Supreme Court Vacates Status Quo Order in Land Dispute: Hanumappa vs. State of Karnataka (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a status quo order should continue in a land dispute where a tenant’s claim is contested and the land’s nature has changed. CASE TYPE: Land Dispute/Tenancy Case Name: Hanumappa (Since Deceased) by His Lrs. & Ors. vs. […]
Supreme Court Directs Measures to Preserve Mahakaleshwar Temple: Sarika vs. Administrator (2020) Date of the Judgment: September 1, 2020 Citation: M.A. No.1235 OF 2019 IN CIVIL APPEAL NO.4676 OF 2018 Judges: Arun Mishra, J., B.R. Gavai, J., Krishna Murari, J. Can the sacred Shivalinga at the Mahakaleshwar Temple be protected from further erosion? The Supreme
Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition in Punjab National Bank vs. Atmanand Singh Date of the Judgment: 6 May 2020 Citation: Civil Appeal No. …/2020 (Arising out of SLP(C) No. 11603/2017) Judges: A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Dinesh Maheshwari, J. Can a High Court use its writ jurisdiction to settle a complex financial dispute involving disputed facts? The
Supreme Court directs Mittal Group to fulfill obligations in land dispute case Date of the Judgment: 24 April 2020 Citation: Not Available Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., M. R. Shah, J. Can a party to a settlement agreement, which has become a court order, selectively comply with terms that benefit them while ignoring their obligations? The
Supreme Court Upholds Passport Deposit Order in Property Dispute: Shyam Sahni vs. Arjun Prakash (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court can direct a party to deposit their passport to ensure their presence in contempt proceedings for not adhering to undertakings given to the court. CASE TYPE: Civil Contempt, Property Dispute Case Name: Shyam Sahni vs.
Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Ex-Parte Decree in Property Damage Suit: Aviation Travels Pvt. Ltd. vs. Bhavesha Suresh Goradia (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an ex-parte decree passed against a defendant should be set aside to allow them to contest the suit on merits. CASE TYPE: Civil (Property Damage) Case Name: Aviation Travels Pvt. Ltd. vs.
Supreme Court Clarifies Court Fee Valuation for Non-Party Cancellation of Sale Deeds: Agra Diocesan Trust Association vs. Anil David (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: How to determine the court fee when a non-party seeks cancellation of a sale deed, particularly concerning the valuation of agricultural land. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Agra Diocesan Trust Association vs. Anil
Supreme Court dismisses appeal in securities matter: CAB Securities vs. NSE (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Securities Appellate Tribunal’s order warrants interference by the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Securities Law Case Name: CAB Securities Limited vs. National Stock Exchange of India Limited Judgment Date: 17 February 2020 Date of the Judgment: 17 February 2020 Citation:
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Supreme Court Orders Refund for Undelivered Sand Block: Popatrao vs. State of Maharashtra (2020) Date of the Judgment: February 14, 2020 Citation: 2020 INSC 138 Judges: S.A. Bobde, CJI., B.R. Gavai, J., Surya Kant, J. Can a citizen be denied a refund for a government contract when the government fails to deliver the contracted goods?
Supreme Court clarifies High Court’s power in Customs Reference Cases Date of the Judgment: February 11, 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 121 Judges: Rohinton Fali Nariman, J., S. Ravindra Bhat, J., V. Ramasubramanian, J. Can a High Court refuse to call for a statement from the Customs Appellate Tribunal when a reference application is made? The
Supreme Court Upholds Loan Recovery: Benami Transaction Plea Rejected in Fair Communication Case (20 January 2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a plea of benami transaction can be used to avoid repayment of a loan. CASE TYPE: Civil (Loan Recovery). Case Name: M/S Fair Communication and Consultants & Anr. vs. Surendra Kerdile. Judgment Date: 20 January 2020
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Gruesome Murder Case Based on Dying Declarations: Purshottam Chopra vs. State (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Admissibility and reliability of dying declarations in a murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Purshottam Chopra & Anr. vs. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi). [Judgment Date]: 07 January 2020 Date of the Judgment: 07 January
