(1)
SUNITA PALITA AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs.
M/S PANCHAMI STONE QUARRY .....Respondent D.D
01/08/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Vicarious Liability – Requirements under Section 141 of NI Act – The Supreme Court held that merely stating that directors are in charge of and responsible for the conduct of the business of the company does not fulfill the requirements of Section 141 of the NI Act. Specific averments detailing their role and responsibility are necessary [Paras 1-88].
Personal Appearance &...
(2)
AJAY KUMAR PANDEY AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs.
STATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
01/08/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Reservation – Persons with Disabilities – The Supreme Court held that the appellants, being locomotor disabled, cannot claim appointment to the post of Safai-Karmis, which was not reserved for locomotor disabled candidates under the Government Order dated 07.05.1999. The reservation is to be made for posts identified by the appropriate government as suitable for disabled persons under ...
(3)
M/S BHAGWANDAS B. RAMCHANDANI .....Appellant Vs.
BRITISH AIRWAYS .....Respondent D.D
29/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Limitation Act – Applicability to Carriage by Air Act – Rule 30 – Section 3 of the Limitation Act bars the remedy but does not extinguish the right unless expressly provided. Rule 30 of the Carriage by Air Act specifies a two-year limitation for bringing an action for damages, which the appellant argued should include exclusions under the Limitation Act. The court held that Rule ...
(4)
ROHITH THAMMANA GOWDA .....Appellant Vs.
STATE OF KARNATAKA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
29/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Guardians and Wards Act 1890 - Section 9 - Custody of Child - The court emphasized that the question of the child's wishes is distinct from what would be in the best interest of the child - The best interest must be determined by the court considering all relevant circumstances - In custody disputes, the child's welfare should be the paramount consideration - The case involves custody disp...
(5)
M. V. CHANDRAKANTH .....Appellant Vs.
SANGAPPA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
29/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Caste Verification – Authenticity of Report – Mere fact that the Caste Verification Committee provided a report within a few days cannot alone be a reason to doubt its correctness. The committee's report, when made in accordance with statutory provisions, holds validity unless contradicted by substantial evidence [Paras 34-36].
Reservation Policy – Caste Classifi...
(6)
DAXABEN .....Appellant Vs.
STATE OF GUJARAT AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
29/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Penal Code 1860 (IPC) - Section 306 - Abetment of suicide - An FIR under Section 306 of IPC cannot be quashed on the basis of any financial settlement with the informant, surviving spouse, parents, children, guardians, caregivers, or anyone else - Heinous or serious crimes with a serious impact on society cannot be compromised - High Court's quashing of FIR based on settlement between accused ...
(7)
THE KARNATAKA HOUSING BOARD AND ANOTHER .....Appellant Vs.
STATE OF KARNATAKA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
28/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Land Acquisition – Requirement of Scheme Sanction – Appellants challenged the acquisition of land by KHB without prior sanction of housing schemes under Section 24(2) of the KHB Act – High Court held that sanction of a housing scheme by the State Government is a condition precedent to land acquisition – Supreme Court examined the provisions of the KHB Act and L.A. Act to de...
(8)
SUNIL SIKRI .....Appellant Vs.
GURU HARKRISHAN PUBLIC SCHOOL AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
28/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Delhi School Education Rules 1973 - Rule 121 - Disciplinary Proceedings - The Tribunal's power to award back wages upon reinstatement of an employee was contested - High Court held that Rule 121 does not confer express power on the Tribunal to award back wages, limiting such power to the managing committee - Supreme Court analyzed the statutory provisions and concluded that the Tribu...
(9)
THE STATE OF KARNATAKA AND ANOTHER .....Appellant Vs.
B.R. MURALIDHAR AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
28/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Constitutional Law – Article 31C Protection – The State of Karnataka contended that Section 20 of the Karnataka Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1973, enjoys immunity under Article 31C of the Constitution – The High Court ruled that Article 31C protection was unavailable as the Act was enacted before the 44th Amendment – The Supreme Court emphasized the need to c...