Issue for Consideration (i) Whether the Letter of Intent dated 02.09.2022 created any binding or enforceable rights in favour of the Respondent company, or remained a conditional, pre-award communication subject to fulfilment of stipulated the Appellant- State’s decision dated 06.06.2023, cancelling the Letter of Intent, was arbitrary, unreasoned, or violative of the principles of natural justice, thereby warranting interference. Headnotes† Tender – Cancellation of Letter of Intent – The Appellant-State in
Issue for Consideration Whether the Appellants-landlords during the pendency of the Appeals u/s.18, Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965, before the Rent Control Appellate Court challenging an eviction order passed u/s.12(3) of the Act, 1965 have to once again follow the procedure an application u/s.12(1) of the Act, 1965. Headnotes† Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 – Appellants-landlords filed eviction petitions before the Rent Control Court alleging that the Respondent-tenant was in arrears of rent – Appellants also filed a recovery
Issue for Consideration Whether the continued discharge of untreated industrial effluents and municipal sewage into the rivers Jojari, Bandi and Luni, resulting in large scale environmental degradation and contamination of water, soil and ecology constitutes a violation life u/Art.21 of the Constitution and what remedial and regulatory measures are required for restoration of the river system. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Arts.21, 47, 48A, 51 A(g) – National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 – s.22 – The prolonged and systemic
Issue for Consideration Issue arose whether there exists a valid and enforceable arbitration agreement between the parties, which can form the basis of an arbitral reference. Headnotes† Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – s.11 – Appointment of arbitrators – Maintainability of petition u/s.11 – Petitioner entered into buyer and seller agreement-BSA and its Addendum with respondent no.1 governed by laws of Republic of Benin, under the Act of 1996 – Subsequent contractual arrangements-Sales Contracts executed with respondent no.2, and High
Issue for Consideration The instant matter pertains to High Court’s refusal to exercise its inherent power u/s.482 Cr.PC to quash the order taking cognizance dated 01.06.2022 passed by the CJM in connection with P.S. Case No. 112 of 2005. Headnotes† Code of ss.482, 197 – Arms Act, 1959 – s.13(2) – The allegation against the Appellant, who was the District Magistrate at the relevant time, is that he issued arm licences to other accused persons in order to give undue benefit to them, thereby violating s.13(2) of the Arms Act,
Issue for Consideration Definition of Aravali Hills and Ranges; need for its conservation in the States of Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Headnotes† Environment – Aravali Hills and Ranges Need for its conservation in the States of Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat and Rajasthan – Illegal mining on account of different definitions of “Aravali Hills/Ranges”, as adopted by different States – Committee constituted for providing a uniform definition of the Aravali
1112 : 2025 INSC 1335 Jalgaon District Central Coop. Bank Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra and Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 13884 of 2025) 20 November 2025 [B.R. Gavai, CJI and K. Vinod Chandran,* J.] Issue for Consideration Priority of the provident fund dues which has a first charge created under the Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002; whether in the facts of the case, the sale proceeds have to be first applied in satisfaction of the dues under the EPF&MP Act and then in satisfaction of the secured debt of the appellant-bank. Headnotes† Securitisation and
Issue for Consideration Instant matter is the Presidential Reference in exercise of powers conferred u/Art.143(1) of the Constitution of India, wherein the Hon’ble President of India relating to interpretation of powers of the Governor u/Arts.200 and 201 along with certain ancillary questions: 1). What are the constitutional options before a Governor when a Bill is presented to him u/Art.200 of the Constitution of India; 2) Is the Governor bound by the aid and advice
1815 : 2025 INSC 1361 Indian Society of Organ Transplantation v. Union of India & Ors. (Writ Petition (Civil) No. 39 of 2025) 19 November 2025 [B.R. Gavai,* CJI and K. Vinod Chandran, J.] Issue for Consideration Issue arose as regards uniformity, equality and access in the realm of organ in the realm of organ donation for both the donors and the recipients sought: Held: Though the life of a recipient is required to be taken care of, equally the life of a live donor who parts with a valuable part of his body should not be neglected and should be adequately taken care of after the
Issue for Consideration Issue pertains to the principles governing the determination of seniority within the cadre of Higher Judicial Services (HJS) of all the States. Headnotes† Judiciary – Cadre of Higher Judicial Services (HJS) – Determination of seniority within the cadre – Recruitment of officers through three sources: Regular Promotees (RP), those promoted through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE), and Direct Recruits (DR) – Dispute
