Supreme Court Mandates Fresh Mining Leases in Goa, Quashing Second Renewals: Goa Foundation vs. Sesa Sterlite Ltd. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Goa was correct in granting second renewals of mining leases instead of granting fresh leases as directed by the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Mining Law, Environmental Law Case Name: The Goa […]
Supreme Court refers Jallikattu case to Constitution Bench LEGAL ISSUE: Constitutional validity of the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act, 2017, regarding the conduct of Jallikattu. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Animal Welfare Case Name: The Animal Welfare Board of India & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 2 February 2018 Can a state law
Supreme Court Upholds Full Recovery of Study Leave Pay for Premature Retirement: Wg. Cdr. Ashwini Kumar Handa vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether full recovery of pay and allowances is permissible when an officer takes premature retirement after availing study leave but not completing the stipulated service period. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case
Supreme Court Upholds Licensing for Live Bands in Restaurants: Karnataka Live Band Restaurants Association vs. State of Karnataka (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the requirement for restaurants to obtain a license to host live band performances is a reasonable restriction on their right to conduct business. CASE TYPE: Regulatory/Constitutional Law Case Name: Karnataka Live Band Restaurants
LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Article 233 of the Constitution of India regarding the eligibility criteria for direct recruitment of District Judges. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dheeraj Mor vs. Hon’ble High Court of Delhi Judgment Date: 23 January 2018 Date of the Judgment: 23 January 2018 The Supreme Court of India, in a batch
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can direct a fresh dealership to be awarded to an individual whose original dealership was cancelled due to irregularities. CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal Case Name: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. & Ors. vs. Shashi Prabha Shukla & Anr. Judgment Date: 15 December 2017 Date of the Judgment: 15 December 2017
Can the term “originally inhabitants of the State of Assam” create a superior class of citizens during the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent judgment. This case clarifies that the NRC is solely based on citizenship, not on whether someone is an original inhabitant
Can a selection process be set aside due to grievances about height discrimination? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning the selection of Sub-Inspectors in West Bengal. The court did not delve into the merits of the case but instead directed the High Court to expedite the hearing of
Can a delay in producing a non-creamy layer certificate cost someone a job? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this issue in a case concerning the selection of a police constable. The court directed the State Administrative Tribunal to expedite the matter. This case highlights the importance of timely submission of documents in government
Can bail be denied based on the nature of a related offense, rather than the primary offense itself? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in Nikesh Tarachand Shah vs. Union of India. This case challenged the constitutional validity of Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, which imposed
Can reservation policies extend to simple upgradation in service? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question in a case involving Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL). The Court clarified that reservation is not applicable in cases of simple upgradation, relying on its previous judgment on the same issue. This judgment, delivered on 22nd
Date of the Judgment: November 15, 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No(s). 18799/2017 (Arising from SLP(C) No.4757/2014) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and R. Banumathi, J. Can an employer terminate an employee’s service based on a past criminal case, even if it was a minor issue resolved before employment? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question
