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Supreme Court directs uniform application of premature release policy in Uttar Pradesh: Rajkumar vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023) INSC 718 (6 February 2023)

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Supreme Court directs uniform application of premature release policy in Uttar Pradesh LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Uttar Pradesh was applying a uniform policy for premature release of convicts CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Rajkumar vs. State of Uttar Pradesh Judgment Date: 6 February 2023 Date of the Judgment: 6 February 2023 Citation: (2023) […]

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Supreme Court Upholds the Validity of Contesting from Two Seats in Elections: Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds the Validity of Contesting from Two Seats in Elections Date of the Judgment: February 2, 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 75 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha J, and J B Pardiwala J. The judgment was authored by Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI. Can a candidate contest from multiple constituencies

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Supreme Court Orders Concurrent Sentences in Electricity Theft Case: Iqram vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022)

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Supreme Court Orders Concurrent Sentences in Electricity Theft Case: Iqram vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether sentences for multiple convictions should run consecutively or concurrently when no specific direction is given by the trial court under Section 427(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Iqram

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Supreme Court Allows Felling of 84 Trees for Mumbai Metro Project: In Re Felling of Trees in Aarey Forest (2022)

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Supreme Court Allows Felling of 84 Trees for Mumbai Metro Project: In Re Felling of Trees in Aarey Forest (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) should be allowed to fell 84 trees for the construction of a metro car shed at Aarey Colony. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Infrastructure Case

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Supreme Court Grants Pensionary Benefits to Women Air Force Officers: Wg Cdr A U Tayyaba (Retd) vs. Union of India (2022)

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Supreme Court Grants Pensionary Benefits to Women Air Force Officers: Wg Cdr A U Tayyaba (Retd) vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether women Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who were not part of the original litigation, are entitled to the same benefits as those who were, specifically

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Supreme Court Appoints Committee to Oversee Advocate Verification: Ajay Shankar Srivastava vs. Bar Council of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Appoints Committee to Oversee Advocate Verification: Ajay Shankar Srivastava vs. Bar Council of India (2023) Date of the Judgment: April 10, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 319 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J, J B Pardiwala, J. Can the legal profession maintain its integrity when unqualified individuals are practicing law?

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Supreme Court clarifies “Manpower Supply” and “Programme Producer” under Service Tax Law: International Merchandising Company vs. Commissioner (2022)

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Date of the Judgment: November 1, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 1449 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and Hima Kohli, J. Can a company that hires a celebrity for an event be considered a “manpower supply agency” under service tax laws? What constitutes a “programme producer” when broadcasting rights are sold? The Supreme Court of

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Rape and Murder Case: State of Jharkhand vs. Shailendra Kumar Rai (2022)

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Rape and Murder Case: State of Jharkhand vs. Shailendra Kumar Rai (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Admissibility of a dying declaration and its probative value in a criminal trial. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: The State of Jharkhand vs. Shailendra Kumar Rai @ Pandav Rai Judgment Date: 31 October 2022 Introduction

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Supreme Court on Sealed Cover Procedure in Armed Forces Tribunal Cases: Cdr Amit Kumar Sharma vs. Union of India (20 October 2022)

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Supreme Court on Sealed Cover Procedure in Armed Forces Tribunal Cases: Cdr Amit Kumar Sharma vs. Union of India (2022) Date of the Judgment: 20 October 2022 Citation: Civil Appeal Nos 841- 843 of 2022, Cdr Amit Kumar Sharma etc vs Union of India & Ors etc Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and Hima

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Supreme Court Upholds 20% In-Service Quota in Maharashtra PG Medical Admissions: Nipun Tawari vs. State of Maharashtra (20 October 2022)

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Supreme Court Upholds 20% In-Service Quota in Maharashtra PG Medical Admissions (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Government can introduce a reservation for in-service candidates in postgraduate medical degree courses after the admission process has commenced. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Medical Admissions Case Name: Nipun Tawari & Ors vs. The State of Maharashtra & Ors

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Supreme Court Denies Pension to Widow of Work-Charged Employee: Sunita Burman vs. MP Housing Board (2022)

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Supreme Court Denies Pension to Widow of Work-Charged Employee: Sunita Burman vs. MP Housing Board (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a work-charged employee of the Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board is entitled to pension benefits. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Sunita Burman vs. The Commissioner, M.P. Housing and Infrastructure Development Board and Others

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Supreme Court Transfers Petitions Challenging Banking Regulation Act to Madras High Court

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Supreme Court Transfers Petitions Challenging Banking Regulation Act to Madras High Court LEGAL ISSUE: Transfer of writ petitions challenging the validity of the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act 2020 and related circulars. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Banking Law Case Name: Reserve Bank of India vs. Big Kancheepuram Cooperative Town Bank Ltd & Anr etc. Judgment Date:

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