Supreme Court Upholds Appointment of Projectionist: Gangaram vs. State of Rajasthan (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate must possess a license for operating a cinema projector on the last date of application, or if acquiring it within a stipulated time after appointment is sufficient. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Gangaram vs. The State of […]
Supreme Court clarifies daily wage conversion for part-time employees in Himachal Pradesh: State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Pinju Ram (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether part-time employees, upon conversion to daily wage status, are entitled to back wages from the date of completing ten years of service. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The State of Himachal
Supreme Court Upholds Differential Tariff Regulations for Power Plants: Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. vs. State of Maharashtra (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a state electricity regulatory commission can set different operating norms for power plants based on their past performance, even if they have similar specifications. CASE TYPE: Electricity Tariff Regulation Case Name: Reliance Infrastructure Limited vs.
Supreme Court clarifies the application of Section 144 of CPC in restitution cases: Murti Bhawani Mata Mandir vs. Rajesh (2019) INSC 37 Date of the Judgment: 21 January 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 37 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, J. and Hemant Gupta, J. Can a party seek restitution of property under Section 144 of the
Supreme Court Clarifies Promotion Rules: Rajasthan State Sports Council vs. Uma Dadhich (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether promotion rules should be applied based on the date of vacancy or the date when the promotion decision is made. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Rajasthan State Sports Council & Anr. vs. Smt. Uma Dadhich & Anr. [Judgment
Supreme Court Orders Review of Financial Upgrade and Promotion for CSIR Employee: Anil Kumar vs. Union of India (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether non-communication of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) to an employee affects their right to financial upgradation and promotion. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Anil Kumar vs. Union of India and Ors. Judgment Date:
Supreme Court quashes cheque bounce case against director for lack of company as accused: Himanshu vs. B. Shivamurthy (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a director of a company can be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, if the company is not named as an accused. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Cheque Dishonour) Case Name:
Supreme Court Upholds State Policy on Compassionate Appointment: State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Parkash Chand (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a dependent of a deceased government employee is entitled to compassionate appointment if another family member is already employed by the State, even if they live separately. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of Himachal
Supreme Court Clarifies Compassionate Appointment Policy: State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Shashi Kumar (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether family pension and other terminal benefits can be included in the family income for denying compassionate appointment. CASE TYPE: Service Law – Compassionate Appointment Case Name: State of Himachal Pradesh & Anr. vs. Shashi Kumar [Judgment Date]: 16
Supreme Court clarifies promotion rules in Assam Rifles: Union of India vs. Krishna Kumar (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether promotions should be based on rules existing when vacancies arise or when the promotion is considered. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. Krishna Kumar & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 14 January 2019
Supreme Court Holds Hospital Negligent for Lack of Monitoring in Dengue Case Date of the Judgment: 9 January 2019 Citation: Civil Appeal Nos. 227-228 of 2019 (@SLP (C) Nos. 30119-30120 of 2016) Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J. and Hemant Gupta, J. Can a hospital be held liable for negligence if it fails to adequately
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Airman for Misconduct: Yogesh Pathania vs. Union of India (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Armed Forces Tribunal’s decision to uphold the dismissal of an airman for misconduct was legally sound. CASE TYPE: Armed Forces Disciplinary Matter Case Name: Ex. LAC Yogesh Pathania vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date:
