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IREO GRACE REALTECH PVT. LTD. v. ABHISHEK KHANNA & OTHERS

Supreme Court of India · 11 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court held that the possession period in a real estate agreement starts from the date of mandatory Fire NOC issuance, and delay beyond the stipulated period constitutes deficiency in service entitling buyers to refund and compensation, while declaring one-sided contract clauses unfair.

civil appeal_dismissed

പപ്പീൽ വക്കോദസി v. തരഷഷ്മ എ.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Jan 2021 · 2021 INSC 15

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 7(2) of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1991, affirming the Governor's power to grant exemptions and dismissing challenges based on Articles 14 and 16.

labor appeal_dismissed

High Court of Kerala v. Reshma A. & Others

Supreme Court of India · 11 Jan 2021 · 2021 INSC 15

The Supreme Court held that under the Kerala Judicial Service Rules, the merit list approved by the Governor remains valid for filling notified and arising vacancies within one year, harmonizing the rules with Malik Mazhar Sultan (3) and upholding appointments beyond notified vacancies without violating Articles 14 and 16.

administrative appeal_dismissed

പപ്പീൽ വക്കോദസി v. തരഷഷ്മ എ.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Jan 2021

The Kerala High Court upheld that eviction proceedings against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes occupants under Section 7(2) of the 1991 Act must be initiated within one year and require Governor's sanction thereafter, affirming constitutional protections against discriminatory eviction.

property appeal_dismissed

High Court of Kerala v. Reshma A. & Others

Supreme Court of India · 11 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court upheld that the Kerala Judicial Service Rules permit filling vacancies arising within one year from an approved merit list, harmonizing with Malik Mazhar Sultan (3) and constitutional principles of equality.

administrative appeal_dismissed

A. A. Global Pvt. Ltd. v. Indian Chemical Pvt. Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 11 Jan 2021 · 2023 INSC 423

The Supreme Court upheld the exclusive jurisdiction of stamp adjudicating authorities under the Madras Stamp Act and ruled that stamp duty disputes are non-arbitrable under the Arbitration Act, affirming penalties for insufficiently stamped documents.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mihir Gope v. State of Jharkhand

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court acquitted Mihir and Prabhat Gope of murder charges due to insufficient evidence of common intention but convicted them for voluntarily causing hurt, modifying their sentences accordingly.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Mihir Gope v. State of Jharkhand

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants Mihir and Prabhat Gope of murder charges due to insufficient evidence of common intention but convicted them for voluntarily causing hurt, modifying their sentences accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohammed Isham v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 06 Jan 2021 · 2022:DHC:79-DB

The Delhi High Court held that government employees not provided family accommodation are entitled to full HRA as per rules, directing payment of arrears with interest despite absence of outliving permission.

administrative appeal_allowed

Bhaven Construction v. Executive Engineer Sardar

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2021 · 2021 INSC 9

The Supreme Court held that writ jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227 cannot be invoked to interfere with arbitral proceedings where an effective statutory remedy under the Arbitration Act exists, and set aside the High Court's order allowing such interference.

civil appeal_allowed

COMMON CAUSE v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court permitted sale of stockpiled ore under supervision to recover compensation dues but barred resumption of mining without statutory clearances, emphasizing strict compliance with environmental and forest laws.

administrative appeal_allowed

Bhaven Construction v. Executive Engineer Sardar

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court held that judicial interference under Articles 226 and 227 is impermissible in arbitration matters governed by the Arbitration Act when effective statutory remedies exist, setting aside the High Court's writ intervention in the arbitral process.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajesh Kumar Jain v. M/S. Tata Teleservices Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2021 · 2022:DHC:54

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Business Partnership Agreement after parties consented to arbitration despite partial payment and unsuccessful mediation.

civil appeal_allowed

SW ASTIK PIPE LTD. v. A VON INDUSTRIES

Delhi High Court · 05 Jan 2021 · 2022:DHC:53

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the respondent deliberately evaded service and refused to participate in arbitration proceedings despite a valid arbitration clause.

civil appeal_allowed

State Bank of India v. Ajay Kumar Srivastava

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal of a bank employee for financial misconduct due to procedural lapses violating natural justice, emphasizing limited judicial review in disciplinary cases.

labor appeal_allowed

Deputy General Manager (Appellate Authority) and Others v. Ajai Kumar Srivastava

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2021 · 2021 INSC 7

The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a bank employee for proven charges of misappropriation despite procedural irregularity on one charge, clarifying the scope of judicial review in disciplinary proceedings.

labor appeal_allowed

State Bank of India v. Ajay Kumar Srivastava

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a bank employee for financial misconduct, emphasizing limited judicial review in disciplinary proceedings and adherence to natural justice.

labor appeal_allowed

Deputy General Manager (Appellate Authority) and Others v. Ajai Kumar Srivastava

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a bank employee for misappropriation, holding that procedural irregularity on one charge did not vitiate dismissal based on other proved charges and limited judicial review to procedural fairness.

labor appeal_allowed

Kirti & Anr. v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying future prospects to notional income of deceased including homemakers, adopting appropriate minimum wages, and reducing personal expense deductions, thereby affirming principles of just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Kirti & Anr. v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd

Supreme Court of India · 05 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying future prospects to notional income, adjusting personal expense deductions, and recognizing the economic value of homemakers' unpaid work.

civil appeal_allowed