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Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Limited v. Corporation Employees Welfare Union

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 446

The Supreme Court held that the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation is an industrial establishment under the Act and directed compliance with the Inspector of Labour's order granting permanent status to eligible employees, rejecting the Corporation's appeal.

labor appeal_dismissed

BIJAY KUMAR MANISH KUMAR HUF v. ASHWIN BHANULAL DESAI

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 445

The Supreme Court held that a tenant unlawfully continuing possession after lease determination must pay mesne profits at market rent during pendency of appeals, directing interim payment to the landlord subject to final adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Ajwar v. Waseem and Another

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 438

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders in a double murder case, emphasizing the need for reasoned bail decisions considering the gravity of offence, accused's role, and conduct on bail.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sundew Properties Limited v. Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 439

The Supreme Court held that a SEZ developer deemed distribution licensee under the Electricity Act is not required to comply with capital infusion conditions under subordinate regulations, partially setting aside the regulatory orders imposing such conditions.

administrative appeal_partly_allowed

Bano Saiyed Parwaz v. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority and Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 443

The Supreme Court allowed refund of stamp duty paid on an un-executed conveyance deed, holding that limitation bars remedy but not the right, and the State cannot deny refund on technical grounds when the purchaser is a victim of fraud.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajesh Kumar v. Anand Kumar & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 444

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a suit for specific performance due to invalid agreement lacking signatures of all co-owners and the plaintiff's failure to personally prove readiness and willingness.

civil appeal_dismissed

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. v. M/s JSW Steel Ltd. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 442

The Supreme Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's decision that the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission lacked authority to impose a reliability charge on continuous process industries already paying higher tariffs for uninterrupted supply.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 448

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order for a fresh trial emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards and the accused's right to a fair trial under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.

criminal appeal_dismissed

The Employees State Insurance Corporation Ltd. v. Nagar Nigam Allahabad

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 441

The Supreme Court held that a local authority's workshop engaged in manufacturing processes is covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, and disputes over contributions must be adjudicated by the Insurance Court, not through writ petitions.

administrative appeal_allowed

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. M/S. K.L. RATHI STEELS LIMITED

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 454

The Supreme Court held that review petitions challenging final judgments based on a subsequently overruled precedent are not maintainable under the Explanation to Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC, emphasizing finality of litigation and judicial discipline.

civil petition_dismissed

Government of Odisha v. Bharat Process & Mechanical Engineers Limited

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 440

The Supreme Court set aside directions for renewal of mining leases of a company under liquidation, holding that expired leases cannot be renewed absent statutory basis or viable plan, and creditors' claims must be settled under the Companies Act.

civil appeal_allowed

National Investigation Agency v. Owais Amin @ Cherry & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 447

The Supreme Court held that mandatory sanction under Section 196-A of the Jammu and Kashmir CrPC, 1989 is required for prosecuting criminal conspiracy offences and cannot be waived by the subsequent application of the CrPC, 1973 introduced by the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.

criminal appeal_allowed

HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED v. DHARAMNATH SINGH

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 449

The Supreme Court held that termination of a petroleum dealership for contractual breach does not require strict adherence to Control Order sample collection procedures applicable only in prosecutions, and upheld the termination while emphasizing fairness and contractual compliance.

civil appeal_allowed

Priti Agarwalla and Others v. State of GNCT of Delhi and Others

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 437

The Supreme Court held that vague casteist abuse allegations not made in public view do not warrant FIR registration under the SC/ST Act, affirming the Magistrate's discretion under section 156(3) CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shaji Poulose v. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India & Others

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 451

The Supreme Court upheld the ICAI's power to impose a reasonable ceiling on tax audits under Section 44AB, holding that such restriction does not violate fundamental rights and exceeding the limit constitutes professional misconduct.

civil petition_dismissed

The State of West Bengal v. Dr. Sanat Kumar Ghosh

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2024 · 2024 INSC 469

The Supreme Court resolved the stalemate in West Bengal university Vice-Chancellor appointments by constituting uniform Search Committees under Article 142 to ensure lawful, transparent, and merit-based selections.

administrative other

Pradip s/o Prabhakar Kolhe v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 16 May 2024

The Bombay High Court held that public authorities cannot withhold deposits collected for event permissions without legal authority and directed refund of the amount withheld by the SDO along with interest.

administrative petition_allowed

S v. Jeet Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4134

The Delhi High Court directed police to enhance protection measures for a petitioner facing social media harassment and threats from relatives, ensuring police responsiveness and surveillance to safeguard her and her family.

criminal petition_allowed

Nawabuddin v. Salahuddin & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:4056

In a family partition suit over jointly owned property, the Delhi High Court directed sale of the property and division of proceeds among co-owners due to lack of consensus on physical partition, and impleaded the transferee of a co-owner's share as a party.

family other

Subhash Sharma v. Govt of NCT, Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3980

Criminal proceedings under the Prevention of Corruption Act were quashed as the petitioner was exonerated on identical charges in departmental proceedings, making continuation an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed