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Justice Ajay Rastogi

225 Supreme Court judgments with Justice Ajay Rastogi on the bench, 2018 to 2023, from the bench each Supreme Court Report prints. Being on the bench does not mean writing the opinion; each judgment page names the bench.

By year
2023 30 2022 40 2021 35 2020 44 2019 72 2018 4
Most often on the same bench
Justice A.M. Khanwilkar 41Justice D.Y. Chandrachud 28Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar 26Justice Abhay S. Oka 22Justice Bela M. Trivedi 19Justice N.V. Ramana 18Justice C.T. Ravikumar 17Justice Indu Malhotra 16
Acts most often in these headnotes
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 13Indian Penal Code, 1860 13Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 10Constitution of India 10Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 7Land Acquisition Act, 1894 3Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 3Consumer Protection Act, 1986 2
Chanchalpati Das vs The State of West Bengal & Anr.
SC · 18 May 2023
[2023] 6 S.C.R. 655 : 2023 INSC 554
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – FIR and charge-sheet – Quashing of – FIR was registered against appellant-accused u/ss. 468, 471, 406 and 120-B of IPC – Appellant-accused claim themselves to be spiritual leaders and a…
The Animal Welfare Board of India and Ors. vs Union of India & Anr.
SC · 18 May 2023
[2023] 7 S.C.R. 426 : 2023 INSC 548
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 – Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017 – Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2017 – Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karn…
Sakshi Arha vs The Rajasthan High Court and Others
SC · 18 May 2023
[2023] 9 S.C.R. 583 : 2023 INSC 559
Judicial Service – Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules, 2010 – r. 10 – Selection for the post of Civil Judge – Submission of caste certificate – Certificate not accepted – Benefit of Reservation not given – An advertisement…
National Insurance Company Ltd. vs Vedic Resorts and Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
SC · 17 May 2023
[2023] 7 S.C.R. 419 : 2023 INSC 545
Insurance – Repudiation of claim under exclusionary clause in a policy – Respondent-complainant running a resort obtained two insurance policies in respect of buildings of the Resort with plant and machine accessories an…
Atulbhai Vithalbhai Bhanderi vs State of Gujarat
SC · 4 May 2023
[2023] 4 S.C.R. 239 : 2023 INSC 496
Bail : Grant of – Appellant involved in intimidating and threatening the victim in connivance with the main accused no.1 running an organised crime syndicate for extorting money and landgrabbing by threatening people – 5…
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi vs A. Santhana Kumar & Ors.
SC · 4 May 2023
[2023] 4 S.C.R. 798 : 2023 INSC 499
KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI v. A. SANTHANA KUMAR & ORS (Civil Appeal No. 3411 of 2023) MAY 04, 2023 [AJAY RASTOGI AND BELA M. TRIVEDI, JJ.] Representation of the People’s Act, 1951 – s.83(1)(a) – Noncompliance of – Consequence…
Nagarathinam vs State through the Inspector of Police
SC · 4 May 2023
[2023] 4 S.C.R. 1124 : 2023 INSC 495
Premature Release – Appellant had an affair with ‘S’, who threatened her often – Appellant took decision to commit suicide along with her children – Appellant survived – Children died – Trial Court convicted appellant u/…
Mukeshbhai Vallabhbhai Abhangi vs State of Gujarat
SC · 4 May 2023
[2023] 4 S.C.R. 1137 : 2023 INSC 496
Bail : Grant of – Appellant, along with accused no.1 who was operating an organised crime syndicate involving, inter alia, extortion, land grabbing, contract killing, money-laundering, pressurized Secret Witness 11 to en…
Rajiv Kumar Jindal and Others vs Bci Staff Colony Residential Welfare Association and Others
SC · 27 April 2023
[2023] 4 S.C.R. 79 : 2023 INSC 439
Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 : ss. 20(4), 21(c) – Winding up of sick industrial company – Operating agency to prepare complete inventory – On facts, Operating AgencyIDBI initiated process to s…
M/s N. N. Global Mercantile Private Limited vs M/s Indo Unique Flame Ltd. & Ors.
