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Dahiben v. Arvindbhai Kalyanji Bhanusali

Supreme Court of India · 09 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court held that a suit for cancellation of a registered Sale Deed acknowledging full payment is barred by limitation if filed beyond three years, and non-payment of part of sale consideration does not invalidate the sale.

civil appeal_dismissed

Aruna Oswal v. Pankaj Oswal & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court held that a nominee under section 72 of the Companies Act, 2013 holds absolute ownership of shares excluding legal heirs, and a company petition under sections 241 and 242 is not maintainable when a civil suit on share ownership is pending and the petitioner lacks requisite shareholding.

corporate appeal_allowed

Aruna Oswal v. Pankaj Oswal & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court held that nomination under section 72 vests absolute ownership in the nominee, rendering company petitions by legal heirs without requisite shareholding and pending civil suits on inheritance non-maintainable under sections 241 and 242 of the Companies Act, 2013.

corporate appeal_allowed

Reepak Kansal v. Secretary-General

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jul 2020 · 2020 INSC 449

The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition alleging discriminatory treatment by its Registry, holding that procedural delays due to defects and pandemic conditions do not amount to discrimination and emphasizing the ethical duties of advocates.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Reepak Kansal v. Secretary-General

Supreme Court of India · 06 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition alleging Registry favoritism, holding that delays due to petition defects and pandemic constraints do not amount to discrimination, and emphasized advocates' ethical duties.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Satinder Kaur @ Satwinder Kaur v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jun 2020 · 2020 INSC 447

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's enhanced compensation based on unverified evidence, applying established principles to award Rs. 19.82 lakhs with interest to the deceased's dependants after accounting for contributory negligence.

civil appeal_allowed

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Satinder Kaur @ Satwinder Kaur & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's enhanced compensation based on unverified income evidence, applied standardized principles for income assessment, future prospects, and multiplier, and awarded Rs. 19.82 lakhs with interest to the dependants after 50% contributory negligence deduction.

civil appeal_allowed

IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD v. AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

Delhi High Court · 29 Jun 2020 · 2024:DHC:6230

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim arbitral award directing release of performance bank guarantees after expiry of the defect liability period despite non-issuance of completion certificates, limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Showik Indrajit Chakraborty v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 28 Jun 2020

The Bombay High Court quashed indefinite Look Out Circulars issued by the CBI against petitioners for lack of recorded reasons and periodic review, holding such continuation violates their fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21.

criminal petition_allowed

Mohd. Inam v. Sanjay Kumar Singhal & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court held that a vacancy order under the U.P. Urban Buildings Act can be challenged along with the final order in revision, and upheld the District Judge's setting aside of the vacancy and final orders, quashing the High Court's contrary ruling.

property appeal_allowed

Rajasthan State Warehousing Corporation v. Star Agriwarehousing and Collateral Management Limited

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court set aside the Rajasthan High Court's interim stay on awarding warehouse contracts, holding that once bidding is complete and writ petitions dismissed, contracts should proceed in public interest without undue interim restraint.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shakti Nath & Ors. v. Alpha Tiger Cyprus Investment No.3 Ltd. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court directed the execution of the Share Purchase Agreement to effectuate a share acquisition as per its earlier order, mandating warranties and authorizations to uphold the transaction.

civil appeal_allowed

Mukesh Incense Enterprises Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 23 Jun 2020

The Bombay High Court set aside orders rejecting a GST refund application for non-consideration of relevant precedents and directed fresh adjudication consistent with the limitation period counted from the original application date.

tax appeal_allowed

Laxmi Singh v. Rekha Singh

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jun 2020 · 2020 INSC 440

The Supreme Court held that breach of ballot secrecy by some voters does not invalidate a no-confidence motion if the majority vote is clear and directed the motion to be re-voted by secret ballot, clarifying the scope of voter secrecy and voluntary disclosure under the law.

administrative appeal_allowed

Laxmi Singh v. Rekha Singh

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jun 2020 · 2020 INSC 440

The Supreme Court directed a revote on a no-confidence motion due to alleged breach of ballot secrecy, holding that secrecy is a voter’s privilege that can be voluntarily waived, leaving the legal question open.

administrative appeal_allowed

Laxmi Singh v. Rekha Singh

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court held that breach of secrecy of ballot by some members invalidates a no-confidence motion in Panchayat proceedings, but a voter voluntarily revealing his own vote does not violate secrecy, allowing the motion to be reintroduced and voted upon afresh.

administrative appeal_allowed

Laxmi Singh v. Rekha Singh

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed a revote on the no confidence motion by secret ballot, holding that secrecy of ballot is a voter’s privilege that can be waived, but the statutory scheme must be strictly followed to ensure free and fair elections.

administrative appeal_allowed

In Re The Proper Treatment of COVID 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies in the Hospitals Etc.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jun 2020 · 2020 INSC 442

The Supreme Court mandated continuous expert supervision, uniform policy implementation, transparency in test reporting, and regulated testing rates to ensure proper treatment of COVID-19 patients and dignified hospital management during the pandemic.

administrative other

In Re The Proper Treatment of COVID 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies in the Hospitals Etc.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court directed continuous expert monitoring of COVID-19 hospitals, uniform implementation of treatment and discharge guidelines, regulated testing rates, and mandated disclosure of test results to ensure proper patient care and dignity during the pandemic.

administrative other

Shijinofar Kavasji Bhujwala v. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jun 2020 · 2020 INSC 441

The Supreme Court granted bail to accused in a complex financial fraud case involving arbitration, emphasizing delay in trial and interim protection of State’s financial interests.

criminal appeal_allowed