Can a selection process be set aside due to grievances about height discrimination? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning the selection of Sub-Inspectors in West Bengal. The court did not delve into the merits of the case but instead directed the High Court to expedite the hearing of […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an amendment to a rent control act can invalidate eviction petitions filed before the amendment came into effect. CASE TYPE: Rent Control Law Case Name: H. Prabhakar Baliga & Anr. vs. Vasudeva Rao Kanemar @ V.R. Kanemar & Anr. [Judgment Date]: November 30, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: November 30, 2017
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether disciplinary proceedings can continue after an employee’s retirement, specifically concerning pension and gratuity. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dr. Nazrul Islam vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 28 November 2017 Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 975 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and Amitava Roy, J.
Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: Ishwar Pratap Singh & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., Criminal Appeal No. 2039 of 2017 (Arising out of SLP (Crl) No. 6835 of 2015) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and Amitava Roy, J. Can a National Commission dictate the course of a police investigation?
Can a civil appeal be disposed of if the parties have settled their dispute outside of court? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of V.M. Manomani & Ors. vs. Shanthi. This case involved a property dispute. The court disposed of the appeal after the parties informed the court of their
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Police Constables in Andaman & Nicobar Islands should receive the same pay scale as Delhi Police Constables, based on the recommendations of the Anomaly Committee. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. A. Rayer & Ors. [Judgment Date]: November 24, 2017 Date of the Judgment: November 24,
Can a delay in producing a non-creamy layer certificate cost someone a job? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this issue in a case concerning the selection of a police constable. The court directed the State Administrative Tribunal to expedite the matter. This case highlights the importance of timely submission of documents in government
LEGAL ISSUE: Inter-regional transfer of an employee and their appropriate placement in the new region. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The Regional Director, Employees State Insurance Corporation & Anr. vs. Soumitra Sengupta & Ors. [Judgment Date]: November 23, 2017 Date of the Judgment: November 23, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 1009 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice
Can a High Court judgment be overturned by the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a civil appeal. The case involved a dispute between P.G.Lalithambika and Indian Rare Earths Ltd. The Supreme Court, consisting of Justices Kurian Joseph and Amitava Roy, upheld the High Court’s decision, dismissing the appeal.
Date of the Judgment: 22 November 2017 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: N. V. Ramana, J. and Amitava Roy, J. Can a married man be validly adopted, especially within the Jain community? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a dispute over the adoption of Ratanlal by his uncle, Govardhandas. The court
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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Jammu and Kashmir should be held liable for costs and contempt proceedings for delaying the appointment of a candidate to the Kashmir Administrative Service. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of Jammu and Kashmir vs. Mohammad Mehraj-ud-Din Khan & Ors. Judgment Date: 21 November 2017 Can a State
Date of the Judgment: 17 November 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 989 Judges: N.V. Ramana, J., Amitava Roy, J. Can a conviction for murder stand solely on the testimony of an eyewitness whose account is riddled with inconsistencies and improbabilities? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a criminal appeal, ultimately acquitting
