Supreme Court Directs Madhya Pradesh High Court to Adhere to 10% Quota in Judicial Appointments: Rajendra Kumar Shrivas vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) Date of the Judgment: March 13, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 229 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and C.T. Ravikumar, J. Can a High Court exceed the 10% quota for appointments through limited […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Compassionate Appointment Scheme for Municipal Employees in West Bengal LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a scheme exists for compassionate appointment for municipal employees in West Bengal and the effect of delay in seeking such appointment. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of West Bengal vs. Debabrata Tiwari & Ors. Judgment Date: 03 March
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision on Consumer Protection Rules: Ministry of Consumer Affairs vs. Dr. Mahindra Bhaskar Limaye & Ors. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of rules regarding qualifications and appointment procedures for members of State and District Consumer Commissions. CASE TYPE: Consumer Protection Law Case Name: The Secretary Ministry of Consumer Affairs vs. Dr.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Consumer Protection Rules on Appointment of Members: Ministry of Consumer Affairs vs. Dr. Mahindra Bhaskar Limaye (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the rules for appointment of members to the State and District Consumer Commissions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 are arbitrary and violate Article 14 of the Constitution of India. CASE
Supreme Court refers the issue of High Court’s territorial jurisdiction to a Larger Bench in Union of India vs. Sanjiv Chaturvedi & Ors. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the territorial jurisdiction of High Courts to hear writ petitions challenging orders of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), particularly when the CAT’s Principal
Supreme Court Approves Resolution Plan for Reliance Home Finance Limited, Protecting Small Debenture Holders (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Approval of a Resolution Plan (RP) for a financially distressed company, specifically concerning the rights of debenture holders. CASE TYPE: Corporate Insolvency/Finance Case Name: Authum Investment and Infrastructure Limited v. R.K. Mohatta Family Trust and Others [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition for Scheme No. 97: Indore Development Authority vs. Burhani Grih Nirman (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Indore Development Authority’s (IDA) Scheme No. 97 had lapsed under Section 54 of the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, 1973, and whether the land acquisition process was valid. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition
Supreme Court Expands High-Powered Committee’s Scope for Wild Animal Welfare Date of the Judgment: 03 March 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 206 Judges: Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah Can a committee formed to oversee the transfer of elephants in Northeast India have its jurisdiction extended to the entire country? The Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court Mandates Independent Panel for Election Commissioner Appointments Date of the Judgment: 2 March 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 151 Judges: K.M. Joseph, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy, C.T. Ravikumar, JJ. Can the Election Commission of India, the body responsible for overseeing free and fair elections, truly be independent if its members are solely appointed by
Supreme Court Mandates Independent Panel for Election Commissioner Appointments LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the process of appointing members to the Election Commission of India, specifically whether the current procedure ensures the independence and impartiality of the commission. CASE TYPE: This case falls under Public Interest Litigation concerning constitutional law, specifically regarding
Supreme Court Appoints Expert Committee to Investigate Adani Group Stock Volatility: Vishal Tiwari vs. Union of India (2023) Date of the Judgment: March 2, 2023 Citation: Not Available Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J, J.B. Pardiwala, J. Can a sudden drop in share prices trigger a Supreme Court intervention? The Supreme
Supreme Court Refuses CBI Probe in NDPS Case, Upholds Trial Court Proceedings LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a case warrants investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) based on allegations of illegal detention and a foisted case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, NDPS Act Case Name:
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