Supreme Court Clarifies Liquor Ban Proximity to Highways: State of Tamil Nadu vs. K. Balu (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of the term “municipal areas” concerning the prohibition of liquor sales near highways. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: The State of Tamil Nadu & Ors. vs. K. Balu and Anr. Judgment Date: 23 February 2018 Date […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Status of Appellate Officer under Public Premises Act: LIC vs. Nandini J. Shah (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an Appellate Officer under Section 9 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 acts as a Civil Court or as a persona designata. CASE TYPE: Public Premises Eviction Law Case Name: Life
Cauvery Water Dispute: Supreme Court Modifies Tribunal’s Award (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Apportionment of water from the Cauvery River among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. CASE TYPE: Inter-State Water Dispute Case Name: The State of Karnataka by its Chief Secretary vs. State of Tamil Nadu by its Chief Secretary & Ors. Judgment Date: 16 February
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Supreme Court Closes Contempt Petition in Cauvery Water Dispute: State of Tamil Nadu vs. Siddaramaiah (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a contempt petition should continue after the disposal of the main civil appeal. CASE TYPE: Contempt Petition (Civil) Case Name: State of Tamil Nadu represented by the Secretary to Government Public Works Department vs. Siddaramaiah, Chief
Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Finding of Negligence in Road Accident Case Date of the Judgment: 09 February 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 100 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI., A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J. Can a High Court overturn a well-reasoned finding of fact by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal? The Supreme Court addressed this question
Supreme Court Clarifies Multiplier for Compensation in Motor Accident Claims: Sube Singh vs. Shyam Singh (2018) Date of the Judgment: February 9, 2018 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 7176 of 2015 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J. When determining compensation in motor accident claims, should the age of the deceased or
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation by Considering Taxable Income in Motor Accident Claim: Vijay Kumar Rastogi vs. Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether taxable income should be considered for calculating compensation in motor accident claims. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Vijay Kumar Rastogi vs. Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation
Supreme Court Clarifies Tribunal Appointments Process Amidst Ongoing Litigation Date of the Judgment: February 22, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 137 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A. M. Khanwilkar, J, Dr. D. Y. Chandrachud, J The Supreme Court addressed the complexities surrounding the appointment of members to various tribunals in India. This order clarifies the interim directions
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Supreme Court Clarifies Motor Vehicle Ownership in Accident Claims: Naveen Kumar vs. Vijay Kumar (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the “owner” of a motor vehicle for liability in accident claims when the vehicle has been sold but the registration remains in the seller’s name. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Case Name: Naveen Kumar vs. Vijay
Supreme Court Allows Deduction of Quantity Discounts in VAT Calculation: Maya Appliances vs. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (2018) Date of the Judgment: 06 February 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 87 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A M Khanwilkar, J, Dr D Y Chandrachud, J. Can a company deduct discounts given to distributors from its taxable turnover, even
Supreme Court Upholds AIIMS Seniority Based on Selection Committee Merit: Bisoi vs. AIIMS (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was correct in determining the seniority of faculty members based on the merit list prepared by the Selection Committee, or whether the grading system should have been the sole determinant.
Supreme Court refers Jallikattu case to Constitution Bench: Animal Welfare Board of India vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act, which allows Jallikattu, is constitutional and aligns with animal welfare laws. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Animal Welfare Case Name: Animal Welfare Board of India & Ors. vs. Union of
