Supreme Court overturns discharge order in bribery case: State of Rajasthan vs. Ashok Kumar Kashyap (2021) Date of the Judgment: April 13, 2021 Citation: 2021 INSC 208 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, J., M.R. Shah, J. Can a High Court quash charges framed by a lower court in a corruption case, based on its own […]
Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction in arbitration cases: Inox Renewables vs. Jayesh Electricals (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of the “seat” of arbitration and its impact on court jurisdiction. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: M/s. Inox Renewables Ltd. vs. Jayesh Electricals Ltd. Judgment Date: 13 April 2021 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 13 April 2021 Citation:
Supreme Court Clarifies Binding Nature of Resolution Plans on Government Bodies Date of the Judgment: 13 April 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 210 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., R.F. Nariman, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can a resolution plan approved under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (I&B Code) bind government bodies, including tax authorities? The Supreme Court
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea to Preserve INS Viraat: Envitech Marine Consultants vs. Union of India (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a writ petition seeking a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for converting a decommissioned warship into a museum can be entertained after the warship has been sold and dismantling has commenced. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Contract
Supreme Court Stays Inquiry into Private Conversation in PIL: Justice V. Eswaraiah vs. Union of India (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can order an inquiry into a private conversation in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) when the conversation is not directly related to the main issue of the PIL. CASE TYPE: Public Interest
Supreme Court Clarifies “Under the Influence” in Insurance Claims: IFFCO Tokio vs. Pearl Beverages (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “under the influence of intoxicating liquor” in insurance contracts. CASE TYPE: Insurance Law, Consumer Protection. Case Name: IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd. vs. Pearl Beverages Ltd. [Judgment Date]: 12 April 2021 Introduction Date of the
Supreme Court Ensures Admission for Ladakh Students in MBBS Programs Date of the Judgment: 9 April 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 178 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and M R Shah, J Can the fundamental right to education be denied to students from remote areas due to administrative hurdles? The Supreme Court of India recently
Supreme Court Clarifies Tender Requirements: Utkal Suppliers vs. Maa Kanak Durga Enterprises (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can substitute its interpretation of tender conditions for that of the tendering authority. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Tender Disputes Case Name: M/S Utkal Suppliers vs. M/S Maa Kanak Durga Enterprises & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 09 April
Compassionate Appointment Not a Vested Right: Supreme Court on Delay in Civil Death Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay in seeking compassionate appointment after a declaration of civil death disqualifies a dependent from such appointment. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Central Coalfields Limited vs. Smt. Parden Oraon [Judgment Date]: April 9, 2021 Date of
Supreme Court Sets Aside Quashing of FIR Against Police Inspector in Assault Case: Ram Kishan vs. State of Rajasthan (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a First Information Report (FIR) can be quashed based on the delay in registering a counter-FIR and without considering the injury report of the complainant. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law – Assault and
Supreme Court Upholds Specific Performance of Sale Agreements: A.R. Madana Gopal vs. Ramnath Publications (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay in seeking specific performance of a sale agreement after the disposal of a related writ petition is fatal to the case, especially when the agreement stipulated payment at the time of registration of sale deeds.
Supreme Court Permits Registration of BS-IV Vehicles for Public Utility and Educational Purposes: M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India (2021) Date of the Judgment: 09 April 2021 The Supreme Court of India, in a series of applications within the ongoing case of M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India, addressed the registration of Bharat Stage-IV (BS-IV)
