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Supreme Court Legalizes Passive Euthanasia, Recognizes Advance Directives: Common Cause vs. Union of India (2018)

/ A.K. Sikri, A.M. Khanwilkar, Ashok Bhushan, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 21, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Fundamental Rights, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 306, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 309, Judges

Supreme Court Legalizes Passive Euthanasia, Recognizes Advance Directives: Common Cause vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether passive euthanasia and advance medical directives are constitutionally valid. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Common Cause (A Regd. Society) vs. Union of India and Another Judgment Date: 9 March 2018 Date of the […]

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Supreme Court Condones Delay Due to Illness in Family Dispute Appeal: Ummer vs. Pottengal Subida (2018)

/ Abhay Manohar Sapre, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 with Order IX Rule 13, Judges, Limitation Act, Limitation Act with Section 5, R.K. Agrawal

Supreme Court Condones Delay Due to Illness in Family Dispute Appeal: Ummer vs. Pottengal Subida (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay in filing an appeal can be condoned due to the appellant’s illness. CASE TYPE: Family Law Case Name: Ummer vs. Pottengal Subida & Ors. [Judgment Date]: March 08, 2018 Date of the Judgment: March

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Supreme Court Allows Review Petition After Delay: Pralhad Shankarrao Tajale vs. State of Maharashtra (2018)

/ Abhay Manohar Sapre, Civil Procedure, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Condonation of Delay, Judges, Order XLVII, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Procedural Law, Review Petition, S. Abdul Nazeer

Supreme Court Allows Review Petition After Delay: Pralhad Shankarrao Tajale vs. State of Maharashtra (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay in curing defects in a review application should lead to its dismissal. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Pralhad Shankarrao Tajale & Ors. vs. State of Maharashtra through its Secretary (Revenue) & Anr. [Judgment Date]: March

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Supreme Court Upholds Kerala High Court Decision on Election Petition: Abdulrasakh vs. K.P. Mohammed & Ors. (2018)

/ Corrupt Practices, J. Chelameswar, Judges, Representation of the People Act, 1951, Representation of the People Act, 1951 with Section 123(4), Representation of the People Act, 1951 with Section 81, Sanjay Kishan Kaul

Supreme Court Upholds Kerala High Court Decision on Election Petition: Abdulrasakh vs. K.P. Mohammed & Ors. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an election petition was filed within the limitation period and whether minor defects in the petition can be cured after the limitation period. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: Abdulrasakh vs. K.P. Mohammed & Ors.

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Supreme Court quashes Rule 5 of Service Tax Rules: Reimbursable expenses not taxable (2018) INSC 194

/ A.K. Sikri, Ashok Bhushan, Finance Act, 1994, Finance Act, 1994 with Section 66, Finance Act, 1994 with Section 67, Judges, Service Tax Rules, Service Tax Rules with Rule 5

Supreme Court quashes Rule 5 of Service Tax Rules: Reimbursable expenses not taxable (2018) INSC 194 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether reimbursable expenses incurred by a service provider can be included in the value of taxable services for the purpose of service tax. CASE TYPE: Service Tax Case Name: Union of India & Anr. vs. M/s. Intercontinental

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Liability for Port Charges on Uncleared Goods: Supreme Court refers the matter to a Larger Bench: Cochin Port Trust vs. Arebee Star Maritime Agencies Pvt. Ltd. (2018)

/ Bills of Lading Act, 1856, D.Y. Chandrachud, Judges, Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 with Section 2(o), Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 with Section 42, Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 with Section 49(1)(d), R.K. Agrawal

Supreme Court refers the issue of liability for port charges to a larger bench: Cochin Port Trust vs. Arebee Star Maritime Agencies Pvt. Ltd. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of liability for payment of port charges on goods uncleared by the consignee. CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Port Trust, Shipping Law Case Name: The Chairman, Board of

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Supreme Court Upholds GSRTC’s Stance on Badli Kamdar Absorption: Bhupendra Kumar vs. GSRTC (2018)

/ Abhay Manohar Sapre, Badli Kamdar, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation, Industrial Disputes Act, Industrial Disputes Act with Section 18, Industrial Disputes Act with Section 25C, Judges, R.K. Agrawal, Service Law

Supreme Court Upholds GSRTC’s Stance on Badli Kamdar Absorption: Bhupendra Kumar vs. GSRTC (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether “Badli Kamdars” are entitled to permanent absorption and time-scale benefits from their initial date of joining or from the date of actual absorption into a permanent position. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Bhupendra Kumar Chimanbhai Kachiya Patel

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Carpenter with 100% Disability in Motor Accident Case: Jagdish vs. Mohan & Ors. (2018) INSC 173 (6 March 2018)

/ A M Khanwilkar, Compensation for Motor Accidents, Constitutional Law, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Fundamental Rights, Judges, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 166

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Carpenter with 100% Disability in Motor Accident Case Date of the Judgment: 6 March 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 173 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A M Khanwilkar, J, Dr D Y Chandrachud, J. The judgment was authored by Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J. Can a self-employed individual with a severe disability claim

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Supreme Court clarifies driving license requirements for light goods vehicles: Jagdish Kumar Sood vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (6 March 2018)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Driving Licence, Insurance Liability, Judges, Light Goods Vehicle, Light Motor Vehicle, Motor Accident Claims, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 10(2)(d), Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 2(21)

Supreme Court Clarifies Driving License Requirements for Light Goods Vehicles: Jagdish Kumar Sood vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a driver with a license to drive a Light Motor Vehicle is also authorized to drive a Light Goods Vehicle without a specific endorsement. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation. Case Name:

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Supreme Court enhances compensation for complete disability in motor accident case: S. Thangaraj vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. (2018) INSC 178 (06 March 2018)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Compensation for Disability, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Interest on Compensation, Judges, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 166

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Complete Disability in Motor Accident Case Date of the Judgment: 06 March 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 178 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J Can a court reduce compensation for a person who has lost complete sensation in his legs after a motor accident, simply because

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Supreme Court Modifies Compensation in Motor Accident Claim: ICICI Lombard vs. Ajay Kumar (2018)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Compensation for Temporary Disability, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Judges, Motor Accident Claims, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 166

Supreme Court Modifies Compensation in Motor Accident Claim: ICICI Lombard vs. Ajay Kumar (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Assessment of compensation in motor accident claims involving temporary disability. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Ajay Kumar Mohanty & Anr. [Judgment Date]: March 6, 2018 Date of the Judgment: March

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Supreme Court Upholds Insurer’s Right to Recover Compensation from Vehicle Owner with Invalid License: Singh Ram vs. Nirmala (2018)

/ A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Judges, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 14, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 149(2)(a)(ii), Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 166

Supreme Court Upholds Insurer’s Right to Recover Compensation from Vehicle Owner with Invalid License: Singh Ram vs. Nirmala (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an insurance company can recover compensation paid to a claimant from the vehicle owner if the driver had an invalid driving license at the time of the accident. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation

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