Supreme Court overturns High Court order on Constable Appointment: State of Rajasthan vs. Chetan Jeff (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate who suppressed information about a pending criminal case in their job application can be appointed as a constable. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of Rajasthan & Ors. vs. Chetan Jeff Judgment Date: […]
Supreme Court Directs Madhya Pradesh SEC to Hold Local Body Elections: Suresh Mahajan vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Government can delay local body elections by citing ongoing delimitation or triple test compliance. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Election Law Case Name: Suresh Mahajan vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
Supreme Court Upholds Appointment of Lecturer Despite Procedural Lapses: Ram Chandra vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the appointment of a lecturer can be set aside due to procedural irregularities in the selection process, specifically regarding the nomination of subject experts. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Ram Chandra vs. State of
Supreme Court Quashes Cheating Charges Against Wife in Gold Fraud Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person can be charged under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for cheating without direct involvement in the inducement of the complainant to part with their property. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Rekha Jain vs. The State
Supreme Court Quashes Appointment, Orders Fresh Selection in Lecturer Post Case: Reshma Sultana vs. State of Karnataka (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court, after invalidating an appointment, can direct the appointment of another candidate who was not part of the original selection process. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Reshma Sultana vs. The State
Supreme Court Allows Switch to GPF for University Employees: University of Delhi vs. Shashi Kiran & Ors. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether employees of the University of Delhi, who initially opted for the Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) scheme, can be allowed to switch to the General Provident Fund (GPF) and Pension Scheme, especially when the University
Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Orders on Fly Ash Disposal: Aravali Power Co. vs. Vedprakash (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the proper disposal and utilization of fly ash generated by thermal power plants, and the environmental compliances required for the same. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: M/s Aravali Power Co
Supreme Court Restores Minimum Wage Notification with Special Allowance: Gomantak Mazdoor Sangh vs. State of Goa (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Government can modify a minimum wage notification by way of an errata notification, without following the procedure for fixing or revising minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. CASE TYPE: Labour Law
Supreme Court quashes conviction of partner under Section 138 NI Act for firm’s cheque bounce: Dilip Hariramani vs. Bank of Baroda (2022) Date of the Judgment: May 9, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 418 Judges: Ajay Rastogi, J. and Sanjiv Khanna, J. Can a partner of a firm be held criminally liable for a cheque bounce
Supreme Court Clarifies Teacher Appointment Process: Haryana Staff Selection Commission vs. Priyanka and Others (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification of directions regarding appointment of candidates with provisional B.Ed. results. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Haryana Staff Selection Commission vs. Priyanka and Others [Judgment Date]: May 9, 2022 Date of the Judgment: May 9, 2022 Citation:
Supreme Court Quashes Termination of Mining Lease Due to Lack of Evidence: Haryana Mining Company vs. State of Haryana (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the termination of a mining lease is justified without sufficient evidence of illegal mining activities by the leaseholder. CASE TYPE: Mining Law, Contract Law, Administrative Law Case Name: M/s Haryana Mining Company
Supreme Court Upholds NEET Super Specialty Cutoff, Orders Mop-Up Round LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court should direct the lowering of the cut-off percentile for admission to Super Specialty courses and direct the Medical Counselling Committee to conduct a mop-up round to fill vacant seats. CASE TYPE: Education Law, specifically relating to medical admissions. Case