SC · 25 April 2023
[2023] 9 S.C.R. 285 : 2023 INSC 423
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – ss. 11(6A), 7, 8, 9, 11 and 16 – Indian Stamp Act, 1899 – ss. 3, 33 & 35 – Contract Act, 1872 – ss. 2(h), 10 – Appointment of Arbitrators by The Chief Justice of India Scheme, 199…
Gwalior Development Authority and Another vs Bhanu Pratap Singh
SC · 19 April 2023
[2023] 3 S.C.R. 498 : 2023 INSC 393
Constitution of India – Article 226 – Registered lease deed – Alteration/amendment u/Article 226 – Impermissibility of – Appellants invited bids in 1997 for grant of leases of different plots under the transport city sch…
Jhabbar Singh (Deceased) through Legal Heirs & Ors. vs Jagtar Singh S/O Darshan Singh
SC · 17 April 2023
[2023] 3 S.C.R. 564 : 2023 INSC 373
Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1913:ss. 4, 15, 19, 20 , 21 – Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887 – ss. 118, 121, 123 – Right of pre-emption – Suit for possession of the suit lands by the respondent against the appellants-buyer, on th…
National Insurance Co. Ltd. vs Harsolia Motors and Others
SC · 13 April 2023
[2023] 3 S.C.R. 448 : 2023 INSC 367
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – s.2(1)(d) – Respondent (commercial enterprise) had taken fire insurance policy from the appellant insurance company – Respondent sufferred damage due to fire – Appellant denied the claim o…
The Government of Tamil Nadu and Anr. etc. etc. vs Tamil Nadu Makkal Nala Paniyalargal and Ors. etc. etc.
SC · 11 April 2023
[2023] 3 S.C.R. 390 : 2023 INSC 350
Service Law – Direction for creations of posts – Impermissibility of – Held: Courts cannot direct for creations of posts – In the present case, the respondents were not in employment of the Government or holding a civil…
The Chairman & Managing Director, City Union Bank Ltd. & Anr. vs R. Chandramohan
SC · 27 March 2023
[2023] 3 S.C.R. 688 : 2023 INSC 300
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – s.2(1)(g) – Respondentcomplainant filed a complaint against the appellants-bank alleging that two demand drafts of Rs.5 lakhs and Rs.3 lakhs, totalling Rs.8 lakhs, were not credited to his…
M/s. Platinum Theatre and Others vs Competent Authority Smugglers & Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 and Another
SC · 22 March 2023
[2023] 3 S.C.R. 1084 : 2023 INSC 273
M/S. PLATINUM THEATRE AND OTHERS v. COMPETENT AUTHORITY SMUGGLERS & FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANIPULATORS (FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY) ACT, 1976 AND ANOTHER (Civil Appeal No(S). 4369 of 2009) MARCH 22, 2023 [AJAY RASTOGI AND BELA M.…
Gpsk Capital Private Limited (Formerly Known As Mantri Finance Limited) vs The Securities and Exchange Board of India
SC · 20 March 2023
[2023] 2 S.C.R. 737 : 2023 INSC 262
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992: s. 15(Z) – Securities and Exchange Board of India (Stock Brokers and Sub Brokers) Regulations, 1992 – Sch. III, para 4 – Fees continuity benefits under – Entitlement to –…
Shankar vs The State of Maharashtra
SC · 15 March 2023
[2023] 2 S.C.R. 661 : 2023 INSC 234
Penal Code 1860: s. 302 r/w 34 – Conviction under, on basis of circumstantial evidence – Sustainability of – Prosecution case that the victim assaulted with sharp weapons, sustained 22 antemortem injuries leading to inst…
Anoop Baranwal vs Union of India
SC · 2 March 2023
[2023] 9 S.C.R. 1 : 2023 INSC 190
Election Laws: Constitution of India – Arts. 324(2), 32 and 142 –Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners – Method of – Independence of Election Commission – Constitutional validity of the pr…
Imtiyaz Ahmad Malla vs The State of Jammu and Kashmir and Others
SC · 28 February 2023
[2023] 3 S.C.R. 165 : 2023 INSC 179
Service Law: Reinstatement – Petitioner issued appointment letter for the post of constable in the Jammu and Kashmir Executive Police – He suppressed the information with regard to his involvement in the criminal case –…
Kashibai & Ors. vs The State of Karnataka
SC · 28 February 2023
[2023] 3 S.C.R. 175 : 2023 INSC 722
Penal Code, 1860 – ss.498A, 306 r/w 34 – Appellants-accused were convicted u/ss.498A, 306 r/w 34 and sentenced – Held: Deceased was subjected to harassment at the instance of appellants – Prosecution has successfully bro…
Office of the Odisha Lokayukta vs Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi and Others
SC · 23 February 2023
[2023] 2 S.C.R. 560 : 2023 INSC 154
OFFICE OF THE ODISHA LOKAYUKTA v. DR. PRADEEP KUMAR PANIGRAHI AND OTHERS (Civil Appeal No(s).1384-85 of 2023) FEBRUARY 23, 2023 [AJAY RASTOGI AND BELA M. TRIVEDI, JJ.] Odisha Lokayukta Act, 2014 – s.20(1), 25, 28 – Order…
Union of India vs Indian Navy Civilian Design Officers Association and Anr.
