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P. GOPINATHAN PILLAI v. UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

Supreme Court of India · 08 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court held that an employee of a self-supporting centre not maintained by the University is not a 'teacher' under the Kerala University Act and is not entitled to retirement benefits applicable to University teachers.

employment appeal_dismissed

P. GOPINATHAN PILLAI v. UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

Supreme Court of India · 08 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court held that an employee of a self-supporting centre not instituted or maintained by the University is not a 'Teacher' under the Kerala University Act and thus not entitled to retirement benefits applicable to University teachers.

civil appeal_dismissed

In Re: Guidelines for Court Functioning Through Video Conferencing During COVID-19 Pandemic

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court authorized and issued guidelines for the use of video conferencing in courts during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure continued access to justice while maintaining public health safety.

administrative other

Sushil Lohiya v. Central Bureau of Investigation

High Court of Bombay · 06 Apr 2020

The Bombay High Court held that extension of judicial custody without physical or virtual production of the accused is irregular but not illegal per se, and dismissed the habeas corpus petition challenging such extension.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ramesh Grander Goyal v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 03 Apr 2020 · 2020:DHC:3850-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking evacuation of the petitioner's son from Scotland during COVID-19 lockdown, holding that the Government's provision of consular assistance and information sufficed under the circumstances.

constitutional petition_dismissed

New Delhi Television Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

Supreme Court of India · 03 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court held that reopening of income tax assessment requires valid reasons and proper invocation of extended limitation provisions, quashing the reopening notice for failure to disclose reliance on the second proviso to Section 147.

tax appeal_allowed

Sai Wardha Power Generation Limited v. The Tata Power Company Limited Distribution & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court held that 2x110 kV lines remain transmission assets under TPC-T's license until formally amended, and directed regulatory authorities to decide pending license amendment before adjudicating wheeling charges dispute.

administrative other

Sai Wardha Power Generation Limited v. The Tata Power Company Limited Distribution & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court held that 2x110 kV lines remain transmission assets until the transmission license is amended, setting aside the Tribunal's order allowing wheeling charges by the distribution licensee and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

Union of India v. R. Thiyagarajan

Supreme Court of India · 03 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court held that deputation allowance for personnel deputed to NDRF is payable only from the date control shifted to NDRF, and High Courts cannot grant relief with nationwide effect beyond their jurisdiction.

service_law appeal_allowed

Union of India v. R. Thiyagarajan

Supreme Court of India · 03 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court held that deputation allowance to NDRF personnel from Central Para Military Forces is payable only from the date when NDRF assumed control and payment, rejecting claims for earlier periods and limiting High Court jurisdiction on pan-India relief.

service_law appeal_allowed

Bhagwat Sharan v. Purushottam

Supreme Court of India · 03 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court held that the plaintiff failed to prove the existence of a Hindu Undivided Family or joint family ownership of disputed properties and dismissed the appeal, affirming that acceptance of benefits under a Will estops challenging its validity.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bhagwat Sharan v. Purushottam

Supreme Court of India · 03 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court held that the plaintiff failed to prove the existence of a Hindu Undivided Family or joint family ownership of disputed properties and dismissed the appeal, upholding the validity of the Will accepted by the plaintiff.

civil appeal_dismissed

Naresh Kumar Beri v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 02 Apr 2020 · 2022:DHC:4490

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging termination of non-statutory contractual employment by privatized Air India Limited are not maintainable under Article 226, as the company ceased to be a State authority post privatization.

administrative appeal_dismissed

OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt. Ltd. v. Vikas Mineral Foods Private Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 01 Apr 2020 · 2021:DHC:415

Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve contractual disputes between OYO Hotels and Vikas Mineral Foods arising from a Management Service Agreement.

civil petition_allowed

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. Rohit Prajapati & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 01 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court held that ex post facto environmental clearances under the 2002 circular are illegal, affirming the mandatory requirement of prior clearances under the EIA Notification 1994 and upheld the NGT's directions for revocation and closure of non-compliant industrial units.

environmental appeal_dismissed

Raja @ Ayyappan v. State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 01 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant by rejecting his involuntary confession and holding co-accused confessions inadmissible due to absence of joint trial under the TADA Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ojasvini Agrawal v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1916

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the MCI advisory denying extension of internship completion deadline for NEET PG 2020 eligibility, holding strict adherence to the 31st March 2020 cut-off is mandatory and not subject to judicial relaxation.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Anjeli Vaid v. Sanjay Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1725

The Delhi High Court refused to appoint a receiver over the estate income and instead appointed a Local Commissioner to determine justifiable expenses and ensure proper distribution of the plaintiff's 20% share.

civil other

വാദ്തി v. മോോാസമ്മ നബെന്ന്തിയ്ി പറ്ള്ളവര്ി

Delhi High Court · 30 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court held that pension benefits must be calculated strictly as per statutory wage definitions, rejecting claims for enhanced benefits beyond the legislative framework.

labor appeal_allowed

Cutis Biotech v. Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 27 Mar 2020

The Bombay High Court dismissed Cutis Biotech's appeal seeking interim injunction against Serum Institute's use of the trademark 'Covishield', holding no prima facie case of passing off was made out and public interest favored Serum Institute.

civil appeal_dismissed