Date of the Judgment: 19 April 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 398 Judges: Pinaki Chandra Ghose, J., R.F. Nariman, J. Can a fractured prosecution derail the course of justice? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the Babri Masjid demolition case, ordering a joint trial of all accused individuals. The core issue was whether […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court can rely on the report of a Parliamentary Standing Committee in a writ petition. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Kalpana Mehta and Others vs. Union of India and Others [Judgment Date]: April 5, 2017 Date of the Judgment: April 5, 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Dipak Misra, J.,
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an intra-court appeal is maintainable against a High Court order in a case related to corruption. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ram Kishan Fauji vs. State of Haryana and Ors. Judgment Date: 21 March 2017 Date of the Judgment: 21 March 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 238 Judges: Dipak Misra, J., A.M. Khanwilkar,
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court should reimpose a ban on the sale of fireworks in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) for Diwali 2017, considering the severe air pollution caused by fireworks. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: Arjun Gopal and Others vs. Union of India and Others Judgment Date: 9th October 2017
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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction for illegal sale of poppy straw under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 is sustainable when the contraband was recovered from a public place and the accused made a statement under Section 67 of the Act. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 Case
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a tribunal is a necessary party in a writ petition challenging its order. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: M.S. Kazi vs. Muslim Education Society & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 22 August 2016 Date of the Judgment: 22 August 2016 Citation: (2016) INSC 798 Judges: T.S. Thakur, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J, Dr. D.Y.
Can a State government alter the appointment of civil servants after 25 years based on a changed interpretation of reservation policies? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning appointments made in Bihar’s Gazetted Cadre in 1991. The Court’s decision focused on upholding the appointments of candidates who had been serving
Can the government be compelled to issue open tenders for specialized defense equipment like submarine batteries? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case involving the procurement process for the Indian Navy. The court’s decision clarifies the importance of adhering to established defense procurement policies, especially for critical and specialized equipment.
Can an educational board cancel a student’s exam results nine years after they were declared, without giving the student a chance to be heard? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case. This case revolves around the cancellation of an Intermediate examination result of an appellant by the U.P. Board, nine
Can a state government provide a separate mechanism for recovering dues under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, that differs from the standard procedure under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning the validity of a rule allowing recovery of dues
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether ad-hoc service can be counted towards regular service for promotion eligibility. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. Shri G.R.Rama Krishna & Anr. Judgment Date: 23rd August, 2013 Date of the Judgment: 23rd August, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 586 Judges: K.S. Radhakrishnan, J. and A.K. Sikri, J.
Date of the Judgment: 29 July 2013 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 6116 of 2013 Judges: Dr. B.S. Chauhan, J. and S.A. Bobde, J. Can a candidate be appointed to a government job if they did not possess the required educational qualification on the last date for submitting applications? The Supreme Court of India addressed this
