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The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Cochin Port Trust v. M/S Arebee Star Maritime Agencies Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 05 Aug 2020

The Supreme Court held that steamer agents fall within the inclusive definition of 'owner' under the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, making them liable for ground rent and port charges even beyond 75 days if goods remain uncleared and containers undestuffed, rejecting the relevance of title passing to consignees for such liability.

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Ravinder Kaur Grewal v. Manjit Kaur

Supreme Court of India · 31 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court held that a bona fide memorandum of family settlement recording an existing arrangement acted upon by parties does not require registration and is binding, restoring the first appellate Court's decree in favor of the plaintiff's ownership of the suit property.

civil appeal_allowed

B.B.M ENTERPRISES v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2020 · 2020 INSC 472

The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a belated Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award, emphasizing minimal judicial interference and reducing the post-award interest rate from 18% to 15%.

civil appeal_allowed

B.B.M ENTERPRISES v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral Award as not barred by limitation, reduced the post-award interest rate, and set aside the High Court’s remand order, emphasizing minimal judicial interference in arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

Prem Chand v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the High Court's conviction for food adulteration due to lack of conclusive evidence and upheld the trial court's acquittal.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prem Chand v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and reinstated the trial court's acquittal, holding that the prosecution failed to prove food adulteration beyond reasonable doubt under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

DR. ASWATHY R.S. KARTHIKA v. DR. ARCHANA M.

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court held that reservation shortfall for the Hindu Nadar community must be compensated from future vacancies and upheld appointments made from the 2015 rank list, restoring the Tribunal's order and setting aside the High Court judgment.

administrative appeal_allowed

DR. ASWATHY R.S. KARTHIKA v. DR. ARCHANA M.

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of Hindu Nadar community candidates to reservation benefits by directing the Kerala Public Service Commission to fill shortfall vacancies from the subsequent rank list, restoring the Tribunal's order and setting aside the High Court judgment.

administrative appeal_allowed

Bharat Sangh v. Lieutenant Ninal S.S. Bed

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jul 2020 · 2020 INSC 469

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and dismissal of a former army officer for sexual assault, set aside the commutation to a fine, and clarified that dismissal under disciplinary grounds bars pension entitlement unless specifically ordered.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India & Ors. v. Lt. Col. S. S. Bedi

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Ex. Lt. Col. Bedi for outraging the modesty of patients, restored his cashiering sentence, and clarified that pension forfeiture requires a separate order under the Army Act or Pension Regulations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Bharat Sangh v. Lieutenant Colonel S. Bed

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and dismissal of Lieutenant Colonel S. Bedi for outraging the modesty of patients, set aside the commutation to a fine, and clarified pension entitlement rules under the Army Act and Pension Regulations.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India & Ors. v. Lt. Col. S. S. Bedi

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Ex. Lt. Col. Bedi for outraging the modesty of patients, restored his cashiering sentence, and clarified that pension forfeiture requires a separate order under the Army Act or Pension Regulations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Parminder Kaur @ P.P. Kaur @ Soni v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to material contradictions, procedural lapses, and failure of prosecution to negate the accused's plausible defence under Section 313 CrPC in a case under Sections 366A and 506 IPC.

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Parminder Kaur v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to material contradictions, inadequate investigation, and failure to effectively rebut her defense under Section 313 CrPC, emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny of evidence in criminal trials involving minors.

criminal appeal_allowed

Atul Projects India Pvt. Ltd. v. Nima Developers Private Limited & Anr.

High Court of Bombay · 28 Jul 2020

The Bombay High Court dismissed Atul Projects’ appeal against the arbitral tribunal’s refusal of interim relief in a complex land development dispute, emphasizing readiness to perform, precision of agreement, and the impact of a No Development Zone classification, while underscoring the necessity of full disclosure of material documents.

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UNKNOWN COURT · 27 Jul 2020 · 2020 INSC 466

The court upheld the conviction and sentence of the accused, affirming that the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt through credible evidence including forensic reports.

criminal appeal_dismissed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 27 Jul 2020

The court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction, holding that the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt through credible circumstantial and forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Erudhaya Priya v. State Express Transport Corporation Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 27 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation to Rs. 41.69 lakh applying the correct multiplier and disability factors, awarding 9% interest, thereby clarifying principles for assessing loss of earning capacity and future prospects.

civil appeal_allowed

Shailendra Swarup v. Deputy Director, Enforcement Directorate

Supreme Court of India · 27 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court held that a director can be penalized under Section 68 of FERA only if proved to be in charge of and responsible for the company's business at the time of contravention, and set aside penalty imposed on a part-time non-executive director without such proof.

criminal appeal_allowed

R. Palanisamy & Ors. v. The Registrar General High Court of Madras & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court upheld that promotion to Junior Bailiff post requires prescribed SSLC qualification under Special Rules, dismissing claims based on prior judgments or the 2016 Act.

service_law appeal_dismissed