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Supreme Court Remands Case to High Court for Lack of Reasoning in Dismissing Section 482 CrPC Petition. High Court's Order Set Aside as It Failed to Assign Reasons for Dismissal of Petition Challenging Summons Under IPC Sections 302, 325, 326, 331, 352 Read With Section 34....

The Supreme Court considered an appeal against the High Court of Judicature at Patna's order dated 28.03.2019 in Criminal Miscellaneous No.5293 of 2019. The appellant, Jitender Kumar @ Jitender Singh,...

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Supreme Court Restores Consumer Complaint Dismissed on Technicality by NCDRC. The Court held that dismissal for non-filing of rejoinder and evidence was a technicality that defeated the purpose of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and that marginal delays should be condoned to ensure substantial justice....

The appellants, Vibha Bakshi Gokhale and another, filed a consumer complaint before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) against M/s Gruhashilp Constructions and others, allegin...

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Appeal in SC/ST Act Case — Acquits Appellant Under Section 3(1)(x) Due to Doubt Over Caste-Based Abuse. Conviction under Section 294 IPC Upheld as Abuse Was Proven....

The appellant, Narad Patel, was tried in Special Case No.13 of 2002 before the Special Judge, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, for offences under Sections 294 and 506-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sectio...

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Supreme Court Allows Developer's Appeals in Consumer Disputes Over Delayed Possession — Compensation Modified to 9% Interest Per Annum in Line with Consent Orders. The Court held that the developer is entitled to a three-year completion period and compensation for delay shall be at a uniform rate of 9% per annum, not the higher rates awarded by the NCDRC....

The Supreme Court disposed of a batch of civil appeals arising from orders of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) concerning delayed possession of residential units in the 'DLF...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Service Promotion Dispute — Continuous Service Under Recruitment Rules Must Be Actual Service, Not Deemed Date. The Court held that the deemed date of promotion under Seniority Rules cannot be treated as actual continuous service for eligibility under Recruitment Rules, quashing the promotion of Respondent No. 3 to Section Officer....

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by Girish Kumar against the judgment of the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) which had upheld the promotion of Respondent No. 3 to the post of Section Of...

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Supreme Court Allows Transportation of Already Mined Coal in Meghalaya Subject to Conditions — Rat Hole Mining Deaths Lead to Interim Ban. The Court permitted transportation of coal for which valid challans were issued between 04.12.2018 and 15.01.2019, and auction-purchased coal, while maintaining the ban on new mining....

The Supreme Court was hearing a batch of civil appeals and interlocutory applications arising from orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) concerning illegal coal mining in Meghalaya. The backgrou...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Second Appeal Case - Punjab Courts Act Applies Over CPC. Substantial Question of Law Not Required for Second Appeals in Punjab Under Section 41 of Punjab Courts Act, 1918....

The Supreme Court disposed of a civil appeal arising from a regular second appeal decided by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The sole contention raised by the appellant was that the second appeal w...

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Supreme Court Stays High Court Order Striking Down Domicile/Residence-Based Reservation for PG Medical Admissions in Chandigarh. The Court holds that the validity of such reservation requires detailed examination and allows the admission process to continue subject to final outcome....

The Supreme Court of India heard appeals against the judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which had struck down the domicile/residence-based reservation provided by the Government Medical Col...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order Passed Without Hearing Second Wife in Matrimonial Dispute. The Court Remands Case for Fresh Adjudication After Impleading Necessary Party, Emphasizing Natural Justice....

The dispute arose from a matrimonial suit between respondent No.1 (husband) and respondent No.2 (first wife). The Family Court passed an ex parte decree of divorce on 23.08.2003. The first wife filed ...