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Supreme Court Allows Limited Use of Sisodia Rani ka Bagh for Events: Department of Archaeology and Museums vs. Ashish Gautam (2020)

/ Arun Mishra, Environmental Law, Heritage Conservation, Judges, National Green Tribunal, S. Ravindra Bhat

Supreme Court Allows Limited Use of Sisodia Rani ka Bagh for Events LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a historical monument can be used for social functions while ensuring its preservation and the protection of the surrounding environment. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Heritage Conservation. Case Name: The Director, Department of Archaeology and Museums, Jaipur & Anr. vs. Ashish […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition Despite Delay: Kapilaben Ambalal Patel & Ors. vs. State of Gujarat & Anr. (6 May 2020)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Constitutional Law, Delay and Laches, Dinesh Maheshwari, Judges, Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 with Section 10, Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 with Section 21, Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 with Section 6

Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition: Kapilaben Ambalal Patel vs. State of Gujarat (2020) Date of the Judgment: 6 May 2020 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 6380 of 2012 Judges: A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Dinesh Maheshwari, J. Can a land acquisition be challenged after a significant delay, especially when the authorities claim to have taken possession years prior?

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Supreme Court Upholds Regulatory Authority’s Decision on Power Purchase Agreement: CLP India vs. Gujarat Urja (2020)

/ Arun Mishra, Contract Law, Contractual Obligations, Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 with Section 43A, Judges, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), S. Ravindra Bhat, Tariff Determination, Vineet Saran

Supreme Court Upholds Regulatory Authority’s Decision on Power Purchase Agreement: CLP India vs. Gujarat Urja (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of amended tariff notifications to existing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). CASE TYPE: Electricity Law, Contract Law, Regulatory Law. Case Name: CLP India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. & Anr. [Judgment Date]: May 6,

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Supreme Court clarifies if a stranger can challenge a compromise decree: Triloki Nath Singh vs. Anirudh Singh (2020)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Ajay Rastogi, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 with Order 23 Rule 3, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 with Order 23 Rule 3A, Indian Contract Act, 1872, Indian Contract Act, 1872 with Compromise, Judges, Lis Pendens, Order 23, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with Section 52, Void and Voidable Contracts

Supreme Court on Challenge to Compromise Decree by a Stranger: Triloki Nath Singh vs. Anirudh Singh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Can a person not party to a compromise decree challenge it in a separate suit? CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Triloki Nath Singh vs. Anirudh Singh(D) Thr. Lrs & Ors. [Judgment Date]: May 6, 2020 Introduction

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition in Banking Dispute: Punjab National Bank vs. Atmanand Singh (6 May 2020)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Civil Procedure, Civil Suit, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 226, Dinesh Maheshwari, Fundamental Rights, Judges, Writ Jurisdiction

Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition in Punjab National Bank vs. Atmanand Singh Date of the Judgment: 6 May 2020 Citation: Civil Appeal No. …/2020 (Arising out of SLP(C) No. 11603/2017) Judges: A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Dinesh Maheshwari, J. Can a High Court use its writ jurisdiction to settle a complex financial dispute involving disputed facts? The

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Supreme Court Clarifies Contempt in Property Dispute: Hukum Chand Deswal vs. Satish Raj Deswal (6 May 2020)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Civil Contempt, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 129, Contempt Law, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 with Section 12, Dinesh Maheshwari, Judges, Wilful Disobedience

Supreme Court Clarifies Contempt in Property Dispute: Hukum Chand Deswal vs. Satish Raj Deswal (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether non-compliance with a Supreme Court order regarding property vacation and payment of dues constitutes contempt of court. CASE TYPE: Contempt of Court / Property Dispute Case Name: Hukum Chand Deswal vs. Satish Raj Deswal Judgment Date: 6

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Supreme Court Revises Conviction in Fatal Assault Case: State of Rajasthan vs. Mehram & Ors. (2020)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 377, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 428, Dinesh Maheshwari, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 304, Judges, Offences Against Human Body

Supreme Court Revises Conviction in Fatal Assault Case: State of Rajasthan vs. Mehram & Ors. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in converting a murder conviction to a lesser offense based on the right of private defense. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: State of Rajasthan vs. Mehram & Ors. [Judgment Date]:

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Supreme Court Orders Re-evaluation of Bihar Staff Selection Exam Results: Bihar Staff Selection Commission vs. Arun Kumar (2020)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 142, Constitutional Law with Article 226, Expert Opinion, Judges, Judicial Review, Recruitment Examination, Rohinton Fali Nariman, S. Ravindra Bhat, Service Law

Supreme Court Orders Re-evaluation of Bihar Staff Selection Exam Results: Bihar Staff Selection Commission vs. Arun Kumar (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the extent of judicial review in matters concerning the evaluation of candidates in public service recruitment exams, specifically when there are allegations of errors in question papers and answer

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Supreme Court settles the applicability of the SARFAESI Act to Cooperative Banks in Banking Law (2020)

/ Aniruddha Bose, Arun Mishra, Banking Law, Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with Section 5, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Entry 32 of List II, Constitutional Law with Entry 45 of List I, Distribution of Legislative Powers, Indira Banerjee, Judges, M.R. Shah, Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993, Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002, Vineet Saran

Supreme Court Settles Applicability of SARFAESI Act to Cooperative Banks (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) applies to cooperative banks. CASE TYPE: Banking Law Case Name: Pandurang Ganpati Chaugule v. Vishwasrao Patil Murgud Sahakari Bank Limited Judgment Date: May 05, 2020

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Supreme Court settles classification of car mats: Textile Floor Coverings vs. Vehicle Accessories (2020)

/ Aniruddha Bose, Central Excise Law, Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985, Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 with Section 57, Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 with Section 87, Classification of Goods, Deepak Gupta, Judges, Textile Floor Coverings, Vehicle Parts and Accessories

Supreme Court Classifies Car Mats Under Textile Floor Coverings, Not Vehicle Accessories LEGAL ISSUE: Whether car mats should be classified as “textile floor coverings” or as “parts and accessories” of motor vehicles. CASE TYPE: Central Excise Law Case Name: Commissioner of Central Excise, Delhi-III vs. M/S. Uni Products India Ltd. Judgment Date: May 1, 2020

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Supreme Court clarifies Gratuity Calculation: BCH Electric Ltd. vs. Pradeep Mehra (29 April 2020)

/ Judges, Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 with Section 4(2), Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 with Section 4(3), Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 with Section 4(5), Sanjiv Khanna, Uday Umesh Lalit

Supreme Court Clarifies Gratuity Calculation Under Payment of Gratuity Act LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee is entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, or under a separate scheme by the employer, and whether they can choose the beneficial parts of both. CASE TYPE: Labour Law/Service Law Case Name: BCH Electric Limited vs.

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Supreme Court Upholds Tax Deduction on Payments to Non-Resident Sports Associations: PILCOM vs. C.I.T. West Bengal-VII (29 April 2020)

/ Income Tax Act, 1961, Income Tax Act, 1961 with Section 115BBA, Income Tax Act, 1961 with Section 194E, Judges, Tax Deduction at Source (TDS), Uday Umesh Lalit, Vineet Saran

Supreme Court Upholds Tax Deduction on Payments to Non-Resident Sports Associations: PILCOM vs. C.I.T. West Bengal-VII (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether payments made to non-resident sports associations for matches played in India are subject to tax deduction at source. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Law Case Name: PILCOM vs. C.I.T. West Bengal-VII [Judgment Date]: 29 April 2020

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