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Supreme Court Convicts Managing Director in Factory Fire Case Under Factories Act, 1948 — Imposes Fine of Rs. 1,00,000 Due to Age and Delay. The Court accepted the appellant's guilty plea and imposed a fine instead of imprisonment, considering the appellant's age (over 70) and the delay since 2006....

The Supreme Court disposed of a criminal appeal filed by Shri Subir Bose, the former Managing Director of M/s. Berger Paints India Ltd., against an order taking cognizance under Section 92 of the Fact...

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Supreme Court Allows Evidence in Section 34 Proceedings for Proving Grounds to Set Aside Arbitral Award. The Court held that while proceedings under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 are summary, parties may adduce evidence by affidavit to prove grounds under Section 34(2), but no issues need be framed....

The case involves an appeal against a High Court order that permitted respondents to adduce evidence in proceedings under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to set aside an arbit...

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Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Setting Aside of Dismissal of Lekhpal Due to Procedural Lapses in Disciplinary Enquiry. Orders Reinstatement and De Novo Inquiry to Ensure Natural Justice....

The case involves an appeal by the State of Uttar Pradesh against the judgment of the Allahabad High Court which set aside the dismissal of the respondent, Vinod Kumar Katheria, a Lekhpal in the Reven...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals of Secured Creditors in SARFAESI Act Case — Holds Chief Judicial Magistrate Competent Under Section 14. The Court resolved the conflict among High Courts by interpreting that the CJM can exercise powers under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, 2002, for taking possession of secured assets in non-metropolitan areas....

The Supreme Court resolved a conflict among High Courts regarding the interpretation of Section 14 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Widow's Claim for Liberalised Family Pension in Operation Rakshak Death Case. Cardiac Failure Not Covered Under Category 'E' of Pension Instructions as Death Must Result from Injuries in Live Action....

The appellant, Kanchan Dua, is the widow of a Colonel in the Indian Army who died on 25.01.1992 due to sudden cardiac failure while posted as Commandant of 890 Animal Transport Battalion in Nowshera, ...

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Supreme Court Allows Landlord's Appeal in Rent Control Eviction Case — Bonafide Requirement Established Despite Delay in Judicial Process. The Court held that the High Court exceeded its revisional jurisdiction by reappreciating evidence and that the tenant's admission of alternate premises proved no hardship....

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the landlord, D. Sasi Kumar, against the order of the Madras High Court which had reversed concurrent eviction orders passed by the Rent Controller and the Appe...

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Supreme Court Closes Contempt Petitions Against Alchemist for Non-Payment of Rs. 4.5 Crores to Kotak Mahindra Bank, Directs Payment Subject to High Court Determination. The Court held that the order dated 07.05.2012 was binding until modified, and Alchemist's failure to pay constituted disobedience, but since the amount was deposited, no contempt action was taken....

The Supreme Court of India disposed of contempt petitions filed by Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) against Alchemist Assets Reconstruction Company Ltd. (formerly Dhir and Dhir Asset Reconstruction ...

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Supreme Court Allows Impleadment and Amendment in Mortgage Redemption Suit to Avoid Multiplicity of Litigation. Person in Actual Possession Held Necessary Party Under Order I Rule 10 CPC Despite Belated Application....

The appellant, Kamlesh Gupta, mortgaged a shop to Mangat Rai (first respondent) for Rs. 7 lakhs in 2009. She later filed a suit for possession by redemption. The first defendant admitted the mortgage ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal of Mother in Dowry Death Case — Restores Summoning of Husband Under Section 319 CrPC. High Court Erred in Reappreciating Evidence at Summoning Stage; Prima Facie Case Exists Based on Circumstantial Evidence Including Sole Presence of Husband, Hasty Burial, and Injuries on Deceased....

The appeal arises from a judgment of the Allahabad High Court which set aside an order of the trial court summoning the second respondent (husband of the deceased) under Section 319 of the Code of Cri...

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Supreme Court Allows Victim's Counsel to Assist Prosecution in Sessions Trial — Right to Oral Arguments and Cross-Examination Under Section 301 CrPC. Victim's Counsel Can Participate Actively in Prosecution Subject to Public Prosecutor's Control and Court's Permission....

The appeal arose from a Sessions trial where the appellant, Rekha Murarka, was the widow of the deceased and de facto complainant in a murder case. She sought permission under Section 301 read with pr...