1917 : 2025 INSC 1330 Madras Bar Association v. Union of India and Another (Writ Petition (C) No. 1018 of 2021) 19 November 2025 [B.R. Gavai, CJI* and K. Vinod Chandran, J.] Issue for Consideration Whether Parliament possesses the authority to disregard a judicial pronouncement and to enact a without curing its defects. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 – Validity of – Challenge to the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 on grounds of violation of constitutional principles of separation of powers and judicial independence –
Issue for Consideration Issue arose should a deed assigning a decree for specific performance of an agreement of sale of immovable property, be registered under the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908. Headnotes† Registration Act, 1908 – s.17(1)(e) – Documents of which for specific performance of an agreement of sale of immovable property – Registration under the provisions of the 1908 Act – Requirement: Held: Assignment deed assigning the decree of specific performance of an agreement of sale of immovable property did not require registration
Issue for Consideration Whether the National Green Tribunal committed an error in dismissing an appeal filed u/s.16(h) of the Green Tribunal Act, 2010 on the ground that the appeal was filed after the maximum condonable period of 90 days as such barred by limitation. Headnotes† – s.16(h) – The respondent being the project proponent, applied and obtained an EC for limestone mining on 05.01.2017 – The appellant-Gram Panchayat challenged this EC before the National Green Tribunal by filing an appeal u/s.16(h) of the Act accompanied by an application for
Issue for Consideration Whether the High Court committed any error in passing the impugned order granting unconditional stay of the execution of the arbitral award. Headnotes† Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – s.36 – Enforcement – Unconditional stay of execution of justified – Promoters of Respondent no.6-LLP entered into a MoU with the appellant-caterers for availing the services of the appellant for the events to be held at a Hotel for which the appellant paid Rs.4 crores towards security deposit – Disputes arose between the parties as the
Issue for Consideration Whether in the facts and circumstances of the case, the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction u/Art.227 of the Constitution of India in interfering with a well-reasoned order of the appellate court. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Art.227 – Powers under – Bombay High Court Appellate Side Rules, 1960 – Civil Manual – Appellant filed suit against the respondents, inter alia, for possession under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 – During the course of the suit proceedings, the advocate for the defendants submitted
Issue for Consideration Whether the review petition seeking recall of the judgment and final order dated 16th May 2025 in Vanashakti v. Union of India 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1139 ought to be allowed and Headnotes† Review Petition – Vanashakti v. Union of India 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1139 vide order dated 16th May 2025 (JUR) held the 2017 Notification which permitted grant of ex-post facto Environmental Clearance (EC) and the 2021 OM as bad in law and set aside the same, restraining
Issue for Consideration Whether the statement of law that once the suit is dismissed, no interim relief could be granted pending the appeal preferred against such judgment and order passed by the trial court, can be approved. Headnotes† Appeal – Interim relief – Whether interim relief can be in appeal, when suit is dismissed by the trial Court: Held: Just because the original suit came to be dismissed, that does not mean that in the pending appeal, the appellate court cannot grant appropriate relief as prayed for – Of course, the appellant
Issue for Consideration Issue arose as regards the correctness of the order passed by the National Commission setting aside the order passed by the State Commission whereby it partly allowed the complaint of the appellant and directed the a sum of Rs.11,84,192/- along with interest @ 6% p.a. Headnotes† Insurance – Insurance Claim – Repudiation of – Building of the appellant-complainant got damaged owing to a continuous heavy snowfall – Respondent-Insurance company denied the claim of the appellant on
Issue for Consideration Whether the High Court committed any error in dismissing the s.37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appeal filed by the appellants herein, thereby affirming the order passed by the High Court in s.34 proceedings of the Act, 1996 – ss.34, 37 – Appellants failed to repay the complete loan amount, the respondent no.1 invoked the arbitration clause under the First and Second loan agreements respectively – Respondent no.2 passed an Award dated 27.12.2014, wherein, while partly allowing the