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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...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Regarding Pensionary Benefits for Unauthorized Absence Due to Misconduct. The court ruled that pensionary benefits must be calculated based on the last drawn pay due to the appellant's long unauthorized absence from service....

The case involved an appeal by an employee of the Punjab Irrigation and Power Department regarding his entitlement to pensionary benefits after a long period of unauthorized absence. The appellant, wh...

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Cheating Case Due to Lack of Mens Rea. Allegations of Cheating Not Established as No Intent to Deceive at Contract Formation....

The case involved an appeal against a judgment of the Gujarat High Court that dismissed an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking to quash criminal proceedings ...

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Supreme Court Modifies High Court Order on Transfer and Salary Entitlement — Balances Justice and Administrative Authority. The Court found the transfer order to be punitive and lacking justification, violating the appellant's fundamental rights under the Constitution....

The case involved a dispute regarding the transfer of an officer of the Indian Revenue Service, who was transferred from Bhopal to Ahmedabad based on an anonymous complaint alleging caste bias. The ap...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Customs Case Due to Violation of Natural Justice. The court found that the principles of natural justice were violated as the appellants were not provided with documents relied upon by the Customs authority....

The dispute arose from the importation of Lithopone by the appellants, which included a mis-declared quantity of Tetracycline HCL. The appellants filed a bill of entry and paid the requisite customs d...