Supreme Court clarifies the scope of compromise orders in service matters: R. Muthukumar & Ors. vs. TANGEDCO & Ors. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a compromise order passed by a court can be the basis for extending similar benefits to non-parties. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: R. Muthukumar & Ors. vs. The Chairman and Managing […]
Supreme Court permits Parsi funeral rites during COVID-19: Surat Parsi Panchayat Board vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Balancing religious freedom with public health concerns during a pandemic. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law/Religious Rights Case Name: The Surat Parsi Panchayat Board and Another vs. Union of India and Others Judgment Date: 4 February 2022 Date
Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage Citing Irretrievable Breakdown: N.Rajendran vs. S.Valli (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a marriage can be dissolved on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown, even when one party does not consent, and the applicability of the Limitation Act to appeals under the Family Courts Act. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Law, Family Law Case Name: N.Rajendran
Supreme Court Upholds Strict Qualification Deadlines in LDC Recruitment: State of Rajasthan vs. Anju Rini Saini (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate who did not possess the required qualification by the last date of application, or the extended date, can be considered for appointment based on acquiring the qualification later, especially when the recruitment process
Supreme Court Upholds Repeal of Manipur Parliamentary Secretary Act, but Strikes Down Saving Clause LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Manipur State Legislature had the competence to enact the Manipur Parliamentary Secretary (Appointment, Salary and Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2012 and subsequently repeal it with a saving clause. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law Case Name: The State
Supreme Court Upholds Manipur’s Repeal of Parliamentary Secretary Act, Limits Saving Clause: State of Manipur vs. Surjakumar Okram (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Manipur Legislature had the competence to enact a saving clause in the Repealing Act of the Manipur Parliamentary Secretary Act, 2012, after the Assam Act of 2004, which is in pari materia,
Supreme Court Upholds Repeal of Manipur Act but Strikes Down Saving Clause: State of Manipur vs. Surjakumar Okram (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Legislative competence of a state legislature to enact laws regarding parliamentary secretaries and the validity of saving clauses in repealing acts. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law/Legislative Competence Case Name: State of Manipur & Ors. vs.
Supreme Court overturns dismissal of bank employee in United Bank of India vs. Biswanath Bhattacharjee (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can overturn a disciplinary authority’s decision if it finds the decision is not based on evidence. CASE TYPE: Service Law/Disciplinary Proceedings Case Name: United Bank of India vs. Biswanath Bhattacharjee [Judgment Date]: 31
Supreme Court Reinstates Bank Employee Dismissed on Insufficient Evidence: United Bank of India vs. Biswanath Bhattacharjee (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a disciplinary authority’s findings of guilt can be upheld when based on no evidence or a misappreciation of evidence. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: United Bank of India vs. Biswanath Bhattacharjee Judgment Date: 31
Supreme Court Upholds Tender Rejection in Foreign Funded Project: National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. vs. Montecarlo Limited (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of judicial review in tender processes for foreign-funded projects. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, specifically relating to government tenders and foreign-funded projects. Case Name: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited vs. Montecarlo Limited &
Supreme Court Upholds Tender Rejection in Foreign Funded Project: National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. vs. Montecarlo Limited & Anr. (2022) INSC 124 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can interfere with the tender process of a foreign-funded project when the rejection of a bid is based on the decision of the funding agency and
Supreme Court quashes dismissal of bank employee due to lack of evidence: United Bank of India vs. Biswanath Bhattacharjee (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a disciplinary authority’s findings can be overturned if they are based on no evidence. CASE TYPE: Service Law – Departmental Inquiry Case Name: United Bank of India vs. Biswanath Bhattacharjee Judgment Date:
