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Jinofer Kavasji Bhujwala v. Gujarat State

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court granted bail to the appellant accused of financial fraud in a maritime project, emphasizing delay in trial and interim arbitral protections despite serious allegations involving national security.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jinofer Kawasji Bhujwala v. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 19 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court allowed bail to the appellant in a complex financial and criminal breach of trust case, holding that prolonged custody without trial commencement and interim protective measures justify bail despite serious allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mustak @ Kaniyo Ahmed Sheikh v. State of Gujarat

High Court of Gujarat · 18 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and enhanced sentence of the appellant for attempted murder based on reliable eyewitness identification and corroborative forensic evidence despite minor procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mustak @ Kanio Ahmed Shaikh v. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and enhanced sentence of the appellant for attempt to murder based on credible eyewitness identification, forensic evidence, and lawful weapon recovery despite minor procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Surendra Kumar Bhilawe v. The New India Assurance Company Limited

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court held that ownership of a vehicle under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is determined by registration and statutory compliance, and an insurer cannot repudiate a claim based on an uncompleted sale agreement without transfer of registration and no-objection from the financier.

civil appeal_allowed

Shamita Singha & Anr. v. Rashmi Ahluwalia & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020 · 2020 INSC 437

The Supreme Court allowed transfer of a partition suit to the Probate Court to be heard alongside the Testamentary Petition, emphasizing the Probate Court's primacy in Will validity and avoiding inconsistent judgments.

civil appeal_allowed

Shamita Singha & Anr. v. Rashmi Ahluwalia & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court allowed transfer of a partition suit to the Probate Court to be heard alongside a contested Testamentary Petition involving overlapping assets and parties, emphasizing the Probate Court's primacy in Will validity matters.

civil appeal_allowed

Rana Nahid @ Reshma @ Sana & Anr. v. Sahidul Haq Chisti

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court held that Family Courts lack jurisdiction to entertain maintenance applications under Section 3 of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, which lie exclusively before Magistrates of the First Class.

family appeal_dismissed

Rajendra Singh v. National Insurance Company

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court held that passengers cannot be held liable for contributory negligence in a motor accident, enhanced compensation for a deceased housewife including future prospects, and upheld compensation for her minor child while setting aside unjust contributory negligence deductions.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajendra Singh v. National Insurance Company Limited

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in motor accident claims by rejecting contributory negligence deductions against deceased passengers and recognizing future prospects for a housewife and her minor child.

civil appeal_allowed

Subhash Sahebrao Deshmukh v. Satish Atmaram Talekar

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020 · 2020 INSC 433

The Supreme Court held that accused must be heard in revision petitions challenging dismissal of complaints under Section 203 Cr.P.C., setting aside orders passed without hearing and remanding for fresh consideration.

criminal appeal_allowed

Subhash Sahebrao Deshmukh v. Satish Atmaram Talekar

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court held that accused must be heard in revision petitions challenging dismissal of complaints under Section 203 Cr.P.C., setting aside orders restoring complaint without hearing and remanding for fresh consideration.

criminal appeal_allowed

D. DEVARAJA v. OWAIS SABEER HUSSAIN

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court held that prior government sanction is mandatory before prosecuting a police officer for acts connected to official duty, and quashed proceedings taken without such sanction.

criminal appeal_allowed

D. DEVARAJA v. OWAIS SABEER HUSSAIN

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court held that prior government sanction under Section 197 CrPC and Section 170 Karnataka Police Act is mandatory before taking cognizance of offences alleged against police officers in discharge of official duty, and quashed proceedings initiated without such sanction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 18 Jun 2020 · 2024 INSC 626

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings for criminal breach of trust and cheating arising from non-payment for goods, holding that no prima facie offence was made out and emphasizing the distinct legal requirements for such offences.

criminal appeal_allowed

SIRI CHAND v. SURINDER SINGH

Supreme Court of India · 17 Jun 2020 · 2020 INSC 431

The Supreme Court held that a monthly tenancy without a fixed term does not require compulsory registration under Section 17(1)(d) of the Registration Act, 1908, and restored the eviction order against the tenant.

civil appeal_allowed

SIRI CHAND v. SURINDER SINGH

Supreme Court of India · 17 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court held that a monthly rent deed without a specified term does not require compulsory registration under Section 17(1)(d) of the Registration Act, 1908, and restored the eviction order against the tenant.

civil appeal_allowed

Sangita Arya v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing the deceased's income including taxi earnings and awarding future prospects, setting aside the High Court's erroneous judgment.

civil appeal_allowed

Sangita Arya v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's erroneous reduction of compensation in a motor accident claim, restoring and enhancing the award based on valid income evidence and established legal principles.

civil appeal_allowed

Savitha v. M/s. Chodamandalam M.S. General Insurance Co. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Jun 2020 · 2020 INSC 430

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by accepting the full medical disability assessment and increasing awards for loss of amenities, while rejecting unsubstantiated income claims.

civil appeal_allowed