Supreme Court Sets Aside Delay Condonation in Arbitration Case: Simplex Infrastructure Ltd vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay beyond the statutorily prescribed limit for filing an application to set aside an arbitral award can be condoned. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: M/S Simplex Infrastructure Ltd vs. Union of India [Judgment […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction of CCI and TRAI in Telecom Sector Disputes Date of the Judgment: 05 December 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 1071 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J., Ashok Bhushan, J. Can the Competition Commission of India (CCI) initiate an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices in the telecom sector, or is this the exclusive domain of
Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Child Rape and Murder Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a death sentence is warranted in a case involving the rape and murder of a minor, considering the possibility of reformation of the accused. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law (Child Sexual Abuse, Murder) Case Name: Viran Gyanlal Rajput vs. The State of
Supreme Court Clarifies Eligibility for Technician-III Posts: Diploma Holders Not Equivalent to ITI (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a diploma in electrical engineering is equivalent to an ITI certification for the post of Technician-III. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Zahoor Ahmad Rather and Ors. vs. Sheikh Imtiyaz Ahmad and Ors. Judgment Date: 05 December 2018
Supreme Court Upholds 10-Year Teaching Experience for Principal Posts: Vivek Mudgil vs. State of U.P. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate lacking the stipulated 10 years of teaching experience on the last date of application can be appointed as Principal. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Service Law Case Name: Vivek Mudgil vs. State of U.P. &
Supreme Court Mandates Witness Protection Scheme Nationwide Date of the Judgment: 05 December 2018 Citation: Not Available Judges: A.K. Sikri, J. and S. Abdul Nazeer, J. Can the criminal justice system function effectively when witnesses are afraid to testify? The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment, addressed this critical question by mandating a
Supreme Court Overturns Abetment Conviction in Suicide Case: M. Arjunan vs. State (2018) Date of the Judgment: 4th December, 2018 Citation: 2018 INSC 1047 Judges: Justice R. Banumathi and Justice Indira Banerjee Can mere financial pressure and harsh words from a lender constitute abetment of suicide? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical
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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case, Acquits Two Accused: Farida Begum vs. State of Uttarakhand (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in upholding the conviction of the accused for murder and rioting. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Farida Begum vs. State of Uttarakhand [Judgment Date]: December 4, 2018 Introduction Date of
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case Based on Circumstantial Evidence: Surendra Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of the accused for murder based on circumstantial evidence was justified. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Surendra Singh & Anr. vs. State of Uttarakhand [Judgment Date]: 04 December 2018 Date of the
Supreme Court Clarifies Appointment Rules for Higher Secondary Teachers in Kerala: V.K. Girija vs. Reshma Parayil (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of rules for appointment of teachers in aided Higher Secondary Schools in Kerala. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: V.K. Girija vs. Reshma Parayil & Ors. Judgment Date: 04 December 2018 Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court Upholds Departmental Arbitrator Appointment in Construction Contract Dispute LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a departmental employee can be appointed as an arbitrator as per the arbitration clause in a contract, and whether the 2015 Amendment to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 applies to arbitral proceedings commenced before the amendment. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case
Supreme Court overturns High Court’s conviction in murder case: Mohd. Akhtar vs. State of Bihar (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: The key legal issue was whether the High Court was justified in overturning the trial court’s acquittal and convicting the accused for murder, particularly considering the principles governing appeals against acquittals. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Mohd.
