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
Supreme Court Extends Limitation Period Due to COVID-19: In Re Cognizance for Extension of Limitation (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Extension of limitation period for legal proceedings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation. Case Name: In Re: Cognizance for Extension of Limitation. Judgment Date: 23 September 2021 Date of the Judgment: 23 September
Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage Citing Irretrievable Breakdown: Subhransu Sarkar vs. Indrani Sarkar (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a marriage can be dissolved on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown, even when one party does not consent. CASE TYPE: Civil, Matrimonial. Case Name: Subhransu Sarkar vs. Indrani Sarkar. Judgment Date: September 14, 2021. Introduction Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court Upholds Limitation for Appeals Under IBC: National Spot Exchange Ltd. vs. Dunar Foods Ltd. (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) can condone delays exceeding 15 days in filing appeals under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case Name: National Spot Exchange Limited vs. Mr.
Supreme Court grants divorce based on irretrievable breakdown and cruelty: Sivasankaran vs. Santhimeenal (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a marriage can be dissolved on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown and cruelty, even if one party does not consent. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial/Divorce Law Case Name: Sivasankaran vs. Santhimeenal Judgment Date: 13 September 2021 Introduction Date of the
Date of the Judgment: 13 September 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 609 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and M. R. Shah, J Can a successful resolution applicant withdraw their resolution plan after it has been approved by the Committee of Creditors (CoC) but before final approval by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)? The Supreme
Supreme Court Upholds Entrance Test for B.Tech Admissions in Odisha: State of Odisha vs. OPECA (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether admissions to B.Tech degree courses can be based on marks obtained in qualifying examinations, bypassing the mandatory entrance test. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Statutory Interpretation Case Name: The State of Odisha & Ors vs. Orissa Private
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Enrica Lexie Case, Awards Compensation LEGAL ISSUE: Resolution of criminal proceedings and compensation in a maritime incident involving foreign nationals. CASE TYPE: Criminal, International Law Case Name: Massimilano Latorre and others vs. Union of India and others Judgment Date: 15 June 2021 Date of the Judgment: 15 June 2021
Supreme Court Relieves Landowners from Returning Excess Compensation in Haryana Land Acquisition Case (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether landowners should be required to return excess compensation received due to prior court orders, when the final compensation is reduced. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition, Civil Case Name: Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited & Ors. vs.
Supreme Court Facilitates Divorce by Mutual Consent and Property Settlement: Dipankar Debapriya Haldar vs. Teesta Dipankar Haldar (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can dispose of a transfer petition by facilitating a divorce by mutual consent and settlement of property disputes based on a settlement agreement reached during mediation. CASE TYPE: Family Law, Matrimonial
Supreme Court Orders Transfer of Mukhtar Ansari to UP Jail LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can order the transfer of an under-trial prisoner from one state to another, and whether a state government qualifies as a “party interested” in such a transfer. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Writ Petition Case Name: State of Uttar Pradesh
