mandates.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Vikas Kishanrao Gawali v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court read down Section 12(2)(c) of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act to require empirical inquiry and adherence to a 50% aggregate reservation ceiling for SCs, STs, and OBCs, quashing notifications and elections exceeding this limit.

constitutional appeal_allowed

NTPC Ltd. v. M/s Deconar Services Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld arbitral awards granting conditional rebate refund and escalation charges beyond contract period, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1940.

civil appeal_dismissed

NTPC Ltd. v. M/s Deconar Services Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld arbitral awards granting conditional rebate and escalation charges, affirming limited court interference in arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1940.

civil appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. P. Balasubrahmanayam

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2021 · 2021 INSC 151

The Supreme Court held that non-referral to the CVO in unproven vigilance cases does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings but reduced the disproportionate compulsory retirement punishment to a minor penalty.

labor appeal_allowed

Union of India v. P. Balasubrahmanayam

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held that prior CVO approval is not mandatory before charge memo issuance unless a vigilance angle is established, upheld procedural lapse findings, and ruled compulsory retirement disproportionate, restoring the Tribunal's order for minor penalty.

labor appeal_allowed

Sachin Kumar & Ors. v. Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Mar 2021 · 2021 INSC 147

The Supreme Court held that cancellation of an entire recruitment process is justified only when systemic irregularities prevent segregation of tainted candidates, affirming the principle of fairness and equality under Articles 14 and 16.

service_law appeal_allowed

Sachin Kumar & Ors. v. Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held that cancellation of an entire recruitment process is justified only when systemic irregularities prevent segregation of tainted candidates, and relief from cancellation should be confined to those who challenge it, balancing fairness and sanctity of public employment selection.

service_law appeal_allowed

Rahul v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 03 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellant Rahul for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, reliable testimony of close relatives, and recovery of the murder weapon, dismissing his appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed

N. SUBRAMANIAN v. M/S ARUNA HOTELS LTD. & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Mar 2021 · 2021 INSC 144

The Supreme Court held that valid acknowledgements of liability restart limitation under the IBC, making the appellant's claim for salary arrears maintainable and setting aside the NCLAT order dismissing the Section 9 petition.

corporate appeal_allowed

N. Subramanian v. M/S Aruna Hotels Ltd. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held that an acknowledgement of liability extends limitation under the IBC, allowing the employee's claim for salary arrears and setting aside the NCLAT's dismissal of the Section 9 petition.

corporate appeal_allowed

SUBODH KUMAR v. SHAMIM AHMED

Supreme Court of India · 03 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held that mandatory compliance with the proviso to Section 17 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887, is a precondition for maintainability of applications under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC to set aside ex-parte decrees, and set aside the High Court's order allowing the tenant's application for recall of such decree.

civil appeal_allowed

Satpal v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 03 Mar 2021 · 2021 INSC 143

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on a reliable dying declaration and corroborative evidence, dismissing the appellant's claim of a tutored statement.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Satpal v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 03 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on a reliable dying declaration recorded by a Magistrate, dismissing the appellant's claim of a tutored statement and confirming life imprisonment for murder under Section 302 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

EXCELLENCE PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

Supreme Court of India · 02 Mar 2021 · 2021 INSC 137

The Supreme Court clarified that tax deduction at source under section 195 arises only if payments to foreign software suppliers constitute royalty chargeable to tax in India, remanding for fresh consideration consistent with applicable DTAAs and statutory provisions.

tax appeal_allowed

EXCELLENCE PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

Supreme Court of India · 02 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court clarified that TDS under section 195 arises only if payments to foreign software suppliers constitute taxable royalty under the Income Tax Act and applicable DTAA, remanding cases for merits determination.

tax remanded

Shivaji Chintappa Patil v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 02 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove homicidal death and complete the chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

DAKSHIN HARYANA BIJLI VITRAN NIGAM LTD. v. M/S NAVIGANT TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 02 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court held that the limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act begins from the date the signed arbitral award is delivered to the parties, not from the date of pronouncement or draft circulation, and allowed the appeal accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

The Commissioner, Commercial Tax, U.P., Lucknow v. S/s Rujhan Studio

Supreme Court of India · 02 Mar 2021 · 2021 INSC 138

The Supreme Court held that unstitched embroidered ladies suits do not qualify as exempt textiles or textile made ups under UP VAT Act schedules and are taxable under the residuary entry at 12.5%.

tax appeal_allowed