Supreme Court

19th Apr, 2024

Delay should not be excused as matter of generosity; Party must prove that they were reasonably diligent in prosecuting the matter.

 In the matter of Union of India &Anr. Versus Jahangir Byramji Jeejeebhoy (D) Through his LR decided by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 03.04.2024   Facts A civil suit for possession was passed against the […]
19th Apr, 2024

Courts are empowered to exercise discretion to condone delay if sufficient cause had been explained, but that exercise of power is discretionary in nature.

In the matter of Pathapati Subba Reddy (died) by LR’S and Ors. Versus Special Deputy Collector (LA)   Facts Appellants preferred a reference against acquisition of subject land for not being satisfied with the compensation […]
19th Apr, 2024

Non-disclosure of each and every asset owned by a candidate, in their nomination papers, would not amount to a defect, much less, a defect of a substantial character.

  In the matter of Karikho Kri vs. Nuney Tayang & Ors., CA No. 4615/2023 decided by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 09.04.2024.   Facts of the case– The election of the returned candidate (Petitioner […]
27th Mar, 2024

Party claiming ownership rights in a property by way of adverse possession must know who the actual owner of the property is.

In the matter of Sh. M. Radheshyamlal vs. V Sandhya and Anr., Civil Appeal No 4322-2324 of 2024, decided by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on 18.03.2024. Facts of the case– The original owner […]
11th Mar, 2024

Para-wise reply to a plaint is essential, Allegations deemed to be admitted unless specifically denied

In the matter of Thangam & Anr versus Navamani Ammal Civil Appeal No. 8935 of 2011 decided by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on 04.03.2024   FACTS: The issue pertained to the genuineness of […]
2nd Feb, 2024

Mere non-filing of Written Statement will not entitle a decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC

In the matter of Asma Lateef & Anr. Vs. Shabbir Ahmad & Ors. Civil Appeal No. 9695/2013 decided by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on 12.01.2024. The facts of the case and issue on maintainability […]
28th Jan, 2024

Where maintainability of a suit is questioned, the Court should prima facie decide question of maintainability before granting interim relief.

In the matter of Asma Lateef & Anr. Vs. Shabbir Ahmad & Ors. Civil Appeal No. 9695/2013 decided by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on 12.01.2024. Facts of the Case- Appellants who were the Plaintiff […]
4th Dec, 2023

Airlines will be bound by the timeline promised by its Agent

Rajasthan Art Emporium vs Kuwait Airways Civil Appeal no. 1906 of 2012 decided by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on 09.11.2023   The Appellant (hereinafter Complainant) is an exporter of handicrafts to many countries. […]
4th Dec, 2023

Writ Petitions are maintainable if insurer disallows claim de hors specific policy terms

In the matter of Mohit Kumar and Anr. v. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman and Ors., W.P.(C) 8916/2020 decided on 07.11.2023 by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court FACTS: The Petitioners in the case are a […]
6th Nov, 2023

Holding a medical practitioner liable for medical negligence entails a higher threshold limit

In the matter of M.A Biviji v. Sunita & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 3975/2018) decided by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 19.10.2023   FACTS: The present Civil Appeal was filed under Section 23 of The […]
13th Jan, 2023

Dues under MSMED Act will not prevail over SARFAESI Proceedings

In the case of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. v Girnar Corrugators Pvt Ltd decided by Hon’ble Supreme Court on 05.01.2023. FACTS The present appeal is preferred by Kotak Mahindra Bank ltd against the Judgment dated […]
15th Nov, 2022

Purpose of acquisition of land – an essential factor for determining market value

The Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its judgment dated 09.11.2022 in “S. Shankaraiah through GPA holder & Ors. vs. The land acquisition officer & Revenue Divisional officer Peddapali, Karimnagar Dist. & Ors.” had the occasion of […]