Supreme Court Clarifies State’s Discretion on Reservation in Promotions: Mukesh Kumar vs. State of Uttarakhand (2020) Date of the Judgment: 07 February 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 123 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J. and Hemant Gupta, J. Can a state government be compelled to provide reservations in promotions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? The Supreme […]
Supreme Court Upholds Amendment Transferring Labour Law Offenses to Criminal Courts: State of M.P. vs. M.P. Transport Workers Fedn. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the transfer of jurisdiction for trying offenses under labour laws from Labour Courts to regular criminal courts is constitutional. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Labour Law Case Name: State of M.P. & Anr.
Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of Anticipatory Bail Under Section 438 CrPC LEGAL ISSUE: Scope and duration of anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Sushila Aggarwal and others vs. State (NCT of Delhi) and another [Judgment Date]: 29 January 2020 Introduction Date of
Supreme Court Directs Action on Air and Water Pollution in Delhi NCR LEGAL ISSUE: Addressing the escalating issue of environmental pollution, particularly air and water pollution, in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 13 January
Supreme Court Declares Internet Access a Fundamental Right Under Article 19: Anuradha Bhasin vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the freedom of speech and expression and the freedom to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business over the Internet is a part of the fundamental rights under Part
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Property: Vidya Devi vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State can dispossess a citizen of their property without due process of law and payment of compensation. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition/Constitutional Law Case Name: Vidya Devi vs. The State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors. Judgment Date: January
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Supreme Court Upholds West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act: Sk. Md. Rafique vs. Managing Committee Date of the Judgment: 06 January 2020 Citation: Civil Appeal No.5808 of 2017 Judges: Arun Mishra, J. and Uday Umesh Lalit, J. Can the State regulate the appointment of teachers in minority-aided educational institutions? The Supreme Court of India addressed
Supreme Court Allows Admission After Cut-Off Date in Rare Cases: S. Krishna Sradha vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2019) Date of the Judgment: December 13, 2019 Citation: 2019 INSC 1234 Judges: Arun Mishra J., M.R. Shah J., B.R. Gavai J. Can a meritorious student be denied admission to a medical course due to a delay
Supreme Court Refers Domicile-Based Reservation in PG Medical Courses to Larger Bench LEGAL ISSUE: Whether domicile/residence-based reservation in Post Graduate medical admissions is constitutionally valid. CASE TYPE: Education Law/Medical Admissions Case Name: Dr. Tanvi Behl vs. Shrey Goel & Ors. Judgment Date: 9 December 2019 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 9 December 2019 Citation: (2019)
Supreme Court Orders Fresh Delimitation for Newly Formed Tamil Nadu Districts: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) vs. Secretary, Governors Secretariat (06 December 2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the creation of new districts in Tamil Nadu necessitates a fresh delimitation exercise before local body elections can be conducted. CASE TYPE: Election Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: Dravida Munnetra
Supreme Court Upholds Punjab Religious Premises Act: Tenants of Religious Institutions Not Entitled to Rent Act Protection (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether tenants of religious institutions are entitled to protection under the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, or if they can be treated differently under a separate law. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Landlord
Supreme Court Clarifies “Document” Definition to Include Electronic Records in Rape Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether electronic records like memory cards/pen drives qualify as “documents” under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and whether an accused is entitled to a copy of such records. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law (Rape and related
