(1)
THE INSPECTOR OF PANCHAYATS AND DISTRICT COLLECTOR, SALEM .....Appellant Vs.
S. ARICHANDRAN AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
23/09/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Service Law – Disciplinary Enquiry – High Court found the enquiry against the respondent was conducted in violation of principles of natural justice – Respondent was not given a copy of the Inquiry Officer’s Report nor an opportunity to comment on it – High Court ordered reinstatement with full back wages – Supreme Court held that proper remedy is to remit the c...
(2)
M/S. MUNJAL SHOWA LTD. .....Appellant Vs.
COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE (DELHI - IV) .....Respondent D.D
23/09/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Customs Law – Demand of Duty – Fraudulent DEPB Licenses – DEPB licenses found to be forged/fake are void ab initio – Fraud vitiates everything – Department justified in invoking the extended period of limitation – Duty liability confirmed by the Department, Tribunal, and High Court upheld by Supreme Court [Paras 1-12].
Extended Limitation – Ju...
(3)
JEETUBHA KHANSANGJI JADEJA .....Appellant Vs.
KUTCHH DISTRICT PANCHAYAT .....Respondent D.D
23/09/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Service Law – Illegal Termination – Reinstatement and Back Wages – Appellant, a watchman, terminated without notice or procedure under Industrial Disputes Act – Labour Court and Single Judge found termination illegal, ordered reinstatement without back wages – Division Bench replaced reinstatement with lump sum compensation – Supreme Court restores reinstatement...
(4)
HARPAL SINGH AND ANR. ETC. ETC. .....Appellant Vs.
STATE OF PUNJAB ETC. ETC. .....Respondent D.D
23/09/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Land Acquisition – Compensation – Enhancement – Appeals challenge compensation awarded by the High Court – Supreme Court enhances compensation further by Rs. 100,000 and Rs. 200,000 per acre for different sets of appeals, following precedent cases – Delay in filing appeals leads to denial of statutory benefits including interest from the date of the High Court judgmen...
(5)
SMT. KALAVATI AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs.
MIRZA KAISAR BAIG AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
23/09/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Motor Accident Claims – Compensation Enhancement – Deceased persons were drivers with valid licenses – Tribunal awarded compensation based on Rs. 7500/- per month income – High Court enhanced to Rs. 8500/- per month – Supreme Court further enhances considering income as Rs. 10000/- per month with 40% future prospects [Paras 2-4].
Loss of Dependency &ndash...
(6)
M/S NKD MARITIME LIMITED .....Appellant Vs.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PORT OF MUMBAI AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
22/09/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Maritime Law – Port Dues and Anchorage Charges – Vessel sold in public auction free of encumbrances – Dispute over liability for port dues and anchorage charges accrued prior to sale – Vessel docked at Mumbai Port since March 23, 2020 – Appellant contended charges should be borne by previous owner – Supreme Court held liability from the date of sanction of sale ...
(7)
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED .....Appellant Vs.
AJAY BHATIA .....Respondent D.D
22/09/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Execution of Decree – Identifiability of Suit Property – Decree can only be executed if the suit property is easily identifiable – Dispute over exact boundaries of Plot No. 4/4 vs. Plot No. 4/5 – Court mandates precise demarcation by Local Commissioner [Paras 45-47, 51].
Possession and Mesne Profits – Determination and Restoration – Appellant direct...
(8)
CHANDRABHAN (DECEASED) THROUGH LRS. AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs.
SARASWATI AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
22/09/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Right of Appeal – Statutory Basis – Appeal rights are conferred by statute and are not automatic – Second Appeal under Section 100 of CPC can only be entertained on substantial questions of law, not on factual findings of lower courts [Paras 1-2, 36-37].
Substantial Question of Law – Definition and Tests – To be substantial, a question of law must be deba...
(9)
ASHOK G. RAJANI .....Appellant Vs.
BEACON TRUSTEESHIP LIMITED AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
22/09/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Insolvency Law – Withdrawal of Application – Before Committee of Creditors (CoC) Constitution – Section 12A of IBC allows withdrawal of an application admitted under Sections 7, 9, or 10 upon approval by 90% voting shares of the CoC – Prior to CoC constitution, applicant can withdraw the application without CoC approval – NCLT’s inherent powers under Rule 11 of ...