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Supreme Court Dismissed Appeals of Convicts – Life Imprisonment Confirmed. Conviction Under Sections 148 and 302 Read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Accused’s Plea of Alibi Rejected

Consistent and corroborated eyewitness testimonies established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. Plea of alibi must be conclusive...

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Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s judgment directing payment of salary for the period 01 January 2015 to 31 May 2018 – Held that respondents had attained superannuation age by 2013 and 2015, respectively.

The age of superannuation must be considered when determining entitlement to back wages and reinstatement benefits. (Paras: 8, 9, 10) Supreme Court h...

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Denial of Approval for Open Distance Learning and Online Programmes Quashed Due to Violation of Natural Justice

Violation of Natural Justice – UGC failed to provide an opportunity for hearing, which was mandatory despite its administrative nature. (Para 17, 21...

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Supreme Court Partly Allows Appeal in Specific Performance Suit – High Court’s Order Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decree Without Proper Jurisdiction Held Unsustainable

Revisional Jurisdiction – Delay Condonation – Restoration of Suit – Independent Legal Remedies The Court held that the remedies of condoning th...

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Supreme Court Quashed Criminal Proceedings Against Non-Executive Directors, Reaffirming Vicarious Liability Principles Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Non-Executive Directors Cannot Be Held Liable Under Section 138 Read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Without Specific Allegat...

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Dishonour of Cheques — Security Deposit — Refund Conditional Upon Vacant Possession — Conviction Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Set Aside

The refund of security deposit was contingent on the respondent handing over vacant possession of the flat. The appellant was entitled to deduct unpa...

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Supreme Court Allowed Appeal — Directed Inclusion of Appellant in General Provident Fund-cum-Pension-cum-Gratuity Scheme. Non-Exercise of Option for Contributory Provident Fund Automatically Entitled the Appellant to Default Pension Scheme

Clear provisions of Chapter 16 of the University Statutes indicated automatic entitlement to the pension scheme in absence of opting for the Contribut...

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Supreme Court Clarified the Scope of Interim Moratorium under Section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – Held That Regulatory Penalties Imposed by the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, Are Not Covered

Invoking Insolvency Proceedings Cannot stay execution of Penalty Orders for Consumer Protection Law Violations – The Apex Court Upheld the NCDRC’s...

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Regularization of Contractual Employees — Interpretation of Initial Constitution under Sports Authority of India (SAI) Executive Cadre (Grade A) Staff Recruitment Rules, 2022 — Rejection of Recall Application

The Court emphasized that once a concession was made by a party’s counsel and recorded by the court, the party could not later challenge the ord...

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Supreme Court of India set aside the High Court’s conviction and life sentence under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (‘IPC’), granting acquittal due to inconsistent dying declarations and lack of corroborative evidence.

Supreme Court of India – Acquittal Granted, Benefit of Doubt Extended a) Inconsistent dying declarations require corroboration (Para 12-14) b) ...