Seraphic Advisors - Newsletter || Weekly Supreme Court Insights: January 27, 2025 - February 1, 2025
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Supreme Court Judgments - Highlights from last week
Environmental Degradation in Vellore District: Liability of Tanneries and Governmental Responsibilities
This landmark case reaffirms the "polluter pays" and "precautionary" principles, holding both tanneries and the government accountable for environmental damage in Vellore. The Supreme Court's ruling emphasizes the absolute liability of polluters for ecological restoration and highlights the government's responsibility in enforcing environmental regulations. This decision sets a significant precedent for environmental litigation and governmental accountability.
Vellore District Environment Monitoring Committee & All India Skin and Hide Tanners and Merchants Association VS The District Collector, Vellore District & Others, decided on 30-01-2025
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Other Notable Decisions This Week:
Quashing of FIR for Rape Allegations Against Husband After Marriage
KULDEEP SINGH VS THE STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS., decided on 31-01-2025
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Eligibility for Regular Pay Scale for Temporary Employees in Madhya Pradesh Veterinary Department
RAKESH KUMAR CHARMAKAR & ORS. VS THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & ORS., decided on 31-01-2025
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Divorce Decree and Permanent Alimony Award in a Hindu Marriage Case
Sau. Jiya VS Kuldeep, decided on 31-01-2025
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Acquittal of Husband in Dowry Death Case Due to Insufficient Evidence of Cruelty
KARAN SINGH VS STATE OF HARYANA, decided on 31-01-2025
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Quashing of Criminal Proceedings under the SC/ST Act: Insufficient Evidence of Public View
Karuppudayar VS State Rep. By The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Lalgudi Trichy & Ors., decided on 31-01-2025
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Contractual Limitation of Liability Clause in Construction Dispute
M/s. C & C Constructions Ltd. VS IRCON International Ltd., decided on 31-01-2025
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Quashing of Criminal Proceedings for Lack of Reasons in Summoning Order
M/S. JM LABORATORIES AND OTHERS VS STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND ANOTHER, decided on 30-01-2025
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Quashing of Criminal Proceedings against INOX Air Products Private Limited and its Managing Director for Alleged Violation of Drugs and Cosmetics Act
INOX AIR PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANOTHER VS THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, decided on 30-01-2025
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Challenge to Jharkhand High Court's Decision Allowing CTET/STET Qualified Candidates for Assistant Teacher Recruitment
Parimal Kumar & Ors. VS The State of Jharkhand & Ors. & Gurucharan Mahto & Ors. VS The State of Jharkhand & Ors., decided on 30-01-2025
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Quashing of Criminal Proceedings Against Accused in Domestic Worker Exploitation Case
Ajay Malik & Anr. VS State of Uttarakhand & Anr., decided on 29-01-2025
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Reduction of Motor Accident Compensation: Assessing Loss of Income and Future Prospects
S. Vishnu Ganga & Ors. VS M/S Oriental Insurance Company Limited & Ors., decided on 29-01-2025
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Constitutionality of Residence-Based Reservation in Postgraduate Medical Courses
Dr. Tanvi Behl VS Shrey Goel & Ors., decided on 29-01-2025
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Appeal Against Condonation of Delay and Grant of Leave to Appeal in Specific Performance Suit
H. ANJANAPPA & ORS. VS A. PRABHAKAR & ORS. & BEENA ANTHONY & ORS., decided on 29-01-2025
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Acquittal of Vinobhai in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Evidence
Vinobhai VS State of Kerala, decided on 29-01-2025
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Challenge to School Teacher Appointments: Balancing Natural Justice Principles
KRISHNADATT AWASTHY VS STATE OF M.P. & ORS., decided on 29-01-2025
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Overturning Erroneous High Court Conviction: Violation of Statutory Bar and Principles of Natural Justice
MAHABIR & ORS. VS STATE OF HARYANA, decided on 29-01-2025
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Appeal Against NCLAT's Decision on CCI Approval in Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
INDEPENDENT SUGAR CORPORATION LTD. VS GIRISH SRIRAM JUNEJA & ORS., decided on 29-01-2025
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Appeal Against Conviction for Murder: Reduction of Sentence Due to Lack of Premeditation
AJAI KUMAR CHAUHAN VS THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH, decided on 29-01-2025
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Validity of School Teacher Appointments Challenged on Grounds of Bias and Violation of Natural Justice
KRISHNADATT AWASTHY VS STATE OF M.P. & ORS., decided on 29-01-2025
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Appeal Against Conviction for Murder: Reversal of High Court Judgment
Constable 907 Surendra Singh & Anr. VS State of Uttarakhand, decided on 28-01-2025
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Determination of Paternity and Maintenance: Rebutting the Presumption of Legitimacy
Ivan Rathinam VS Milan Joseph, decided on 28-01-2025
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Overturning Death Sentence: Insufficient Evidence in Rape and Murder Case
CHANDRABHAN SUDAM SANAP VS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA, decided on 28-01-2025
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Review of Medical Degrees Awarded Despite Prior Court Ruling
DR. PRIYAMBADA SHARMA, ETC. ETC. VS BOARD OF GOVERNORS IN SUPERSESSION OF MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA & ORS. ETC., decided on 28-01-2025
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Contract Dispute: Interpretation of Variation Clauses in a Construction Contract
SOMDATT BUILDERS –NCC – NEC(JV) VS NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA & ORS., decided on 27-01-2025
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Employee's Entitlement to Promotion and Back Pay Following Quashed Disciplinary Proceedings
K. SAMBA MOORTHY VS SANJIV CHADHA & ORS., decided on 27-01-2025
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Appeal Regarding LPG Distributorship Allotment: Jagwant Kaur v. Union of India
JAGWANT KAUR VS UNION OF INDIA & ORS., decided on 27-01-2025
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Burial Rights of a Deceased Christian in Chhattisgarh: A Dispute Over Burial Location
RAMESH BAGHEL VS STATE OF CHHATTISGARH & OTHERS, decided on 27-01-2025
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