Supreme Court Upholds State’s Right to Reject Highest Bid in Public Auction: State of Punjab vs. Mehar Din (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State is bound to accept the highest bid in a public auction. CASE TYPE: Public Auction/Contract Law Case Name: State of Punjab & Others vs. Mehar Din [Judgment Date]: March 2, 2022 […]
Supreme Court directs implementation of Wildlife Management Plan in Odisha Mining Case (2 March 2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether mining operations can be permitted in the vicinity of an eco-sensitive zone without prior implementation of a Comprehensive Wildlife Management Plan and compliance with Section 36A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Wildlife
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Specific Performance Due to Delay: Surjeet Singh Sahni vs. State of U.P. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a writ petition seeking specific performance of a contract is maintainable after significant delay and whether a belated representation extends the period of limitation. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Writ Jurisdiction Case Name: Surjeet Singh
Supreme Court overturns High Court order on work contract: Municipal Council Gondia vs. Divi Works & Suppliers (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can issue a writ of mandamus for specific performance of a contract in a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Writ Jurisdiction Case
Supreme Court clarifies procedure for executing sale deed in specific performance decree: Rajbir vs. Suraj Bhan (2022) INSC 178 LEGAL ISSUE: What is the correct procedure for executing a sale deed in a decree for specific performance? CASE TYPE: Civil (Specific Performance) Case Name: Rajbir vs. Suraj Bhan & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 28 February 2022
Supreme Court Upholds Private Land Ownership in Maharashtra Land Dispute: Esteem Properties vs. Chetan Kamble (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is maintainable in a dispute regarding the title of a property between a private party and the State. CASE TYPE: Property Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Esteem Properties Pvt. Ltd.
Supreme Court Clarifies Limitation for Cognizance in Criminal Cases: Amritlal vs. Shantilal Soni (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the relevant date for calculating the limitation period under Section 468 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Amritlal vs. Shantilal Soni & Ors. Judgment Date: 28 February 2022 Date of the Judgment: 28
Supreme Court Upholds Pre-Deposit Requirement Under Amended Customs Act: Chandra Sekhar Jha vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the pre-deposit requirement under Section 129E of the Customs Act, 1962, as amended in 2014, applies to cases where the incident occurred before the amendment but the appeal was filed after the amendment. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Upholds Pre-Deposit Requirement Under Amended Customs Act: Chandra Sekhar Jha vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the pre-deposit requirement under Section 129E of the Customs Act, 1962, as amended in 2014, applies to appeals related to incidents that occurred before the amendment. CASE TYPE: Customs Law. Case Name: Chandra Sekhar Jha
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Specific Performance After Delay: Surjeet Singh Sahni vs. State of U.P. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a writ petition seeking specific performance of a contract is maintainable after a significant delay and whether a fresh cause of action arises from the rejection of a belated representation. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Land
Supreme Court enhances compensation for grievous brain injuries in motor accident claim Date of the Judgment: 25 February 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 170 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can the compensation awarded for pain and suffering and loss of amenities be considered adequate when a claimant suffers grievous brain injuries in a
Supreme Court Modifies Transfer Order in Property Dispute: Himalaya Distilleries vs. Urmila Pradhan (2022) Date of the Judgment: February 25, 2022 Citation: Not Available Judges: Justice Abhay S. Oka Can a procedural error in a court order be rectified to ensure the case proceeds in the correct jurisdiction? The Supreme Court of India addressed this
