Supreme Court Directs Preservation of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga: Sarika vs. Administrator (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Preservation of a religious shrine and balancing religious practices with conservation. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Sarika vs. Administrator, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mandir Committee, Ujjain (M.P.) & Ors. Judgment Date: 2 May 2018 Date of the Judgment: 2 May 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC […]
Supreme Court Sets Timeline for CBI Investigation in Jat Agitation Case: Dilawar vs. State of Haryana (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether there should be timelines for completing investigation, especially when the accused is in custody. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Dilawar vs. State of Haryana. [Judgment Date]: May 1, 2018 Introduction Date of the Judgment: May
Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Municipal Upgradation under Article 243Q: Champa Lal vs. State of Rajasthan (2018) Date of the Judgment: 26 April 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 368 Judges: J. Chelameswar, J., Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J. Can a State government upgrade a village to a municipality without following the constitutional guidelines? The Supreme Court of
Supreme Court Clarifies Status of Elected Members in No-Confidence Motion: Ram Pal Singh vs. State of U.P. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an elected member of a Kshettra Panchayat, who has not subscribed to the oath of office, can sign or move a no-confidence motion against the Pramukh of the Kshettra Panchayat. CASE TYPE: Local Government
Supreme Court Upholds Individual Liberty in Custody Case: Nandakumar vs. State of Kerala (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Individual’s right to choose a partner and live with them, irrespective of the validity of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Habeas Corpus) Case Name: Nandakumar & Anr. vs. The State of Kerala & Ors.
Supreme Court on Double Taxation: Sikkim Lottery Income Tax Exemption LEGAL ISSUE: Whether income from Sikkim State Lottery is taxable under the Income Tax Act, 1961, when it has already been taxed under the Sikkim State Income Tax Rules, 1948. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Law. Case Name: Mahaveer Kumar Jain vs. Commissioner of Income Tax,
Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions Seeking Inquiry into Judge Loya’s Death (2018) INSC 317 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the death of Judge Loya was due to natural causes or suspicious circumstances warranting an inquiry. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Tehseen Poonawalla vs. Union of India and Anr. [Judgment Date]: 19 April 2018 Introduction Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court on Extending Time for Election Petitions in Cooperative Societies Date of the Judgment: April 19, 2018 Citation: 2018 INSC 332 Judges: Kurian Joseph, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, Navin Sinha, JJ. Can a High Court extend the deadline for filing an election petition under the Kerala Cooperative Societies Act, 1969? The Supreme Court addressed this
Supreme Court enhances compensation in motor accident case: Sureshchandra Bagmal Doshi vs. New India Assurance (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of compensation in a motor accident claim, specifically regarding future income prospects and deductions for personal expenses. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Sureshchandra Bagmal Doshi & Anr. vs. The New India Assurance Company Limited
Supreme Court Upholds NCMEI’s Power to Declare Minority Status of Existing Educational Institutions: Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny vs. State of West Bengal (2018) Date of the Judgment: April 18, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 327 Judges: Adarsh Kumar Goel, J., R.F. Nariman, J. (authored the judgment) Can an educational institution, initially established as a
Supreme Court Upholds Union’s Decision to Scrap Limited Competitive Exam for IPS: Lt. Cdr. R.M. Ramesh vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Union of India’s decision to scrap the Limited Competitive Examination (LCE) for recruitment to the Indian Police Service (IPS) was legal and valid. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Lt.
Supreme Court Upholds Land Compensation: Mohammad Yusuf vs. State of Haryana (2018) Date of the Judgment: April 16, 2018 Citation: 2018 INSC 337 Judges: R.K. Agrawal, J and S. Abdul Nazeer, J. Can the government acquire land for public purposes without providing adequate compensation to the landowners? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this
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