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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 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

Mr. Ashish K. Kulshreshtha and Ms. Seema, Advocates. v. SHYAM SAINI & ANR .....

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:75

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT’s compensation award and confirmed joint and several liability of the driver and owner for injuries caused by rash and negligent driving in a motor vehicle accident.

civil appeal_dismissed

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Sanjay Hingorani

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3932-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the regularization of Junior Engineers but set aside the CAT's direction allowing original applicants to avoid working under the supervision of regularized employees, affirming a common seniority list and organizational hierarchy.

administrative appeal_allowed

Som Datt Landmark Hotels and Recreations Private Limited v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited and Another

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:74-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging simultaneous opening of technical and financial bids in an IRCTC tender, holding no prejudice or arbitrariness was shown to justify interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

AL-FAHEEM MEATEX PVT. LTD. v. MOHD. YUNUS & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:73

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance against non-owners and non-parties to the agreement, granting only recovery of advance paid to the admitted recipient.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kiran Lohia v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:42-DB

The Delhi High Court held that taking a minor child out of India in violation of custody orders constitutes criminal contempt and kidnapping, rejected diplomatic immunity claims, and upheld its jurisdiction to enforce custody and contempt orders.

criminal conviction_upheld

Raj Rani Arora v. Vasu & Ors

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:66

The Delhi High Court held that mere overloading of passengers does not absolve the insurer from liability, and the insurer must compensate for passengers covered under the insurance policy, while condoning delay in filing appeals subject to conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

Raj Rani Arora v. Vasu & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:65

The Delhi High Court held that overloading beyond insured passenger capacity does not absolve the insurer from liability unless it caused the accident, and allowed the delayed appeals directing the insurer to pay compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Har Sarup Bhasin v. M/S Origo Commodities India Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:50

The Delhi High Court held that an Independent, Non-Executive Director cannot be held liable under Section 138/141 NI Act without specific allegations of being in charge of and responsible for the company's business, quashing the complaint against the petitioner.

criminal petition_allowed