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M/S.LAMBA EXPORTS PVT. LTD. v. M/S.DHIR GLOBAL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 275

The Supreme Court dismissed a miscellaneous application seeking recall of a dismissed SLP on the basis of subsequent insolvency developments, affirming the non-justiciability of commercial decisions by the Committee of Creditors and the limited scope for reopening disposed matters.

civil petition_dismissed

Chaya & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 277

Reserved category candidates who qualify a main recruitment examination on merit are entitled to be considered in the open category despite availing relaxation in qualifying marks, unless expressly prohibited by recruitment rules.

administrative appeal_allowed

Central Transmission Utility of India Limited v. Sumit Binani & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 23 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 284

The Supreme Court held that appropriation of security deposits against pre-insolvency dues during the moratorium under the IBC is impermissible, affirming that such deposits remain the property of the corporate debtor until admitted through the insolvency resolution process.

corporate appeal_dismissed

State of Karnataka v. Santhosh Kumar C

Supreme Court of India · 23 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 276

The Supreme Court held that under the 1997 Rules, a vacancy arising from a selected candidate's non-joining cannot be filled by moving down the same select list and must be treated as a fresh vacancy to be filled by subsequent recruitment.

administrative appeal_allowed

Madhuri Dnyaneshwar Khandeshe v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 23 Mar 2026

The court upheld the Education Officer's order applying the 2023 Notification to determine seniority, holding that Suresh's seniority dates from his B.A. degree in 1996 due to retroactive application of amended MEPS Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gabbar Singh alias Devendra Pratap Singh Alias Rajesh Singh v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 271

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR registered under the UP Gangsters Act due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements for preparation and certification of the Gang Chart, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory procedure before depriving liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed

UJAAS ENERGY LTD. v. WEST BENGAL POWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 268

The Supreme Court held that claims not included in an approved resolution plan under the IBC stand extinguished, but allowed a respondent to raise a plea of set-off as a defence in arbitration proceedings without seeking affirmative relief.

civil appeal_partly_allowed

Naveen Solanki and Another v. Rail Land Development Authority and Others

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 270

The Supreme Court held that land not classified as forest or deemed forest at the time of a statutory Master Plan cannot later be declared deemed forest to override the plan, dismissing the appeal against development of railway land near Bijwasan, Delhi.

environmental appeal_dismissed

Sujoy Ghosh v. State of Jharkhand & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 267

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings for copyright infringement against a film director due to lack of prima facie material and abuse of process, emphasizing the Magistrate's duty to apply mind at the summoning stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

The State of Bihar v. Sudha Singh

Supreme Court of India · 20 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 272

The Supreme Court held that confiscation proceedings under the Bihar Special Courts Act do not abate upon the death of the accused public servant and can continue against relatives holding the property, setting aside the High Court's order that had quashed such proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ayyub Malik and Another v. State of Uttarakhand and Another

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 331

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a husband accused of kidnapping a minor girl, holding that their subsequent valid marriage and cohabitation warranted discontinuance to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

V. Ganesan v. State Rep by the Sub Inspector

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 265

The Supreme Court held that absence of dishonest intention at the time of making a promise negates cheating under Section 420 IPC and quashed criminal proceedings arising from a failed movie investment.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation Ltd. v. Vijaya Bank

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 264

The Supreme Court held that a corporate depositor availing banking services is not a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act if the services are for commercial purposes, and allegations involving fraud require adjudication in civil or criminal courts, not summary consumer forums.

civil appeal_dismissed

Virinder Pal Singh v. Punjab and Sind Bank

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 266

The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings initiated before retirement can continue post-retirement under Service Regulations, permitting imposition of penalties such as reduction in pay scale, and dismissed the appeal challenging such punishment.

labor appeal_dismissed

2 Million Lives at Risk v. Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 18 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 316

The Supreme Court mandated stringent enforcement and coordinated remedial measures to address systemic pollution and environmental degradation of the Jojari River in Rajasthan, emphasizing State accountability and the Polluter Pays principle.

environmental other

R. HALLE v. RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 18 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 260

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that uncontroverted medical and neuropsychological evidence of severe cognitive impairment warrants assessing functional disability at 100%, overruling the High Court's reduction to 30%.

civil appeal_allowed

Steel Authority of India v. Shambhu Prasad Singh

Supreme Court of India · 18 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 263

The Supreme Court held that SAIL can withhold gratuity and adjust penal rent for ex-employees retaining staff quarters beyond permissible periods, overruling earlier concessions and emphasizing simultaneous discharge of reciprocal obligations.

civil appeal_allowed

Ravikiran Vasant Gore v. M/s. Sainath Enterprises Partnership Firm & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 18 Mar 2026

The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appellate court’s order lifting the temporary injunction restraining development of disputed property, holding that the petitioner failed to establish a prima facie case and balance of convenience for interim relief.

civil petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Prakash Industries Limited

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 250

The Supreme Court held that the Respondent is entitled to coal supply at the current rate for the suspended period under a fresh agreement, rejecting claims for monetary compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Subramani v. State of Karnataka

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 249

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a husband for murdering his wife by setting her on fire, relying on a credible dying declaration and corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed