Constitutional Law

Supreme Court clarifies appointment process for teachers in minority institutions: State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Rachna Hills (27 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Teacher Appointment Process in UP Minority Institutions Date of the Judgment: 27 April 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 4412 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. Can a teacher’s appointment in a minority institution be considered final without the mandatory approval of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS)? The Supreme […]

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Supreme Court clarifies the scope of default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC: Ritu Chhabaria vs. Union of India (26 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Default Bail Rights: Ritu Chhabaria vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a chargesheet filed without completing the investigation extinguishes the right to default bail. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, specifically relating to default bail. Case Name: Ritu Chhabaria vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 26 April 2023 Date of

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Supreme Court Upholds Differential Pay Scales Based on Qualifications: State of Gujarat vs. Dr. P.A. Bhatt (26 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Differential Pay Scales Based on Qualifications: State of Gujarat vs. Dr. P.A. Bhatt (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether different pay scales can be fixed for officers of the same cadre based on their educational qualifications, and whether Allopathic and AYUSH doctors are entitled to equal pay. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State

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Supreme Court Refuses Blanket Clarification on Civil Court Findings Impacting Criminal Cases: Mukesh Maganlal Doshi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023)

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Supreme Court Refuses Blanket Clarification on Civil Court Findings Impacting Criminal Cases: Mukesh Maganlal Doshi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a party not originally part of a Supreme Court judgment can seek clarification of that judgment through intervention, and whether a civil court’s findings automatically quash related criminal proceedings for that

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Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence for Father in Daughter’s Rape Case, Sets Minimum 20-Year Term

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Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence for Father in Daughter’s Rape Case, Sets Minimum 20-Year Term LEGAL ISSUE: Can the Supreme Court impose a minimum term of imprisonment beyond 14 years for life sentences in cases not involving the death penalty? CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Ravinder Singh vs. The State Govt. of NCT of

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Supreme Court Enhances Punishment for Rape of Minor Daughter: Ravinder Singh vs. State (25 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Enhances Punishment for Rape of Minor Daughter: Ravinder Singh vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Can the Supreme Court impose a fixed-term life sentence, specifying a minimum period of imprisonment beyond 14 years, even when the law does not prescribe a death sentence for the offense? CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Ravinder Singh

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Due to Missing Trial Records: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India (24 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Due to Missing Trial Records: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be upheld by an appellate court when the trial court records are unavailable. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India Judgment Date: 24 April 2023

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Supreme Court sets aside conviction due to missing trial records in corruption case: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court sets aside conviction due to missing trial records in corruption case: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be upheld when the trial court records are missing. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Case Name: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India Judgment

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Double Murder and Robbery Case: Dakkata Balaram Reddy vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Double Murder and Robbery Case: Dakkata Balaram Reddy vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the circumstantial evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to prove the guilt of the accused in a case of double murder and robbery. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Dakkata Balaram Reddy

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Double Murder Case: Dakkata Balaram Reddy vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Double Murder Case: Dakkata Balaram Reddy vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the circumstantial evidence presented was sufficient to uphold the conviction of the accused for murder, robbery, and house trespass. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Dakkata Balaram Reddy & Anr. vs. State of Andhra Pradesh &

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Supreme Court clarifies ‘Change in Law’ compensation in power purchase agreements: GMR Warora Energy Limited vs. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (20 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Change in Law’ Compensation in Power Purchase Agreements Date of the Judgment: 20 April 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 398 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and Vikram Nath, J. Can power generating companies claim compensation for increased costs due to changes in government policies or regulations? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial

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Supreme Court overturns High Court order on land lease: Gwalior Development Authority vs. Bhanu Pratap Singh (2023)

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Supreme Court overturns High Court order on land lease: Gwalior Development Authority vs. Bhanu Pratap Singh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can direct the execution of a lease deed for additional land, after a prior lease deed for a portion of the land was executed without any demur, in a commercial transaction. CASE

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