Constitutional Law

Supreme Court Upholds Government’s Right to Abolish Village Level Worker Posts in Tamil Nadu: Government of Tamil Nadu vs. Tamil Nadu Makkal Nala Paniyalargal (2023)

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Supreme Court on Abolition of Village Level Worker Posts: Government of Tamil Nadu vs. Tamil Nadu Makkal Nala Paniyalargal (2023) Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 11, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 350 Judges: Justice Ajay Rastogi and Justice Bela M. Trivedi Can a state government be compelled to reinstate and regularize employees of a discontinued […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Right to Procession, Dismisses State’s Appeal: K. Phanindra Reddy vs. G. Subramanian (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Right to Procession, Dismisses State’s Appeal: K. Phanindra Reddy vs. G. Subramanian (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court can modify its original order in a contempt petition. Also, whether the State can deny permission for a procession based on law and order concerns. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: K. Phanindra Reddy,

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Supreme Court Upholds Tax on Sikkim Companies with Delhi Control: Mansarovar Commercial Pvt. Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Income Tax (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Tax on Sikkim Companies with Delhi Control: Mansarovar Commercial Pvt. Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Income Tax (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to companies registered in Sikkim but controlled from Delhi. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Law Case Name: Mansarovar Commercial Pvt. Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi

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Supreme Court Clarifies Taxability of Sikkim-Registered Companies: Mansarovar Commercial Pvt. Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi (2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Taxability of Sikkim-Registered Companies: Mansarovar Commercial Pvt. Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to companies registered in Sikkim but with control and management in India. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Case Name: Mansarovar Commercial Pvt. Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi

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Supreme Court quashes detention order due to illegible documents: Pramod Singla vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Quashes Detention Order Due to Illegible Documents: Pramod Singla vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a detention order can be quashed if the documents provided to the detainee are illegible and in a foreign language. CASE TYPE: Preventive Detention Law Case Name: Pramod Singla vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment

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Supreme Court Quashes Detention Order Due to Illegible Documents and Upholds Rights of Detainees: Pramod Singla vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Quashes Detention Order Due to Illegible Documents and Upholds Rights of Detainees: Pramod Singla vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a detention order can be quashed due to the supply of illegible documents to the detainee and whether the central government is bound to wait for the decision of the advisory

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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Civil Judge for Misconduct: Registrar General, High Court of Karnataka vs. Sri M. Narasimha Prasad (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Civil Judge for Misconduct: Registrar General, High Court of Karnataka vs. Sri M. Narasimha Prasad (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a judicial officer can be dismissed for misconduct, including pronouncing judgments without the full text being ready and improper handling of auctions. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Disciplinary Proceedings Case Name: The

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Supreme Court Directs Absorption of Long-Serving Employees: State of Bihar vs. Jawahar Lal Ram (2023)

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Supreme Court Directs Absorption of Long-Serving Employees: State of Bihar vs. Jawahar Lal Ram (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether employees working for an extended period on contract basis are entitled to absorption into permanent positions. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The State of Bihar and Others vs. Jawahar Lal Ram and Others [Judgment Date]: April

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Supreme Court Settles Arbitrability of Disputes After Settlement Agreement in NTPC vs. SPML Case (2023)

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Supreme Court Settles Arbitrability of Disputes After Settlement Agreement in NTPC vs. SPML Case (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a dispute can be referred to arbitration after a settlement agreement has been reached and implemented by the parties. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: NTPC Ltd. vs. M/S SPML Infra Ltd. Judgment Date: 10 April 2023

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Supreme Court Directs States to Adopt Guidelines to Prevent Unnecessary Hysterectomies (2023)

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Supreme Court Directs States to Adopt Guidelines to Prevent Unnecessary Hysterectomies (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Prevention of unnecessary hysterectomies and protection of women’s health rights. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation concerning healthcare and women’s rights. Case Name: Dr. Narendra Gupta v. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: April 05, 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment:

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Supreme Court Directs Implementation of Guidelines to Prevent Unnecessary Hysterectomies: Dr. Narendra Gupta vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Directs Implementation of Guidelines to Prevent Unnecessary Hysterectomies: Dr. Narendra Gupta vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Prevention of unnecessary hysterectomies and ensuring women’s health rights. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (Healthcare) Case Name: Dr. Narendra Gupta vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: April 5, 2023 Date of the Judgment:

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Media Freedom Prevails: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd. in License Renewal Case (5 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Media Freedom: Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd. vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether denial of security clearance for license renewal infringes upon freedom of press and principles of natural justice. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Media Law Case Name: Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 5 April 2023

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