Supreme Court Upholds Selection Process for IAS: Baidyanath Yadav vs. Aditya Narayan Roy (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of judicial review in the selection process for non-State Civil Service officers to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). CASE TYPE: Service Law, Appointment to Civil Services. Case Name: Baidyanath Yadav vs. Aditya Narayan Roy & Ors. Judgment Date: […]
Supreme Court Upholds State’s Authority in Municipal Land Disposal: Municipal Council Neemuch vs. Mahadeo Real Estate (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: The extent of the State Government’s power to oversee and approve the disposal of municipal property, specifically regarding the requirement for prior sanction for land transfers exceeding a certain value and the process for ensuring competitive
Supreme Court Orders Re-evaluation of Assistant Professor Appointments: Pradeep Singh Dehal vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court can direct the University to add marks for “publications” in the selection process of Assistant Professors and whether the selection process of conducting separate interviews for general and reserved categories is valid.
Supreme Court on Recording of Facts in Military Reports: Union of India vs. Brig. Devinder Singh (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether courts can direct changes in military reports for historical accuracy. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. Brig. Devinder Singh Judgment Date: 23 August 2019 Date of the Judgment: 23
Supreme Court Rules Private Agreements Cannot Oust Writ Jurisdiction: Maharashtra Chess Association vs. Union of India (2019) Date of the Judgment: 29 July 2019 Citation: [Not Available in the source] Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and Indira Banerjee, J Can a private agreement between parties restrict the constitutional power of a High Court to
Supreme Court Refuses Extension for PG Medical Admissions: Education Promotion Society vs. Union of India (2019) Date of the Judgment: 21 June 2019 Citation: Not Available Judges: Deepak Gupta, J., Surya Kant, J. Can medical colleges be granted an extension of time to fill vacant postgraduate (PG) seats? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed
Supreme Court Upholds Tender Rejection Based on Sister Company’s Adverse Record Date of the Judgment: 21 June 2019 Citation: The Silppi Constructions Contractors vs. Union of India and Anr. ETC. ETC., Special Leave Petition(Civil) Nos. 13802-13805 of 2019 Judges: Deepak Gupta J., Surya Kant J. Can a government authority reject a company’s tender based on
Supreme Court Directs Re-Verification of Land Oustees’ Claims for Railway Jobs (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Rehabilitation of land oustees affected by land acquisition for railway projects. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. Shankar Prasad Deep Etc.Etc. Judgment Date: 14 March 2019 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14 March 2019 Citation: (2019)
Supreme Court Upholds Haj Policy: Federation Haj PTOs vs. Union of India (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Examining the validity of the Government’s Haj Policy concerning the eligibility criteria for Private Tour Operators (PTOs). CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Regulatory Policy. Case Name: Federation Haj PTOs of India vs. Union of India [Judgment Date]: 04 February 2019
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Supreme Court Upholds Appointments Despite Late Result Declaration: Rakesh Bakshi vs. State of Jammu and Kashmir (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether candidates who obtain their qualifying degree after the cut-off date for applications can be considered eligible for appointment. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Rakesh Bakshi & Anr. vs. State of Jammu and Kashmir &
Supreme Court Upholds Commissioner’s Authority, Sets Aside High Court’s Remarks in Liquor License Case (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can pass adverse remarks against an appellate authority and issue anticipatory directions in a matter related to liquor licenses. CASE TYPE: Excise Law, Administrative Law Case Name: Manish S. Pardasani (M/s Wine Kornder) etc.
Supreme Court Sets Aside Order for Not Hearing All Parties in Land Encroachment Case Date of the Judgment: 03 December 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 1025 Judges: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J., Indu Malhotra, J. Can a court issue orders affecting parties without giving them a chance to be heard? The Supreme Court recently addressed this fundamental
