Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal in ISRO Security Case: Dr. V.R. Sanal Kumar vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the dismissal of an employee without a full inquiry is justified in cases involving national security. CASE TYPE: Service Law, National Security. Case Name: Dr. V.R. Sanal Kumar vs. Union Of India & Ors. Judgment […]
Supreme Court Addresses Delay in Mercy Petition: Balwant Singh vs. Union of India (2023) Date of the Judgment: May 3, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 412 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., Vikram Nath, J., Sanjay Karol, J. Can the Supreme Court intervene when there is a significant delay in deciding a mercy petition? This question was at
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Supreme Court Upholds Deferment of Mercy Petition in Bomb Blast Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can direct the commutation of a death sentence to life imprisonment due to a delay in deciding a mercy petition, and whether the pendency of appeals by co-accused should halt the consideration of a mercy petition. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Refuses Blanket Clarification on Civil Court Findings Impact on Criminal Proceedings LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a party not involved in the original proceedings can seek clarification of a Supreme Court order. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Mukul Agarwal & Ors vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 26 April 2023 Date of
Supreme Court Enhances Punishment for Rape of Minor Daughter: Ravinder Singh vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Can the Supreme Court impose a fixed-term life sentence, specifying a minimum period of imprisonment beyond 14 years, even when the law does not prescribe a death sentence for the offense? CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Ravinder Singh
Supreme Court Restricts High Court Interference in SARFAESI Act Cases: South Indian Bank Ltd. vs. Naveen Mathew Philip (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether High Courts can interfere in matters related to the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) when an effective alternative remedy is available. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Family Dispute: Hemantbhai Balvantbhai Patel vs. State of Gujarat (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether criminal proceedings arising from a family dispute involving alleged forgery and financial transactions should be quashed to foster reconciliation. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Hemantbhai Balvantbhai Patel and Another vs. The State of Gujarat and Another
Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of death penalty and consideration of mitigating circumstances. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State by Inspector of Police. Judgment Date: 21 March 2023. Introduction Date of the Judgment: 21 March 2023 Citation:
Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of a death sentence based on errors apparent on the face of the record and the adequacy of sentencing hearings. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State by Inspector of Police Judgment Date: 21 March
Supreme Court Approves Resolution Plan for Reliance Home Finance Limited, Protecting Small Debenture Holders LEGAL ISSUE: Approval of a Resolution Plan (RP) for a company undergoing financial distress, specifically concerning the rights of debenture holders. CASE TYPE: Corporate Insolvency/Finance Case Name: Authum Investment and Infrastructure Limited v. R.K. Mohatta Family Trust and Others [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Directs Compensation for Land Used Without Acquisition: State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Rajiv (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a landowner is entitled to compensation when their land is used for public purposes without formal acquisition. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition. Case Name: State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors. vs. Rajiv and Anr. [Judgment Date]: February
Supreme Court penalizes Medical College for defying stay order: National Medical Commission vs. Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Medical College (2023) INSC 102 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a medical college can admit students after the Supreme Court has stayed the High Court’s order permitting such admissions. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Medical Admissions Case Name: National Medical Commission
