Supreme Court

This column will list all the case briefs on the decisions of the Supreme Court

Quash FIR under PC Act
Case BriefsSupreme Court

SBI suffered losses of Rs. 6.13 Crores approximately, causing a substantial injury to the public exchequer and consequently, hampering the public interest…“Economic offences affect the economy of the country as a whole and pose a serious threat to the financial health of the country. If such offences are viewed lightly, the confidence and trust of the public will be shaken.”

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Financial independence in alimony
Case BriefsSupreme Court

A sum of Rs. 50 Lakhs has also been awarded to the daughter, in line with the principles of safeguarding the interests of children suffering under distress of such prolonged matrimonial disputes between the parents.

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Plea of alibi
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The absence of any explanation or defense from the convict, coupled with the surrounding circumstances that pointed to his culpability, led the Supreme Court to conclude that the only plausible inference was that the convict had participated in the commission of the crime.

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Rs 12 crore alimony
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The wife claimed that her husband’s net worth is Rs 5000 crores, but the Court decided to grant permanent alimony of Rs. 12 crores noting that the wife in the instant case has sought equalisation of status not just with the husband but also with his ex-wife and opined that this cannot be an acceptable approach.

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DND flyway toll-free
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“NOIDA (Levy of Infrastructure Fee) Regulations, 1998 came to be enacted only after the Concession Agreement had been executed and were seemingly designed to validate the actions already taken by NTBCL and NOIDA.”

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NEET UG counselling 2024
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court directed that no college would be permitted to admit the students directly and admission should be conducted only through the State Admission Authorities.

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Reinvestigation to CBI by HC
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Mere observation that the investigating authorities may have taken a lackadaisical ethical approach does not warrant the accused being put through the wringer once more for the same offence.”

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Witchcraft accusations
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“When it comes to offences that infringe upon the dignity of a person, the responsibility cast on both the investigating and the adjudicatory authorities is greater than usual or what is generally cast upon them in other circumstances… Dignity is an invaluable aspect of Indian Constitutional jurisprudence.”

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Partha Chatterjee Bail
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court expedited the Trial and directed the Trial Court to decide on framing of charges before the commencement of the winter vacations or before 31-12-2024 and then fix a date for recording the statements of prosecution witnesses who are the most material or vulnerable.

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Sacred groves of Rajasthan
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Recognizing Orans as forests aligns with both domestic legal mandates and international commitments, fostering a harmonious balance between cultural heritage and biodiversity conservation for present and future generations.”

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Sexual assault and murder of 4-year-old
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The crime committed by the convict was diabolic in character. He enticed the innocent child by tempting him with ice-cream and brutally sodomized and murdered the four-year old. The appellant also mercilessly strangulated the deceased. The post-mortem report clearly indicated that death was due to asphyxia by throttling”.

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Sanjay Badaya bail
Case BriefsSupreme Court

ED’s investigation into the Jal Jeevan Mission scam revealed that fake and fabricated work experience certificates were used to get Public Health and Engineering Department contracts and bribes were given to public servants to score tenders.

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unauthorised construction building plan
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court strictly opined that constructions put up in violation of or deviation from the building plan approved by the local authority and the constructions which are audaciously put up without any building planning approval, cannot be encouraged.

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Remarks against Judge
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The Constitutional Courts can lay down the principles governing the grant of bail or anticipatory bail, however, the Constitutional Courts cannot interfere with the discretion of Trial Courts by laying down the form in which an order should be passed while deciding bail applications…Explanation of a Judicial Officer can be called for only on the administrative side.”

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NIA investigate non-scheduled offence
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court held that NIA could investigate non-scheduled offence, or a person involved in a non-scheduled offence, provided there is a connection with the scheduled offence. This nexus between any other offence and the Scheduled Offence is of critical importance and must be present to enable the NIA to investigate any other offence committed by an accused in connection with the Scheduled Offence.

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Grounds setting aside sale under SARFAESI
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“‘Henderson Principle’ is a core component of the broader doctrine of abuse of process, aimed at enthusing in the parties a sense of sanctity towards judicial adjudications and determinations. It ensures that litigants are not subjected to repetitive and vexatious legal challenges. This rule not only supports the finality of judgments but also underscores the ideals of judicial propriety and fairness.”

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Girraj Singh Malinga
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Girraj Singh Malinga was charged for the major offences punishable under Section 307 IPC, amongst others, read with Sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s) and 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST Act. He was duly arrested, and bail was granted by the order dated 17-05-2022.

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Bharti Arora NDPS case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court reiterated that justice should not only be done but should be seen to be done.

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challenge Compromise decree
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Only the Court that entertains the petition of compromise can determine its legality, at the time of recording the compromise or when it is questioned by way of a recall application. No other remedy is available to the party who is aggrieved by the compromise decree as an appeal and fresh suit are not maintainable under the CPC.”

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Rajkumar Daitapati PMLA
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Rajasthan High Court via the impugned order dated 11-11-2021 dismissed the appellant’s application for anticipatory bail opining that the appellant was allegedly involved in serious economic offence.

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