Indian Court Judgments — 2022

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State of Uttar Pradesh and Others vs Anand Engineering College and Another

Principle/Doctrines – Principle of Natural justice – Opportunity of hearing before imposing damages u/s. 33 of the Wild Life (Protection ) A…

12 July 2022 · Disposed · M.R. Shah, B.V. Nagarathna

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Farooqi Begum (D) by Lrs. vs The State of Uttar Pradesh

Government grants: Resumption of land – Suit for declaration and possession – On facts, the State of UP-respondent, through Collector, filed…

12 July 2022 · Allowed · S. Abdul Nazeer, Vikram Nath

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U.N. Krishnamurthy (Since Deceased) Thr. Lrs. vs A. M. Krishnamurthy

Specific Relief Act, 1963 – s.16 (prior to amendment w.e.f 1.10.2018) – Readiness and willingness to perform – Both ingredients necessary fo…

12 July 2022 · Allowed · Indira Banerjee, Hrishikesh Roy

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited vs M/s. Nemichand Damodardas & Anr.

Land Acquisition Act, 1894: s.4 – Land acquisition – Compensation – Determination of, on the basis of Ready Reckoner rates – Correctness of…

11 July 2022 · Allowed · M.R. Shah, B.V. Nagarathna

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State of Gujarat vs Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969: Entry 25 of Schedule I, Entry 26(1) of Schedule II Part A – Product “KADIPROL” sold by the assessee – Classific…

11 July 2022 · Disposed · M.R. Shah, Sanjiv Khanna

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Union of India etc. vs The United Planters Association of Southern India etc. & Ors.

Constitution of India: Art. 139A – Transfer of certain matters – Matters pertaining to challenge to the Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 20…

11 July 2022 · Disposed · Dinesh Maheshwari, Vikram Nath

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M/s. R.S. Infra-Transmission Ltd. vs Saurinindubhai Patel and Ors.

Income Tax Act, 1961: Second Schedule, r. 60 – Application to set aside sale of immovable property on deposit – Right available to the judgm…

11 July 2022 · Allowed · M.R. Shah, B.V. Nagarathna

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National Highway Authority of India vs Transstroy (India) Limited

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: s. 23(2A) – Statements of claim and defence – Contract between appellant (NHAI) and the respondent c…

11 July 2022 · Allowed · M.R. Shah, Sanjiv Khanna

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The Chief Executive Officer, Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai vs Mahesh Kumar Gonnade & Ors.

Service Law: Termination – Challenge to, by Management trainee in PSU-respondent no. 1 who secured employment to a post earmarked for the re…

11 July 2022 · Allowed · Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Hrishikesh Roy

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Dr. Gajendra Singh vs Union of India & Ors.

Service Law – Disciplinary action – Punishment lesser/other than removal from service – The appellant, Branch Manager of Insurance Company,…

11 July 2022 · Partly allowed · M.R. Shah, B.V. Nagarathna

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Talli Gram Panchayat vs Union of India and Others

National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 – s.4(4)(c) – National Green Tribunal (Practice and Procedure) Rules, 2011 – Amendment in r.3 – By notific…

11 July 2022 · Allowed · D.Y. Chandrachud, A.S. Bopanna

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Nanda Dulal Pradhan & Anr. vs Dibakar Pradhan & Anr.

Civil Procedure Code, 1908 – Or. IX r. 13 – Setting aside exparte decree – Permission to participate in suit proceedings and cross-examine w…

11 July 2022 · Partly allowed · M.R. Shah, B.V. Nagarathna

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The State of Nagaland & Ors. vs Nishevi Achumi

Service Law – Family pension – Claim of – Husband of the respondent-wife died in harness as work-charge employee in the year 2005 – In the y…

11 July 2022 · Allowed · M.R. Shah, B.V. Nagarathna

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Biju K.K. vs Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi & Ors.

Service Law – Non-consideration of a specific plea by the High Court – Appellant was serving as Technical Assistant Grade II on daily wages…

11 July 2022 · Partly allowed · M.R. Shah, B.V. Nagarathna

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National Highways Authority of India vs Sri P. Nagaraju @ Cheluvaiah & Anr.

National Highways Act – ss.3J, 3G (7) – Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – ss.28(2), 31(3), 34, 37 – Right to Fair Compensation and Tr…

11 July 2022 · Partly allowed · Indira Banerjee, A.S. Bopanna

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Satender Kumar Antil vs Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.

Bail – Grant of – Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – ss. 41, 41A, 88, 170, 204 and 209 – Constitution of India – Arts. 21 & 22 – Application…

11 July 2022 · Disposed · Sanjay Kishan Kaul, M.M. Sundresh

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R. M. Sundaram @ Meenakshisundaram vs Sri Kayarohanasamy and Neelayadhakshi Amman Temple (Through Its Executive Officer) Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959 – ss. 116(2)(xii), 108 – Dedication of Jewellery – Specific Endowment – Adorn…

11 July 2022 · Dismissed · Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv Khanna

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Delhi International Airport Ltd. vs Airport Economic Regulatory Authority of India & Ors.

Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008 – ss.2(a) and 13(1)(a) – Privatisation of airports – Contractual and Regulatory Fr…

11 July 2022 · Disposed · Sanjay Kishan Kaul, M.M. Sundresh