Supreme Court acquits accused in alleged strangulation case: State of Karnataka vs. Srinivasa (2018) Date of the Judgment: 14th August, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 723 Judges: R. Banumathi, J., Vineet Saran, J. Can a conviction for murder be overturned if medical evidence suggests the possibility of suicide? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Tenant’s Obligation to Pay Municipal Tax Under West Bengal Tenancy Act Date of the Judgment: 09 August 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 704 Judges: Ranjan Gogoi, J., R. Banumathi, J., Navin Sinha, J. Can a tenant be evicted for not paying their share of municipal taxes? The Supreme Court of India addressed this
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Abetment of Suicide in Dowry Harassment Case: Siddaling vs. State (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the husband’s illicit relationship with another woman constitutes abetment to suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law (Abetment of Suicide, Dowry Harassment) Case Name: Siddaling vs. The State, Through
Supreme Court Addresses Promotion Quotas in Central Secretariat Service: Pankaj Kr. Mishra vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether promotions in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) were correctly implemented concerning the quota for seniority and Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Pankaj Kr. Mishra & Ors. vs. Union of India
Supreme Court clarifies insurer’s liability in motor accident claims: Rani vs. National Insurance Company Ltd. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the liability of an insurance company when the vehicle involved in an accident lacks a valid permit for the area where the accident occurred. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Claims Case Name: Rani & Ors. vs. National
Supreme Court directs Delhi High Court to Reconsider CBI Investigation Order in DGR Scam (31 July 2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should be directed to register a First Information Report (FIR) and investigate allegations of corruption and irregularities, even after a preliminary enquiry (PE) concluded no involvement of public servants
Supreme Court on the Admissibility of Co-accused Statements in NDPS Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Admissibility and evidentiary value of a co-accused’s statement under Section 67 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, NDPS Act Case Name: Surinder Kumar Khanna vs. Intelligence Officer Directorate of Revenue Intelligence [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Orders Refund in SEZ Land Allotment Case: K. Raheja Corporation vs. Franky Monteiro (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the land allotted for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) can be taken back by the government and the amount paid by the parties be refunded along with interest. CASE TYPE: Land Allotment, Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Case
Supreme Court Settles Property Dispute Through Mediation: Anil Tripathy vs. Sarat Kumar Panda (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Property Dispute Resolution through Mediation CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Anil Tripathy vs. Sarat Kumar Panda & Ors. Judgment Date: July 31, 2018 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 31, 2018 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Kurian Joseph,
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Dishonor Case: T.P. Murugan vs. Bojan (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a cheque issued is presumed to be for a legally enforceable debt or liability, and the conditions for rebutting such presumption. CASE TYPE: Criminal – Negotiable Instruments Act Case Name: T.P. Murugan (Dead) Thr. Lrs. vs. Bojan & Posa
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Supreme Court Directs Appointment of Candidate After Re-evaluation of Marks in State Service Exam: Roma Sonkar vs. Madhya Pradesh State Public Service Commission (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate is entitled to appointment after re-evaluation of marks in a state service examination. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Roma Sonkar vs. Madhya Pradesh State Public
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Specific Performance Suit: Lakshmi Sreenivasa Cooperative Building Society vs. Puvvada Rama (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a suit for specific performance can be decreed when the execution of the underlying agreement is not proven. CASE TYPE: Civil (Specific Performance) Case Name: Lakshmi Sreenivasa Cooperative Building Society vs. Puvvada Rama (Dead) by
