(1) MAMTA AND ANOTHER .....Appellant Vs. THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D 24/05/2022

Bail Cancellation – High Court's Error – The Supreme Court canceled the bail granted to the second respondent, noting that the High Court failed to consider crucial aspects such as the pending examination of important witnesses and the risk of witness tampering. The Court emphasized the nature and gravity of the offense and the role attributed to the second respondent [Paras 10-11]...

REPORTABLE # CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 878 OF 2022 (Arising Out of SLP (Crl.) No. 2971 of 2022) Docid 2022 LEJ Crim SC 27

(2) AARAV JAIN .....Appellant Vs. THE BIHAR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D 23/05/2022

Service Law – Civil Judges Selection – The Supreme Court held that the rejection of candidates on the technical ground of non-production of original certificates at the time of the interview was improper, unjustified, and not warranted. The Court noted that there were vacancies available, which, if filled by meritorious candidates, would benefit the institution by helping in the dispos...

REPORTABLE # CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4242 OF 2022 @ SLP (Civil) No. 10776 of 2021 With CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4243 OF 2022 @ SLP (Civil) No. 11089 of 2021 CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4244 OF 2022 @ SLP (Civil) No. 15809 of 2021 CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4245 OF 2022 @ SLP (Civil) No. 16198 of 2021 CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4246 OF 2022 @ SLP (Civil) No. 15819 of 2021 CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4247 OF 2022 @ SLP (Civil) No. 809 of 2022 Docid 2022 LEJ Civil SC 33

(3) P R ADIKESAVAN .....Appellant Vs. THE REGISTRAR GENERAL HIGH COURT OF MADRAS AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D 23/05/2022

Contempt of Court – Advocate's Conduct – The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentencing of the appellant under Sections 2(c)(iii) and 12(1) of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971. The Court found that the appellant's behavior was thoroughly contemptuous and involved a clear attempt to obstruct the process of justice. The appellant's actions included preventing the execu...

REPORTABLE # CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 847 OF 2022 Docid 2022 LEJ Crim SC 29

(4) SHRI M.L. PATIL (DEAD) THROUGH LRS .....Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF GOA AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D 20/05/2022

Retirement Age – Revision of Pension – High Court held that the appellant was wrongfully retired at 58 instead of 60 – High Court denied salary/back wages for extra two years due to delay in approaching – High Court ordered revised pension payable from January 1, 2020 – Supreme Court modified this, holding denial of arrears of pension unjustified – Appellant ent...

REPORTABLE # CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4100 OF 2022 Docid 2022 LEJ Civil SC 89

(5) AGRA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGRA .....Appellant Vs. ANEK SINGH AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D 20/05/2022

Land Acquisition – Deemed Lapse – High Court held acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-payment of compensation – Supreme Court reversed High Court’s decision – Clarified Section 24(2) applies only when authorities fail to take possession and pay compensation for five years or more – Compensation deposited in treasury vali...

REPORTABLE # CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. 2914 OF 2022 Docid 2022 LEJ Civil SC 35

(6) UNION OF INDIA .....Appellant Vs. ANIL PRASAD .....Respondent D.D 20/05/2022

Pay Fixation – Re-employment – High Court held that respondent, a retired Major, should have his basic pay fixed at par with his last drawn pay in the Armed Forces upon re-appointment in the Central Reserve Police Force – Supreme Court reversed this decision – Clarified that Para 8 of the CCS Order does not grant entitlement to pay protection based on last drawn pay –...

REPORTABLE # CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4073 OF 2022 Docid 2022 LEJ Civil SC 26

(7) THE STATE OF BIHAR AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs. RAJMATI DEVI AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D 20/05/2022

Pension Scheme – Applicability – High Court held that respondent, the widow of a deceased employee, was entitled to family pension under the Old Pension Rules – Supreme Court reversed this decision – Clarified that employees appointed or absorbed after 31.08.2005 are governed by the New Contributory Pension Scheme, which does not provide for pension/family pension – A...

REPORTABLE # CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NOS. 3900-3901 OF 2022 Docid 2022 LEJ Civil SC 84

(8) DEEPAK YADAV .....Appellant Vs. STATE OF U.P. .....Respondent D.D 20/05/2022

Criminal Law – Bail – High Court granted bail to respondent-accused based on parity – Supreme Court reversed this decision – Emphasized that bail should not be granted mechanically and must consider the nature of the offence, severity of punishment, and prima facie involvement of the accused – Highlighted the need for reasoned orders reflecting judicial discretion and...

REPORTABLE # CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 861 OF 2022 (Arising Out of SLP (Crl.) No. 9655 of 2021) Docid 2022 LEJ Crim SC 83

(9) MALAYA NANDA SETHY .....Appellant Vs. STATE OF ORISSA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D 20/05/2022

Compassionate Appointment – Applicability of Rules – High Court dismissed appellant’s plea for appointment under 1990 Rules, directing consideration under 2020 Rules – Supreme Court reversed this decision – Clarified that in the peculiar facts and circumstances, appellant entitled to appointment under 1990 Rules prevailing at the time of the father's death and ini...

REPORTABLE # CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4103 OF 2022 (Arising Out of SLP (Civil) No. 936 of 2022) Docid 2022 LEJ Civil SC 41