Supreme Court Waives Six-Month Waiting Period for Divorce by Mutual Consent: Amit Kumar vs. Suman Beniwal (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the six-month waiting period for a divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, is mandatory or directory. CASE TYPE: Family Law Case Name: Amit Kumar vs. Suman Beniwal [Judgment […]
Supreme Court Allows Delayed Claim in Insolvency Case: GPR Power Solutions vs. Supriyo Chaudhuri (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the delay in filing a claim by a creditor in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) can be condoned, considering the Supreme Court’s orders on extending limitation periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case
Supreme Court Upholds DGP Appointment: Mohd. Mustafa vs. Union of India (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the selection process for the Director General of Police (DGP) by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) followed the guidelines set by the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Mohd. Mustafa vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment
Supreme Court Upholds Interest on Delayed ESI Contributions: Transport Corporation of India Ltd. vs. Employees State Insurance Corpn. (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether interest can be levied on delayed contributions under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, and if so, whether such interest can be waived. CASE TYPE: Employees’ State Insurance Law Case Name: The Transport
Supreme Court grants last chance to Senior Advocate after gown withdrawal: Yatin Narendra Oza vs. High Court of Gujarat (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court can withdraw the designation of a Senior Advocate for misconduct. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Professional Misconduct Case Name: Yatin Narendra Oza vs. High Court of Gujarat Judgment Date: 28
Seniority of Military Engineers: Supreme Court Rules on Date of Appointment LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of inter-se seniority of direct recruits in the Military Engineering Service. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Sudhir Kumar Atrey vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 26 October 2021 Date of the Judgment: 26 October 2021 Citation: Not Available
Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Case Based on Compromise: Ramawatar vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Can the Supreme Court quash criminal proceedings under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, based on a compromise between the parties? CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ramawatar vs. State of Madhya Pradesh
Supreme Court Directs Online Mediation in Matrimonial Dispute: Parul Jaiswal vs. Avinash Jaiswal (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a divorce petition can be transferred to another court and whether online mediation can be ordered in matrimonial disputes. CASE TYPE: Family Law Case Name: Parul Jaiswal vs. Avinash Jaiswal & Anr. [Judgment Date]: October 4, 2021 Date
Supreme Court overturns High Court order on IFS promotions: Union of India vs. Trilok S. Bhandari (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in directing the Union of India to adjust officers promoted to the Indian Forest Service (IFS) in 1996 against notional vacancies, despite a subsequent review process. CASE TYPE: Service Law,
Supreme Court allows quashing of non-compoundable offenses based on compromise: Ramgopal & Anr. vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Can a High Court quash criminal proceedings for non-compoundable offenses when the parties have reached a compromise? CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Ramgopal & Anr. vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh & Krishnappa
Supreme Court Addresses Contempt of Court in Suraz India Trust Case (2021) The Supreme Court of India, in a significant judgment, addressed the issue of contempt of court arising from the actions of Mr. Rajiv Daiya, Chairman of Suraz India Trust. The case highlights the importance of maintaining the dignity of judicial institutions and the
Supreme Court Allows Stamp Duty Refund Despite Delay: Rajeev Nohwar vs. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a refund of stamp duty can be denied due to a delay in application when the delay was caused by pending litigation and the stamp paper was not used. CASE TYPE: Revenue Law, Stamp Duty Refund
