Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Dr. Naresh Kumar Garg, a radiologist, challenged the legality of a complaint filed against him under the PCPNDT Act regarding illegal sex determination practices. The High Court dismissed his petition to quash the complaint, leading to his appeal in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ruled that the complaint and subsequent proceedings were invalid due to the improper authorization of the sting operation that led to the charges. Consequently, the Court quashed the complaint against Dr. Garg, citing a precedent that deemed similar orders void.

Shobha Namdev Sonavane appealed against the Bombay High Court's decision to grant bail to Samadhan Bajirao Sonvane and others, who were accused of assaulting her husband leading to his death. The appeal highlighted concerns about the High Court's reliance on extraneous factors in its bail decision, particularly given the serious nature of the charges including murder and caste-based violence. The Supreme Court ultimately found that the High Court had erred in its judgment and granted bail under inappropriate considerations, warranting the cancellation of the bail order.

The case involves New India Assurance Co. Ltd. challenging a Delhi High Court decision that imposed a penalty on the insurer under the Employees' Compensation Act for failing to pay compensation in a timely manner. The deceased, a commercial driver, died during employment, leading to claims by his legal heirs for compensation. The Supreme Court ultimately ruled on the liability for the penalty, focusing on the interpretation of the relevant provisions of the Act and the responsibilities of the employer and insurer.