Supreme Court Rules on Caste Certificates After Inter-Caste Marriage: Sunita Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2018) Date of the Judgment: 19 January 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 17 Judges: Arun Mishra, J. and Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J. Can a person’s caste be changed after marrying someone from a different caste? The Supreme Court addressed this […]
Supreme Court Addresses Slum Redevelopment Delays: Susme Builders vs. Slum Rehabilitation Authority (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Slum Rehabilitation Authority can remove a developer for project delays and lack of 70% slum dweller consent. CASE TYPE: Slum Redevelopment Law Case Name: Susme Builders Pvt. Ltd. vs. Chief Executive Officer, Slum Rehabilitation Authority and Ors. [Judgment
Can a court use its special powers to ensure justice when there are available government job vacancies? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving delayed appointments for the post of Excise and Taxation Inspector. The court used its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to direct the State of
LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the limitation period for filing a claim under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855. CASE TYPE: Tort Law, Fatal Accident Claim Case Name: Damini and Another vs. Managing Director, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited and Another Judgment Date: 14 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 14 September 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 744 Judges:
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the six-month minimum waiting period for a second motion in divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, is mandatory or can be relaxed in exceptional cases. CASE TYPE: Family Law, Divorce Case Name: Amardeep Singh vs. Harveen Kaur Judgment Date: 12 September 2017 Introduction Citation: (2017)
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can dissolve a marriage by mutual consent under Article 142 of the Constitution of India, bypassing the usual procedures under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Dispute Case Name: X vs. Y Judgment Date: 12 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 12 September 2017 Citation: Not Available
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Can a medical college, which has been granted conditional permission, be denied the opportunity to admit students for the next academic year despite fulfilling infrastructure and academic requirements? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical issue in a recent judgment. The Court examined the decision of the Central Government to bar Apollo Institute of
Can the government reject a medical college’s application despite a favorable report from an oversight committee? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, highlighting the importance of reasoned decision-making by government authorities. This case, involving Shri Gangajali Education Society, underscores the need for the government to provide clear justifications when
Date of the Judgment: 27 July 2017 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a High Court fix a lower interest rate on rent arrears than what is prescribed by the Board under the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case concerning
LEGAL ISSUE: Resolution of a family dispute regarding the appointment of an Anganwadi worker. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Kamaljit Kaur vs. The State of Punjab & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 11 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 11 July 2017 Citation: (Not Available in Source) Judges: Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice R. Banumathi Can
LEGAL ISSUE: Consequences of securing public employment with a false caste certificate. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Chairman and Managing Director, FCI & Ors. vs. Jagdish Balaram Bahira & Ors. Judgment Date: 6 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 6 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 628 Judges: Jagdish Singh Khehar, CJI, N.V. Ramana, J,
Can a land owner develop a reserved land if the authorities fail to acquire it within a stipulated time? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a dispute between Satellite Developers and the State of Maharashtra. The core issue revolved around the acquisition of land reserved for public purposes under the Maharashtra Regional and Town
