Supreme Court Settles Presumption of Debt in Cheque Dishonor Cases: APS Forex Services vs. Shakti International (2020) Date of the Judgment: 14 February 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 123 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., M. R. Shah, J. Can a person be convicted for cheque bounce if they claim the cheque was for security? The Supreme Court […]
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal in Corruption Case: State of Karnataka vs. N. Gangaraj (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of judicial review in departmental proceedings. CASE TYPE: Service Law/Corruption Case Name: The State of Karnataka & Anr. vs. N. Gangaraj Judgment Date: 14 February 2020 Date of the Judgment: 14 February 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 142 Judges:
Supreme Court Modifies Arbitral Award on Construction Contract: Chandigarh Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. vs. State of Punjab (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an arbitrator’s award can be sustained if it does not provide reasons for its conclusions, especially when the contract requires it. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Chandigarh Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. vs. State
Supreme Court Clarifies Export Incentive Scheme: Nola Ram Dulichand Dal Mills vs. Union of India (2020) Date of the Judgment: February 14, 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 149 Judges: Deepak Gupta, J. and Hemant Gupta, J. Can a company purchasing goods from a 100% export-oriented unit claim export incentives? The Supreme Court addressed this question in
Supreme Court Orders Refund for Undelivered Sand Block: Popatrao vs. State of Maharashtra (2020) Date of the Judgment: February 14, 2020 Citation: 2020 INSC 138 Judges: S.A. Bobde, CJI., B.R. Gavai, J., Surya Kant, J. Can a citizen be denied a refund for a government contract when the government fails to deliver the contracted goods?
Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of Mercy Petition in Nirbhaya Case: Vinay Sharma vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Judicial review of the President’s decision on a mercy petition. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Vinay Sharma vs. Union of India and Others. Judgment Date: 14 February 2020 Date of the Judgment: 14 February 2020
Supreme Court on Arbitration and Stamp Duty: Dharmaratnakara Rai Bahadur Arcot Narainswamy Mudaliar Chattram & Ors. vs. M/S Bhaskar Raju & Brothers & Ors. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Enforceability of an arbitration clause in a lease deed that is not sufficiently stamped under the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: M/S Dharmaratnakara
Supreme Court overturns rape conviction based on sole testimony of prosecutrix: Santosh Prasad vs. State of Bihar (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction for rape can be sustained solely on the testimony of the prosecutrix when medical and other evidence do not support her claims. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Santosh Prasad @ Santosh Kumar
Supreme Court Upholds Insurance Claim Repudiation Due to Lack of Hexane Storage License Date of the Judgment: 14 February 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 142 Judges: Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J. and R. Subhash Reddy, J. Can an insurance company reject a claim if the insured party did not have the required license to store hazardous materials?
Supreme Court Clarifies Consumer Rights for Apartment Owners’ Associations Date of the Judgment: 14 February 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 136 Judges: Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J. Can a condominium association, formed under the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972, file a consumer complaint? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question, clarifying
Supreme Court clarifies compensation under Employee’s Compensation Act: K Sivaraman & Ors vs P Sathishkumar & Anr (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of the relevant date for calculating compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, specifically regarding the applicability of amendments enhancing compensation amounts. CASE TYPE: Employee Compensation Law Case Name: K Sivaraman & Ors vs
Supreme Court Upholds FIR under Gangsters Act: Padma Mishra vs. State of Uttarakhand (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an FIR under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 can be quashed if it discloses offences under the Act. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Padma Mishra vs. State of Uttarakhand & Anr. Judgment
