LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Designated Authority under the Delhi Tax Compliance Achievement Scheme, 2013, had the power to issue show cause notices for reopening assessments. CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: Commissioner of Trade and Taxes and Ors. vs. M/S Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd. Judgment Date: 4 October 2017 Can a tax authority, specifically an […]
Can a medical college denied permission to operate get a second chance? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving the Advanced Medical and Educational Society. The Court directed a fresh assessment of the college after it was initially denied permission due to deficiencies. This decision highlights the importance of fair
Date of the Judgment: October 4, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 907 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J. and Ashok Bhushan, J. Can a government be compelled to recognize claims to land based on historical grants, even when those claims are not clearly established? The Supreme Court of India addressed this complex question in a recent case involving
October 4, 2017 LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal question is about the circumstances under which a court can summon additional individuals as accused under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), particularly when those individuals were named in the First Information Report (FIR) but not in the charge sheet. CASE TYPE: This case
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Additional Commissioner, as the designated authority, had the power to issue a show cause notice under Clause 8 of the Delhi Tax Compliance Achievement Scheme, 2013. CASE TYPE: Tax Law, specifically concerning the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004. Case Name: Commissioner of Trade and Taxes and Ors. vs. M/S Ahluwalia
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an arbitral tribunal has the power to recall its order terminating proceedings under Section 25(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, due to the claimant’s failure to file a statement of claim. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited vs. Tuff Drilling Private Limited Judgment Date: 20 September
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Section 115O of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which imposes a tax on distributed profits by domestic companies, is constitutionally valid, especially concerning agricultural income. CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. M/s. Tata Tea Co. Ltd. & Anr. Judgment Date: 20 September 2017 Introduction Date of
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trial court can reject a witness’s application for re-examination under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) if the application is made after a significant delay and without sufficient explanation, especially when the witness had previously supported the prosecution’s case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Ratanlal vs.
Date of the Judgment: 15 September 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 794 Judges: Arun Mishra, J., Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J. Can the government acquire a building or part of a building without acquiring the underlying land? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this complex issue in a case involving the State of Maharashtra and Reliance
LEGAL ISSUE: Examining the issue of unnatural deaths in prisons and the need for prison reforms. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Re- Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons Judgment Date: 15 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 15 September 2017 Citation: W.P. (C) No. 406/2013 Judges: Madan B. Lokur, J., Deepak Gupta, J. Can
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LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the limitation period for filing a claim under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855. CASE TYPE: Tort Law, Fatal Accident Claim Case Name: Damini and Another vs. Managing Director, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited and Another Judgment Date: 14 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 14 September 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 744 Judges:
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trade union can have members who work in different industries or establishments. CASE TYPE: Labour Law Case Name: All Escorts Employees Union vs. State of Haryana & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 14 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 14 September 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 773 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J. and Ashok Bhushan,
