Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty in Honour Killing Case: Digambar vs. State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a death penalty should be upheld in a case of honour killing, considering the possibility of reformation of the accused. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Digambar v. The State of Maharashtra Judgment Date: 28 April 2023 Date […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Mining Ban in Eco-Sensitive Zones: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification on the extent of mining restrictions in Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ) around protected areas. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law. Case Name: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India. [Judgment Date]: 28 April 2023 Date of the Judgment: 28
Supreme Court Clarifies Mining Restrictions in Eco-Sensitive Zones Date of the Judgment: 28 April 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 442 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and Vikram Nath, J. Can mining activities be permitted in an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) if it is beyond one kilometer from a protected area? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this
Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings in share pledge dispute: Prakash Aggarwal vs. Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a contractual dispute involving the sale of pledged shares can be escalated into criminal charges of fraud and breach of trust. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Prakash Aggarwal vs. Ganesh Benzoplast Limited Judgment Date: 28 April
Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings in share pledge dispute: Prakash Aggarwal vs. Ganesh Benzoplast Limited (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a criminal case for breach of trust and cheating can be initiated when shares pledged as security are sold by the lender as per the terms of the agreement. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Prakash Aggarwal
Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty in Honor Killing Case: Digambar vs. State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the present case falls under the ‘rarest of rare’ category warranting a death penalty. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Digambar vs. The State of Maharashtra. [Judgment Date]: 28 April 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 28
Supreme Court Modifies ESZ Order: Relief for Residents Near National Parks LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of mandatory 1km Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around protected forests. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India and Others Judgment Date: 26 April 2023 Date of the Judgment: 26 April 2023 Citation: 2023
Supreme Court Clarifies Assured Career Progression (ACP) Eligibility: Amresh Kumar Sinha & Ors. vs. State of Bihar & Ors. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the qualification of graduation, prescribed for promotion to the post of Accounts Officer, is also necessary for granting the benefit of Assured Career Progression (ACP). CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Amresh
Supreme Court clarifies Assured Career Progression (ACP) eligibility for Accounts Clerks LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the qualification of graduation is necessary for grant of Assured Career Progression (ACP) to Accounts Clerks, even if it is a requirement for promotion to the next higher post. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Amresh Kumar Sinha & Ors. vs.
Supreme Court quashes High Court order, upholds right to withdraw appeal: Yogesh Navinchandra Ravani vs. Nanjibhai Sagrambhai Chaudhary (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Power of Attorney holder can maintain a legal proceeding after the cancellation of the Power of Attorney and whether a party can withdraw an appeal after transposing other parties as defendants. CASE
Supreme Court overturns conviction due to flawed investigation in murder case: Maghavendra Pratap Singh vs State of Chhattisgarh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be sustained when the investigation is flawed and based on circumstantial evidence, and whether a charge of criminal conspiracy can stand against a single individual after all other co-accused are
Supreme Court overturns conviction in murder case due to flawed investigation: Maghavendra Pratap Singh vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be sustained when the investigation is flawed and based on circumstantial evidence, and when co-accused are acquitted. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Maghavendra Pratap Singh @ Pankaj Singh vs.
