Prasanna B. Varale

Supreme Court settles dispute over apartment allotment and dues under MOFA: Jawala Real Estate vs. Haresh (2025) INSC 669 (13 May 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 13 May 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 669 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. When a property developer fails to provide essential documents and violates court orders by alienating the originally allotted property, how should the dues be calculated when an alternate property is offered? The Supreme Court of […]

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Supreme Court Allows Pension Benefits for Absorbed Electricity Board Employees: Vijay Kumar Joshi vs. Akash Tripathi (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 13, 2025 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Do employees of cooperative societies, after being absorbed into the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board (MPSEB), qualify for pension benefits? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Vijay Kumar Joshi vs. Akash Tripathi.

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Supreme Court clarifies the scope of abuse of dominant position under the Competition Act, 2002: Competition Commission of India vs. Schott Glass India Pvt. Ltd. (2025) INSC 668 (13 May 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 13 May 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 668 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Can a company with a large market share be penalized simply for being successful? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning Schott Glass India Pvt. Ltd. The court clarified the

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Supreme Court Upholds Tender Award in Mining Lease Case: M/S Sri Venkateswara Constructions vs. State of Odisha (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 25, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 580 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi and Prasanna B. Varale When is a bidder considered to have met all tender conditions? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving a dispute over the award of a long-term mining lease. The

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Supreme Court clarifies the process for resolving grievances of allottees in Faridabad housing project: Okhla Enclave Plot Holders Welfare Association vs. Union of India (25 April 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 25 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 573 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Can long-standing disputes over housing allotments be resolved fairly? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Okhla Enclave Plot Holders Welfare Association vs. Union of India, focusing on a residential

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Supreme Court Upholds Tendering Authority’s Right to Cancel Tenders in Forest Contract Case: Principal Chief Conservator of Forest & Ors. vs. Suresh Mathew & Ors. (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 25, 2025 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Can a tendering authority cancel a tender process and initiate a fresh tender for the same work? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case concerning a dispute over a forest contract in Kerala.

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Supreme Court sets aside quashing of FIR in cheating case involving shell companies: Dinesh Sharma vs. Emgee Cables and Communication Ltd. (2025)

Date of the Judgment: April 23, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 571 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Can a High Court quash an FIR involving allegations of cheating and fraud, especially when shell companies are involved? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving Dinesh Sharma and

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Supreme Court clarifies default bail eligibility under Section 167(2) CrPC: State (NCT) of Delhi vs. Rajeev Sharma (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 03 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 456 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi J., Prasanna B. Varale J. When can an accused be released on default bail if the investigation isn’t completed on time? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question while examining a case related to the Official Secrets

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Supreme Court Upholds Rape Conviction Based on Sole Testimony of Victim: Lok Mal @ Loku vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025) INSC 344 (March 7, 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: March 7, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 344 Judges: Sandeep Mehta, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. In a significant judgment concerning sexual offenses, the Supreme Court of India addressed whether a conviction for rape can be sustained based solely on the testimony of the victim. The case of Lok Mal @

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Interim Moratorium under IBC on Consumer Protection Act Penalties: Saranga Anil Kumar Aggarwal vs. Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth (2025)

Date of the Judgment: March 04, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 314 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Does the interim moratorium under Section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) apply to penalties imposed under the Consumer Protection Act (CP Act)? This question was recently addressed by the Supreme Court in a

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Supreme Court Upholds FIR but Grants Anticipatory Bail in Misuse of Official Position Case: Pradip N. Sharma vs. State of Gujarat (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 28, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 291 Judges: Vikram Nath J., Prasanna B. Varale J. Can a public servant be granted anticipatory bail when facing allegations of misusing their official position? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving allegations of criminal breach of trust

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Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Sec 376 IPC Case: Hitesh Umeshbhai Mashru vs. State of Gujarat (2025) INSC 246 (18 February 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 18 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 246 Judges: Hon’ble Ms. Justice Bela M. Trivedi and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale When can an anticipatory bail be granted in a case involving allegations of rape after a charge sheet has been filed? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a

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