LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of prior judgment in similar cases CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal Case Name: Delhi Development Authority vs. M/S. J.B.M. Builder Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. Judgment Date: 06 October 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 06 October 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J., and Amitava Roy, J. Can a […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a report submitted by the Chief Secretary regarding the identification of forest lands can be challenged before the High Court in an appropriate proceeding. CASE TYPE: Contempt of Court and Land Law. Case Name: Viswajeet Khanna and Ors. vs. Sukhwinder Singh and Ors. [Judgment Date]: October 05, 2017 Introduction Date of the
Can employees claim the right to continue in service until the age of 60? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a batch of appeals, including the case of Shaik Musthapha Saheb vs. State of Andhra Pradesh. This judgment, delivered on September 14, 2017, allows the appellants’ claim for continued service up to
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trial court should allow a defendant to file a written statement after the initial time has expired. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Siddalingayya vs. Gurulingappa & Ors. Judgment Date: 05 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 05 September 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 772 Judges: R.K. Agrawal, J., Abhay Manohar Sapre, J.
Can a contractor claim additional payments for work when there’s a discrepancy in government-prescribed rates? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a civil appeal concerning a construction contract. The court upheld the High Court’s decision, which had rejected certain claims made by a contractor for extra work. This case clarifies how
Can a contractor claim additional payments for work beyond the original contract? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving a construction contract dispute. The court examined whether a contractor was entitled to extra payments for stone pitching and water lead, ultimately ruling against the contractor. This judgment highlights the
Can the court fee for an income tax appeal be determined by the date of assessment or the date the appeal is filed? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent judgment. This case clarifies which court fee rules apply to appeals filed under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961,
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning building concessions should be transferred to the Supreme Court when related Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) are already pending. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Civil Case Name: Janhit Manch & Anr. vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors. Judgment Date: 31 July 2017 Introduction Can a Public Interest
LEGAL ISSUE: The scope of revisional jurisdiction of the High Court under Rent Control Acts concerning findings of fact by lower courts. CASE TYPE: Rent Control/Eviction Case Name: Gandhe Vijay Kumar vs. Mulji @ Mulchand [Judgment Date]: 27 July 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 27 July 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J.,
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a suit filed by an unregistered public trust is maintainable under Section 29 of the Rajasthan Public Trusts Act, 1959. CASE TYPE: Civil Law Case Name: Public Trust Shri Geeta Satsang Bhawan vs. Nand Lal & Ors. Judgment Date: 25 July 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 25 July 2017 Citation: (2017)
Can a delay of 3671 days in filing an appeal be condoned? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a land acquisition case. The Court considered whether the High Court was right in dismissing the appeal due to the delay and also looked into the adequacy of compensation for fruit-bearing trees. This
Date of the Judgment: July 18, 2017 The Supreme Court of India, in a criminal appeal, addressed the issue of circumstantial evidence in a case involving abduction and murder. The Court examined whether the prosecution had sufficiently proven the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt, based on the chain of circumstances presented. The
