LEGAL ISSUE: The authority of the Chief Justice of India to allocate cases and constitute benches. CASE TYPE: Criminal Writ Petition Case Name: Kamini Jaiswal vs. Union of India & Anr. [Judgment Date]: November 14, 2017 Can a judicial order dictate the composition of a bench in the Supreme Court? This question arose in a […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Authority of the Chief Justice in allocating cases and constituting benches. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (Constitutional Law). Case Name: Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms vs. Union of India and Another. Judgment Date: November 10, 2017 Can a two-judge bench direct the Chief Justice of India on how to constitute a bench?
Date of the Judgment: 31 October 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 950 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.K. Sikri, A.M. Khanwilkar, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan, JJ. This was a unanimous decision. How should courts calculate compensation for motor accident victims, especially concerning future income prospects? The Supreme Court of India, in this landmark judgment, addressed the
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court, after upholding a lower court’s finding on land ownership, can make observations that could potentially reopen the settled issue of title. CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Land Resumption Case Name: Union of India vs. Vijay Krishna Uniyal (D) through L.Rs. Judgment Date: 23 October 2017 Date of the Judgment: 23
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether videoconferencing can be used in matrimonial disputes under the Family Courts Act, 1984. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Law. Case Name: Santhini vs. Vijaya Venketesh. Judgment Date: 9 October 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 9 October 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 847 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J. (Majority Opinion), Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud,
Can a medical college denied permission to operate get a second chance? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving the Advanced Medical and Educational Society. The Court directed a fresh assessment of the college after it was initially denied permission due to deficiencies. This decision highlights the importance of fair
Can a settlement between parties nullify serious criminal charges like forgery and extortion? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in Parbatbhai Ahir @ Parbatbhai Bhimsinhbhai Karmur and Ors. v. State of Gujarat and Anr. This case highlights the limits of quashing criminal proceedings, especially when they involve significant societal implications beyond a
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a punishment imposed on an employee before the check period for promotion, but continuing into the check period, can be considered for denying promotion. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Mohammed Faizal K.A. vs. D. Sali and Ors. [Judgment Date]: October 4, 2017 Date of the Judgment: October 4, 2017 Citation: Not
Can a medical college be barred from admitting students due to infrastructure and faculty deficiencies? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Medical Sciences. The court upheld the decision to debar the college for two academic years. This case highlights the importance of maintaining standards in
Can a medical college increase its MBBS seat intake without proper inspection and approval? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question. The court case involved the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences and the Medical Council of India. The court directed a fresh inspection for the 2018-19 academic year. This decision came after the
Can a medical college be denied recognition if it fails to maintain required standards? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case involving the Indian Centre for Advancement of Research and Education (ICARE). The court upheld the Medical Council of India’s (MCI) authority to conduct surprise inspections and deny recognition to
Can a medical college be denied permission to operate based on a single inspection? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving Annaii Medical College. The court directed a fresh inspection to ensure fairness and accuracy. This case highlights the importance of thorough evaluation in granting permissions to medical colleges. LEGAL
