(1)
PHOOL SINGH .....Appellant Vs.
THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH .....Respondent D.D
01/12/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Law – Rape – Conviction on Sole Testimony – Appellant convicted under Section 376 IPC based on the sole testimony of the prosecutrix – Supreme Court upheld conviction, noting her testimony was consistent, credible, and unblemished – Court reiterated that the sole testimony of a trustworthy prosecutrix is sufficient for conviction, without requiring corroborat...
(2)
COMMITTEE OF CREDITORS OF AMTEK AUTO LIMITED THROUGH CORPORATION BANK .....Appellant Vs.
DINKAR T. VENKATSUBRAMANIAN AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
01/12/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Insolvency Law – Timely Resolution – Appeal arose from the NCLAT’s order directing liquidation due to delays in the insolvency resolution process – Supreme Court emphasized mandatory completion within 330 days as per Section 12 of IBC, including extensions and litigation time – Allowed further time for resolution due to unique circumstances and previous litigations, s...
(3)
VINOD KUMAR .....Appellant Vs.
AMRITPAL @ CHHOTU AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
30/11/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Law – Murder Conviction – Appellant convicted under Section 302/149 IPC for causing fatal injuries to the deceased – High Court reduced the conviction to Section 304 Part II IPC – Supreme Court restored the original conviction, emphasizing the severity of the injuries and the intent behind them [Paras 1-22].
Nature of Injuries – Vital Parts – Evidenc...
(4)
BOMBAY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE .....Appellant Vs.
ASHA JAISWAL AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
30/11/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Medical Negligence – No fault found with hospital operation theatre availability – Operation theatres were occupied during the patient's surgery timeframe – Non-availability during other ongoing surgeries not a ground for hospital negligence [Paras 18-19].
Doctor's Absence – Doctor's absence due to attending medical conferences abroad cannot infer negligence ...
(5)
HASMAT ALI .....Appellant Vs.
AMINA BIBI AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
29/11/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Second Appeal – Dismissal without Reasons – High Court must provide reasons for dismissing a second appeal at the admission stage – Essential for understanding and transparency – The absence of reasons invalidates the dismissal order [Paras 14-15].
Section 100 CPC – Substantial Question of Law – High Court to determine if the appeal involves a substantial que...
(6)
T.N. GODAVARMAN THIRUMULPAD .....Appellant Vs.
UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
29/11/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Forest Conservation – Felling of Trees – Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) required to seek permissions under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for construction of Phase-IV MRTS Project – Directions issued to file applications for diversion of forest land [Paras 1, 3-4, 18, 19].
Sustainable Development – Balancing Development and Environment – Emphasis on the ...
(7)
THE VICE CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR, CITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF MAHARASHTRA LIMITED AND ANOTHER .....Appellant Vs.
SHISHIR REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANOTHER ETC .....Respondents D.D
29/11/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Public Contracts – Evaluation of Public Interest – State's claim of loss of public money cannot override contractual obligations without evidence – Contracts must uphold fairness and sanctity to ensure business confidence and economic stability [Paras 1-14].
Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel – Government bound by its promises unless substantial public interes...
(8)
ELECTROSTEEL CASTINGS LIMITED .....Appellant Vs.
UV ASSET RECONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
26/11/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Civil Procedure – Fraud Allegations – General allegations of fraud without specific particulars are insufficient to sustain a suit – Merely using the words "fraud" or "fraudulent" does not meet the legal standard for pleading fraud under Order VI Rule 4 CPC – Allegations must be supported by material particulars to be legally valid [Paras 7.2-7.3].
Ba...
(9)
M/S. SAI BABA SALES PRIVATE LIMITED .....Appellant Vs.
UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
26/11/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Environmental Clearance – Requirement – Further construction of the appellant's project comprising six buildings cannot proceed without a new environmental impact assessment – Environmental clearance needed for any new construction beyond initial sanctions [Paras 3-4, 18-19].
Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation – Project proponents are entitled to operate under the en...