Supreme Court on Habeas Corpus for Child Custody: Nirmala vs. Kulwant Singh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a writ of habeas corpus is maintainable in child custody matters when the child’s custody was initially given by the parent to another person. CASE TYPE: Child Custody, Constitutional Law Case Name: Nirmala vs. Kulwant Singh & Ors. [Judgment […]
Supreme Court acquits accused in murder case due to flawed witness testimonies: Alaudin vs. State of Assam (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of the accused for murder was valid based on the presented evidence and the application of Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Alaudin & Ors.
Supreme Court Dismisses UP State’s Delay Petition in Service Matter: State of U.P. v. Mohan Lal (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay of 1,633 days in filing a Special Leave Petition can be condoned by the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of U.P. & Another v. Mohan Lal Judgment Date: May
Supreme Court allows deficit deposit in pre-emption suit: Kanihya vs. Sukhi Ram (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court can extend the time for depositing the full amount in a pre-emption suit when a minor deficit occurs due to a calculation error. CASE TYPE: Civil Pre-emption Suit. Case Name: Kanihya @ Kanhi (Dead) Through Lrs. vs.
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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Bank Fraud Case: Vijayaraman vs. State (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court erred in upholding the conviction of the petitioners for offences under Section 120-B read with Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, based on allegations of fraudulent
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Supreme Court Quashes Summons Under Section 319 CrPC in Murder Case: Shankar vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Trial Court can summon a person to face trial under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) based on weak or inconsistent evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Shankar vs.
Supreme Court Upholds Preference for Age in Backlog Vacancy Appointments: Chaitra Nagammanavar vs. State of Karnataka (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the age preference rule under the Karnataka State Civil Services (Unfilled Vacancies Reserved For Persons Belonging to the SC’s and ST’s) (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2001 applies to appointments of Assistant Professors in Universities. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Upholds Special Main Exam for MP State Service: Deependra Yadav vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a special main examination can be conducted for candidates who became eligible after a revision of the preliminary exam results due to changes in reservation rules. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Deependra Yadav
Supreme Court Clarifies Refund Timelines under Delhi Value Added Tax Act Date of the Judgment: 01 May 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 364 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. and Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, J. Can tax authorities adjust a refund amount against outstanding dues even after the statutory deadline for processing the refund has passed? The Supreme
Supreme Court Clarifies Essential Details in Chargesheets: Sharif Ahmed vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2024) INSC 363 LEGAL ISSUE: What are the mandatory requirements for a valid chargesheet under Section 173(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973? CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Sharif Ahmed and Another vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another
Supreme Court Upholds Consolidation Officer’s Order: Ram Balak Singh vs. State of Bihar (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Civil Court can overturn an order passed by a Consolidation Officer under the Bihar Consolidation of Holdings and Prevention of Fragmentation Act, 1956. CASE TYPE: Civil. Case Name: Ram Balak Singh vs. State of Bihar and Anr.
Supreme Court Upholds Solatium and Interest for Delayed Compensation Under the Requisitioning Act: Union of India vs. Dr. Asket Singh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether solatium and interest can be granted for delays in compensation under the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, despite the Act not explicitly providing for it. CASE TYPE: Land
