Fundamental Rights

Supreme Court Invalidates Shiksha Mitra Appointments as Teachers: State of UP vs. Anand Kumar Yadav (25 July 2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether unqualified teachers can be appointed for basic education, and whether the State can relax statutory qualifications. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Service Law Case Name: State of U.P. & Anr. vs. Anand Kumar Yadav & Ors. Judgment Date: 25 July 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 25 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 683 […]

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Supreme Court directs equal treatment in Forest Guard regularization: Jagpal Singh Thakur vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2017)

Can a government deny regularization to an employee for marrying a few days before the prescribed age, while granting it to others in similar situations? The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in a case concerning the regularization of a Forest Guard in Madhya Pradesh. The Court directed the concerned authority to consider the

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Supreme Court Upholds Minority Institutions’ Right to Choose Headmasters: Manager, Corporate Educational Agency vs. James Mathew & Ors. (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether minority educational institutions have the absolute right to appoint a headmaster of their choice, even if it means overlooking senior teachers from the same community. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Minority Rights Case Name: The Manager, Corporate Educational Agency vs. James Mathew & Ors. Judgment Date: July 11, 2017 Date of the Judgment:

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Supreme Court Clarifies Rules on False Caste Certificates in Public Employment: FCI vs. Jagdish Balaram Bahira (2017)

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,

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Supreme Court prioritizes child’s welfare over comity of courts in custody battle: Nithya Anand Raghavan vs. State of NCT of Delhi (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the principle of comity of courts should override the paramount welfare of the child in international child custody disputes. CASE TYPE: Child Custody, Habeas Corpus Case Name: Nithya Anand Raghavan vs. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. [Judgment Date]: July 3, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 3, 2017 Citation:

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Supreme Court Upholds 1934 Constitution in Malankara Church Disputes: K.S. Varghese & Ors. vs. St. Peter’s & Paul’s Syrian Orth. & Ors. (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of the 1934 Constitution to Parish Churches within the Malankara Church and the powers of the Patriarch versus the Catholicos. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: K.S. Varghese & Ors. vs. St. Peter’s & Paul’s Syrian Orth. & Ors. Judgment Date: 3 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 3 July 2017 Citation: (2017)

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Supreme Court Upholds Kerala’s Medical Admission Policy: Non-Keralites’ Eligibility Challenged (24 August 2017)

Can a state government prioritize its residents for medical college admissions? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning admissions to medical colleges in Kerala. This case highlights the tension between state-level preferences and the rights of non-residents to access education. The judgment was delivered by a bench of Justices

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Aadhaar-PAN Link: Supreme Court Upholds Section 139AA of Income Tax Act, 1961 (9 June 2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: The constitutional validity of making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN and income tax returns. CASE TYPE: Tax Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: Binoy Viswam vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 9 June 2017 Introduction Citation: This judgment is not yet reported in the official INSC format. Judges: The judgment was delivered by

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Babri Masjid Demolition Case: Supreme Court Orders Joint Trial (19 April 2017)

The Supreme Court of India addressed a critical issue regarding the demolition of the Babri Masjid. The Court has ordered a joint trial for all accused. This decision aims to consolidate proceedings and ensure a comprehensive resolution. This judgment was delivered by a two-judge bench comprising Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose and Justice R.F. Nariman. Justice

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Supreme Court refers the issue of admissibility of Parliamentary Standing Committee reports to Constitution Bench: Kalpana Mehta vs. Union of India (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court can rely on the report of a Parliamentary Standing Committee in a writ petition. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Kalpana Mehta and Others vs. Union of India and Others [Judgment Date]: April 5, 2017 Date of the Judgment: April 5, 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Dipak Misra, J.,

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Supreme Court Upholds Defense Procurement Policy for Submarine Batteries: Union of India vs. HBL Nife Power Systems Ltd. (20 January 2016)

Can the government be compelled to issue open tenders for specialized defense equipment like submarine batteries? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case involving the procurement process for the Indian Navy. The court’s decision clarifies the importance of adhering to established defense procurement policies, especially for critical and specialized equipment.

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Supreme Court Upholds Cut-off Date for Eligibility in Teacher Recruitment: Rakesh Kumar Sharma vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi (29 July 2013)

Date of the Judgment: 29 July 2013 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 6116 of 2013 Judges: Dr. B.S. Chauhan, J. and S.A. Bobde, J. Can a candidate be appointed to a government job if they did not possess the required educational qualification on the last date for submitting applications? The Supreme Court of India addressed this

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