Supreme Court quashes FIR against in-laws in dowry harassment case: Kahkashan Kausar vs State of Bihar (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether general and omnibus allegations against in-laws in a dowry harassment case warrant quashing of the FIR. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Matrimonial Disputes. Case Name: Kahkashan Kausar @ Sonam & Ors. vs. State of Bihar & […]
Supreme Court Resolves Cooperative Society Redevelopment Dispute: Kamgar Swa Sadan Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. vs. Vijaykumar Vitthalrao Sarvade & Ors. (2022) Date of the Judgment: 08 February 2022 Citation: Kamgar Swa Sadan Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Mr. Vijaykumar Vitthalrao Sarvade & Ors., Civil Appeal No. 1222 of 2022 (arising out of SLP (Civil) No.
Supreme Court Holds Post Office Liable for Fraudulent Encashment of Kisan Vikas Patras: Pradeep Kumar vs. Post Master General (2022) Date of the Judgment: 7th February 2022 Citation: Civil Appeal Nos. 8775-8776 of 2016 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai Can a post office be held liable for the fraudulent encashment of Kisan
Supreme Court Clarifies Statutory Bail Under Section 167 CrPC: SFIO vs. Rahul Modi (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an accused is entitled to statutory bail under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) if the court has not taken cognizance of the complaint before the expiry of the statutory period (60 or 90
Supreme Court clarifies the scope of compromise orders in service matters: R. Muthukumar & Ors. vs. TANGEDCO & Ors. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a compromise order passed by a court can be the basis for extending similar benefits to non-parties. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: R. Muthukumar & Ors. vs. The Chairman and Managing
Supreme Court Orders Fresh Review of Insolvency Application: M/S Wizman Impex vs. Kedrion Biopharma (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was correct in admitting additional documents at the appellate stage without providing an opportunity for response to the corporate debtor. CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case Name: M/S Wizman Impex Pvt.
Supreme Court Directs Fresh Review of Insolvency Claim: M/S Wizaman Impex vs. Kedrion Biopharma (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was correct in admitting additional documents at the appellate stage without giving the corporate debtor an opportunity to respond, and whether the application under Section 9 of the Insolvency and
Supreme Court permits Parsi funeral rites during COVID-19: Surat Parsi Panchayat Board vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Balancing religious freedom with public health concerns during a pandemic. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law/Religious Rights Case Name: The Surat Parsi Panchayat Board and Another vs. Union of India and Others Judgment Date: 4 February 2022 Date
Supreme Court Clarifies Labour Court’s Jurisdiction Under Section 33(C)(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act Date of the Judgment: 04 February 2022 Citation: M/s Bombay Chemical Industries vs. Deputy Labour Commissioner & Anr. (2022) INSC 117 Judges: M. R. Shah, J., B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a Labour Court decide on a wage dispute under Section 33(C)(2)
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Double Murder Case: Rajesh Yadav & Anr. vs. State of U.P. (2022) Date of the Judgment: February 04, 2022 Citation: Rajesh Yadav & Anr. vs. State of U.P. (2022) INSC 97 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J., M.M. Sundresh, J. Can a conviction be upheld when a key witness turns hostile
Supreme Court Clarifies Operational Creditor Definition under IBC: Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd. vs. Hitro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a party that receives goods or services can be considered an operational creditor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case Name: M/s Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited vs.
Premature Retirement of CISF Head Constable Upheld: Supreme Court Sets Aside Delhi HC Order LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a government employee’s entire service record, including past adverse remarks, can be considered for premature retirement, even if the employee has been promoted since those remarks. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Central Industrial Security Force vs. HC
