Supreme Court Directs Measures to Curb Honour Killings: Shakti Vahini vs. Union of India (2018) Date of the Judgment: March 27, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 248 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J Can the choice of an individual to marry be suppressed in the name of family or community honor? […]
Supreme Court Intervenes on Construction Workers’ Welfare: A National Disgrace Uncovered LEGAL ISSUE: Implementation of welfare measures for construction workers CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: National Campaign Committee for Central Legislation on Construction Labour (NCC -CL) vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 19 March 2018 Date of the Judgment: 19 March
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Supreme Court Denies Transfer of Gorkhaland Agitation Cases to Independent Agency: Bimal Gurung vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the investigation of criminal cases related to the Gorkhaland agitation should be transferred to an independent agency. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Bimal Gurung vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 16 March
Supreme Court Legalizes Passive Euthanasia, Recognizes Advance Directives: Common Cause vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether passive euthanasia and advance medical directives are constitutionally valid. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Common Cause (A Regd. Society) vs. Union of India and Another Judgment Date: 9 March 2018 Date of the
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Carpenter with 100% Disability in Motor Accident Case Date of the Judgment: 6 March 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 173 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A M Khanwilkar, J, Dr D Y Chandrachud, J. The judgment was authored by Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J. Can a self-employed individual with a severe disability claim
Supreme Court Mandates Disclosure of Income Sources for Candidates: Lok Prahari vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether candidates contesting elections should be required to disclose their sources of income and that of their associates, and whether non-disclosure would constitute a corrupt practice. CASE TYPE: Election Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: Lok Prahari vs.
Supreme Court Directs States to Implement Child Rights Laws Effectively Date of the Judgment: 9 February 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 102 Judges: Madan B. Lokur, J., Deepak Gupta, J. Can the judiciary intervene when the State fails to protect the fundamental rights of vulnerable children? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in
Supreme Court Clarifies Land Acquisition Timelines under Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act Date of the Judgment: 6 February 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 96 Judges: R.F. Nariman, J. and Navin Sinha, J. Can a land owner be indefinitely deprived of using their land if the government delays acquisition? The Supreme Court addressed this crucial question regarding
Supreme Court refers Jallikattu case to Constitution Bench: Animal Welfare Board of India vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act, which allows Jallikattu, is constitutional and aligns with animal welfare laws. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Animal Welfare Case Name: Animal Welfare Board of India & Ors. vs. Union of
Supreme Court refers Jallikattu case to Constitution Bench LEGAL ISSUE: Constitutional validity of the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act, 2017, regarding the conduct of Jallikattu. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Animal Welfare Case Name: The Animal Welfare Board of India & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 2 February 2018 Can a state law
Supreme Court Upholds Licensing for Live Bands in Restaurants: Karnataka Live Band Restaurants Association vs. State of Karnataka (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the requirement for restaurants to obtain a license to host live band performances is a reasonable restriction on their right to conduct business. CASE TYPE: Regulatory/Constitutional Law Case Name: Karnataka Live Band Restaurants
LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Article 233 of the Constitution of India regarding the eligibility criteria for direct recruitment of District Judges. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dheeraj Mor vs. Hon’ble High Court of Delhi Judgment Date: 23 January 2018 Date of the Judgment: 23 January 2018 The Supreme Court of India, in a batch
