Date of the Judgment: October 3, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 849 Judges: J. Chelameswar, S. Abdul Nazeer Can an arbitrator award interest on delayed payments when the contract explicitly prohibits it? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case concerning a railway construction contract. The court clarified the extent of an […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate who participates in a selection process can later challenge the same process after being unsuccessful. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: D. Sarojakumari vs. R. Helen Thilakom & Ors. Judgment Date: September 13, 2017 Date of the Judgment: September 13, 2017. Citation: Not Available. Judges: Madan B. Lokur, J. and
Can a contractor claim additional payments for work when there’s a discrepancy in government-prescribed rates? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a civil appeal concerning a construction contract. The court upheld the High Court’s decision, which had rejected certain claims made by a contractor for extra work. This case clarifies how
Can a contractor claim additional payments for work beyond the original contract? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving a construction contract dispute. The court examined whether a contractor was entitled to extra payments for stone pitching and water lead, ultimately ruling against the contractor. This judgment highlights the
Date of the Judgment: 3 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 594 Judges: Arun Mishra, J., Amitava Roy, J. Can a driver with a light motor vehicle (LMV) license legally operate a tractor attached to a goods-carrying trolley? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a motor accident claim case, clarifying the scope
Can a court overturn an arbitral award because of non-production of documents, even if those documents were actually produced? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a dispute between Kamrup Industrial Gases Ltd. and the Union of India. This case revolves around a contract for the supply of industrial gases and the subsequent
LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the limitation period for filing a suit for recovery of dues in a hire-purchase agreement breach. CASE TYPE: Civil (Hire Purchase Agreement) Case Name: M/S. Sundaram Finance Limited vs. Noorjahan Beevi and Another [Judgment Date]: 29th June 2016 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 29th June 2016 Citation: (2016) INSC 657 Judges: Justice
Can a development agreement compel a landowner to transfer land reserved for public use without compensation? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving the Narayanrao Jagobaji Gowande Public Trust and the State of Maharashtra. The court examined whether such agreements are valid under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and the
Can a tender process be invalidated if Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) guidelines are not followed? The Supreme Court of India addressed this key question in a dispute over a tender for polio vaccine bulk drugs. This case highlights the importance of transparency and adherence to guidelines in government procurement processes. The judgment was delivered by
Date of the Judgment: July 17, 2013 Judges: K. S. Radhakrishnan J. and Dipak Misra J. Can a court facilitate a resolution when multiple parties are entangled in a complex land dispute? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving plot allotments in Haryana. The court directed the Director General of
Date of the Judgment: May 10, 2013 Judges: Altamas Kabir, CJI and Surinder Singh Nijjar, J. Citation: (2013) INSC 341 Can an arbitration agreement remain valid even if the main contract containing it is declared void? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case involving a real estate development project. The
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) should have exercised its right of first refusal (RoFR) over the sale of Cairn India Limited (CIL) shares to Vedanta Resources Plc. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Contract Law, Corporate Law Case Name: Arun Kumar Agrawal vs. Union of India & Others Judgment Date: May
