Justice MR Shah was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India in August 2018. Since his appointment, he has significantly contributed to the judgements of the apex court. Justice MR Shah was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India in August 2018. Here are 25 important judgements delivered by Justice Shah as a Supreme Court judge:
1) State of Gujarat vs. Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar: In this judgement, Justice Shah held that the accused cannot be granted bail merely because the prosecution has not filed the charge sheet within the statutory period.
2) State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Kalyan Singh: The court held that the governor’s power under Article 361 of the Constitution cannot be questioned or challenged before a court of law.
3) Shriram Gas Services vs. UOI: In this judgement, the court held that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has the power to award compensation for damage caused to the environment.
4) S. Sreesanth vs. BCCI: The court set aside the BCCI’s decision to impose a life ban on cricketer S. Sreesanth for alleged involvement in match-fixing.
5) Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur vs. Rahul Sharma: In this case, the court held that educational institutions are not covered under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
6) Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board vs. Sterlite Industries: The court held that the TNPCB can issue closure directions against industrial units in cases of violation of environmental norms.
7) Irdai vs. Sunil Kumar: In this judgment, the court held that accident insurance policies cover death caused by snakebite.
8) Christian Medical College, Vellore vs. Union of India: The court held that minority educational institutions, including those run by religious minorities, have the right to admit students belonging to their own community.
9) R. Vasantha vs. Union of India: In this case, the court held that reservations in promotions are constitutional and do not violate the right to equality.
10) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. vs. SEBI: The court held that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has the jurisdiction to initiate proceedings against listed companies for violation of insider trading norms.
11) Kerala State Electricity Board vs. Kuruvila A. Joseph: The court held that a consumer forum has the jurisdiction to hear disputes between electricity consumers and the state electricity board.
12) Kantaru Rajeevaru vs. Indian Young Lawyers’ Association: The court held that the restrictions imposed on the entry of women into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala are unconstitutional.
13) State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Vijay Kumar: In this case, the court held that the recovery of the entire amount of gratuity paid to a government employee was not permissible.
14) Rajendra N. Shah vs. Union of India: The court held that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) does not have unfettered power to investigate and prosecute government servants accused of corruption.
15) In Re: Cognizance for Extension of Limitation: In this case, the court held that the period of limitation for filing petitions, suits, and applications that had expired during the COVID-19 lockdown would be extended till further notice.
16) Arnab Goswami vs. State of Maharashtra: In this case, the court granted interim bail to Arnab Goswami, the editor-in-chief of Republic TV, who was arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of an interior designer.
17) State of Karnataka vs. State of Tamil Nadu: The court resolved the long-standing water dispute between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the sharing of Cauvery River water.
18) Sudha Mishra vs. Surya Narayan Mishra: In this judgement, the court held that a family court can grant maintenance to a wife even if the husband has been working in a voluntary organisation.
19) The State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Rakesh Saxena: The court held that the requirement of prior sanction for prosecuting a public servant does not apply to cases filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
20) Ajit Mohan vs. Legislative Assembly, NCT of Delhi: In this case, the court quashed the summons issued by the Delhi Assembly’s Peace and Harmony Committee to Facebook India’s vice president, Ajit Mohan, for failing to appear before the committee to discuss hate speeches made on the platform.
21) Lt. Col. Shivendra Singh Kushwaha vs. Union of India: The court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has the power to hear and decide upon disputes arising from promotions and disciplinary proceedings against military personnel.
22) Depinder Singh Hooda v. General Dalbir Singh Suhag: The court ruled that expressing disapproval of the Indian Army’s seniority list is not the same as insubordination.
23) Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board vs. Gurusharan Singh: In this judgement, the court held that a worker engaged in an agricultural market committee was entitled to benefits under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
24) Union of India vs. B. K. Pavitra: The court upheld the Karnataka government’s reservation policy in promotions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs.
25) Dr. K. K. Aggarwal vs. Union of India: In this case, the court held that the government has the power to restrict or regulate public celebrations and gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent the spread of the virus.
Awarded with the Best Delegate award by the Haryana Government and interned under the supreme court bar association’s vice president in the first year of his college. Also worked in the fraud prevention policy of a legal service platform ‘Lark’. Ansh is a quick learner, M&A, IP Law and Taxation enthusiast.
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