Constitutional Law

Supreme Court clarifies the requirements for a valid reference application under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act: Shahid Jamal vs. State of U.P. (30 January 2018)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Land Acquisition Reference Applications: Shahid Jamal vs. State of U.P. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: What constitutes a valid application for reference to the court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically regarding the timing and content of such applications? CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Shahid Jamal & […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Licensing for Live Bands in Restaurants: Karnataka Live Band Restaurants Association vs. State of Karnataka (25 January 2018)

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Supreme Court Upholds Licensing for Live Bands in Restaurants: Karnataka Live Band Restaurants Association vs. State of Karnataka (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the requirement for restaurants to obtain a license to host live band performances is a reasonable restriction on their right to conduct business. CASE TYPE: Regulatory/Constitutional Law Case Name: Karnataka Live Band Restaurants

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Supreme Court to Re-Examine Eligibility Criteria for District Judge Appointments: Dheeraj Mor vs. High Court of Delhi (23 January 2018)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 233, District Judge Appointments, Judges, Kurian Joseph, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, Service Law

Supreme Court on Eligibility for District Judge Appointments: Dheeraj Mor vs. High Court of Delhi (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Article 233 of the Constitution of India regarding the eligibility criteria for direct recruitment of District Judges. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: Dheeraj Mor vs. Hon’ble High Court of Delhi Judgment Date:

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Supreme Court Clarifies Eligibility for District Judge Appointments: Dheeraj Mor vs. High Court of Delhi (2018)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Article 233 of the Constitution of India regarding the eligibility criteria for direct recruitment of District Judges. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dheeraj Mor vs. Hon’ble High Court of Delhi Judgment Date: 23 January 2018 Date of the Judgment: 23 January 2018 The Supreme Court of India, in a batch

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Caste Certificate Validity After Inter-Caste Marriage: Supreme Court Decision in Sunita Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2018)

/ Arun Mishra, Compulsory Retirement, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 142, Judges, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, Service Law, Termination of Service

Supreme Court Rules on Caste Certificates After Inter-Caste Marriage: Sunita Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2018) Date of the Judgment: 19 January 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 17 Judges: Arun Mishra, J. and Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J. Can a person’s caste be changed after marrying someone from a different caste? The Supreme Court addressed this

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Supreme Court Orders Disaster Management Sub-Committees for Mullaperiyar Dam: Russel Joy vs. Union of India (2018)

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Supreme Court Orders Disaster Management Sub-Committees for Mullaperiyar Dam: Russel Joy vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: The need for disaster management measures for the Mullaperiyar Dam. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Russel Joy vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 11 January 2018 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 11 January

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Supreme Court Modifies National Anthem Order in Cinema Halls: Shyam Narayan Chouksey vs. Union of India (2018)

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Supreme Court Modifies National Anthem Order in Cinema Halls: Shyam Narayan Chouksey vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether playing of the National Anthem in cinema halls before the screening of feature films should be mandatory. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Shyam Narayan Chouksey vs. Union of India & Others Judgment Date:

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Supreme Court Addresses Slum Redevelopment Delays: Susme Builders vs. Slum Rehabilitation Authority (2018)

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Supreme Court Addresses Slum Redevelopment Delays: Susme Builders vs. Slum Rehabilitation Authority (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Slum Rehabilitation Authority can remove a developer for project delays and lack of 70% slum dweller consent. CASE TYPE: Slum Redevelopment Law Case Name: Susme Builders Pvt. Ltd. vs. Chief Executive Officer, Slum Rehabilitation Authority and Ors. [Judgment

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Supreme Court Allows Amendment of Written Statement in Property Dispute: Raj Kumar Bhatia vs. Subhash Chander Bhatia (2017) INSC 754

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Date of the Judgment: December 15, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 754 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A. M. Khanwilkar, J, Dr D Y Chandrachud, J Can a party amend their written statement to include a new defense, even if it is years after the initial filing? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a

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Supreme Court Clarifies Procedure for Imposing Major Penalties in Bank Service Rules: State Bank of India vs. B.R. Saini (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a second show-cause notice is required before imposing a major penalty on a bank employee after the disciplinary authority has already provided the inquiry report and an opportunity to respond. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State Bank of India & Ors. vs. B.R. Saini Judgment Date: 15 December 2017 Date of

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Supreme Court Upholds Civil Court Jurisdiction in Land Dispute: Harpal Singh vs. Ashok Kumar (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a civil court has jurisdiction over a land dispute when the land’s agricultural character is contested under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954. CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal Case Name: Harpal Singh vs. Ashok Kumar & Anr [Judgment Date]: 15 December 2017 Date of the Judgment: 15 December 2017 Citation: CIVIL APPEAL NO.

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Petrol Pump Dealership: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. vs. Shashi Prabha Shukla (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can direct a fresh dealership to be awarded to an individual whose original dealership was cancelled due to irregularities. CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal Case Name: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. & Ors. vs. Shashi Prabha Shukla & Anr. Judgment Date: 15 December 2017 Date of the Judgment: 15 December 2017

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