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Surinder Singh Deswal v. Virender Gandhi

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective applicability of amended Section 148 of the NI Act, affirming that non-deposit of compensation as a condition for suspension of sentence leads to vacation of suspension in cheque dishonour appeals.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Surinder Singh Deswal v. Virender Gandhi

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective applicability of amended Section 148 NI Act empowering appellate courts to condition suspension of sentence on deposit of compensation, and affirmed vacation of suspension for non-compliance.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State of Gujarat v. Amber Builders

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 16

The Supreme Court held that the Gujarat Public Works Contract Disputes Arbitration Tribunal has jurisdiction to grant interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and set aside the High Court's interim injunction restraining the State from withholding payments.

civil appeal_allowed

State of Gujarat v. Amber Builders

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that the Gujarat Arbitration Tribunal has jurisdiction to grant interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and set aside the High Court's interim injunction restraining the State from appropriating amounts due to the contractor.

civil appeal_allowed

Canara Bank v. Kameshwar Singh

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that a General Manager, being higher than the Disciplinary Authority, has the power to impose disciplinary punishment under the Canara Bank Regulations and restored the remand for reconsideration of the appeal.

labor appeal_allowed

Canara Bank v. Kameshwar Singh

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that the General Manager, being higher than the Disciplinary Authority, validly imposed compulsory retirement under bank service regulations and restored the Single Judge's order for reconsideration of the appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

Vidya Devi v. State of Himachal Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that the State's forcible acquisition of land without due process or compensation violated constitutional property rights and directed payment of compensation to the appellant.

property appeal_allowed

MOHAMMED SIDDIQUE & ANR. v. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court restored the original compensation award in a motor accident claim by rejecting contributory negligence and affirming the deceased's income and multiplier applied by the Tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed

M. Arumugam v. Ammaniammal

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that a mother can act as natural guardian of a minor's individual share inherited from a coparcenary property, validating a release deed executed by her, and clarified that such property devolves as tenants in common under the Hindu Succession Act, not as joint family property.

property appeal_allowed

M. Arumugam v. Ammaniammal

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that a mother can validly act as natural guardian to dispose of her minor daughter's individual share in coparcenary property, and such release deed is not void but voidable if not timely challenged.

property appeal_allowed

Indian Bank & Ors. v. Promila & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment claims must be governed by the scheme in force on the employee's death date, and since gratuity was availed, the respondents were not entitled to compassionate employment or ex gratia payment.

employment appeal_allowed

MANGILAL KAJODIA v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 22

The Supreme Court reinstated a KVS employee removed for unauthorized absence after transfer, treating the absence period as dies non but directing pay fixation with notional increments, balancing fairness and disciplinary authority.

administrative petition_allowed

MANGILAL KAJODIA v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court directed reinstatement of a KVS employee removed for non-joining after transfer, treating the absence period as dies non but granting pay fixation benefits, balancing disciplinary authority and fairness.

administrative petition_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 12

The court held that chit fund operations must strictly comply with statutory provisions, and mismanagement entitles subscribers to relief, directing rectification and refund in a dispute under the Tamil Nadu Chit Funds Act, 1982.

civil petition_allowed

A. MAHALAKSHMI v. BALA VENKATRAM & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court restored the eviction decree on the ground of sub-letting, holding that the landlord proved exclusive possession by the sub-tenant and that the claimed partnership was a sham to conceal sub-letting.

civil appeal_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 07 Jan 2020

The court upheld the validity of a registered sale deed and the petitioner's possession, dismissing the respondent's challenge in a property ownership dispute.

property appeal_dismissed

A. Mahalakshmi v. Bala Venkatram & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court restored the eviction decree on the ground of sub-letting, holding that exclusive possession by a third party without landlord's consent constitutes sub-letting under rent control law.

civil appeal_allowed

Myakala Dharmarajam & Ors. v. The State of Telangana & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 8

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cancellation of bail, holding that vague allegations without specific evidence do not justify cancelling bail granted by the Sessions Court.

criminal appeal_allowed

Myakala Dharmarajam & Ors. v. The State of Telangana & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cancellation of bail, holding that vague allegations of witness intimidation do not justify interference with a Sessions Court's bail order absent perversity.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ananta Kamilya v. State of West Bengal

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court modified the conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the death occurred in a sudden fight without intention to kill.

criminal appeal_allowed