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 Tribunal’s Finding on Negligence in Motor Accident Case LEGAL ISSUE: Determining liability in motor accident cases involving contributory negligence and conflicting evidence regarding the driver of the vehicle. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Claim Case Name: Mohar Sai and Anr. vs. Gayatri Devi and Ors. Judgment Date: 27 April 2018 Introduction Date of
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 Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Mangla Ram vs. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of liability and compensation in a motor vehicle accident case. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Mangla Ram vs. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors. Judgment Date: 6 April 2018 Date of the Judgment:
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
Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Lease Dispute: Supreme Court Judgment (2018) Date of the Judgment: 28 March 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 229 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J. Can a High Court order a public tender for a property that is already under a valid lease agreement? The Supreme Court of India addressed this
Supreme Court Upholds Compensation for Tractor Accident: Shivawwa & Anr. vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an insurance company is liable to pay compensation when a person traveling with their goods in a tractor-trailer suffers a fatal accident due to the driver’s negligence. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Claim Case Name: Shivawwa
Supreme Court Clarifies Limitation Period for Possession Suits Based on Declaratory Decrees: Mohinder Singh vs. Paramjit Singh (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the starting point of the limitation period for filing a suit for possession of ancestral property after obtaining a declaratory decree. CASE TYPE: Civil Law Case Name: Mohinder Singh (Dead) Through L.Rs. vs. Paramjit
