Supreme Court Sets Aside Madras HC Judgment Due to Delayed Release: State vs. Naresh Prasad Agarwal (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a judgment delivered by a High Court can be set aside if the detailed reasoning is released months after the judge demitted office. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: State through Inspector of Police CBI Chennai […]
Supreme Court on Limitation and Declaratory Suits in Property Disputes Date of the Judgment: 13 February 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 109 Judges: Hrishikesh Roy, J. and Sanjay Karol, J. Can a suit for declaration of property rights be maintained without seeking possession, especially when limitation periods have expired? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed
Supreme Court Upholds High Court’s Power in Judicial Appointments: Dr. Kavita Kamboj vs. High Court of Punjab and Haryana (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the High Court’s authority to set eligibility criteria for promotions within the state’s higher judicial service, specifically the requirement of securing a minimum of 50% marks in
Supreme Court Upholds Election Petition: K. Babu vs. M. Swaraj (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether non-compliance with High Court rules regarding the number of copies of an election petition warrants its dismissal. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: K. Babu vs. M. Swaraj and others [Judgment Date]: 12 February 2024 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 12
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Supreme Court overturns High Court conviction in murder case: Mallappa vs. State of Karnataka (2024) INSC 104 (12 February 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of appellate review in cases of acquittal by trial courts. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Mallappa & Ors. vs. State of Karnataka [Judgment Date]: 12 February 2024 Date of the Judgment: 12
Supreme Court Sets Aside Resolution Plan Due to Procedural Lapses: Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority vs. Prabhjit Singh Soni (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a resolution plan can be set aside for procedural lapses and non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case Name: Greater Noida Industrial Development
Supreme Court quashes Bombay High Court order granting bail in PMLA case due to roster violation LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can grant bail in a case that is not assigned to its roster, especially after having reserved judgment and then de-reserving it. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law; Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Case
Supreme Court Reinstates Army Recruits Dismissed Over Alleged Fake Certificates Date of the Judgment: 9 February 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 95 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Pankaj Mithal, J. Can an army recruit be dismissed from service for submitting fake relationship certificates, even if they claim they applied under the general category? The Supreme Court
Supreme Court Remands Motor Accident Claim: Balveer Batra vs. New India Assurance Company (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal can dismiss a claim petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction after allowing evidence and framing issues, and whether such dismissal, along with decisions on other issues, is legally sound. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle
Supreme Court Upholds Rule 9(3)(b) of Chartered Accountants Rules: Naresh Chandra Agrawal vs. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Rule 9(3)(b) of the Chartered Accountants (Procedure of Investigation of Professional and Other Misconduct and Conduct of Cases) Rules, 2007 is inconsistent with Section 21A(4) of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. CASE
Supreme Court Clarifies Scheduled Tribe Status for Chandigarh Housing Allotment LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person belonging to a Scheduled Tribe in one state can claim the same status in a Union Territory where no Presidential Order for Scheduled Tribes exists. CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal related to housing allotment and reservation policy. Case Name: Chandigarh Housing
Supreme Court Denies Bail in UAPA Case: Gurwinder Singh vs. State of Punjab (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of bail provisions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and the limitations on granting bail in cases involving terrorist activities. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, specifically related to terrorism and unlawful activities. Case Name: Gurwinder Singh vs.
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