Indian Court Judgments — 2020

Civil SC Reportable ✓ HN

Saurav Yadav & Ors. vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

Service Law – Selection – Reservation – Horizontal reservation and vertical reservation – Two candidates, one belonging to the OBC-Female ca…

18 December 2020 · Dismissed · Uday Umesh Lalit, S. Ravindra Bhat, Hrishikesh Roy

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The State of Maharashtra & Anr. vs Keshao Vishwanath Sonone & Anr.

Constitution of India – Article 342 –Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 – High Court allowed writ petitions inter alia declaring ‘G…

18 December 2020 · Allowed · Ashok Bhushan, M.R. Shah, R. Subhash Reddy

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M/s. Galaxy Transport Agencies, Contractors, Traders, Transports and Suppliers vs M/s. New J.K. Roadways, Fleet Owners and Transport Contractors & Ors.

Tenders – Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone invited online tenders from reputed transporters, registered firms/associations for the…

18 December 2020 · Disposed · R.F. Nariman, Navin Sinha, K.M. Joseph

Constitutional SC Reportable ✓ HN

In Re: Proper Treatment of Covid 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies in the Hospitals etc. vs .

Disaster Management: Covid 19 pandemic – Directions passed with regard to fire safety measures in Covid Hospitals – State Government and the…

18 December 2020 · Ashok Bhushan, M.R. Shah, R. Subhash Reddy

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Suresh Shah vs Hipad Technology India Private Limited

Arbitration: Arbitrability of the dispute relating to lease/tenancy agreements/deeds when such lease is governed by the Transfer of Property…

18 December 2020 · Allowed · S.A. Bobde, A.S. Bopanna, V. Ramasubramanian

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Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia vs Dhiraj Prasad Sahu @ Dhiraj Sahu & Anr.

Constitution of India – Arts.191, 193, 190, 188 and 80(4) – Biennial elections for two seats in the Council of States from the State of Jhar…

18 December 2020 · Disposed · S.A. Bobde, A.S. Bopanna, V. Ramasubramanian

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Registrar Karnataka University & Anr. vs Dr. Prabhugouda & Anr.

Service Law: Promotion under Career Advancement Scheme (CAS Promotion) – Under statute framed under Karnataka State University Act – To the…

17 December 2020 · Allowed · Ashok Bhushan, M.R. Shah, R. Subhash Reddy

Criminal SC Reportable ✓ HN

Rahna Jalal vs State of Kerala and Another

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: s.438 – Grant of anticipatory bail – Whether provisions of s.7(c) of the Muslim Women (Protection of Right…

17 December 2020 · Allowed · D.Y. Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra, Indira Banerjee

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M/s. Ss Group Pvt. Ltd. vs Aaditiya J. Garg & Anr.

Consumer Protection Act, 1986: s.38 – Deficiency in service – Respondents booked flats with the appellant-builder – Flats were not delivered…

17 December 2020 · Allowed · Vineet Saran, S. Ravindra Bhat

Criminal SC Reportable ✓ HN

Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla vs Smt. Anita Agarwal & Ors. etc.

DR NARESH KUMAR MANGLA v. SMT. ANITA AGARWAL & ORS. ETC. (Criminal Appeal Nos. 872-873 of 2020) DECEMBER 17, 2020 [DR. DHANANJAYA Y CHANDRAC…

17 December 2020 · Disposed · D.Y. Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra, Indira Banerjee

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Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. vs Mmtc Ltd.

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: International commercial arbitration – The present case is that of an international commercial arbit…

17 December 2020 · Allowed · R.F. Nariman, K.M. Joseph

Criminal SC Reportable ✓ HN

Sanjai Tiwari vs The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: s.482 – Application under – Filed by an advocate claiming to be social activist – Seeking direction to exp…

16 December 2020 · Allowed · Ashok Bhushan, M.R. Shah, R. Subhash Reddy

Criminal SC Reportable ✓ HN

Seelan @ Jeyaseelan vs The Inspector of Police

Penal Code, 1860: s.376(2) - Plea of petitioner that the charge was under s.376(1) and not under s.376(2) - On facts, charge was framed unde…

16 December 2020 · Dismissed · R.F. Nariman, Navin Sinha, K.M. Joseph

Civil SC Reportable ✓ HN

Smt. S. Vanitha vs The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.

Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007: 2(b) and 3 – Petition under the Act – By respondent Nos. 2 and 3 seeking e…

15 December 2020 · Allowed · D.Y. Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra, Indira Banerjee

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Action Ispat and Power Pvt. Ltd. vs Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd.

Companies Act, 2013: s.434(1)(c), fifth proviso; s.290 – Transfer of winding up proceedings from Company Court to NCLT – Permissibility of,…

15 December 2020 · Dismissed · R.F. Nariman, K.M. Joseph, Krishna Murari

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Samir Agrawal vs Competition Commission of India & Ors.

Competition Act, 2002: ss. 3, 19 and 26 – Application u/s. 26(2) – Seeking initiation of inquiry – Alleging violation of s. 3 – Competition…

15 December 2020 · Disposed · R.F. Nariman, K.M. Joseph, Krishna Murari

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Dr. Akb Sadbhavana Mission School of Homoeo Pharmacy vs The Secretary, Ministry of Ayush & Ors.

COVID-19: Homeopathic Medicine System – Writ petition filed before High Court by an Advocate praying for direction to the Department of AYUS…

15 December 2020 · Disposed · Ashok Bhushan, M.R. Shah, R. Subhash Reddy

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Vidya Drolia and Others vs Durga Trading Corporation

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: ss. 8 and 11 – Jurisdiction under – Judicial review – Scope and ambit of – Held: Per Sanjiv Khanna,…

14 December 2020 · N.V. Ramana, Sanjiv Khanna, Krishna Murari