Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Abetment to Suicide Case: Dheeraj Bhadviya vs. State of Rajasthan (2022) Date of the Judgment: March 7, 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 216 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, J. and S. Ravindra Bhat, J. Can an individual be granted anticipatory bail when accused of abetting suicide? The Supreme Court of India […]
Supreme Court orders fresh review of Income Tax Appeals: Principal Commissioner of Income Tax vs. Motisons Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in disposing of the Income Tax Appeal with a one-paragraph order without discussing the issues that arose for consideration. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Case Name: Principal
Supreme Court Orders Interest on Delayed Retirement Benefits: Dr. A. Selvaraj vs. C.B.M. College (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a retired employee is entitled to interest on delayed payment of retirement benefits when the delay is not attributable to the employee. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dr. A. Selvaraj vs. C.B.M. College and Ors. [Judgment
Supreme Court Sets Aside Confiscation Order After Acquittal in Cow Slaughter Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a vehicle can be confiscated under the M.P. Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 2004, after the accused persons have been acquitted in the related criminal case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Cow Slaughter Prohibition Case Name: Abdul Vahab vs. State of
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Refund for Quashed 2G Licenses: Loop Telecom vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a telecom company is entitled to a refund of entry fees after its 2G licenses were quashed due to an illegal government policy. CASE TYPE: Telecom Law, Contract Law, Constitutional Law. Case Name: Loop Telecom
Supreme Court Clarifies Pay Entitlement on Reinstatement After Illegal Termination: Sukhdarshan Singh vs. State of Punjab (2022) Introduction Date of the Judgment: March 03, 2022 Citation: Civil Appeal Nos. 811-812 of 2022 Judges: K.M. Joseph, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. What happens to a government employee’s salary when they are reinstated after being illegally terminated? The
Supreme Court permits withdrawal of CIRP proceedings in favor of Homebuyers: Amit Katyal vs. Meera Ahuja (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can permit the withdrawal of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) proceedings initiated by homebuyers, considering a settlement between the parties and the larger interest of the homebuyers. CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case
Supreme Court rules on Excise Duty on Non-Potable Alcohol: State of Orissa vs. Utkal Distilleries Ltd. (2022) Date of the Judgment: 03 March 2022 Citation: Civil Appeal Nos. 5666-5668 of 2009 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J., B.R. Gavai, J. Can a state government impose excise duty on alcohol that is unfit for human consumption? The
Supreme Court Restrains Injunction Against True Owner: Padhiyar Prahladji Chenaji vs. Maniben Jagmalbhai (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person who has lost a title dispute can still obtain an injunction against the true owner of the property. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Padhiyar Prahladji Chenaji (Deceased) Through L.R.s vs. Maniben Jagmalbhai (Deceased) Through L.R.s and
Supreme Court Acquits Conspiracy Accused in Hospital Shooting Case: Taqdir vs. State of Haryana (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused was guilty of criminal conspiracy in a murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Taqdir vs. State of Haryana Judgment Date: March 02, 2022 Date of the Judgment: March 02, 2022 Citation: Not Available
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in 1980 Murder Case: Karan Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of the appellant for murder and other offenses was justified based on the evidence presented, despite some discrepancies in witness testimonies and lack of weapon recovery. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Karan Singh vs.
Supreme Court Clarifies Seniority-cum-Merit for Promotions in Cantonment Boards: Rama Negi vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the appropriate criteria for promotion to selection posts, specifically concerning seniority-cum-merit and the impact of higher pay scales within the feeder cadre. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Rama Negi vs. Union of India & Ors.
