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UNKNOWN COURT · 17 Feb 2021

The court dismissed the petitioner's appeal, holding that the petitioner failed to prove forgery or fraud in the property transaction, thereby upholding the respondent's title and possession.

property appeal_dismissed

The High Court of Judicature at Madras v. M.C. Subramaniam & ors.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court held that refund of court fees under Section 69-A of the Tamil Nadu Court Fees Act extends to all legally arrived at out-of-court settlements, including private settlements without Court referral under Section 89 CPC, and dismissed the petition challenging the High Court's order directing such refund.

civil appeal_dismissed

Narayan Sitaramji Badwaik v. Bisaram

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the second appeal and remanded the matter for fresh consideration, emphasizing the High Court's duty to properly assess factual issues under Section 103 CPC when lower courts err in law affecting facts.

civil appeal_allowed

Narayan Sitaramji Badwaik v. Bisaram

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the possession suit and remanded the matter for fresh factual and legal consideration, clarifying the scope of interference in second appeals under Sections 100 and 103 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

M. M. C. Subramanyam v. Registrar General, Madras High Court & Ors.

High Court of Madras · 17 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing refund of court fees to parties who settled their dispute privately without court referral, interpreting CPC Section 89 and Section 69-A of the Tamil Nadu Court Fees Act liberally to promote settlement and equity.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kotak Mahindra Bank Pvt. Limited v. Ambuj A. Kasliwal & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court held that pre-deposit under Section 21 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act is mandatory and cannot be waived entirely, allowing appeal subject to 25% pre-deposit of the adjusted debt.

civil appeal_allowed

Dumka Medical College, Dumka & Another v. Board of Governors in Supersession of Medical Council of India & Another

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the Medical Council of India's refusal to grant permission for admission to three Jharkhand medical colleges due to persistent deficiencies, dismissing petitions and directing the State to rectify shortcomings before renewal.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gauri Shankar v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence for the appellant's brutal murder of two minor children by poisoning, rejecting procedural and sentencing challenges.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences v. Srikeerti Reddi Pingle

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court held that a foreign qualification must demonstrate subject-wise study and practical tests in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the 10+2 level to qualify for MBBS admission under MCI Regulations, setting aside the High Court’s contrary decision.

education appeal_allowed

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences v. Srikeerti Reddi Pingle

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court held that a foreign high school qualification lacking proof of study in Biology at the required level and duration does not meet the Medical Council of India’s eligibility criteria for MBBS admission, setting aside the High Court’s order allowing admission.

education appeal_allowed

Chandrakant C. Mishra v. The Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 15 Feb 2021

The court held that restoration of physically handicapped status and allowance does not entitle retrospective promotion without fulfilling eligibility criteria such as typing test exemption, and dismissed the petition for promotion from 2010.

administrative appeal_dismissed

SUDIPTA CHAKROBARTY & ANR. v. RANAGHAT S.D. HOSPITAL & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Feb 2021 · 2021 INSC 89

The Supreme Court directed the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to deliver reasoned judgments along with operative orders within two months, holding that delay violates Article 21 rights and prejudices litigants.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sudipta Chakrobarty v. Ranaghat S.D. Hospital

Supreme Court of India · 15 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court held that delay in delivering reasoned judgments after operative orders violates Article 21 and directed that reasoned judgments must be delivered within two months to protect litigants' rights.

civil appeal_dismissed

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 15 Feb 2021 · 2021 INSC 88

The Supreme Court permitted Himachal Pradesh to proceed with forest land diversion for specified public welfare projects subject to statutory compliance and conditions, while adjourning silviculture-related relief for further examination.

environmental appeal_allowed

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 15 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court permitted Himachal Pradesh to relax restrictions on forest land diversion for public welfare projects subject to statutory compliance and prior approvals.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sangeeta Bhatia v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2021 · 2022:DHC:560

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicants in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing the liberal approach to bail under Article 21 and Section 438 CrPC, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation and security.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sangeeta Bhatia; Laksh Bhatia; Pawan Bhatia v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2021 · 2022:DHC:559

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicants in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing the liberal approach to bail under Article 21 and Section 438 CrPC, subject to conditions including deposit of title deeds as security.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sangeeta Bhatia; Laksh Bhatia; Pawan Bhatia v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2021 · 2022:DHC:558

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in economic offence case emphasizing the statutory right to bail under Article 21 and the need for a liberal approach in bail jurisprudence.

criminal appeal_allowed

The International Association for Protection of Intellectual Property (India Group) v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 12 Feb 2021 · 2021 INSC 83

The Supreme Court held that the incumbent Chairperson of the Intellectual Property Appellate Board's tenure expired as per the original appointment and applicable rules, rejecting the petitioner's plea for extension, and clarified that the Board can function without the Chairperson under statutory provisions.

administrative petition_dismissed

The International Association for Protection of Intellectual Property (India Group) v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 12 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court held that the incumbent Chairperson of the Intellectual Property Appellate Board cannot continue beyond his fixed tenure ending 21.09.2019, and the Board can function without him as the Chairperson may discharge judicial or technical functions.

administrative petition_dismissed