Date of the Judgment: 25 July 2013 Judges: G.S. Singhvi, J. and H.L. Gokhale, J. Can a city’s development regulations compromise public safety? The Supreme Court of India recently examined this question in a case involving building construction in Mumbai. The court addressed concerns about recreational space, traffic impact, and fire safety in high-rise buildings. […]
Date of the Judgment: July 15, 2013 Citation: Not Available Judges: H.L. Gokhale, J and Madan B. Lokur, J. Can a convict who has served over 26 years in prison be released? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case where the petitioner sought release based on the length of his imprisonment. The court
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Date of the Judgment: May 6, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 325 Judges: G.S. Singhvi J., H.L. Gokhale J. Can a court increase the compensation awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning a road accident victim. The court enhanced the compensation, emphasizing the need
Date of the Judgment: May 6, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 318 Judges: H.L. Gokhale, J. and Ranjan Gogoi, J. Can a government order clarifying promotion rules unintentionally create new preferences? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning promotions of typists to Section Officers in the Kerala Administrative Secretariat. The
Date of the Judgment: 22 August 2012 Citation: 2012 INSC 598 Judges: Justice Surinder Singh Nijjar and Justice H.L. Gokhale Can an employee claim promotion as a matter of right, even after facing disciplinary action? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving an officer of Purvanchal Gramin Bank. The court
Date of the Judgment: September 29, 2011 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 7241 of 2002 Judges: J.M. Panchal and H.L. Gokhale JJ. Can a commanding officer be held liable for fraud if they misuse funds meant for vehicle modifications, even if they don’t personally gain? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case
