Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Loss of Consortium in Motor Accident Cases Date of the Judgment: 07 September 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 398 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J. When a family loses a loved one in a motor vehicle accident, what is the extent of compensation they are entitled to? The Supreme […]
Supreme Court quashes penalty against part-time director under FERA: Shailendra Swarup vs. Enforcement Directorate (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a part-time, non-executive director can be penalized for a company’s FERA violations without proof of their involvement in the company’s daily operations. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal (Foreign Exchange Regulation Act) Case Name: Shailendra Swarup vs. The Deputy
Supreme Court Clarifies Default Bail Under Section 167(2) CrPC During Lockdown: S. Kasi vs. State (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the time limit for filing a charge sheet under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) gets extended due to the Supreme Court’s order on extending limitation during the COVID-19 lockdown. CASE TYPE: Criminal
Supreme Court Directs Enhanced COVID-19 Patient Care and Monitoring (19 June 2020) Date of the Judgment: 19 June 2020 Citation: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 7/2020 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, and M.R. Shah, JJ. Can the Supreme Court intervene to ensure proper treatment of COVID-19 patients and dignified handling of dead bodies
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Supreme Court Grants Bail in Gujarat Maritime Board Case: Jinofer Kawasji Bhujwala vs. State of Gujarat (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether bail should be granted to an accused when the trial has not commenced despite the filing of a charge sheet and the accused has been in custody for a significant period. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case
Supreme Court Clarifies Registration Requirements for Rent Deeds: Siri Chand vs. Surinder Singh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a rent deed with a clause for annual rent increase requires compulsory registration under Section 17(1)(d) of the Registration Act, 1908. CASE TYPE: Property Law, specifically landlord-tenant dispute under the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949. Case
Supreme Court Addresses Wage Payment During Lockdown: Ficus Pax Private Ltd. vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether employers are obligated to pay full wages to their employees during the COVID-19 lockdown period. CASE TYPE: Disaster Management/Labour Law Case Name: Ficus Pax Private Ltd. & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Denies Parity in Sub-Inspector Appointments: Nirbhay Kumar vs. State of Bihar (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether candidates who did not participate in or failed the physical test for Sub-Inspector appointments can claim parity with those exempted from the test. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Nirbhay Kumar & Ors. vs. State of Bihar &
Supreme Court Directs States to Complete Migrant Worker Transportation Within 15 Days LEGAL ISSUE: Ensuring the safe and timely return of migrant workers to their native places during the COVID-19 pandemic and addressing their immediate needs. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (PIL), Suo Motu. Case Name: In Re : Problems and Miseries of Migrant Labourers
Supreme Court Clarifies Review Petition Scope in Religious Freedom Cases (2020) Date of the Judgment: 11 May 2020 Citation: Not Available Judges: S.A. Bobde, CJI, R. Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan, L. Nageswara Rao, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, S. Abdul Nazeer, R. Subhash Reddy, B.R. Gavai, and Surya Kant, JJ. This was a nine-judge bench. Can the Supreme
Supreme Court directs Mittal Group to fulfill obligations in land dispute case Date of the Judgment: 24 April 2020 Citation: Not Available Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., M. R. Shah, J. Can a party to a settlement agreement, which has become a court order, selectively comply with terms that benefit them while ignoring their obligations? The
Supreme Court Clarifies Teacher Status Under Kerala University Act: P. Gopinathan Pillai vs. University of Kerala (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee of the Centre for Adult Continuing Education and Extension (CACEE) is a “teacher” of the University entitled to a retirement age of 60 years under the Kerala University Act, 1974. CASE TYPE: Service
