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Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale

101 Supreme Court judgments with Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale on the bench, 2024 to 2026, 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
2026 8 2025 42 2024 51
Most often on the same bench
Justice Vikram Nath 54Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia 14Justice Pankaj Mithal 12Justice Bela M. Trivedi 11Justice Sanjay Karol 4Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra 2Justice Aravind Kumar 1Justice Manoj Misra 1
Acts most often in these headnotes
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 17Indian Penal Code, 1860 11Constitution of India 6Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 4Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 3Consumer Protection Act, 1986 2Limitation Act, 1963 2Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 2
M/s Faime Makers Pvt. Ltd. vs District Deputy Registrar, Co-operative Societies(3), Mumbai & Ors.
SC · 1 April 2025
[2025] 5 S.C.R. 331 : 2025 INSC 423
The appellant’s writ petition, assailing the correctness of the order dated 05.10.2021 passed by the District Deputy Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Mumbai/Competent Authority, was dismissed by the High Court.
The Auroville Foundation vs Natasha Storey
SC · 17 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 469 : 2025 INSC 348
Matter pertains to the applicability of the doctrine of “clean hands and non-suppression of material facts” to the writ petition filed by the respondent seeking substantially the same relief without disclosing the materi…
The Auroville Foundation vs Navroz Kersasp Mody & Ors.
SC · 17 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 516 : 2025 INSC 347
Matter pertains to the correctness of judgment passed by the National Green Tribunal giving directions to the appellant-Foundation as regards the construction of roads in Auroville Township.
Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma vs State of Gujarat & Ors.
SC · 17 March 2025
[2025] 4 S.C.R. 32 : 2025 INSC 350
Does the decision in Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. [2013] 14 SCR 713 create an absolute rule that a preliminary inquiry must be conducted in every case before the registration of an FIR.
Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma vs Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
SC · 17 March 2025
[2025] 4 S.C.R. 71 : 2025 INSC 349
The High Court dismissed the appellant’s criminal revision application and refused to the quash the order of the Trial Court rejecting the appellant’s discharge application in a case for offences under the Prevention of…
Saranga Anilkumar Aggarwal vs Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth & Ors.
SC · 4 March 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 325 : 2025 INSC 314
Whether the execution of penalty orders passed by the NCDRC can be stayed under the interim moratorium provisions of s.96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Pradip N. Sharma vs State of Gujarat & Anr.
SC · 28 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 2091 : 2025 INSC 291
The High Court dismissed the criminal miscellaneous application of appellant praying for quashing of the FIR registered u/ss.409, 219 and 114 of IPC and also rejected the appellant’s prayer for anticipatory bail.
The State of Chattisgarh vs Ashok Bhoi Etc.
SC · 27 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 1785 : 2025 INSC 256
Whether the High Court was justified in allowing the criminal appeal preferred by accused-respondent and dismissing acquittal appeal preferred by the State, thereby acquitting both the accused persons.
Maatr Sparsh An Initiative by Avyaan Foundation vs Union of India & Others
SC · 19 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 1772 : 2025 INSC 302
1. Whether a Writ of Mandamus should be issued to the Respondents to act and thereby construct feeding rooms and child care rooms, etc. or any other facilities related to infants and mothers at public places. 2. Whether…
Hitesh Umeshbhai Mashru vs The State of Gujarat & Anr.
SC · 18 February 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 205 : 2025 INSC 246
Appellant, if entitled to anticipatory bail.
The Union of India through the Assistant Director vs Kanhaiya Prasad
SC · 13 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 544 : 2025 INSC 210
Issue arose as regards the correctness of the order passed by the High Court granting bail to the respondent without considering the rigours of s.45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
M/s S.R.S. Travels by its Proprietor K.T. Rajashekar vs The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation Workers & Ors.
SC · 6 February 2025
[2025] 3 S.C.R. 262 : 2025 INSC 152
Issue arose as regards the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Act, 2003 repealing the Karnataka Contract Carriages (Acquisition) Act, 1976 particularly give…
The State of Jharkhand vs Sunny Kumar @ Sunny Kumar Sao
SC · 3 February 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 619 : 2025 INSC 153
Matter pertains to the correctness of the order passed by the High Court granting bail to the accused in a case registered for offence punishable u/s.18 of the NDPS Act, and when subsequently he was involved in another c…
Kuldeep Singh vs The State of Punjab & Ors.
SC · 31 January 2025
[2025] 1 S.C.R. 1392 : 2025 INSC 137
The accused-appellant’s petition u/s.482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 seeking quashing of the FIR u/ss.366, 376 and 506 of Penal Code, 1860 was dismissed by the High Court.
