LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the proper procedure for a first appellate court to follow when reviewing a trial court’s decision, specifically regarding the need for a thorough re-evaluation of evidence and issues. CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal (Property Dispute) Case Name: C. Venkata Swamy vs. H.N. Shivanna(D) by L.R. & Anr. Etc. […]
Can a newspaper owner be held liable for defamatory content published in their newspaper, even if they are not the editor? The Supreme Court of India addressed this important question in a case involving a Kannada daily newspaper. This judgment clarifies the responsibilities of newspaper owners under Indian law, particularly concerning defamation. The bench comprised
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LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification on the location of deposited compensation for release to the claimant. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: United India Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Sunil Kumar & Anr. [Judgment Date]: December 1, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: December 1, 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Hon’ble
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Special Investigation Team (SIT) should be constituted to investigate allegations of bribery for favorable court orders. CASE TYPE: Criminal Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms vs. Union of India and Others Judgment Date: 1 December 2017 Date of the Judgment: 1 December 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an amendment to a rent control act can invalidate eviction petitions filed before the amendment came into effect. CASE TYPE: Rent Control Law Case Name: H. Prabhakar Baliga & Anr. vs. Vasudeva Rao Kanemar @ V.R. Kanemar & Anr. [Judgment Date]: November 30, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: November 30, 2017
LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Order XXIII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 regarding withdrawal of suits. CASE TYPE: Civil Procedure Case Name: Anil Kumar Singh vs. Vijay Pal Singh & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 30 November 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 30 November 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 20007 of 2017 (Arising
LEGAL ISSUE: Enforcement of road safety norms and appropriate treatment of accident victims. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Dr. S. Rajaseekaran vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 30 November 2017 Date of the Judgment: 30 November 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 1040 Judges: Madan B. Lokur, J., Deepak Gupta, J. Can the
Can a High Court order the auction of personal properties of partners in a developer firm to recover dues for a housing project? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, concerning a dispute over infrastructure development in a residential colony. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s order, which
LEGAL ISSUE: Need for legislation to address damage to public property during agitations and protests. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation. Case Name: Koshy Jacob vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 28 November 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: Not Available (INSC) Judges: Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice Uday
Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 1012 Judges: Adarsh Kumar Goel, J., Uday Umesh Lalit, J. Can adjournments in criminal trials lead to witnesses being influenced, thereby jeopardizing the pursuit of justice? The Supreme Court of India, in this case, addressed the critical issue of trial delays and the need for
Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: Ishwar Pratap Singh & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., Criminal Appeal No. 2039 of 2017 (Arising out of SLP (Crl) No. 6835 of 2015) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and Amitava Roy, J. Can a National Commission dictate the course of a police investigation?
Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 19862 of 2017 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 14201 of 2011) and Civil Appeal Nos. 19859-19860 of 2017 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Civil ) Nos. 18584-85 of 2012) Judges: S.A. Bobde, J. and L. Nageswara Rao, J. Can a
