Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings for lack of intent: Vikram Johar vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2019) Date of the Judgment: 26 April 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 436 Judges: Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice K.M. Joseph Can a verbal altercation alone lead to criminal charges of intentional insult and criminal intimidation? The Supreme Court of […]
Supreme Court overturns High Court on Adverse Possession: Mallikarjunaiah vs. Nanjaiah (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in holding that the defendants had acquired ownership of the suit land through adverse possession. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Property Dispute Case Name: Mallikarjunaiah vs. Nanjaiah & Ors. Judgment Date: 26 April 2019 Introduction
RBI Contempt Case: Supreme Court enforces RTI Act on Bank Information (2019) Date of the Judgment: 26 April 2019 Citation: Not Available Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J. and M.R. Shah, J. Can a regulatory body like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withhold information about bank inspections under the guise of fiduciary relationships or economic
Supreme Court Abatement of Appeal in Property Dispute: Goli Vijayalakshmi vs. Yendru Sathiraju (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an appeal abates in its entirety if one of the appellants dies and their legal representatives are not brought on record, particularly in cases involving joint and indivisible decrees. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Dispute Case Name: Goli Vijayalakshmi
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case Based on Circumstantial Evidence: Sadayappan vs. State (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of the accused for murder based on circumstantial evidence and the testimonies of related witnesses is valid. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Sadayappan @ Ganesan vs. State, Represented by Inspector of Police Judgment Date:
Supreme Court overturns conviction in dowry death case: Jagdishraj Khatta vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was right in overturning the Trial Court’s acquittal based on a letter of doubtful authenticity and general oral testimonies in a case of alleged dowry death. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Jagdishraj Khatta
Supreme Court Abatement Ruling: Goli Vijayalakshmi vs. Yendru Sathiraju (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an appeal abates in its entirety when one of the appellants dies and their legal representatives are not brought on record, particularly in cases involving joint and indivisible decrees. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Dispute Case Name: Goli Vijayalakshmi & Ors. vs. Yendru
Supreme Court Directs Reconsideration of Premature Release for Life Convict: Rajan vs. State of Tamil Nadu (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Premature release of a life convict. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Rajan vs. The Home Secretary, Home Department of Tamil Nadu and Ors. Judgment Date: 25 April 2019 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 25 April 2019
Supreme Court orders fresh hearing on exploration license: Trimex Sands vs. Union of India (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was right in setting aside the order of the Union of India based on an incorrect statement made by its counsel. CASE TYPE: Mining Law, Writ Jurisdiction Case Name: M/s Trimex Sands Pvt. Limited
Supreme Court Enforces Agreement for Flat Allotment Despite Payment Dispute: Suman Jindal & Anr. vs. M/s. Adarsh Developers (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a developer can cancel a flat allotment for alleged non-payment of the full booking amount when the parties had agreed to a reduced booking amount. CASE TYPE: Consumer Dispute Case Name: Suman Jindal
Supreme Court Rejects Judgment on Admissions in Property Dispute: Hari Steel vs. Daljit Singh (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a judgment on admissions can be granted based on disputed facts and allegations of forgery in a specific performance suit. CASE TYPE: Civil – Specific Performance of Contract Case Name: Hari Steel and General Industries Ltd. &
Supreme Court Enhances Land Compensation in Rupnagar Acquisition Case LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation for land acquired under the Punjab Town Improvement Act, 1922. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition. Case Name: Sardara Singh & Ors. vs. Land Acquisition Collector, Improvement Trust, Rupnagar & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 24 April 2019 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 24
