Supreme Court allows appeal against Andhra Pradesh High Court stay on SIT probe: State of Andhra Pradesh vs. Varla Ramaiah (2023) Date of the Judgment: May 03, 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 427 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and M. M. Sundresh, J. Can a High Court stay a government-initiated investigation into alleged corruption, especially when the […]
Supreme Court Directs Madhya Pradesh High Court to Adhere to 10% Quota in Judicial Appointments: Rajendra Kumar Shrivas vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) Date of the Judgment: March 13, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 229 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and C.T. Ravikumar, J. Can a High Court exceed the 10% quota for appointments through limited
Supreme Court Appoints Expert Committee to Investigate Adani Group Stock Volatility: Vishal Tiwari vs. Union of India (2023) Date of the Judgment: March 2, 2023 Citation: Not Available Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J, J.B. Pardiwala, J. Can a sudden drop in share prices trigger a Supreme Court intervention? The Supreme
Supreme Court on Re-evaluation of Answer Sheets: Dr. B R Ambedkar University vs. Devarsh Nath Gupta (2023) Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14 February 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 116 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Can a High Court order re-evaluation of answer sheets when the university’s statutes do
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of CRPF Constable for Misconduct: Union of India vs. Sunil Kumar (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the penalty of dismissal imposed on a member of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for misconduct, including misbehavior and insubordination while under the influence of alcohol, is justified, even if the misconduct occurred while not
CISF vs. Santosh Kumar Pandey: Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal for Misconduct Date of the Judgment: December 16, 2022 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 8671 of 2015 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, J. and J.K. Maheshwari, J. Can a disciplinary authority’s decision to dismiss an employee be overturned by a High Court based on a re-evaluation of evidence? The
Supreme Court Remands Land Allotment Dispute: Rajaram Abasaheb Deshmukh vs. State of Maharashtra (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Authority of Deputy Collector to allot land under rehabilitation scheme CASE TYPE: Land Allotment Dispute Case Name: Rajaram Abasaheb Deshmukh vs. State of Maharashtra and Ors. Judgment Date: 4 November 2022 Date of the Judgment: 4 November 2022 Citation:
Supreme Court Clarifies Discharge Rules for Assam Rifles Personnel: Amarendra Kumar Pandey vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether discharge from service is mandatory for Assam Rifles personnel upon receiving four Red Ink entries. CASE TYPE: Service Law (Armed Forces). Case Name: Amarendra Kumar Pandey vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: July
Supreme Court Upholds Search Warrant in Income Tax Case: Principal Director of Income Tax vs. Laljibhai Kanjibhai Mandalia (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in quashing a search warrant issued under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. CASE TYPE: Income Tax/Search and Seizure Case Name: Principal Director of Income Tax
Supreme Court Denies Transfer of Petitions Challenging Bonus Act Amendment: Union of India vs. United Planters Association (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether writ petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 2015 should be transferred to the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Labour Law Case Name: Union of India vs. The
Supreme Court Remands Case on Technical Assistant Appointment: Biju K.K. vs. Cochin University of Science and Technology (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Selection Committee’s decision on awarding marks for experience can be challenged when prior service as a daily wager is ignored, and whether a candidate met the eligibility criteria for a Technical Assistant position.
Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Order on Disciplinary Proceedings Time Limits: Union of India vs. Sharvan Kumar (2022) Date of the Judgment: July 6, 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 600 Judges: Dinesh Maheshwari, J., Krishna Murari, J. Can a disciplinary proceeding be considered invalid simply because it wasn’t completed within a timeframe set by a Tribunal? The
