Supreme Court sets aside Allahabad High Court order on land allotment rates: NOIDA vs. 24 Oranges Lab LLP (2021) Date of the Judgment: September 21, 2021 Citation: Not Available Judges: M. R. Shah, J., A.S. Bopanna, J. Can a lease deed executed based on an interim court order be considered final and binding? The Supreme […]
Supreme Court Reinstates Promotions Based on 2002 Rules in BSNL Case Date of the Judgment: 21 September 2021 Citation: Medini C & Ors. vs. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Ors. (2021) INSC 612 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao J., B.R. Gavai J., B.V. Nagarathna J. Can an employer deny promotions based on rules that were in
Supreme Court Dismisses Suit for Dissolution of Partnership by Legal Heirs: Rajendra Bajoria vs. Hemant Kumar Jalan (21 September 2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether legal heirs of deceased partners can seek dissolution of a partnership firm and claim its assets. CASE TYPE: Partnership Law Case Name: Rajendra Bajoria and Others vs. Hemant Kumar Jalan and Others
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of CRPF Constable for Misuse of Service Weapon: Union of India vs. Dalbir Singh (2021) Date of the Judgment: 21 September 2021 Citation: CIVIL APPEAL NO.5848 OF 2021 (ARISING OUT OF SLP (CIVIL) NO. 24095 OF 2019) Judges: Hemant Gupta, J., V. Ramasubramanian, J. Can a disciplinary authority dismiss a member
Supreme Court Upholds Differential Promotion Criteria Based on Educational Qualifications: Chandan Banerjee vs. Krishna Prosad Ghosh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a classification based on educational qualifications for promotion to supernumerary posts within the same cadre is valid under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Chandan Banerjee
Supreme Court Restores Anti-Dumping Duty Demand on SBR Imports: Commissioner of Customs vs. Ballarpur Industries (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether anti-dumping duty is applicable on imported Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) when the importer claims it to be a different product (Latex) and the customs department claims it to be SBR based on test reports. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court reduces conviction for culpable homicide: Kala Singh vs. State of Punjab (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of the appellant should be under Section 304 Part I or Part II of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 for causing the death of the deceased during a sudden fight. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Clarifies Rights Under Section 11 of Coal Mines Act: Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. vs. EMTA Coal Ltd. (2021) Date of the Judgment: 21 September 2021 Citation: 2021 INSC 677 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J., B.R. Gavai, J., B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a successful bidder of a coal mine be forced to continue
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Triple Murder Case: Indrapal Singh vs. State of U.P. (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in upholding the conviction of the accused under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 for the murder of three individuals. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Indrapal
Supreme Court Remands Encroachment Case: Matadin Surajmal Rajoria vs. Ramdwar Mahavir Pande (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court correctly assessed the evidence of encroachment in light of a court-appointed surveyor’s report. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Dispute Case Name: Matadin Surajmal Rajoria (Deceased) Through Sole Legatee Lalita Satyanarayan Khandelawal vs. Ramdwar Mahavir Pande (Dead) Thr.
Supreme Court Upholds Trial Court’s Decision to Close Cross-Examination Rights Due to Repeated Adjournments: Ishwarlal Mali Rathod vs. Gopal and Ors. (20 September 2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trial court can close the right to cross-examine a witness due to repeated requests for adjournments by a party. CASE TYPE: Civil (Eviction, Rent Arrears, Mesne Profit)
Supreme Court Restores Review Petition in Income Tax Exemption Case: Commissioner of Income Tax vs. Subros Educational Society (20 September 2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a review petition should be restored after a delay. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Exemption. Case Name: Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption) vs. Subros Educational Society. [Judgment Date]: 20 September 2021 Date
