Introduction Date of the Judgment: October 3, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, J., D.K. Jain, J. Can customs officials arrest someone without prior notice if they suspect a non-bailable offense? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case concerning the extent of powers under the Customs Act, 1962. This judgment clarifies the safeguards and limitations […]
Date of the Judgment: October 3, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, J., D. K. Jain, J. The Supreme Court addressed the issue of releasing properties attached as collateral after a full and final settlement (One Time Settlement – OTS) had been reached and honored by the appellant. This case examines the implications of such settlements on
Date of the Judgment: October 3, 2008 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: C.K. Thakker, J., D.K. Jain, J. When an accused claims to be a juvenile, how should courts determine their age? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in Babloo Pasi vs. State of Jharkhand. The case clarifies the procedure for determining the
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 26 September 2008 The Supreme Court of India addressed whether a High Court can set aside orders of lower courts without providing an opportunity for all parties to be heard. This issue arose from a property dispute where the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad reversed decisions made by lower
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 26, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, J., D.K. Jain, J. Can a High Court transfer cases from a court subordinate to it to another court subordinate to a different High Court? The Supreme Court addressed this question in Durgesh Sharma v. Jayshree, concerning the jurisdiction and authority to transfer legal
Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2008 Citation: Pramod Kumar Saxena v. Union of India & Ors., Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 58 of 2007 Judges: C.K. Thakker, J., D.K. Jain, J. What happens when an individual is stuck in jail for over a decade while awaiting trial? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, J., D.K. Jain, J. Can a person suffering from leprosy be disqualified from holding the office of a Councillor? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in Dhirendra Pandua vs. State of Orissa & Ors., a case concerning the interpretation of Sections
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, J. and D.K. Jain, J. When can an appellate court overturn an acquittal? The Supreme Court of India deliberated on this crucial question in an appeal against an order by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay. The case arose from an incident involving
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 15, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, J., Lokeshwar Singh Panta, J. When an employee is transferred from one department to another on compassionate grounds, does that employee lose their previously earned seniority? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning the Union of India and several
Date of the Judgment: September 15, 2008 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: C.K. Thakker, J., Lokeshwar Singh Panta, J. Can the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal rectify an order if it fails to consider a decision from the High Court? The Supreme Court addressed this question in the case of Assistant Commissioner, Income Tax vs.
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, J. and Lokeshwar Singh Panta, J. Can a film production company be compelled to deposit a large sum of money for environmental protection, even after a High Court finds no violation of environmental norms? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, Lokeshwar Singh Panta Can a landlord evict a long-term tenant to start a new business for a retired family member? This question was at the heart of a dispute between landlords and tenants in Dehradun. The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in
