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Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu

Supreme Court of India · 18 Dec 2020 · 2020 INSC 710

A vote cast by a legislator before his conviction on the same day is valid, as disqualification under election law commences only from the actual time of conviction, not the start of the date.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu

Supreme Court of India · 18 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court held that a legislator's vote cast before his conviction on the same day remains valid, as disqualification under election law takes effect only from the actual time of conviction.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal

Supreme Court of India · 17 Dec 2020 · 2020 INSC 706

The Supreme Court set aside anticipatory bail granted in a dowry death case due to flawed investigation and ordered further probe by the CBI to ensure justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal

Supreme Court of India · 17 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail in a dowry death case, cancelled bail, and directed further investigation by the CBI due to deficiencies in the police probe.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award holding the respondent liable for breach of contract for failing to lift coal, rejecting the High Court's interference based on selective evidence review.

civil appeal_allowed

Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 17 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the respondent breached the coal supply contract by failing to lift the contracted quantity, affirming the appellant’s entitlement to damages and limiting judicial interference with arbitral findings of fact.

civil appeal_allowed

Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda

Supreme Court of India · 17 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts for fixing the effective date, rejecting the claim based on service at an affiliated college.

civil appeal_allowed

Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda

Supreme Court of India · 17 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion under Karnataka University statutes, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts, and service in affiliated colleges cannot backdate the effective promotion date.

civil appeal_allowed

Ocean Sparkle Limited v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd

High Court of Bombay · 17 Dec 2020

The Bombay High Court directed ONGC to deposit undisputed invoice amounts and restrained invocation of the performance bank guarantee pending arbitration, holding that unliquidated damage claims cannot justify withholding payment after contract completion.

civil petition_allowed

Sita Ram Meena v. Union of India and Ors

Delhi High Court · 17 Dec 2020 · 2025:DHC:5314-DB

The Delhi High Court restored the petitioner’s promotion to Head Constable under the RPF Rules, holding that ancillary service counts towards eligibility and that the promotion could not be withdrawn after nine years of service.

administrative petition_allowed

Seelan @ Jeyaseelan v. The Inspector of Police

Supreme Court of India · 16 Dec 2020 · 2020 INSC 703

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the rape conviction under Section 376(2) IPC, upholding the mandatory minimum sentence and concurrent findings of fact despite the accused's physical disability claim.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Seelan @ Jeyaseelan v. The Inspector of Police

Supreme Court of India · 16 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging rape conviction, holding that physical disability does not preclude commission of the offence and concurrent findings of fact are binding.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sanjai Tiwari v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court held that a third party unconnected with criminal proceedings lacks locus standi to seek directions under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to expedite trial, setting aside the High Court's order passed on such an application.

criminal appeal_allowed

Damu Deoram Bhosale v. Maharashtra State Boar Development Corporation

High Court of Bombay · 16 Dec 2020

The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking directions against a private contractor for encroachment and debris dumping on agricultural land, holding that such private disputes must be resolved through civil suits and not writ jurisdiction.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Smt. S Vanitha v. The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Dec 2020 · 2020 INSC 701

The Supreme Court held that eviction under the Senior Citizens Act 2007 cannot override a woman's right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and set aside the eviction order against the appellant.

family appeal_allowed

Smt. S Vanitha v. The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court held that eviction of a daughter-in-law from a shared household under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007 cannot override her right of residence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and both statutes must be harmoniously construed.

family appeal_allowed

ACTION ISPAT AND POWER PVT. LTD. v. SHYAM METALICS AND ENERGY LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the transfer of a winding up petition from the High Court to the NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, holding that such transfer is permissible post admission if no irreversible winding up steps have been taken.

corporate appeal_dismissed

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Supreme Court of India · 15 Dec 2020 · 2020 INSC 702

The Supreme Court upheld the statutory authority of the Ministry of AYUSH and the Government of India to issue COVID-19 management guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, affirming the validity of vaccination and treatment protocols during the pandemic.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dr. AKB Sadbhavana Mission School of Homeo Pharmacy v. The Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Dec 2020 · 2020 INSC 702

The Supreme Court clarified that Homeopathic practitioners may prescribe medicines for prevention and symptom management of COVID-19 as per Ministry of AYUSH guidelines but cannot claim cure or advertise such claims, modifying Kerala High Court's restrictive directions accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed

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Supreme Court of India · 15 Dec 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Ministry of AYUSH’s authority to issue COVID-19 management guidelines endorsing traditional medicine as complementary treatment, affirming their legal validity under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

administrative appeal_allowed