Supreme Court enhances land compensation, modifies High Court order: Jai Parkash vs. Union Territory, Chandigarh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair market value for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and the appropriate deduction to be applied from the sale price of exemplar land. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Jai Parkash Etc […]
Supreme Court Increases Mesne Profits in Property Dispute: Anar Devi vs. Vasudev Mangal (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair mesne profits in a property dispute. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Anar Devi (D) through LR vs. Vasudev Mangal Etc. Etc. [Judgment Date]: March 10, 2022 Date of the Judgment: March 10, 2022 Citation: Civil Appeal
Supreme Court Remands Land Acquisition Case for Proper Market Value Assessment: Pramina Devi vs. State of Jharkhand (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of Fair Market Value in Land Acquisition Cases. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition. Case Name: Pramina Devi (Dead) Thr. LRs. vs. State of Jharkhand. Judgment Date: 10 March 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 10
Supreme Court Allows Additional Evidence in Land Acquisition Case: Sanjay Kumar Singh vs. State of Jharkhand (2022) Date of the Judgment: March 10, 2022 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can an appellate court allow additional evidence in a land acquisition case to ensure fair compensation? The Supreme Court addressed this question in
Supreme Court Holds Contemnors Guilty for Disobeying Orders in Arbitration Case Date of the Judgment: 10 March 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 200 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a party repeatedly delay compliance with court orders and then claim they are not bound by them? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed
Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction in Murder Case: M. Nageswara Reddy vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court erred in overturning the trial court’s conviction of the accused in a murder case based on minor inconsistencies and the status of witnesses. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: M. Nageswara Reddy vs. The
Supreme Court Orders Interest on Delayed Retirement Benefits: Dr. A. Selvaraj vs. C.B.M. College (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a retired employee is entitled to interest on delayed payment of retirement benefits when the delay is not attributable to the employee. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dr. A. Selvaraj vs. C.B.M. College and Ors. [Judgment
Supreme Court Restrains Injunction Against True Owner: Padhiyar Prahladji Chenaji vs. Maniben Jagmalbhai (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person who has lost a title dispute can still obtain an injunction against the true owner of the property. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Padhiyar Prahladji Chenaji (Deceased) Through L.R.s vs. Maniben Jagmalbhai (Deceased) Through L.R.s and
Supreme Court permits withdrawal of CIRP proceedings in favor of Homebuyers: Amit Katyal vs. Meera Ahuja (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can permit the withdrawal of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) proceedings initiated by homebuyers, considering a settlement between the parties and the larger interest of the homebuyers. CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Specific Performance After Delay: Surjeet Singh Sahni vs. State of U.P. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a writ petition seeking specific performance of a contract is maintainable after a significant delay and whether a fresh cause of action arises from the rejection of a belated representation. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Land
Supreme Court overturns High Court order on work contract: Municipal Council Gondia vs. Divi Works & Suppliers (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can issue a writ of mandamus for specific performance of a contract in a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Writ Jurisdiction Case
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Specific Performance Due to Delay: Surjeet Singh Sahni vs. State of U.P. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a writ petition seeking specific performance of a contract is maintainable after significant delay and whether a belated representation extends the period of limitation. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Writ Jurisdiction Case Name: Surjeet Singh
