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Supreme Court Intervenes on National Vaccination Policy: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No.3 of 2021 (31 May 2021)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 14, Constitutional Law with Article 21, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Fundamental Rights, Judges, L Nageswara Rao, S Ravindra Bhat

Supreme Court scrutinizes National Vaccination Policy during COVID-19 Pandemic: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No.3 of 2021 (31 May 2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Scrutiny of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and its implementation during the pandemic. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Health Law Case Name: IN RE: DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DURING PANDEMIC [Judgment […]

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Supreme Court Upholds 50% Reservation Limit, Clarifies State Powers in SEBC Identification: Dr. Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil vs. The Chief Minister & Ors. (2021) INSC 310

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Supreme Court Upholds 50% Reservation Limit, Clarifies State Powers in SEBC Identification: Dr. Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil vs. The Chief Minister & Ors. (2021) INSC 310 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the 50% ceiling on reservations can be breached and the extent of state power to identify Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs). CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Reservation

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Supreme Court Directs National Policy for Hospital Admissions and Oxygen Buffer Stock: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No.3 of 2021 (30 April 2021)

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Supreme Court Directs National Policy for Hospital Admissions and Oxygen Buffer Stock: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No.3 of 2021 (30 April 2021) LEGAL ISSUE: The need for a uniform national policy for hospital admissions, oxygen allocation, and vaccine distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (Suo Motu). Case Name: IN RE:

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Supreme Court Upholds Rape Conviction but Sets Aside SC/ST Act Conviction in Patan Jamal Vali vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (27 April 2021)

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Supreme Court Upholds Rape Conviction but Sets Aside SC/ST Act Conviction in Patan Jamal Vali vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (27 April 2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Intersectionality of caste, gender and disability in cases of sexual assault and the interpretation of Section 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

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Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Deportation of Rohingya Refugees, Cites National Security Concerns (2021)

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Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Deportation of Rohingya Refugees, Cites National Security Concerns (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the principle of non-refoulement is applicable to Rohingya refugees in India, and whether they can be protected from deportation. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Refugee Law Case Name: Mohammad Salimullah and Anr. vs. Union of India and Ors. [Judgment

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Supreme Court Allows Degree Holders to Compete for Junior Engineer Posts: Puneet Sharma vs. HPSEB (2021)

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Supreme Court Allows Degree Holders to Compete for Junior Engineer Posts: Puneet Sharma vs. HPSEB (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a degree in Electrical Engineering is a higher qualification than a diploma for the post of Junior Engineer. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Puneet Sharma & Ors. vs. Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd. &

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Supreme Court rules on validity of Section 254(2A) of Income Tax Act in stay order cases (06 April 2021)

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Supreme Court on the Validity of Section 254(2A) of the Income Tax Act Date of the Judgment: 06 April 2021 Citation: 2021 INSC 185 Judges: Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, Justice B.R. Gavai, and Justice Hrishikesh Roy. Can an Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) automatically vacate a stay order if an appeal isn’t decided within 365

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Supreme Court clarifies regularization of contract employees: University of Delhi vs. Delhi University Contract Employees Union (2021)

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Supreme Court clarifies regularization of contract employees: University of Delhi vs. Delhi University Contract Employees Union (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether contract employees are entitled to regularization and what criteria should be used for their selection process. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: University of Delhi vs. Delhi University Contract Employees Union & Ors. Judgment Date:

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Supreme Court Directs Permanent Commission for Women Officers, Addresses Systemic Discrimination: Lt. Col. Nitisha & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. (25 March 2021)

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Supreme Court Directs Permanent Commission for Women Officers, Addresses Systemic Discrimination LEGAL ISSUE: Addressing systemic discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities for women in the armed forces. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: Lt. Col. Nitisha & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 25 March 2021 Date of the Judgment: 25

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Supreme Court Rules on Interest on Loans During Moratorium: Small Scale Industrial Manufactures Association vs. Union of India (23 March 2021)

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Supreme Court on Interest During Moratorium: Small Scale Industrial Manufactures Association vs. Union of India (2021) Date of the Judgment: 23 March 2021 Citation: Small Scale Industrial Manufactures Association (Regd.) vs. Union of India and others (2021) INSC 158 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J., M.R. Shah, J. Can banks charge interest on

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Supreme Court Clarifies Ineligibility Under Section 29A of IBC Extends to Section 230 of Companies Act in Liquidation: Arun Kumar Jagatramka vs. Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. (2021) INSC 158

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Supreme Court Clarifies Ineligibility Under Section 29A of IBC Extends to Section 230 of Companies Act in Liquidation: Arun Kumar Jagatramka vs. Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. (2021) INSC 158 Date of the Judgment: 15 March 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 158 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and M R Shah, J Can promoters who

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Supreme Court Upholds Cancellation of Head Clerk Exam due to Systemic Irregularities: Sachin Kumar vs. DSSSB (2021)

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Supreme Court Upholds Cancellation of Head Clerk Exam due to Systemic Irregularities: Sachin Kumar vs. DSSSB (2021) Date of the Judgment: March 3, 2021 Citation: Civil Appeal Nos 639 -640 of 2021 @ SLP (C) Nos. 5785-5786 of 2020 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and M R Shah, J. Can a recruitment process be

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