(1)
SUDHA SINGH .....Appellant Vs.
THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
23/04/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Law – Bail – Grant of Bail – The High Court's decision to grant bail to the accused, a history-sheeter charged with murder and other serious offences, was challenged. The Supreme Court noted the potential threat to witnesses and the safety concerns of victims' families. It emphasized the need for courts to consider the impact of bail on the witnesses and the publ...
(2)
SANDEEP KHAITAN, RESOLUTION PROFESSIONAL FOR NATIONAL PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES LIMITED .....Appellant Vs.
JSVM PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES LIMITED AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
22/04/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – Section 14(2A) – Supply of Goods or Services – During the moratorium period, the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) or Resolution Professional (RP) must ensure that the supply of goods or services critical to protect and preserve the value of the corporate debtor is not terminated, suspended, or interrupted, except where dues are unpaid o...
(3)
M/S. ORIENTAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS PRIVATE LIMITED .....Appellant Vs.
STATE OF KERALA .....Respondent D.D
22/04/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 31(7) – Interest on Delayed Payment – The appellant was awarded a contract for upgrading a State Highway and sought interest on delayed payments as per the agreement. The agreement contained provisions for interest but did not specify the rate for local currency payments. The Tribunal awarded interest, but the Arbitration Court and...
(4)
RAHUL S SHAH AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs.
JINENDRA KUMAR GANDHI AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
22/04/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 – Execution of Decrees – Abuse of Process – The appeals highlighted the constant abuse of procedural provisions by unsuccessful litigants, which obstructs the execution of decrees and justice. The Supreme Court emphasized that execution proceedings must not be allowed to become tools to delay justice. The Court provided detailed guidelines to streaml...
(5)
M/S. PLR PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED .....Appellant Vs.
MAHANADI COALFIELDS LIMITED AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
20/04/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 224A – Appointment of Ad Hoc Judges – The Supreme Court highlighted the crisis in High Courts due to almost 40% vacancies, with larger High Courts working under 50% of their sanctioned strength. The Court stressed the need for timely recommendations and appointments to address this issue and proposed a timeline for the appointment process, en...
(6)
M/S RADHA KRISHAN INDUSTRIES .....Appellant Vs.
STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
20/04/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Goods and Services Tax – Provisional Attachment – Delegation of Power – The Joint Commissioner, while ordering a provisional attachment under Section 83, acted as a delegate of the Commissioner under Section 5(3) of the HPGST Act. The appeal against the order of provisional attachment was not available under Section 107(1) of the Act. The power to order provisional attachment is ...
(7)
LOK PRAHARI THROUGH ITS GENERAL SECRETARY S.N. SHUKLA IAS (RETD.) .....Appellant Vs.
UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
20/04/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 224A – Appointment of Ad Hoc Judges – The Supreme Court recognized the need to activate the dormant provision of Article 224A for appointing ad hoc judges in High Courts due to the unprecedented backlog of cases and high vacancy rates. The Court issued guidelines for the activation and appointment of ad hoc judges to address these issues. [Pa...
(8)
IN RE: TO ISSUE CERTAIN GUIDELINES REGARDING INADEQUACIES AND DEFICIENCIES IN CRIMINAL TRIALS ... APPELLANT Vs.
THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND OTHERS . RESPONDENT D.D
20/04/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Procedure – Uniform Criminal Practice Rules – The Supreme Court recognized inconsistencies and inadequacies in criminal trials across various High Courts. To address these, the Court proposed Draft Rules of Criminal Practice 2021 and directed all High Courts to adopt these rules to ensure uniformity and efficiency in criminal trials. [Paras 1-19].
Draft Rules of Criminal Pr...
(9)
RAMESH BHAVAN RATHOD .....Appellant Vs.
VISHANBHAI HIRABHAI MAKWANA MAKWANA (KOLI) AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
20/04/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Law – Bail – Grant of bail – High Court granted bail to six accused implicated in five murders arising out of a land dispute without adequate discussion or analysis of the circumstances – Supreme Court criticized the High Court's failure to consider the gravity of the offense, nature of allegations, and involvement of the accused – Orders granting bail se...