(1)
IN RE: Order of Punjab and Haryana High Court dated 17.07.2024 and Ancillary Issues Vs.
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07/08/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Judicial Discipline – Comity Between Courts – The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of remarks made by Justice Rajbir Sehrawat of the Punjab and Haryana High Court that were considered unnecessary and derogatory towards the Supreme Court – Emphasized that compliance with Supreme Court orders is not discretionary but a constitutional obligation – The Court reiterated th...
(2)
Tusharbhai Rajnikantbhai Shah..............APPELLANT Vs.
Kamal Dayani & Ors. (Alleged Contemnors).................RESPONDENT D.D
07/08/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Contempt of Court – Wilful Disobedience – Respondents alleged to have violated Supreme Court's order granting interim anticipatory bail – Petitioner contends wrongful detention, custodial torture, and failure to comply with procedural safeguards – The Court issued notice of contempt to police officers and judicial authorities involved, with subsequent discharge of certa...
(3)
SRI DATTATRAYA .....Appellant Vs.
SHARANAPPA .....Respondent D.D
07/08/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Negotiable Instruments Act – Dishonour of Cheque – Appeal by the complainant against acquittal of the accused in a case under Section 138 – The cheque issued as a security for a loan was dishonored due to insufficient funds – Trial court and High Court both found in favor of the accused – Supreme Court upheld the acquittal, noting contradictions in the complainant'...
(4)
M/S D. Khosla and Company..............APPELLANT Vs.
The Union of India..............RESPONDENT D.D
07/08/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Interest on Arbitration Award – Compound Interest – The Court held that unless explicitly provided under the statute, contract, or award, compound interest or interest on interest is not permissible – The decree of the lower court granting simple interest was upheld – The Court emphasized that awards and decrees should clearly specify the nature of interest awarded to avoid...
(5)
Rojalini Nayak & Ors................APPELLANT Vs.
Ajit Sahoo & Ors..............RESPONDENT D.D
07/08/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Motor Accident Claims – Compensation – Enhancement of award – The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation granted by the High Court from ₹2,05,000 to ₹3,81,900, correcting the multiplier, personal expense deductions, and future prospects additions – The Court applied 30% towards future prospects instead of 25%, as per Pranay Sethi guidelines – Deduction for person...
(6)
Prem Lal Anand & Ors..................APPELLANT Vs.
Narendra Kumar & Ors..........RESPONDENT D.D
07/08/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Motor Accident Claims – Contributory Negligence – The Supreme Court found that the lower courts incorrectly applied the principle of contributory negligence, leading to a reduced compensation award – The claimant was engaged in a regular overtaking maneuver when the accident occurred due to the negligent driving of the other vehicle – The finding of contributory negligence ...
(7)
MOOL CHANDRA Vs.
UNION OF INDIA & ANR. D.D
05/08/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Service Law – Disciplinary Proceedings – Delay in Filing Appeal – The appellant, a retired civil servant, challenged the dismissal of his application to set aside a minor penalty of stoppage of increment, citing that his counsel withdrew the earlier application without consent – The Supreme Court set aside the impugned orders, holding that the delay in filing the fresh appl...
(8)
THE STATE OF GUJARAT Vs.
M/S. AMBUJA CEMENT LTD D.D
02/08/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Taxation Law – VAT and Taxable Turnover – Appeal concerning the computation of taxable turnover under the Gujarat Value Added Tax Act, 2003 (GVAT Act) – Dispute over whether VAT paid and purchases on which no tax credit was claimed should be included in the taxable turnover – High Court and Tribunal ruled in favor of excluding these amounts – Supreme Court affirmed th...
(9)
Sudeep Chatterjee ...Appellant Vs.
The State of Bihar & Anr. ...Respondents D.D
02/08/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Law – Anticipatory Bail – Imposition of Onerous Conditions – The High Court granted provisional pre-arrest bail with a condition that the appellant must file an affidavit undertaking to fulfill all physical and financial requirements of the complainant-wife to enable her to lead a dignified life without interference from his family members – Supreme Court held that...