Supreme Court clarifies interest liability on Entry Tax: Indian Oil Corporation vs. State of U.P. (2019) Date of the Judgment: 22 April 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 362 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., K.M. Joseph, J. Can a state government demand interest on entry tax when the initial levy was challenged and the matter was under litigation? […]
Supreme Court Upholds Disqualification of Councillor for Spouse’s Unauthorized Construction LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a municipal councillor can be disqualified for unauthorized constructions carried out by their spouse or dependents under the Maharashtra Municipal Council Act, 1965. CASE TYPE: Local Government Law, Disqualification of Municipal Councillor Case Name: Sampada Yogesh Waghdhare vs. The State of Maharashtra
Supreme Court modifies punishment to compulsory retirement for Bank Officer in Naresh Chandra Bhardwaj vs. Bank of India (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the punishment of removal from service was disproportionate, warranting modification to compulsory retirement, based on the principle of parity with co-delinquent employees. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Naresh Chandra Bhardwaj vs. Bank
Supreme Court clarifies sequential application of Customs Valuation Rules in import valuation: Anil Kumar Anand vs. Commissioner of Customs (2019) INSC 352 Date of the Judgment: April 22, 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 352 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J., Hemant Gupta, J. Can customs authorities bypass the prescribed sequence of valuation methods when assessing import duties?
Supreme Court Directs No Further Recovery of Interest on Entry Tax: VST Industries vs. State of UP (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether recovery of interest on arrears of Entry Tax can be pursued when a related writ petition is pending. CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: VST Industries Limited vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh &
Supreme Court remands FEMA violation case: Maars Software vs. Union of India (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court correctly assessed the evidence related to Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations. CASE TYPE: Foreign Exchange Regulation Case Name: Maars Software International Ltd. & Anr. vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 22 April 2019
Supreme Court Holds Finance Company Liable for Delay in Insurance Policy Issuance: Ashatai vs. Shriram City Union Finance Ltd. (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a finance company is liable for deficiency of service for delaying the issuance of an insurance policy linked to a loan, resulting in non-payment of the loan amount upon the borrower’s death.
Supreme Court Clarifies Waiver of Arbitrator Ineligibility under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act: Bharat Broadband Network Ltd. vs. United Telecoms Ltd. (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, specifically regarding the waiver of arbitrator ineligibility. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Bharat Broadband Network Limited vs. United
Supreme Court Orders Examination of Witness in Dowry Death Case: Manju Devi vs. State of Rajasthan (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trial court can reject an application to summon a material witness in a dowry death case based on the delay in the trial. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Manju Devi vs. State of Rajasthan
Supreme Court Remands Income Tax Case: Proper Framing of Questions of Law Required (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the High Court’s procedure in dealing with appeals under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, specifically regarding the framing of substantial questions of law. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Appeal Case Name:
Supreme Court Clarifies Magistrate’s Power to Order Further Investigation After Discharge Date of the Judgment: 16 April 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 341 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J., M. R. Shah, J. Can a Magistrate order further investigation after discharging an accused? This question was recently addressed by the Supreme Court of India in a case
Supreme Court clarifies liability under Section 149 IPC in mob violence case: Bal Mukund Sharma vs. State of Bihar (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether all members of an unlawful assembly are liable for murder if one member commits the act, under Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Bal Mukund
