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Gajaraba Bhikhubha Vadher & Ors. v. Sumara Umar Amad

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court remanded a Second Appeal for proper consideration and reasoned answers to substantial questions of law concerning property rights and confirmation deeds, emphasizing procedural correctness under Section 100 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Shamsher Singh Sandhu v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court directed computation of retiral benefits for an officer who retired as IG under interim orders despite adverse medical categorization, while rejecting further promotion claims.

service_law appeal_allowed

Om Pal Singh v. Disciplinary Proceedings

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that an employee dismissed for proven charges and reinstated with reduced punishment is not entitled to pension benefits for the suspension period absent acquittal.

labor appeal_dismissed

Om Pal Singh v. Disciplinary Authority & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that an employee found guilty of misconduct and whose dismissal is reduced to a lesser penalty is not entitled to salary during suspension, affirming the 'no work no pay' principle.

labor appeal_dismissed

Om Pal Singh v. Disciplinary Authority

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that an employee reinstated with reduced punishment is not entitled to pension benefits for the suspension period unless expressly granted by the disciplinary authority.

labor appeal_dismissed

Om Pal Singh v. Disciplinary Authority & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that an employee whose dismissal is reduced to a lesser penalty but whose misconduct is proved is not entitled to salary for the suspension period under the 'no work no pay' principle.

labor appeal_dismissed

Padum Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 37

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for forgery based on corroborated handwriting expert opinion and direct evidence, while reducing the sentence to the period already served.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Padum Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for forgery under Sections 467 and 468 IPC based on corroborated handwriting expert opinion and direct evidence, while reducing the sentence to the period already served.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Anand Shyam Agarwal v. State Bank of India

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court quashed orders declaring petitioners as willful defaulters due to non-furnishing of the complete forensic audit report, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that the right to life includes a clean environment and directed States and authorities to take immediate, accountable measures to prevent pollution, support farmers, and compensate affected citizens.

constitutional petition_allowed

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to a clean environment, directing States to prevent pollution through strict enforcement, financial incentives to farmers, and comprehensive pollution control measures, while holding authorities accountable for violations.

constitutional appeal_allowed

National Insurance Company Limited v. Birender

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that major, married, and earning legal representatives can claim full compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, with appropriate deductions for statutory financial assistance only if actually received, and recalculated the compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_partly_allowed

National Insurance Company Limited v. Birender

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that major married and earning sons are entitled to claim full compensation as legal representatives under the Motor Vehicles Act, with appropriate deductions only for actual financial assistance received under government rules, and recalculated compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

NCPCR v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar

High Court of Kolkata · 13 Jan 2020

The court clarified the jurisdictional boundaries and cooperative functions of National and State Child Rights Commissions under the Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, directing deference to State Commissions in pending matters and emphasizing coordinated efforts to protect child rights.

administrative other

RIGHTS & ORS. v. DR. RAJESH KUMAR & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 35

The Supreme Court held that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights was entitled to inquire into the child trafficking matter as the State Commission had not commenced inquiry before it, emphasizing cooperation between commissions and directing police cooperation.

administrative appeal_allowed

NCPCR v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar

High Court of Kolkata · 13 Jan 2020

The court clarified the jurisdictional boundaries and cooperative duties of National and State Child Rights Commissions under the CPCR Act, directing coordination and police cooperation in investigating child trafficking in Jalpaiguri.

administrative appeal_allowed

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights was entitled to inquire into child trafficking allegations as the State Commission had not commenced an effective inquiry, emphasizing cooperation between Commissions and directing State authorities to furnish information.

administrative appeal_allowed

പത നീൽ വാദ്തികാരൾ v. ബത നീവ്തിയുി പറുള്ളവരുി

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2020

The court held that a partition suit is mandatory before a co-owner can claim exclusive possession or title over joint property, dismissing claims based solely on possession and registered sale deeds.

civil appeal_dismissed

K. Lubna & Ors. v. Beevi & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 33

The Supreme Court held that subletting any portion of a single tenanted building without consent entitles eviction of the entire premises under Section 11(4)(i) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965, allowing the landlord's appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

പത നീൽ വാദ്തികാരൾ v. ബത നീവ്തിയുി പറുള്ളവരുി

Supreme Court of India · 13 Jan 2020

The court held that possession rights under tenancy laws require filing a suit and procedural compliance, dismissing the appellant's claim for lack of adherence to statutory requirements.

property appeal_dismissed