D.Y. Chandrachud

Supreme Court directs fresh inspection for medical college recognition: Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences vs. Union of India (2017)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Judges, Medical Council of India Act, 1956, Medical Council of India Act, 1956 with Section 10A, Medical Council of India Act, 1956 with Section 11, Medical Council of India Act, 1956 with Section 19A

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Central Government’s decision to debar a medical college from admitting students was justified without a conclusive finding on deficiencies. CASE TYPE: Medical Education. Case Name: Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research vs. Union of India and Anr. [Judgment Date]: September 8, 2017 Can a medical college be barred from […]

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Supreme Court Directs Fresh Inspection for MBBS Renewal: Hamdard Institute Case (2017)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Judges, Letter of Permission, Medical Council of India, Medical Education Regulation, Oversight Committee

Can a medical college be denied renewal of permission for MBBS admissions based on disputed deficiency reports? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences. The court directed a fresh inspection to verify the deficiencies. This case highlights the importance of due process and accurate assessment

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Supreme Court overturns Bombay High Court order on defreezing of bank accounts in MPID case (7 September 2017)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 102, Criminal Procedure, D.Y. Chandrachud, Judges, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999 with Section 14, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999 with Section 3, N.V. Ramana

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court can entertain a second application for the same relief after the first one was withdrawn. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, 1999 Case Name: State of Maharashtra vs. Avinash Judgment Date: 7 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 7 September 2017

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Supreme Court Upholds Termination of Employment After Fresh Appointment: State of UP vs. Meraj Ahmad (2017)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Continuity of Service, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Fresh Appointment, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Judges, Service Law, Termination of Service

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee can claim continuity of past service after accepting a fresh appointment with the condition of foregoing previous service benefits. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of UP thr. its Secretary & Ors. vs. Meraj Ahmad [Judgment Date]: 7 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 7 September 2017 Citation: 2017

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Supreme Court allows admissions for Apollo Medical College for 2017-18 session: Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research vs. Union of India (2017) INSC 728 (31 August 2017)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 142, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Establishment of Medical Colleges, Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 with Section 10A, Judges

Can a medical college, which has been granted conditional permission, be denied the opportunity to admit students for the next academic year despite fulfilling infrastructure and academic requirements? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical issue in a recent judgment. The Court examined the decision of the Central Government to bar Apollo Institute of

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Supreme Court Upholds Pay Scale for Officiating Employees: State of Punjab vs. Dharam Pal (2017)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Contract Act, 1872, Contract Act, 1872 with Section 23, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Judges, Pay Scale, Punjab Civil Services Rules, Service Law, Service Law with Rule 4.13

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee is entitled to the pay scale of a higher post when they are officiating in that post, despite conditions in the appointment order stating otherwise. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The State of Punjab & Another vs. Dharam Pal [Judgment Date]: September 5, 2017 Date of the Judgment: September

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Supreme Court Upholds Pay for Officiating Higher Posts: State of Punjab vs. B.K. Dhir (2017)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Entitlement to Salary, Judges, Officiating Pay, Officiating Pay, Punjab Civil Services Rules, Service Law

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee is entitled to the salary of a higher post while officiating in that post, despite a condition that they would continue to draw their existing pay. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: The State of Punjab vs. B.K. Dhir. Judgment Date: 05 September 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 05

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Saraswati Medical College Allowed Admissions: Supreme Court Overturns Debarment for 2017-18 Session

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 with Section 10A, Judges, Medical College Inspections, Oversight Committee

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the government can debar a medical college from admitting students based on a second surprise inspection conducted after the cut-off date, when an earlier inspection found no major deficiencies. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Medical Admissions Case Name: Saraswati Educational Charitable Trust and Anr. vs. Union of India and Anr. Judgment Date: September

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Medical College Approval: Supreme Court Overturns Government Rejection in Shri Gangajali Education Society vs. Union of India (2017)

/ A.M. Khanwilkar, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 142, D.Y. Chandrachud, Dipak Misra, Judges, Medical College Establishment, Medical Council Act, 1956, Medical Council Act, 1956 with Section 10-A, Oversight Committee

Can the government reject a medical college’s application despite a favorable report from an oversight committee? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, highlighting the importance of reasoned decision-making by government authorities. This case, involving Shri Gangajali Education Society, underscores the need for the government to provide clear justifications when

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Supreme Court sets aside lease renewal by Ujjain Development Authority: Ajar Enterprises vs. Satyanarayan Somani (2017) INSC 759

/ D.Y. Chandrachud, Government Grants Act, 1895, Government Leases, Jagdish Singh Khehar, Judges, Leasehold Rights, Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959, Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959 with Section 181, Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959 with Section 181-A, Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959 with Section 182

Can a public authority arbitrarily renew a lease of public land, especially when the original purpose of the lease is not being fulfilled? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a case involving the Ujjain Development Authority (UDA) and Ajar Enterprises Private Limited. The court ultimately set aside the lease renewal, emphasizing

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Supreme Court clarifies scope of highway liquor ban in Chandigarh: Arrive Safe Society vs. Union Territory of Chandigarh (2017)

/ Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 136, D.Y. Chandrachud, Jagdish Singh Khehar, Judges, L. Nageswara Rao

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the ban on liquor sales near highways applies to roads within a city. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Arrive Safe Society of Chandigarh vs. The Union Territory of Chandigarh & Anr. Judgment Date: 11 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 11 July 2017 Citation: Arrive Safe Society of Chandigarh vs.

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Supreme Court Holds Industrialist in Contempt for Violating Closure Orders: Jaghbir Singh & Ors. vs. P.K. Tripathi & Ors. (2017) INSC 635 (10 July 2017)

/ Contempt of Court, D.Y. Chandrachud, Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 with Section 345-A, Jagdish Singh Khehar, Judges, Undertaking to the Court, Violation of Court Orders

Can an individual repeatedly violate court orders and undertakings without facing consequences? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a contempt case involving an industrialist who repeatedly defied orders to close down his factory in a residential area. This case highlights the importance of respecting judicial pronouncements and the consequences of failing

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