Date of the Judgment: July 18, 2013 Citation: 2013 INSC 509 Judges: H.L. Dattu, J., Dipak Misra, J. Can an assessee directly challenge a show cause notice issued under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in a writ petition? The Supreme Court of India addressed this procedural question in a batch of appeals. […]
Date of the Judgment: 16 July 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 479 Judges: H.L. Dattu, J., Dipak Misra, J. Can a state government avoid implementing court orders for waste management by citing public protests? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this issue, emphasizing the state’s duty to protect the environment. This case involves a public
Date of the Judgment: 12 July 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 487 Judges: Justice H.L. Dattu and Justice Dipak Misra Can a High Court grant bail without providing any reasons? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in a criminal appeal concerning a double murder case. The court emphasized that a reasoned order is essential for
Date of the Judgment: July 9, 2013 Citation: 2013 INSC 487 Judges: H.L. Dattu, J., Jagdish Singh Khehar, J. Can a selection board re-evaluate answer sheets after a merit list is published? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case regarding the recruitment of Subedars, Platoon Commanders, and Sub-Inspectors in Chhattisgarh. The
Date of the Judgment: July 08, 2013 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 5338 of 2013 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.34192 of 2012) Judges: H.L. Dattu, J., Dipak Misra, J. Can a delay in filing an appeal be excused if it was due to circumstances beyond the party’s control? The Supreme Court of India
Date of the Judgment: May 10, 2013 Judges: Justice H.L. Dattu and Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar Can appeals be dismissed without a detailed judgment? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question by dismissing two civil appeals related to a pollution control matter. This blog post summarizes the key aspects of the case, focusing
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in vacating an interim order in a property dispute. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Dispute Case Name: Gazal Taneja & Ors. vs. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. & Anr. Judgment Date: May 8, 2013 Date of the Judgment: May 8, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 343 Judges: Justice H.L. Dattu
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a criminal trial should be quashed due to excessive delay, violating the right to a speedy trial. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ranjan Dwivedi vs. C.B.I., Through the Director General Judgment Date: 17 August 2012 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 17 August 2012 Citation: (2012) INSC 487 Judges: H.L. Dattu, J. and
