Supreme Court Directs Ex Gratia for COVID-19 Deaths: Reepak Kansal vs. Union of India (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is obligated to provide ex gratia assistance to families of those who died due to COVID-19 under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Disaster Management Law Case […]
Supreme Court Converts Jail Sentence to Fine in 26-Year-Old Rash Driving Case: Surendran vs. Sub-Inspector of Police (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a jail sentence for offences under Sections 279, 337 and 338 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can be converted to a fine after a significant lapse of time. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name:
Supreme Court Clarifies the Bar on Suits Challenging Compromise Decrees: R. Janakiammal vs. S.K. Kumarasamy (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a separate suit can be filed to challenge a compromise decree. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Dispute Case Name: R. Janakiammal vs. S.K. Kumarasamy(Deceased) Through Legal Representatives and Others Judgment Date: 30 June 2021 Date of the
Supreme Court Upholds Entrance Test for B.Tech Admissions in Odisha: State of Odisha vs. OPECA (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether admissions to B.Tech degree courses can be based on marks obtained in qualifying examinations, bypassing the mandatory entrance test. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Statutory Interpretation Case Name: The State of Odisha & Ors vs. Orissa Private
Supreme Court Directs Registration of Migrant Workers and Food Security Measures: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 6 of 2020 (29 June 2021) Date of the Judgment: 29 June 2021 Citation: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 6 of 2020 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J. and M.R. Shah, J. Can the government ensure basic necessities for
Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of Limitation Act and Counterclaims in MSMED Act Arbitrations Introduction Date of the Judgment: 29 June 2021 Judges: Ashok Bhushan J. and R. Subhash Reddy J. Can a buyer raise a counterclaim in arbitration proceedings initiated by a supplier under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act)?
Supreme Court clarifies treatment of La Residentia project Date of the Judgment: 29 June 2021 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, J. and Ashok Bhushan, J. Can a real estate project, initially linked to a larger, troubled group, be treated differently if it has made substantial progress? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the
Supreme Court Upholds Promotion Rights for Disabled Employees: State of Kerala vs. Leesamma Joseph (2021) Date of the Judgment: June 28, 2021 Citation: 2021 INSC 414 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J. and R. Subhash Reddy, J. Can a person with a disability, who was appointed on compassionate grounds, claim reservation in promotions under the Persons
Supreme Court Allows IPS Officers to Intervene in CAPF Deputation Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Indian Police Service (IPS) officers should be allowed to intervene in cases concerning the filling of senior administrative posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Sanjay Prakash & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors.
Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Kidnapping for Ransom Case: Shaik Ahmed vs. State of Telangana (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether all ingredients of Section 364A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) must be proven for a conviction in kidnapping for ransom cases. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Shaik Ahmed vs. State of Telangana [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Upholds Absolute Confiscation of Illegally Imported Pulses: Union of India vs. Raj Grow Impex LLP (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether illegally imported pulses, in violation of trade restrictions, are subject to absolute confiscation or can be released with a redemption fine. CASE TYPE: Customs Law, Import/Export Regulation Case Name: Union of India & Ors.
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Enrica Lexie Case, Awards Compensation LEGAL ISSUE: Resolution of criminal proceedings and compensation in a maritime incident involving foreign nationals. CASE TYPE: Criminal, International Law Case Name: Massimilano Latorre and others vs. Union of India and others Judgment Date: 15 June 2021 Date of the Judgment: 15 June 2021
