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Supreme Court Restores Tribunal's Award in Motor Accident Case — Upholds Compensation for Injuries. The High Court's attribution of contributory negligence was found to be erroneous, and the compensation awarded by the tribunal was deemed justified....

The case involved a civil appeal concerning a motor accident that occurred on 14.6.1995, where the appellant, a passenger in a bus owned by the respondent, sustained severe injuries due to the bus col...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in University Employment Dispute — High Court's Refusal to Entertain Writ Petition Set Aside. The High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was deemed erroneous as it did not consider the merits of the case despite the availability of an alternative remedy under Section 68 of the U.P. State Universities Act, 1973....

The dispute arose from the removal of the Principal of a Muslim Minority Post Graduate College affiliated with the University of Lucknow. The Managing Committee suspended the Principal, Dr. Mukhtar Na...

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Supreme Court Restores Tribunal's Award in Motor Accident Case Due to Jurisdictional Error. The High Court's ruling was overturned as it failed to recognize the appellant's residence and work status in Nainital, affirming the Tribunal's jurisdiction under Section 166(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The dispute arose from a motor vehicle accident involving the appellant, a passenger in a bus, and a truck, leading to grievous injuries. The appellant filed a claim petition for compensation before t...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Special Appeal in Contempt Proceedings — Clarifies Maintainability Issues. The court emphasized that a party not involved in original proceedings cannot be held in contempt without clear justification....

The case involved a Special Appeal filed by a Secretary of a medical college against an interim order of the High Court in contempt proceedings initiated by an association of parents regarding fee col...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Limitation Act Case — Exclusion of Time for Writ Petition Pursuit Affirmed. The court held that the time spent pursuing a writ petition should be excluded from the limitation period for filing a suit under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963....

The dispute arose from a contract between the appellant, a contractor, and the State of Bihar for the supply of black pipes. The appellant claimed an escalation in price due to increased steel costs, ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Civil Procedure Case — High Court's Remittance to Trial Court Upheld. The High Court's decision to allow the appeal and remit the matter to the trial court was justified as it considered the potential for a valid defense despite the non-compliance with the conditional leave....

The case involved a dispute between a supplier of AC pressure pipes and the Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board regarding a sum of Rs. 1,57,488/- that was due for payment. The appellant filed a summ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Caste Scrutiny Matter — Directs Reconsideration of Caste Claim. The court emphasized the need for proper verification of residency status for OBC eligibility under Article 341....

The dispute arose from the appellant's claim of belonging to the carpenter caste, recognized as Other Backward Class (OBC) in both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The appellant contested an election f...

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Appeal Regarding Back Wages of Employee — Clarifies Leave Entitlement. The court determined that the period of unauthorized absence should be treated as leave due to the management's failure to respond to leave applications....

The dispute arose from the termination of a Homeopathic Doctor's employment with the M.P. State Electricity Board after he was transferred to a different position following the closure of his dispensa...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Medical Negligence Case — No Merit Found in Criminal Charges. Citing conflicting expert opinions, the court ruled that the matter of negligence must be determined at trial....

The case involved an appeal against a decision regarding alleged medical negligence by a child specialist, leading to the death of a seven-year-old girl. The child was taken to the appellant's hospita...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Consent Decree Execution Case — Upholds Original Terms of Decree. The executing court was found to lack jurisdiction to modify the consent decree regarding interest stipulation under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872....

The dispute arose from a consent decree involving a property settlement among siblings, where the appellants sought execution of the decree due to non-payment of the agreed amount. The appellants file...