Supreme Court overturns specific performance decree due to lack of readiness and willingness: Pydi Ramana vs. Davarasetty Manmadha Rao (2024) Date of the Judgment: July 10, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 507 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. and Aravind Kumar, J. Can a buyer who delays action for years still demand specific performance of a property […]
Supreme Court Enhances Land Compensation in Noida Acquisition Case LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation for land acquisition. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: New Okhla Industrial Development Authority vs. Harnand Singh (Deceased) through LRs [Judgment Date]: 10 July 2024 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 10 July 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 509 Judges: Surya Kant,
Supreme Court Clarifies Land Acquisition Compensation in Maharashtra Flood Wall Project LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair market value for land acquired for public projects, specifically addressing the impact of “Blue Zone” designations. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition, Civil Case Name: Kazi Akiloddin vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors. Judgment Date: 10 July 2024 Introduction Date of
Supreme Court Upholds Forfeiture of Security Deposit in Forest Auction Case Date of the Judgment: 10 July 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 514 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can a contractor forfeit their security deposit for failing to complete work after a forest auction? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question,
Supreme Court Upholds State’s Right to Withdraw Consent for CBI Investigations: West Bengal vs. Union of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Union of India can authorize the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register and investigate cases within a state after the state has withdrawn its general consent under Section 6 of the Delhi
Supreme Court Upholds State’s Possession of Land Donated for Veterinary Hospital: State of Punjab vs. Bhagwantpal Singh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a suit for possession of land is maintainable when the land was donated to the State for a public purpose and the suit is filed after a long period of possession by the State.
Supreme Court Clarifies Maintenance Rights of Divorced Muslim Women Under CrPC and 1986 Act LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a divorced Muslim woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) despite the existence of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Family Law
Supreme Court directs petitioners to High Court regarding Border Tax: Muthyala Sunil Kumar vs. Union of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether State Governments can levy and collect Border Tax/Authorization Fee on vehicles with All India Tourist Permits despite the All India Tourist Vehicles (Permit) Rules, 2023. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Writ Petition Case Name: Muthyala
Supreme Court Clarifies “Commercial Purpose” Under Consumer Protection Act in Car Purchase Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the purchase of a vehicle by a company for the use of its directors constitutes a purchase for “commercial purpose” under the Consumer Protection Act. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: M/S Daimler Chrysler India Pvt. Ltd. vs. M/S
Supreme Court Clarifies Maintainability of Writ Petitions Against Private Educational Societies in Service Disputes LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a writ petition is maintainable against a private educational society in a service dispute. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Education Law Case Name: Army Welfare Education Society vs. Sunil Kumar Sharma & Ors. Judgment Date: 9 July 2024 Date
Supreme Court Upholds Contractual Rights in Tender Cancellation Case: Subodh Kumar Singh Rathour vs. The Chief Executive Officer & Ors. (2024) Date of the Judgment: July 9, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 486 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, CJI, J.B. Pardiwala, J., Manoj Misra, J. Can a government authority arbitrarily cancel a tender after it has
Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Kidnapping Case Due to Fabricated Evidence: Gaurav Maini vs. State of Haryana (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution’s evidence was sufficient to prove the charges of kidnapping for ransom, robbery, and criminal conspiracy. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Gaurav Maini vs. State of Haryana. [Judgment Date]: July 09, 2024
