Supreme Court Addresses Contempt of Court in Suraz India Trust Case (2021) The Supreme Court of India, in a significant judgment, addressed the issue of contempt of court arising from the actions of Mr. Rajiv Daiya, Chairman of Suraz India Trust. The case highlights the importance of maintaining the dignity of judicial institutions and the […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Seniority for Regularized Ad Hoc Employees: Malook Singh vs. State of Punjab (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of seniority for ad hoc employees upon regularization. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Malook Singh and Others vs. State of Punjab and Others Judgment Date: 28 September 2021 Date of the Judgment: 28 September 2021
Supreme Court Upholds IIT Admission Criteria: IIT Kharagpur vs. Soutrik Sarangi (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the eligibility criteria for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, which restricts candidates who have already taken admission in an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) from appearing again, is valid. CASE TYPE: Education Law Case Name: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
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Supreme Court Upholds Outsourcing Policy for Class IV Employees in Aided Institutions: State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Principal Abhay Nandan Inter College (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Government can mandate outsourcing for Class IV employee positions in aided educational institutions. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Service Law Case Name: The State of Uttar Pradesh &
Supreme Court Sets Aside Madras High Court’s Interim Order on Copyright Rules: Saregama India Limited vs. Next Radio Limited (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court can modify statutory rules through an interim order while hearing a challenge to those rules. CASE TYPE: Copyright Law Case Name: Saregama India Limited vs. Next Radio Limited &
Supreme Court clarifies electricity duty on sale to licensee: Magadh Sugar & Energy Ltd. vs. State of Bihar (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the sale of electricity by a generator to a licensee is subject to electricity duty under the Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 1948. CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: M/s Magadh Sugar & Energy
Supreme Court Orders Bail for Corruption Accused: Rakesh Kumar vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2021) Date of the Judgment: 24 September 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 637 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit J., S. Ravindra Bhat J. Can an accused person be arrested after the investigation is complete, especially when the charges relate to corruption? The Supreme
Supreme Court Allows Stamp Duty Refund Despite Delay: Rajeev Nohwar vs. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a refund of stamp duty can be denied due to a delay in application when the delay was caused by pending litigation and the stamp paper was not used. CASE TYPE: Revenue Law, Stamp Duty Refund
Supreme Court Extends Limitation Period Due to COVID-19: In Re Cognizance for Extension of Limitation (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Extension of limitation period for legal proceedings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation. Case Name: In Re: Cognizance for Extension of Limitation. Judgment Date: 23 September 2021 Date of the Judgment: 23 September
Supreme Court Clarifies Rights Under Section 11 of Coal Mines Act: Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. vs. EMTA Coal Ltd. (2021) Date of the Judgment: 21 September 2021 Citation: 2021 INSC 677 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J., B.R. Gavai, J., B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a successful bidder of a coal mine be forced to continue
Supreme Court Upholds Differential Promotion Criteria Based on Educational Qualifications: Chandan Banerjee vs. Krishna Prosad Ghosh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a classification based on educational qualifications for promotion to supernumerary posts within the same cadre is valid under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Chandan Banerjee
Supreme Court Upholds Tender Award, Emphasizes Limited Judicial Review in Contractual Matters Date of the Judgment: September 17, 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 625 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can unsuccessful bidders challenge tender processes merely on the basis of perceived irregularities? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question, emphasizing that
