Supreme Court Rules RERA Decree Holders are Financial Creditors under IBC Date of the Judgment: 06 October 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 913 Judges: S. Ravindra Bhat, J., and Aravind Kumar, J. Can a homebuyer who has obtained a decree from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) be treated differently from other homebuyers under the Insolvency […]
Supreme Court Grants Continuity of Service to Substitute Teacher: Samir Kumar Majumder vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a substitute teacher is entitled to continuity of service upon absorption into a regular position, based on the date of acquiring temporary status. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Samir Kumar Majumder vs. The Union
Supreme Court Retrospectively Invalidates Section 6A of DSPE Act in Corruption Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the declaration of Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 as unconstitutional has retrospective effect. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Case Name: CBI vs. R.R. Kishore [Judgment Date]: 11 September 2023 Introduction Date of the
Supreme Court Upholds Himachal Pradesh Passenger Tax on Employee Transport: NHPC Ltd. vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Himachal Pradesh State Legislature validly removed the basis of a High Court judgment by amending the Himachal Pradesh Passengers and Goods Taxation Act, 1955, to include free transport for employees within the ambit
Supreme Court Clarifies Property Rights of Children from Void Marriages in Hindu Law LEGAL ISSUE: What are the property rights of children born from void or voidable marriages under Hindu law? CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Hindu Succession Case Name: Revanasiddappa & Anr. vs. Mallikarjun & Ors. Judgment Date: 01 September 2023 Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court on Legitimate Expectation in Judicial Appointments: Sivanandan C T vs. High Court of Kerala (2023) Date of the Judgment: July 12, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 709 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Hrishikesh Roy J, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha J, Pankaj Mithal J, Manoj Misra J Can a High Court change the rules of
Supreme Court Orders Refund for Unreasonable Delay in Electricity Demand Reduction LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the delay by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board in acting upon the application for reduction of contracted electricity demand was arbitrary and unreasonable, entitling the applicant to a refund. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Electricity Regulation Case Name: The Madras Aluminium Co.
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Accident Victims: Rahul Ganpatrao Sable vs. Laxman Maruti Jadhav (2023) Date of the Judgment: July 5, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 608 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., Vikram Nath, J. Can a severely injured accident victim, rendered permanently disabled, receive compensation that truly reflects their loss of earning capacity and future needs?
Supreme Court Reverses Stance on Diploma Equivalence for Art & Craft Teachers in Haryana Date of the Judgment: 03 July 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 608 Judges: Krishna Murari, J., Sanjay Kumar, J. Can a state government change its stance on the equivalence of educational qualifications mid-recruitment? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question
Supreme Court Upholds State Laws on Jallikattu, Kambala, and Bullock Cart Races: Animal Welfare Board of India vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether state amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, legalizing traditional sports like Jallikattu, Kambala, and Bullock Cart Races, are valid. CASE TYPE: Animal Welfare/Constitutional Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Addresses Validity of Category Certificates for Civil Judge Posts LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of category certificates for reserved category candidates in recruitment processes. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Recruitment Case Name: Sakshi Arha vs. The Rajasthan High Court & Others [Judgment Date]: May 18, 2023 Date of the Judgment: May 18, 2023 Citation: (Arising out
Supreme Court on Fair Inquiry in Sexual Harassment Cases: Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: The extent of adherence to principles of natural justice during inquiries into sexual harassment complaints at the workplace. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Sexual Harassment Case Name: Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa and Others Judgment Date: 12
