Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud

Supreme Court Directs Implementation of Guidelines to Prevent Unnecessary Hysterectomies: Dr. Narendra Gupta vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Directs Implementation of Guidelines to Prevent Unnecessary Hysterectomies: Dr. Narendra Gupta vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Prevention of unnecessary hysterectomies and ensuring women’s health rights. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (Healthcare) Case Name: Dr. Narendra Gupta vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: April 5, 2023 Date of the Judgment: […]

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Media Freedom Prevails: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd. in License Renewal Case (5 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Media Freedom: Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd. vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether denial of security clearance for license renewal infringes upon freedom of press and principles of natural justice. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Media Law Case Name: Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 5 April 2023

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Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory E-filing at DRTs and DRATs, Addresses Digital Divide Concerns (29 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory E-filing at DRTs and DRATs, Addresses Digital Divide Concerns (29 March 2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether mandatory e-filing of pleadings at Debt Recovery Tribunals and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals is justified, considering the digital divide in India. CASE TYPE: Writ Petition (Civil) – Service Law, Technology Law, and Procedural Law Case Name:

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Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory E-Filing in Debt Recovery Tribunals: M P High Court Bar Association vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory E-Filing in Debt Recovery Tribunals: M P High Court Bar Association vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether mandatory e-filing in Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) is valid, considering the digital divide in the country. CASE TYPE: Civil, focused on procedural aspects of debt recovery

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Supreme Court Upholds Open Ballot System for Rajya Sabha Elections: Lok Prahari vs. Union of India (27 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Open Ballot System for Rajya Sabha Elections: Lok Prahari vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the open ballot system for Rajya Sabha elections and the requirement for independent candidates to have ten proposers are constitutionally valid. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Election Law Case Name: Lok Prahari vs. Union of India

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Supreme Court mandates hearing for borrowers before classifying accounts as fraud in banking cases (27 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Mandates Hearing for Borrowers Before Fraud Classification Date of the Judgment: 27 March 2023 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 7300 of 2022 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Hima Kohli, J Can a bank declare a borrower’s account as fraudulent without giving them a chance to be heard? The Supreme Court of India recently

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Supreme Court Refuses to Direct Land Conversion for Lawyers’ Chambers: SCBA vs. Ministry of Urban Development (23 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Refuses to Direct Land Conversion for Lawyers’ Chambers: SCBA vs. Ministry of Urban Development (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can direct the Union Ministry of Urban Development to convert land allotted for Supreme Court archives into a chamber block for lawyers. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Land Use, Administrative Law. Case

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Supreme Court Refuses to Direct Land Allotment for Lawyers’ Chambers: SCBA vs. Union of India (23 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Refuses to Direct Land Allotment for Lawyers’ Chambers: SCBA vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can issue a writ of mandamus to direct the Union Ministry of Urban Development to allot land for the construction of lawyers’ chambers. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Supreme Court Bar

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State (21 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of death penalty and consideration of mitigating circumstances. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State by Inspector of Police. Judgment Date: 21 March 2023. Introduction Date of the Judgment: 21 March 2023 Citation:

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar vs. State (21 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of a death sentence based on errors apparent on the face of the record and the adequacy of sentencing hearings. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State by Inspector of Police Judgment Date: 21 March

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Supreme Court Upholds CLAT Scribe Restrictions for Exam Integrity (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds CLAT Scribe Restrictions for Exam Integrity (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether restrictions on scribes for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) are valid for candidates with disabilities. CASE TYPE: Disability Rights Law, Education Law Case Name: Arnab Roy vs. Consortium of National Law Universities & Anr. Judgment Date: 17 March 2023 Date of

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Supreme Court clarifies: Arbitration Clause in Amenities Agreement extends to Leave and License Agreement

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Supreme Court Clarifies Incorporation of Arbitration Clauses in Linked Agreements Date of the Judgment: March 13, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 232 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J, J B Pardiwala, J Can an arbitration clause in one agreement be considered part of another agreement if the two are linked? The Supreme

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