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Union of India v. R. Karthik

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order mitigating a Sailor's dismissal to detention and badge deprivation, emphasizing proportionality and procedural fairness in military disciplinary proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. R. Karthik

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order mitigating a Sailor's dismissal to detention and badge deprivation, emphasizing proportionality and procedural fairness in military disciplinary actions.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Chandra Mohan Varma v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that the extension of retirement age for medical teachers to 65 years applies prospectively and does not benefit those who had already attained superannuation before the notification, with session ending benefit not altering the retirement date.

service_law appeal_dismissed

Chandra Mohan Varma v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that the enhancement of retirement age to 65 years applies prospectively and does not benefit medical faculty who had already attained 60 years before the notification, with session ending benefit not postponing superannuation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Paul v. State of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, rejecting the appellant's plea of suicide and sudden fight, and held that intoxication did not negate the requisite intention.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Paul v. State of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, rejecting the appellant's plea of suicide and sudden fight, and held that intoxication does not negate the intention to cause death.

criminal appeal_dismissed

HARYANA POWER PURCHASE CENTRE v. MAGNUM POWER GENERATION LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that fixed costs under a power purchase agreement must be paid despite non-supply of power when mandated by a regulatory tariff order, allowing the appellant's claim against the respondent.

administrative appeal_allowed

HARYANA POWER PURCHASE CENTRE v. MAGNUM POWER GENERATION LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that fixed costs under a power purchase agreement must be paid to the generator despite no power supply when mandated by a regulatory tariff order, setting aside contrary orders of the regulatory commission and appellate tribunal.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dr Nallapareddy Sridhar Reddy v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing alteration and addition of charges under Sections 406 and 420 IPC before judgment, emphasizing the wide power of courts under Section 216 CrPC to ensure fair trial without prejudice to the accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Karnataka State Seeds Development Corporation Limited v. H.L. Kaveri

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that non-enclosure of mandatory experience certificates as per recruitment advertisement justifies rejection of application and writ jurisdiction cannot be used to override eligibility conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

Nirmal Kumar Parsan v. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

Sales of imported goods stored in bonded warehouses within West Bengal to foreign-going ships as ship stores are taxable sales within the State and do not qualify as sales in the course of import exempt from sales tax.

tax appeal_dismissed

Nirmal Kumar Parsan v. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes

Supreme Court of India · 21 Jan 2020

Sales of imported goods stored in bonded warehouses within West Bengal and sold as ship stores to foreign-going ships are taxable sales within the State and do not qualify as sales in the course of import exempt from sales tax.

tax appeal_dismissed

V. Vardharajan v. Guruprasad Mohapatra & Anr

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3964

The Delhi High Court dismissed two petitions as withdrawn after the petitioners informed that the respondents complied with the Court's orders.

other other

MAGMA HDI GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RAJIV KUMAR VERMA

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:359

The Delhi High Court upheld skilled minimum wages for loss of earnings based on claimant's credible testimony, enhanced disability and compensation awards, and directed insurer to provide a motorized wheelchair with warranty and support.

civil appeal_allowed

MAGMA HDI GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RAJIV KUMAR VERMA

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:358

The Delhi High Court upheld the use of skilled minimum wages for loss of earnings and enhanced compensation for a severely disabled motor accident victim, directing provision of a motorized wheelchair with lifetime warranty.

civil appeal_allowed

PRODDATUR CABLE TV DIGI SERVICES v. SITI CABLE NETWORK LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:354

The Delhi High Court held that a Company interested in the dispute cannot unilaterally appoint a sole arbitrator under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, terminating the arbitrator's mandate and appointing a new arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed

Ishrar Ahmad @ Pahadi v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:355

Bail was denied to the petitioner accused of interstate drug trafficking under the NDPS Act due to sufficient evidence including intercepted communications and the statutory bar under Section 37 of the Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Saddam v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:341-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an elephant lawfully kept in a rehabilitation centre cannot be released via habeas corpus petition and prioritized the animal's welfare over the Mahout's claims, allowing only visitation rights to be considered by the custodial authority.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Sunil Kumar and Anr. v. Rajeev Suri and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:380

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance due to lack of title in the defendants based on withdrawn probate proceedings, but ordered refund of advance paid by the plaintiffs.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rakesh Kumar & Anr. v. Stellar Information Technology Pvt Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:360

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a criminal complaint for forgery as premature due to pending civil suit, affirming that simultaneous civil and criminal proceedings are permissible but criminal complaints require prima facie evidence to proceed.

criminal appeal_dismissed