SC · 22 February 2023
[2023] 2 S.C.R. 529 : 2023 INSC 152
Service Law : Pay scale – Grant of – Respondent association seeking pay scale of Rs.7500-12000 to the Junior Design Officers as allowed to the Civilian Technical Officers (Design), consequent to the implementation of the…
Ram Gopal S/O Mansharam vs State of Madhya Pradesh
SC · 17 February 2023
[2023] 2 S.C.R. 402 : 2023 INSC 133
RAM GOPAL S/O MANSHARAM v. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH (Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 9221 of 2018) FEBRUARY 17, 2023 [AJAY RASTOGI AND BELA M. TRIVEDI, JJ.] Penal Code, 1860 – s.302 – Conviction under – Evidence Act…
Joseph Shine vs Union of India
SC · 31 January 2023
[2023] 4 S.C.R. 585 : 2023 INSC 87
Judgments/Orders – Clarification of – Army Act, 1950 – ss. 45, 63 – Air Force Act, 1950 – ss.45, 65 – Navy Act, 1957 – ss.54(2), 74 – Union of India (UOI) sought clarification of the judgment of Supreme Court in Joseph S…
Naim Ahamed vs State (NCT of Delhi)
SC · 30 January 2023
[2023] 1 S.C.R. 1061 : 2023 INSC 85
Penal Code, 1860 – ss.375, 376 – Conviction u/s.376, when not justified – Plea of the respondents was that the prosecutrix gave her consent for sexual relationship under the misconception of fact, as the accused had give…
Common Cause (A Regd. Society) vs Union of India
SC · 24 January 2023
[2023] 1 S.C.R. 1137 : 2023 INSC 77
Constitution of India – Right of the person to die with dignity – Advanced directives – Application seeking clarification of the judgment in Common Cause (A Registered Society) v. Union of India (2018) 5 SCC 1: [2018] 6…
Ex-Const/Dvr Mukesh Kumar Raigar vs Union of India & Ors.
SC · 16 January 2023
[2023] 1 S.C.R. 797 : 2023 INSC 42
Service Law : Removal from service – Constable found guilty of gross misconduct and indiscipline – Suppression of pending criminal litigation in the verification form submitted at the time of appointment – Departmental i…
Sushil Pandey & Anr. vs State of U.P.Thr. Principal Secretary (Home) & Ors.
SC · 16 January 2023
[2023] 3 S.C.R. 207 : 2023 INSC 40
Uttar Pradesh Police Radio Service Rules, 1979 – rr. 17, 22 – 50% vacancies for the post of Assistant Radio Officers to be filled through direct recruitment and 50% by promotion from the feeder cadre (Radio Inspectors)–…
Sabarmati Gas Limited vs Shah Alloys Limited
SC · 4 January 2023
[2023] 4 S.C.R. 188 : 2023 INSC 10
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – ss. 6, 8, 9, 62, 238A, 252 – Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 – ss. 16, 17, 22, 25 – Limitation Act, 1963 – s.5,14 and Art. 137 – Insolvency and Bankruptcy (…

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