Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Design Cancellation Cases: S.D. Containers vs. Mold Tek Packaging (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the correct court for design cancellation cases when a counterclaim is filed in a suit for design infringement. CASE TYPE: Intellectual Property Law, specifically Design Law Case Name: S.D. Containers Indore vs. M/s. Mold Tek Packaging Ltd. […]
Supreme Court Upholds Promissory Estoppel in Electricity Duty Exemption Case Date of the Judgment: 1 December 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 895 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, J, Indu Malhotra, J. Can a state government renege on its policy promises, especially when businesses have relied on them? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical
Supreme Court Relieves Borrowers: No Compound Interest During Moratorium Period LEGAL ISSUE: Whether interest should be charged on loan amounts during the moratorium period declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Financial Law Case Name: Gajendra Sharma vs. Union of India and Anr. Judgment Date: 27 November 2020 Date of the
Supreme Court directs fresh hearing for alleged fraud in commodity exchange case (27 November 2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the principles of natural justice were violated in proceedings against a commodity exchange and its related parties for alleged fraud. CASE TYPE: Commodities and Securities Law Case Name: Indian Commodity Exchange Limited vs. Neptune Overseas Limited &
Supreme Court Grants Bail in Abetment of Suicide Case: Arnab Goswami vs. State of Maharashtra (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court erred in denying interim bail and not evaluating the FIR prima facie in an abetment of suicide case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law – Abetment of Suicide Case Name: Arnab Manoranjan Goswami vs. The
Supreme Court Halts Reservation in Super Specialty Medical Courses for 2020-21: Dr. Prerit Sharma vs. Dr. Bilu B.S. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether reservations can be applied to admissions for Super Specialty Medical Courses. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Medical Admissions Case Name: Dr. Prerit Sharma & Ors. vs. Dr. Bilu B.S. & Ors. Judgment Date: 27
Supreme Court Addresses Tribunal Independence and Member Appointments: Madras Bar Association vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: The constitutional validity of rules governing the selection, appointment, tenure, and service conditions of members of various tribunals. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law Case Name: Madras Bar Association vs. Union of India & Anr. [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Upholds Seniority Based on Date of Appointment in Rajasthan Tax Department LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of seniority between direct recruits and departmental promotees. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Manohar Lal Jat & Ors. vs. The State of Rajasthan & Ors. Judgment Date: 26 November 2020 Date of the Judgment: 26 November 2020 Citation:
Supreme Court Allows Investigation into Vehicle Emission Deception: Skoda Auto Volkswagen vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a criminal investigation can proceed on a complaint regarding vehicle emission violations when related environmental issues are already under adjudication in civil appeals before the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Skoda Auto Volkswagen
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction over Foreign Arbitral Awards: Noy Vallesina Engineering vs. Jindal Drugs Limited (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a foreign arbitral award can be challenged under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Noy Vallesina Engineering SpA vs. Jindal Drugs Limited & Ors. Judgment Date: 26
Supreme Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement in Railway Protection Force Neglect of Duty Case Date of the Judgment: 25 November 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 913 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, Indu Malhotra, K. M. Joseph Can a High Court, in its writ jurisdiction, overturn a disciplinary authority’s decision of compulsory retirement and order reinstatement with back
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Election Petition: Tej Bahadur vs. Narendra Modi (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an individual whose nomination was rejected due to lack of a mandatory certificate can challenge an election as a ‘candidate’. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: Tej Bahadur vs. Shri Narendra Modi Judgment Date: 24 November 2020 Introduction Date
