Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud

Supreme Court clarifies the ‘legally enforceable debt’ under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in cheque dishonor cases: Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel vs. Hitesh Mahendrabhai Patel & Anr. (2022) INSC 497 (11 October 2022)

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Supreme Court clarifies the ‘legally enforceable debt’ under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in cheque dishonor cases Date of the Judgment: 11 October 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 497 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and Hima Kohli, J Can a cheque issued as security for a loan still be valid if part of […]

Supreme Court clarifies the ‘legally enforceable debt’ under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in cheque dishonor cases: Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel vs. Hitesh Mahendrabhai Patel & Anr. (2022) INSC 497 (11 October 2022) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Chancellor’s Authority in Vice-Chancellor Reappointment: State of West Bengal vs. Anindya Sundar Das (2022)

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Supreme Court Upholds Chancellor’s Authority in Vice-Chancellor Reappointment: State of West Bengal vs. Anindya Sundar Das (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State government has the authority to reappoint a Vice-Chancellor of a State University, or if that power rests solely with the Chancellor. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Writ of Quo Warranto Case Name: State of

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Supreme Court clarifies interim custody of seized cattle under Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act: Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Gaushala vs. State of Maharashtra (2022) INSC 809 (30 September 2022)

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Supreme Court clarifies interim custody of seized cattle under Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act Date of the Judgment: 30 September 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 809 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and Hima Kohli, JJ. Can a gaushala (cow shelter) claim preferential right to interim custody of seized cattle over the owners, especially when the owners are

Supreme Court clarifies interim custody of seized cattle under Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act: Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Gaushala vs. State of Maharashtra (2022) INSC 809 (30 September 2022) Read Post »

Supreme Court Cancels Bail for Accused in Double Murder Case: Ajwar vs. Niyaj Ahmad (2022)

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Supreme Court Cancels Bail for Accused in Double Murder Case: Ajwar vs. Niyaj Ahmad (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in granting bail to an accused in a double murder case without considering the seriousness of the crime and the accused’s role. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ajwar vs. Niyaj Ahmad &

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Supreme Court Expands Abortion Rights: Unmarried Women Included Under MTP Act (29 September 2022)

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Supreme Court expands abortion access to unmarried women Date of the Judgment: 29 September 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 827 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J, A S Bopanna, J, and J B Pardiwala, J. Can unmarried women be denied the right to terminate a pregnancy? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question,

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Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Project Affected Families in Narmada Bachao Andolan Case (22 September 2022)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Project Affected Families in Narmada Bachao Andolan Case (22 September 2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification of compensation for project-affected families. CASE TYPE: Civil, Resettlement and Rehabilitation. Case Name: Narmada Bachao Andolan and Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 22 September 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 September

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Supreme Court clarifies MBBS Admission Rules: Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs. Akriti Sharma (2022)

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Supreme Court Clarifies MBBS Admission Rules: Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs. Akriti Sharma (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: The case addresses the correct procedure for filling vacant MBBS seats during mop-up counseling, specifically concerning the priority between fresh applicants and the upgradation of students from management quota to state quota. CASE TYPE: Education Law, specifically relating to medical

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Supreme Court Modifies BCCI Constitution on Cooling-Off Periods and Disqualifications (2022)

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Supreme Court Modifies BCCI Constitution on Cooling-Off Periods and Disqualifications (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of cooling-off periods and disqualification criteria for office bearers of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and state cricket associations. CASE TYPE: Sports Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: The Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Cricket

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Supreme Court clarifies premature release policy for life convicts in Uttar Pradesh: Rashidul Jafar @ Chota vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr (2022) INSC 756 (6 September 2022)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Premature Release Policy for Life Convicts in Uttar Pradesh LEGAL ISSUE: Premature release of life convicts. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Rashidul Jafar @ Chota vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. Judgment Date: 6 September 2022 Date of the Judgment: 6 September 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 756 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y

Supreme Court clarifies premature release policy for life convicts in Uttar Pradesh: Rashidul Jafar @ Chota vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr (2022) INSC 756 (6 September 2022) Read Post »

Supreme Court clarifies arbitrator’s discretion in awarding post-award interest: Morgan Securities vs. Videocon Industries (2022)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitrator’s Power on Post-Award Interest in Morgan Securities vs. Videocon Industries (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of arbitrator’s discretion to award post-award interest under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Morgan Securities And Credits Pvt. Ltd. vs. Videocon Industries Ltd. Judgment Date: 01 September

Supreme Court clarifies arbitrator’s discretion in awarding post-award interest: Morgan Securities vs. Videocon Industries (2022) Read Post »

Supreme Court settles liability of drawer in cheque bounce cases: Oriental Bank of Commerce vs. Prabodh Kumar Tewari (2022)

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Supreme Court Settles Liability in Cheque Bounce Cases: Oriental Bank of Commerce vs. Prabodh Kumar Tewari (2022) Date of the Judgment: August 16, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 710 Judges: Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and A S Bopanna, J. Can a person avoid liability for a bounced cheque by claiming they didn’t fill in

Supreme Court settles liability of drawer in cheque bounce cases: Oriental Bank of Commerce vs. Prabodh Kumar Tewari (2022) Read Post »

Supreme Court Quashes Rape Charges in Consensual Relationship Case: Shambhu Kharwar vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022)

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Supreme Court Quashes Rape Charges in Consensual Relationship Case: Shambhu Kharwar vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a sexual relationship based on a promise to marry constitutes rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, if the promise was not false at its inception. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name:

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