Supreme Court Upholds Section 6A of the Citizenship Act: A Detailed Analysis of 2024 INSC 789 LEGAL ISSUE: Constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 concerning citizenship for migrants from Bangladesh to Assam. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Citizenship. Case Name: IN RE : SECTION 6A OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT 1955 [Judgment Date]: […]
Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Honor Killing Case: Eknath Kisan Kumbharkar vs. State of Maharashtra (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the death penalty imposed for the murder of a daughter by her father in an alleged honor killing case should be upheld or commuted to life imprisonment. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Eknath Kisan Kumbharkar
Supreme Court Allows MBBS Admission for Student with 44% Speech Disability: Omkar Ramchandra Gond vs. Union of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate with a benchmark disability exceeding 40% can be denied admission to a medical course solely based on the percentage of disability. CASE TYPE: Disability Law, Education Law Case Name: Omkar Ramchandra
Supreme Court Quashes Khalsa University Repeal Act: A Case of Arbitrary Legislation LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a law singling out a single university for repeal is constitutionally valid. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Education Law Case Name: Khalsa University and Another vs. The State of Punjab and Another Judgment Date: 3 October 2024 Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court Abolishes Caste-Based Discrimination in Prisons: Sukanya Shantha vs. Union of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Constitutional validity of discriminatory practices in prisons based on caste. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Constitutional Law. Case Name: Sukanya Shantha vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 03 October 2024 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 03 October
Supreme Court Grants Bail in Money Laundering Case Citing Delay: V. Senthil Balaji vs. Directorate of Enforcement (26 September 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether prolonged incarceration of an accused, without the likelihood of a speedy trial, violates their fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, especially when stringent bail conditions are imposed by statutes like
Supreme Court Upholds NEET Exam Validity Despite Handkerchief Denial: Talluri Srikar vs. NTA (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate should be granted a re-examination for not being allowed to carry a handkerchief due to a medical condition. CASE TYPE: Education Law Case Name: Talluri Srikar (Minor) Through His Father Talluri Srikrishna vs. The Director, National
Supreme Court quashes detention order due to non-supply of documents and delayed representation: Jaseela Shaji vs. Union of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether non-supply of relied upon documents and delay in considering the representation of a detenu vitiates a detention order under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (COFEPOSA).
Supreme Court Revises Selection Criteria for Laboratory Attendants: Sukhmander Singh vs. State of Punjab (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the selection criteria adopted by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) for the recruitment of Laboratory Attendants was legally sound and merit-based. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Sukhmander Singh and Ors. vs. The State of Punjab
Supreme Court Limits State Bar Council Enrolment Fees: Gaurav Kumar vs. Union of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether State Bar Councils can charge enrolment fees exceeding the limit set by the Advocates Act, 1961. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Regulatory Law, Legal Profession. Case Name: Gaurav Kumar vs. Union of India and Ors. [Judgment Date]: 30
Supreme Court clarifies promotion eligibility based on qualifying service: Bihar State Electricity Board vs. Dharamdeo Das (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether completion of the minimum qualifying service (Kal Awadhi) automatically entitles an employee to promotion to the next higher post. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Bihar State Electricity Board and Others vs. Dharamdeo Das Judgment
Supreme Court Grants Bail in Counterfeit Currency Case Citing Right to Speedy Trial: Sheikh Javed Iqbal vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an accused can be granted bail when the trial is significantly delayed, infringing upon their right to a speedy trial, despite facing serious charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,
