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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Arbitration After Full and Final Settlement: SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Krish Spinning (2024)

/ Accord and Satisfaction, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with Section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with Section 16, Indian Contract Act, 1872, Indian Contract Act, 1872 with Section 63

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Arbitration After Full and Final Settlement: SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Krish Spinning (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a discharge voucher for full and final settlement bars invocation of arbitration. CASE TYPE: Insurance Law, Arbitration Law Case Name: SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Krish Spinning Judgment Date: 18th July […]

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Supreme Court Clarifies Minimum Qualifying Marks for City Manager Post in Bihar: Bihar Staff Selection Commission vs. Himal Kumari & Anr. (2024) INSC 531 (16 July 2024)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 309, Minimum Qualifying Marks, Recruitment Rules, Service Law

Supreme Court Clarifies Minimum Qualifying Marks for City Manager Post in Bihar Date of the Judgment: 16 July 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 531 Judges: Vikram Nath, J. and Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, J. Can a candidate be disqualified from a selection process if they score the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam but fail to

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Supreme Court Appoints High-Powered Committee for Asset Liquidation in Sai Prasad Group Case (2024)

/ Asset Liquidation, Collective Investment Schemes, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 142, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishment) Act, 1999, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishment) Act, 1999 with Section 3, Prize Chits and Money Circulation Scheme (Banning) Act, 1978, Prize Chits and Money Circulation Scheme (Banning) Act, 1978 with Sections 3, 4, and 5, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Securities Law

Supreme Court Appoints High-Powered Committee for Asset Liquidation in Sai Prasad Group Case (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Appointment of a High-Powered Committee for the liquidation of assets and disbursal of funds to investors. CASE TYPE: Criminal, Securities Law Case Name: Balasaheb Keshawrao Bhapkar & Ors. vs. Securities and Exchange Board of India & Ors. Judgment Date:

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Supreme Court Enhances Sentence in Bigamy Case: Baba Natarajan Prasad vs. M. Revathi (2024)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 418(1), Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 494, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 495, Offences Relating to Marriage

Supreme Court Enhances Sentence in Bigamy Case: Baba Natarajan Prasad vs. M. Revathi (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in imposing a lenient sentence for the offense of bigamy under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, after restoring the conviction by the trial court. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name:

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Supreme Court Upholds 2011 Order on Pay Scales for UP Education Officers: State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Virendra Bahadur Katheria (2024) INSC 524 (15 July 2024)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 142, Government Order dated 20.07.2001, Pay Scales, Service Law, Service Law with Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Educational (Sub Deputy Inspector of Schools) Service Rules, 1992

Supreme Court Upholds 2011 Order on Pay Scales for UP Education Officers Date of the Judgment: 15 July 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 524 Judges: Justice Surya Kant and Justice K.V. Viswanathan Can a state government backtrack on a pay scale revision after it has been approved by the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court of India

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E-Auction Error Rectification Allowed: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of OMSAIRAM STEELS in Mining Lease Case (2024)

/ Bidding, Contract Law, Mineral Auction Rules, 2015, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, Mining Regulations, Mistake in Contract

Supreme Court Allows Rectification of E-Auction Bid Error in Mining Lease Case: OMSAIRAM STEELS vs. Director of Mines (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a bidder can seek rectification of a bid submitted in an e-auction due to a bona fide human error. CASE TYPE: Mining Law, Contract Law, Writ Jurisdiction Case Name: M/s OMSAIRAM STEELS &

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Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Valid Compromise Decrees in Property Disputes: Amro Devi & Ors. vs. Julfi Ram (Deceased) Thr.Lrs. & Ors. (2024) INSC 527 (15 July 2024)

/ Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 with Order XXIII Rule 3, Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with Section 52

Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Valid Compromise Decrees in Property Disputes Date of the Judgment: 15 July 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 527 Judges: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra Can a simple statement in court lead to a valid compromise decree, especially when it concerns property rights? The Supreme Court of India recently

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Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage Citing Irretrievable Breakdown, Orders ₹2 Crore Alimony (15 July 2024)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 142, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 with Section 3, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 with Section 4, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 498A, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 with Section 12, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 with Section 23, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 with Section 31

Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage Citing Irretrievable Breakdown, Orders ₹2 Crore Alimony Date of the Judgment: 15 July 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 530 Judges: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra Can a marriage be dissolved if it has irretrievably broken down, even if there are no specific grounds for divorce under existing laws? The

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Supreme Court examines the legality of arrest under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act: Arvind Kejriwal vs. Directorate of Enforcement (2024) INSC 512 (12 July 2024)

/ Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 22, Fundamental Rights, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 with Section 19, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 with Section 50

Supreme Court examines the legality of arrest under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act: Arvind Kejriwal vs. Directorate of Enforcement (2024) INSC 512 (12 July 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Examination of the validity of arrest under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Money

Supreme Court examines the legality of arrest under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act: Arvind Kejriwal vs. Directorate of Enforcement (2024) INSC 512 (12 July 2024) Read Post »

Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof in Foreigner Cases: Md. Rahim Ali vs. State of Assam (2024)

/ Constitutional Law, Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 1964, Foreigners Act, 1946, Foreigners Act, 1946 with Section 9, Principles of Natural Justice

Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof in Foreigner Cases: Md. Rahim Ali vs. State of Assam (2024) Date of the Judgment: July 11, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 511 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. Can authorities initiate proceedings against a person as a suspected foreigner without any preliminary evidence? The Supreme Court of India

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Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage: Supreme Court Grants Divorce in Vikas Kanaujia vs. Sarita (2024)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 142, Divorce, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 with Section 13, Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage, Matrimonial Law

Supreme Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown: Vikas Kanaujia vs. Sarita (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can grant a divorce based on the irretrievable breakdown of marriage, even if one spouse objects. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Law. Case Name: Vikas Kanaujia vs. Sarita. Judgment Date: 10 July 2024 Introduction Date of the

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Supreme Court Acquits Forest Officer in Bribery Case: Mir Mustafa Ali Hasmi vs. State of A.P. (2024)

/ Bribery, Circumstantial Evidence, Criminal Law, Criminal Misconduct, Evidence Law, Offences by Public Servants, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7, Witness Testimony

Supreme Court Acquits Forest Officer in Bribery Case: Mir Mustafa Ali Hasmi vs. State of A.P. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution has sufficiently proven the demand and acceptance of a bribe by a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Case Name: Mir Mustafa Ali

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