Sau. Jiya vs Kuldeep
SC · 31 January 2025
[2025] 1 S.C.R. 1398 : 2025 INSC 135
Issue arose as regards permanent alimony to be given by respondent-husband to appellant-wife, post-divorce.
Shripal & Anr. vs Nagar Nigam, Ghaziabad
SC · 31 January 2025
[2025] 1 S.C.R. 1427 : 2025 INSC 144
Whether the services of the appellant-workmen (gardeners) were terminated without complying with Sections 6E and 6N of the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Appellants, if entitled to reinstatement with back wages as a…
Rakesh Kumar Charmakar & Ors. vs The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
SC · 31 January 2025
[2025] 2 S.C.R. 252 : 2025 INSC 136
Whether the appellants were entitled to regular pay scale in light of the circular dated 10.05.1984 issued by the State.
Mamta Kaur vs State of Punjab
SC · 9 January 2025
[2025] 1 S.C.R. 649 : 2025 INSC 49
Whether the appellant can be granted anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No 13 dated 14.02.2023, for the offence punishable under Section 306 of the Penal Code, 1860.
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors. vs Century Textiles and Industries Limited & Ors.
SC · 7 January 2025
[2025] 1 S.C.R. 313 : 2025 INSC 36
Issue arose whether the appellant-Corporation was bound to convey the lease in favour of the respondent in terms of s.51 of the Bombay Improvement Trust Transfer Act, 1925; and whether writ petition filed before the High…
The State of Punjab vs Hari Kesh
SC · 7 January 2025
[2025] 1 S.C.R. 651 : 2025 INSC 50
Whether the High Court was justified in quashing the Sanction Order and setting aside the proceedings arising therefrom, thereby allowing the petition filed by the accused.
Jaggo vs Union of India & Ors.
SC · 20 December 2024
[2024] 12 S.C.R. 1235 : 2024 INSC 1034
Issue arose as regards the regularization of services of long term serving employees performing essential function in government establishment.
Anil Bhavarlal Jain & Anr. vs The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
SC · 20 December 2024
[2024] 12 S.C.R. 1436 : 2024 INSC 1039
Whether criminal proceedings can be quashed on the basis of a settlement arrived at between the parties on the consent terms drawn and submitted before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.
Dwarika Prasad (D) Thr. LRs. vs Prithvi Raj Singh
SC · 20 December 2024
[2024] 12 S.C.R. 2075 : 2024 INSC 1030
Whether a separate application for condonation of delay is mandatory in cases where sufficient justification was provided while seeking restoration against ex-parte decree.
Shambhu Debnath vs The State of Bihar & Ors.
SC · 20 December 2024
[2024] 12 S.C.R. 2083 : 2024 INSC 1032
Whether the High Court erred in granting anticipatory bail to accused persons despite specific allegations of heinous crime u/s.302 of Penal Code, 1860 and chargesheet on record that established the allegations made u/s.…
Sugirtha vs Gowtham
SC · 20 December 2024
[2024] 12 S.C.R. 2089 : 2024 INSC 1036
Whether a child can be made to travel 300 kms to enable the father to exercise visitation rights to the child.
Amutha vs A.R. Subramanian
SC · 19 December 2024
[2024] 12 S.C.R. 755 : 2024 INSC 1033
The appellant-wife herein is challenging the grant of divorce.
Ajith G. Das & Others Etc. vs The State of Kerala & Ors.
SC · 19 December 2024
[2024] 12 S.C.R. 1148 : 2024 INSC 1037
Issue arose as regards the refusal of Kerala Public Service Commission to expand vacancies despite the directions of the tribunal.
Bherulal Bhimaji Oswal(D) by Lrs. vs Madhusudan N. Kumbhare
SC · 19 December 2024
[2024] 12 S.C.R. 1875 : 2024 INSC 1035
(1) Whether the Respondent was guilty of medical negligence in the post-operative care of the Appellant; (2) Whether the Appellant's actions (changing his own bandage) contributed to the infection and absolved the Respon…
M/s Bhagwati Medical Hall & Anr. vs Central Drugs Standard Control Organization & Ors.
SC · 19 December 2024
[2024] 12 S.C.R. 2102 : 2024 INSC 1048
Whether District Magistrate’s order prohibiting sale of 'aromatic tincture of cardamom' on the ground of it containing a high level of alcohol was correct and in accordance with the statutory framework of Drugs & Cosmeti…
Smt. Naresh Kumari & Ors. vs Smt. Chameli & Ors.
SC · 11 December 2024
[2024] 12 S.C.R. 693 : 2024 INSC 965
Issue arose as regards the resumption of onerous gift to heirs of donor when conditions of gift are not fulfilled by heirs of the donee.

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