Supreme Court overturns High Court conviction in murder case: Bhupatbhai Bachubhai Chavda vs State of Gujarat (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in overturning the Trial Court’s acquittal in a murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Bhupatbhai Bachubhai Chavda & Anr. vs State of Gujarat [Judgment Date]: April 10, 2024 […]
Supreme Court overturns High Court conviction in murder case: Bhupatbhai Bachubhai Chavda vs. State of Gujarat (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Reappreciation of evidence in an appeal against acquittal. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Bhupatbhai Bachubhai Chavda & Anr. vs. State of Gujarat [Judgment Date]: April 10, 2024 Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 10, 2024
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Aabid Khan vs. Dinesh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of just compensation in motor accident claims, particularly regarding the assessment of permanent disability and loss of future income. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Aabid Khan vs. Dinesh and Others Judgment Date: April 09, 2024 Date of
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Supreme Court Upholds Election of Karikho Kri: Non-Disclosure of Assets Not Always Fatal Date of the Judgment: April 9, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 289 Judges: Aniruddha Bose, J. and Sanjay Kumar, J. Is every non-disclosure of assets by a candidate in an election a ground to invalidate their win? The Supreme Court of India recently
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Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against Relatives and Employee in Nursing College Admission Scam Date of the Judgment: 09 April 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 322 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. Can family members and employees of an educational institution be held criminally liable for the institution’s alleged wrongdoings, simply by virtue of
Supreme Court Revisits Wage Dispute: VVF Employees Union vs. VVF India Ltd. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the appropriate methodology for determining wage revisions and allowances for industrial workers, specifically the application of the industry-cum-region test and the extent of the High Court’s jurisdiction in reviewing industrial tribunal awards. CASE TYPE:
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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Dishonor Case: Rajco Steel Enterprises vs. Kavita Saraff (2024) INSC 288 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused successfully rebutted the presumption of guilt in a cheque dishonor case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, when the complainant failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt.
Supreme Court clarifies property rights of a widow after remarriage in partition suit: Madhavan vs Janaki (2024) Date of the Judgment: April 09, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 287 Judges: Aniruddha Bose J., Sudhanshu Dhulia J. Can a widow’s remarriage nullify her property rights inherited from her deceased husband? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed
Supreme Court clarifies procedure for release of vehicles seized under Gujarat Prohibition Act Date of the Judgment: 08 April 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 285 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Pankaj Mithal, J. Can a vehicle seized for carrying liquor be released before the final judgment? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question, clarifying
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Belated Application Under Order IX Rule 7 CPC: K.B. Lal vs. Gyanendra Pratap (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay of almost 14 years in filing an application under Order IX Rule 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) can be condoned. CASE TYPE: Civil Procedure Case Name: K.B.
Supreme Court Upholds Joint Family Business Claim in Property Dispute: Vitthalrao Marotirao Navkhare vs. Nanibai (Dead) (2024) INSC 283 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a business run by brothers is a joint family business, entitling them to a share in the properties purchased from its income. CASE TYPE: Civil (Property Partition) Case Name: Vitthalrao Marotirao Navkhare vs.
Supreme Court Dismisses Election Petition for Lack of Material Facts: Karim Uddin Barbhuiya vs. Aminul Haque Laskar (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an election petition can be dismissed for not stating material facts and full particulars of corrupt practices. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: Karim Uddin Barbhuiya vs. Aminul Haque Laskar & Ors. [Judgment Date]:
