Constitutional Law

Supreme Court clarifies OBC reservation for central posts in Uttarakhand: Khilendra Singh & Ors. vs. Union of India (28 November 2017)

Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 19862 of 2017 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 14201 of 2011) and Civil Appeal Nos. 19859-19860 of 2017 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Civil ) Nos. 18584-85 of 2012) Judges: S.A. Bobde, J. and L. Nageswara Rao, J. Can a […]

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Supreme Court Urges Law on Public Property Damage During Protests: Koshy Jacob vs. Union of India (28 November 2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Need for legislation to address damage to public property during agitations and protests. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation. Case Name: Koshy Jacob vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 28 November 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: Not Available (INSC) Judges: Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice Uday

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Supreme Court directs Tribunal to Expedite Constable Appointment Case: Shaik Shahanaj vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (24 November 2017)

Can a delay in producing a non-creamy layer certificate cost someone a job? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this issue in a case concerning the selection of a police constable. The court directed the State Administrative Tribunal to expedite the matter. This case highlights the importance of timely submission of documents in government

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Supreme Court Upholds Pay Parity for Andaman & Nicobar Police Constables: Union of India vs. A. Rayer (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Police Constables in Andaman & Nicobar Islands should receive the same pay scale as Delhi Police Constables, based on the recommendations of the Anomaly Committee. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. A. Rayer & Ors. [Judgment Date]: November 24, 2017 Date of the Judgment: November 24,

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Supreme Court Declares Stringent Bail Conditions Under PMLA Unconstitutional: Nikesh Tarachand Shah vs. Union of India (23 November 2017)

Can bail be denied based on the nature of a related offense, rather than the primary offense itself? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in Nikesh Tarachand Shah vs. Union of India. This case challenged the constitutional validity of Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, which imposed

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Supreme Court settles Reservation in Upgradation in Service Matters: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. vs. K. Nagarathnamma (22 November 2017)

Can reservation policies extend to simple upgradation in service? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question in a case involving Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL). The Court clarified that reservation is not applicable in cases of simple upgradation, relying on its previous judgment on the same issue. This judgment, delivered on 22nd

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Supreme Court orders fresh trial in land grabbing case: Dr. Kazimunnisa vs. Zakia Sultana (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Land ownership and illegal possession under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982. CASE TYPE: Land Grabbing Case Name: Dr.Kazimunnisa (Dead) By L.R. vs. Zakia Sultana (Dead) By L.R.& Ors. [Judgment Date]: 15 November 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 15 November 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 1037 Judges: R.K. Agrawal, J. and

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Supreme Court clarifies rules on termination for criminal history: Union of India vs. Amit Singh (2017)

Date of the Judgment: November 15, 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No(s). 18799/2017 (Arising from SLP(C) No.4757/2014) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and R. Banumathi, J. Can an employer terminate an employee’s service based on a past criminal case, even if it was a minor issue resolved before employment? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question

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Supreme Court Upholds Chief Justice’s Roster Authority in Judicial Bribery Case: Kamini Jaiswal vs. Union of India (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: The authority of the Chief Justice of India to allocate cases and constitute benches. CASE TYPE: Criminal Writ Petition Case Name: Kamini Jaiswal vs. Union of India & Anr. [Judgment Date]: November 14, 2017 Can a judicial order dictate the composition of a bench in the Supreme Court? This question arose in a

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Supreme Court clarifies Entry Tax set-off for Oil Companies in Bihar: Indian Oil Corporation vs. State of Bihar (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether oil companies are eligible for a set-off of Value Added Tax (VAT) against Entry Tax paid on petroleum products when the VAT is levied at the point of sale by other oil marketing companies (OMCs). CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited vs. State of Bihar & Anr. Judgment

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Supreme Court Transfers Challenge to Forest Rights Act: Union of India vs. Akhila Bharathiya Adivasi Vikasa Parishad (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of a central statute pending before a High Court should be transferred to the Supreme Court when a similar challenge is already pending before it. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Transfer Petition Case Name: Union of India vs. Akhila Bharathiya Adivasi Vikasa Parishad & Ors. Judgment

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Supreme Court Allows Elderly Plaintiff to Testify Via Commission: Prasadi Devi vs. Nagar Palika (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an elderly and illiterate plaintiff can be allowed to present their evidence through a commission at their residence. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Prasadi Devi vs. Nagar Palika Sawai Madhopur Judgment Date: 13 November 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 November 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 987 Judges: R.K. Agrawal, J., Abhay Manohar

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