Supreme Court Upholds 15-Year Sentence in NDPS Act Case: Gurdev Singh vs. State of Punjab (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a sentence higher than the minimum prescribed under Section 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) can be imposed based on the quantity of the drug seized, even if the factors […]
Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Dowry Death Case: Sonu vs. Sonu Yadav (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in granting bail in a dowry death case without providing adequate reasons. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law – Dowry Death Case Name: Sonu vs. Sonu Yadav and Another Judgment Date: 5 April 2021 Date of
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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order Restraining Arrest in Forgery Case: Salimbhai Hamidbhai Memon vs. Niteshkumar Maganbhai Patel & Anr (2021) INSC 585 Date of the Judgment: August 31, 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 585 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and M.R. Shah, J. Can a High Court issue an oral order restraining the
Supreme Court Orders Deposit of Debt in Rapid Metro Case: Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon Ltd. vs. Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Ltd. (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the enforcement of a consent order regarding the payment of debt due to lenders following the termination of concession agreements for the Rapid Metro project
Supreme Court Directs Permanent Commission for Women Officers, Addresses Systemic Discrimination LEGAL ISSUE: Addressing systemic discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities for women in the armed forces. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: Lt. Col. Nitisha & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 25 March 2021 Date of the Judgment: 25
Supreme Court Orders Fresh Hearing in Citizenship Case Citing Improper Service: Md Misher Ali vs. Union of India (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an order declaring a person a foreigner can be passed without proper service of notice, violating principles of natural justice. CASE TYPE: Citizenship/Immigration Law Case Name: Md Misher Ali @ Meser Ali vs.
Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction in power purchase disputes: MP Power Trading vs. Narmada Equipments (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Jurisdiction of State Electricity Commissions in disputes between licensees and generating companies. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law, Electricity Law Case Name: Chief General Manager (IPC) M P Power Trading Co Ltd & Anr vs. Narmada Equipments Pvt Ltd [Judgment
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Consumer Cases After 2019 Act: Neena Aneja vs. Jai Prakash Associates LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue is whether consumer complaints filed under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, before the enforcement of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, should be adjudicated under the old law or the new law, particularly concerning
Supreme Court Clarifies Ineligibility Under Section 29A of IBC Extends to Section 230 of Companies Act in Liquidation: Arun Kumar Jagatramka vs. Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. (2021) INSC 158 Date of the Judgment: 15 March 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 158 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and M R Shah, J Can promoters who
Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Brutal Murder Case: Aminuddin vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in granting bail to an accused in a murder case by solely relying on Article 21 of the Constitution, without considering the seriousness of the offense and other relevant factors. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction of NCLT in Determining Fees of Registered Valuers Post CIRP Set Aside Date of the Judgment: 15 March 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 143 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and M.R. Shah, J. Can a registered valuer, appointed during a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), claim their fees if the CIRP
Supreme Court Modifies Compensation in Housing Delay Case: NBCC vs. Shri Ram Trivedi (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a builder’s commitment to “endeavour” to complete construction within a specific timeframe constitutes a binding obligation, and what is the appropriate compensation for delays in handing over possession of a dwelling unit. CASE TYPE: Consumer Case Name: NBCC
