Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Sangeetha vs. OMR Travel Access (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation in motor accident claims, specifically regarding the assessment of income and future prospects of the deceased. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: B Sangeetha & Anr vs OMR Travel Access Pvt Ltd & Anr […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Reimbursement of Sales Tax in Works Contracts LEGAL ISSUE: Whether contractors are entitled to reimbursement of sales tax on works contracts under specific contractual clauses. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Tax Law. Case Name: State of Orissa vs. M/S B. Engineers & Builders Ltd. & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 5 June 2020 Introduction Date
Supreme Court Clarifies Limitation for Rendition of Accounts: Shakti Bhog Food Industries Ltd. vs. Central Bank of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the limitation period for filing a suit seeking rendition of accounts and recovery of excess charges by a bank. CASE TYPE: Civil – Banking Dispute Case Name: Shakti Bhog Food Industries Ltd. vs.
Supreme Court Clarifies Deduction Under Section 80-O of Income Tax Act for Services to Foreign Enterprises Date of the Judgment: June 5, 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 415 Judges: A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Dinesh Maheshwari, J. Can income earned by Indian companies for services provided to foreign enterprises qualify for tax deductions under Section 80-O of the
Supreme Court Upholds Convictions in Ex-MLA Murder Case: Somasundaram vs. State (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Analysis of accomplice testimony and circumstantial evidence in a criminal conspiracy leading to murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Somasundaram @ Somu vs. The State Rep. by the Deputy Commissioner of Police Judgment Date: 03 June 2020 Introduction Date of
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Supreme Court Enforces Foreign Arbitral Award in Two-Tier Arbitration: Centrotrade vs. Hindustan Copper Ltd. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a foreign award from a second-tier arbitration in a two-tier arbitration agreement is enforceable in India. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Case Name: M/S. CENTROTRADE MINERALS AND METALS INC. vs. HINDUSTAN COPPER LTD. Judgment Date: 2 June 2020 Date
Supreme Court settles liability for previous electricity dues in auction sales: Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited vs. Srigdhaa Beverages (2020) INSC 368 Date of the Judgment: June 01, 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 368 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J. and K.M. Joseph, J. Can an auction purchaser be held liable for the previous electricity
Supreme Court acquits accused in murder case due to weak circumstantial evidence: Sonu vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the recovery of a stolen mobile phone from an accused is sufficient circumstantial evidence to convict him for murder and related offenses. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sonu @ Sunil vs. State of
Supreme Court Addresses Retirement Age for Employees Joining Service as Minors: Gopal Prasad vs. Bihar School Examination Board (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee who joined service as a minor should be retired based on a deemed age of 18 years at the time of joining, or on their actual date of birth. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Directs Common Counseling for PG Medical Courses from 2021: Alapati Jyotsna vs. Union of India (2020) Date of the Judgment: May 26, 2020 Citation: Writ Petition (Civil) No._____ of 2020 (Diary No.11011 of 2020) Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, J., Dinesh Maheshwari, J. Can medical students be disadvantaged by separate counseling processes for different
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in 1999 Murder Case: Ombir Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the delay in sending the First Information Report (FIR) to the Magistrate and discrepancies in witness testimonies are sufficient grounds to acquit an accused in a murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ombir Singh vs.
Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between retirement and dissolution of a partnership firm: Guru Nanak Industries vs. Amar Singh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification on the distinction between retirement of a partner and dissolution of a partnership firm. CASE TYPE: Partnership Law Case Name: Guru Nanak Industries, Faridabad and Another vs. Amar Singh (Dead) through LRS
