Supreme Court Allows Additional Evidence in Cheating Case: Brig. Sukhjeet Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2019) Date of the Judgment: January 24, 2019 Citation: 2019 INSC 67 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J. and K.M. Joseph, J. Can an appellate court allow additional evidence in a criminal case where the accused claims crucial documents were not […]
Supreme Court Upholds Appointments Despite Late Result Declaration: Rakesh Bakshi vs. State of Jammu and Kashmir (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether candidates who obtain their qualifying degree after the cut-off date for applications can be considered eligible for appointment. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Rakesh Bakshi & Anr. vs. State of Jammu and Kashmir &
Supreme Court Upholds Disability Criteria for Civil Judge Post: V. Surendra Mohan vs. State of Tamil Nadu (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person with a disability exceeding the specified limit can be considered for appointment to a post reserved for persons with disabilities. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: V. Surendra Mohan vs. State of
Supreme Court Invalidates NDMC’s Unit Area Method for Property Tax Date of the Judgment: 22 January 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 44 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J., Ashok Bhushan, J. Can a municipal council bypass the statutory method for calculating property tax by introducing a new system through bye-laws? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Dance, Strikes Down Obscene Dance Restrictions in Maharashtra: Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association vs. State of Maharashtra (2019) Date of the Judgment: January 17, 2019 Citation: 2019 INSC 28 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J., Ashok Bhushan, J. Can the state impose a complete ban on dance performances in hotels and bars?
Supreme Court Upholds Co-sharer Rights in Land Consolidation: Hansraj vs. Mewalal (2019) Date of the Judgment: January 09, 2019 Citation: 2019 INSC 14 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., K.M. Joseph, J. Can a co-sharer of land be denied access to a public road during land consolidation? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in
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Supreme Court Upholds Tax Benefit Scheme for Disabled Dependents: Ravi Agrawal vs. Union of India (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Jeevan Aadhar policy under Section 80DD of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which provides benefits to disabled dependents only after the death of the parent/guardian, is discriminatory and violates Article 14 of the Constitution. CASE
Supreme Court Rules Special Pay Counts Towards Pension for Scientists LEGAL ISSUE: Whether special pay granted to scientists should be included in the calculation of pension benefits. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. Dr. O.P. Nijhawan & Ors. Judgment Date: 03 January 2019 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 03
Supreme Court Upholds Electricity Project, Vacates Status Quo in Land Dispute: State of Jharkhand vs. Surendra Kumar Srivastava (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can order a status quo on construction of an electricity sub-station when the plaintiffs have failed to establish a prima facie case of title or possession over the disputed land.
Supreme Court clarifies the scope of “Note for Speaking to the Minutes” in property disputes: Akhil Bhartvarshiya Marwari Agarwal Jatiya Kosh & Ors vs Brijlal Tibrewal & Ors (2018) INSC 999 (14 December 2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope and limitations of “Note for Speaking to the Minutes” in court proceedings, particularly regarding modifications to final orders.
Supreme Court clarifies penalty for insufficiently stamped agreements: Gangappa vs. Fakkirappa (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trial court can exercise discretion in imposing a penalty for insufficiently stamped agreements or if it is obligated to impose a penalty of 10 times the deficient stamp duty. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Stamp Duty Case Name: Gangappa
Supreme Court Refers Land Rights Case to Larger Bench LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the right of a tenant to purchase land is affected by the landlord’s disability and whether the landlord is required to inform the tenant of the cessation of such disability. CASE TYPE: Land and Tenancy Law Case Name: Vasant Ganpat Padave (D) BY
