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Supreme Court Upholds Recruitment Rules in Himachal Pradesh Junior Office Assistant Case

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Supreme Court Upholds Recruitment Rules in Himachal Pradesh Junior Office Assistant Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether relaxation in essential eligibility criteria for government jobs can be made after the last date for application submission. CASE TYPE: Service Law/Recruitment Case Name: Ankita Thakur & Ors. vs. The H.P. Staff Selection Commission & Ors. Judgment Date: 9 November […]

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Supreme Court Grants Parity in Land Acquisition Compensation, Denies Interest for Delay: Mohar Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 14, Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Land Acquisition Act, 1894 with Section 18, Land Acquisition Act, 1894 with Section 34, Land Acquisition Act, 1894 with Section 4(1)

Supreme Court Grants Parity in Land Acquisition Compensation, Denies Interest for Delay: Mohar Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether land owners who file appeals for enhanced compensation after a significant delay can receive the same compensation as their co-owners, and if so, whether they are entitled to statutory benefits for the

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Supreme Court Invalidates Pre-Deposit Clause in Arbitration: Lombardi Engineering vs. Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (2023) INSC 976

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Supreme Court Invalidates Pre-Deposit Clause in Arbitration: Lombardi Engineering vs. Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (2023) INSC 976 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a pre-deposit clause in an arbitration agreement is valid and enforceable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Constitution of India. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Lombardi Engineering Limited vs. Uttarakhand Jal

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Supreme Court Upholds Penalty for Sexual Harassment: Union of India vs. Dilip Paul (2023) INSC 975

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 14, Disciplinary Proceedings, Fundamental Rights, Service Law, Service Law with Central Civil Services Rules, 1965

Supreme Court Upholds Penalty for Sexual Harassment: Union of India vs. Dilip Paul (2023) INSC 975 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a disciplinary committee can consider a second complaint in a sexual harassment case and whether the committee can question witnesses during the inquiry. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Sexual Harassment Case Name: Union of India and Others

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Supreme Court directs fresh review for women officers’ promotions: Nitisha vs. Union of India (2023)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 14, Fundamental Rights, Permanent Commission, Promotion, Service Law, Service Law with Confidential Reports

Supreme Court directs fresh review for women officers’ promotions: Nitisha vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Implementation of Permanent Commission for women officers and their subsequent promotion. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Nitisha and Others vs. Union of India and Others. [Judgment Date]: 3 November 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 3 November

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Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Single-Use Plastics, Remands Non-Woven Bag Issue: Tamil Nadu Paper Cup vs. State of Tamil Nadu (20 October 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Single-Use Plastics, Remands Non-Woven Bag Issue: Tamil Nadu Paper Cup vs. State of Tamil Nadu (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the ban imposed by the Tamil Nadu government on single-use plastics, including reinforced paper cups and non-woven bags, is legally valid. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law. Case Name: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

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Supreme Court clarifies states’ power to amend VAT laws post GST implementation: State of Telangana & Ors. vs. M/S Tirumala Constructions (20 October 2023)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 14, Constitutional Law with Article 19(1)(g), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Legislative Competence, Tax Assessments, Tax Law, Value Added Tax (VAT)

Supreme Court Clarifies States’ Power to Amend VAT Laws Post GST Implementation LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of states’ power to amend Value Added Tax (VAT) laws after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). CASE TYPE: Tax Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: The State of Telangana & Ors. vs. M/S Tirumala Constructions [Judgment Date]:

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Supreme Court Declares No Fundamental Right to Marry for Queer Couples: Supriyo vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Declares No Fundamental Right to Marry for Queer Couples: Supriyo vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Constitution guarantees a fundamental right to marry for queer couples. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, LGBTQ+ Rights. Case Name: Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty & Anr. vs. Union of India Judgment Date: 17 October 2023 Introduction

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Supreme Court Upholds Senior Advocate Designation: Mathews J. Nedumpara vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Senior Advocate Designation: Mathews J. Nedumpara vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the designation of Senior Advocates under the Advocates Act, 1961 is unconstitutional. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law Case Name: Mathews J. Nedumpara & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: October 16, 2023 Introduction Date of the

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Supreme Court Quashes Arbitrary Selection Process for Physical Training Instructors: Nutan Kumari vs. B.R.A. Bihar University (2023)

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Supreme Court Quashes Arbitrary Selection Process for Physical Training Instructors: Nutan Kumari vs. B.R.A. Bihar University (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a selection process for public employment can be deemed arbitrary and illegal due to inconsistent marking and undisclosed criteria. CASE TYPE: Service Law – Public Employment Case Name: Nutan Kumari vs. B.R.A. Bihar University and

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Supreme Court Directs Hybrid Hearings and E-Filing for State Information Commissions: Kishan Chand Jain vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Directs Hybrid Hearings and E-Filing for State Information Commissions: Kishan Chand Jain vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Ensuring effective access to information under the Right to Information Act, 2005. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Right to Information Case Name: Kishan Chand Jain vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 09

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Supreme Court Upholds UPSC’s Strict EWS Criteria in Civil Services Exam: Divya vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds UPSC’s Strict EWS Criteria in Civil Services Exam: Divya vs. Union of India (2023) Date of the Judgment: October 9, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 900 Judges: J.K. Maheshwari, J. and K.V. Viswanathan, J. Can a candidate claim reservation under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) if

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