Supreme Court Upholds Agent’s Rights After Contractor’s Death in Karnataka Contract Dispute LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an agent’s rights under a contract terminate upon the death of the principal, especially when the agent has an interest in the contract. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Arbitration Case Name: P. Seshareddy (D) Rep. By His LR. Cum Irrevocable GPA […]
Supreme Court Allows Wood-Based Industries in Uttar Pradesh: Upholds State’s Policy on Timber Availability LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Uttar Pradesh’s decision to establish new wood-based industries (WBIs) based on the Forest Survey of India’s (FSI) timber availability assessment was valid. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Forest Conservation Case Name: The State of Uttar Pradesh
Supreme Court Clarifies Poppy Straw Identification in NDPS Act Cases Date of the Judgment: 20 October 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 911 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., C.T. Ravikumar, J. Can a person be convicted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) for possessing poppy straw if the chemical analysis confirms the presence
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Raj Bala vs. Rakeja Begam (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Calculation of compensation in motor vehicle accident claims, particularly regarding future prospects, loss of consortium, and loss of love and affection. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Raj Bala & Ors. vs. Rakeja Begam & Ors. Judgment Date:
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: S. Vasanthi vs. Adhiparasakthi Engg. College (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of notional income for a deceased student in a motor accident claim. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Case Name: S. Vasanthi & Anr. vs. M/s Adhiparasakthi Engg. College and Another [Judgment Date]: 11 October 2022 Date
Supreme Court Clarifies Sanction for Prosecution Under Prevention of Corruption Act: Vijay Rajmohan vs. State (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether consulting the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) invalidates a sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and whether the three-month time limit for granting sanction is mandatory. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption
Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of Government Resolutions on Land Transfers in Maharashtra Date of the Judgment: September 30, 2022 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 5809 of 2011 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a state government impose premium charges on the transfer of flats in a cooperative society when the land was initially leased
Supreme Court allows Banks’ challenge to RBI’s disclosure of information under RTI Act: HDFC Bank Ltd. vs. Union of India (2022) Date of the Judgment: 30 September 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 838 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., C.T. Ravikumar, J. Can a previous judgment of the Supreme Court be challenged through a writ petition? The Supreme
Fair Price Shop Allotment: Supreme Court Upholds Cancellation of License (28 September 2022) Date of the Judgment: 28 September 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 459 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and C.T. Ravikumar, J. Can a fair price shop license be canceled if the dealer engages in malpractices? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question
Specific Performance Suit Dismissed Due to Non-Joinder of Necessary Parties: Moreshar vs. Vyankatesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a suit for specific performance of a contract for sale of property is maintainable without impleading all co-owners of the property. CASE TYPE: Civil – Specific Performance Case Name: Moreshar S/O Yadaorao Mahajan vs. Vyankatesh Sitaram Bhedi (D)
Supreme Court Denies Specific Performance in Property Sale Dispute: Kolli Satyanarayana vs. Valuripalli Kesava Rao Chowdary (2022) Date of the Judgment: 27 September 2022 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and C.T. Ravikumar, J. Can a buyer seek specific performance of a property sale agreement when they did not act promptly after
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Param Pal Sharda vs. Dhani Ram (2022) Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 842 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and C.T. Ravikumar, J. Can a court disregard a salary certificate when determining compensation in a motor accident claim? The Supreme Court of India recently
