Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 22, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 527 Judges: B. R. Gavai, J., Augustine George Masih, J. What happens when a hospital is accused of not providing adequate care, leading to a patient’s death? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case involving Kamineni Hospitals. The […]
Supreme Court Upholds Full Insurance Claim in Car Accident Case: Rajesh Kumar vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. (2024) Date of the Judgment: December 17, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 993 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can an insurance company deny a claim if the insured vehicle is damaged further after an accident while
Supreme Court Overturns Consumer Commission Order in Plot Allotment Case: Indore Development Authority vs. Dr. Hemant Mandovra (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission can direct a development authority to allot a plot after a lapse of 28 years when the allottee defaulted on payments. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Indore
Supreme Court overturns NCDRC order in medical negligence case: Neeraj Sud vs. Jaswinder Singh (2024) INSC 825 (25 October 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a doctor can be held liable for medical negligence solely based on the deterioration of a patient’s condition post-surgery, despite possessing the required qualifications and following accepted medical practices. CASE TYPE: Consumer
Supreme Court Upholds Compensation in Medical Negligence Case: D.C. Malviya vs. Dr. A.H. Memon (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Medical negligence and compensation in consumer cases CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: D.C. Malviya (Since Deceased) Thr. Lrs. vs. Dr. A.H. Memon (Since Deceased) Thr. Lrs. and Others Judgment Date: 15 October 2024 Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court Holds Doctor Negligent for Post-Surgical Care Delay: P.N. Gupta vs. Rajinder Singh Dogra (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Medical negligence and deficiency in service by a doctor. CASE TYPE: Consumer Case Name: P.N. Gupta vs. Rajinder Singh Dogra [Judgment Date]: September 5, 2024 Date of the Judgment: September 5, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 705 Judges:
Supreme Court enhances interest for delayed flat possession: Vidya vs. Parsvnath Developers (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) was justified in awarding interest at a rate lower than what was stipulated in the agreement for delayed possession of a flat. CASE TYPE: Consumer. Case Name: Vidya and Others vs. M/s
Supreme Court Settles Insurance Contract Formation in Accidental Death Claim: Bhumikaben N. Modi vs. LIC (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an insurance contract is concluded upon the issuance of a first premium receipt, even if the formal policy document is not delivered before the death of the insured. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law, Insurance Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Upholds Insurer’s Depreciation Calculation in Fire Damage Claim: New India Assurance Co. Ltd. vs. Tata Steel Ltd. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an insurance company was justified in calculating depreciation at 60% for a fire damage claim, and whether the insured was entitled to full reinstatement value. CASE TYPE: Insurance Law, Consumer Law Case
Supreme Court quashes interest on balance payment for delayed flat possession: Sanjay Chaudhary vs. Pioneer Urban Land (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a developer can charge interest on the balance payment from homebuyers for delayed possession of a flat. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Sanjay Chaudhary and Anr. vs. Pioneer Urban Land & Infrastructure Ltd.
Supreme Court clarifies maintainability of consumer complaint by a partner against partnership firm: Annapurna B. Uppin & Ors. vs. Malsiddappa & Anr. (2024) INSC 276 (05 April 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a partner of a partnership firm can file a consumer complaint against the firm for deficiency in service. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Clarifies Liability of Legal Heirs in Development Agreements: Vinayak Dube Case (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Liability of legal representatives for obligations under a development agreement. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Vinayak Purshottam Dube (Deceased) Through LRs vs. Jayashree Padamkar Bhat & Others [Judgment Date]: 01 March 2024 Date of the Judgment: 01 March
