Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Mortgage Disputes Under SARFAESI Act: State Bank of India vs. Allwyn Alloys Pvt. Ltd. (2018) Date of the Judgment: May 17, 2018 Citation: 2018 INSC 445 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J. Can a civil court interfere in matters related to secured assets under the […]
Supreme Court Upholds Bail in Rape Case, Enhances Bond: Ms. X vs. State of Telangana (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in granting bail to the accused in a rape case and whether supervening circumstances warrant cancellation of bail. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ms. X vs. The State of Telangana and
Supreme Court Clarifies Use of Parliamentary Committee Reports in Public Interest Litigations (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Admissibility and use of Parliamentary Standing Committee reports in court proceedings. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Constitutional Law Case Name: Kalpana Mehta and others v. Union of India and others Judgment Date: May 9, 2018 Introduction Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Clause in Insurance Policy Disputes: Oriental Insurance vs. Narbheram Power (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of arbitration clauses in insurance policies, specifically when the insurer denies liability. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law, Insurance Law Case Name: Oriental Insurance Company Limited vs. M/s Narbheram Power and Steel Pvt. Ltd. Judgment Date: May 02, 2018
Supreme Court Partially Allows Appeal for Compensation Under Section 140 of Motor Vehicles Act: Nishan Singh vs. Oriental Insurance Company (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) was correct in dismissing the claim petition for compensation due to the absence of rash and negligent driving by the truck driver, and whether the
Supreme Court clarifies Trial Court’s powers regarding additional charges in assault case: Osama Aziz vs State of Uttar Pradesh (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Trial Court can frame additional charges, specifically under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, after a charge sheet has been filed. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Osama Aziz and
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitral Award Against Non-Signatory: Cheran Properties vs. Kasturi & Sons (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an arbitral award can be enforced against a non-signatory to an arbitration agreement, particularly a nominee of a party to the agreement. CASE TYPE: Arbitration and Company Law Case Name: Cheran Properties Limited vs. Kasturi and Sons Limited
Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions Seeking Inquiry into Judge Loya’s Death (2018) INSC 317 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the death of Judge Loya was due to natural causes or suspicious circumstances warranting an inquiry. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Tehseen Poonawalla vs. Union of India and Anr. [Judgment Date]: 19 April 2018 Introduction Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court Allows Challenge to 1996 Sale Deed: Chhotanben vs. Kiritbhai Thakkar (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a suit challenging a sale deed is barred by limitation when the plaintiffs claim they were unaware of the transaction and allege forgery. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Chhotanben and Anr. vs. Kiritbhai Jalkrushnabhai Thakkar and Ors. [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Upholds Individual Liberty in Marriage Choice: Shafin Jahan vs. Asokan K.M. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can annul a marriage in a habeas corpus petition based on its perception of social norms and the vulnerability of an adult woman. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Habeas Corpus, Family Law Case Name: Shafin Jahan
Supreme Court Addresses Allegations of Petroleum Adulteration and Benami Dealerships: Seema Upadhyay vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Allegations of petroleum product adulteration and benami ownership of dealerships. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Seema Upadhyay vs. Union of India [Judgment Date]: April 5, 2018 Date of the Judgment: April 5, 2018 Citation:
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Bhartiben Nayabha Ker vs. Sidabha Pethabha Manke (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Calculation of compensation in motor accident claims, including future prospects and interest rates. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation. Case Name: Bhartiben Nayabha Ker and Ors. vs. Sidabha Pethabha Manke and Ors. [Judgment Date]: April 5, 2018 Introduction
