Hima Kohli

Supreme Court clarifies liability for electricity dues of previous owners on auction purchasers: K C Ninan vs. Kerala State Electricity Board (2023) INSC 478 (19 May 2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Electricity Dues Liability for Auction Purchasers Date of the Judgment: 19 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 478 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Hima Kohli, J, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. Can auction purchasers be held liable for the unpaid electricity dues of previous owners? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial […]

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Supreme Court clarifies liability for electricity dues of previous owners on auction purchasers (2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Electricity Dues Liability for Auction Purchasers Date of the Judgment: May 19, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 560 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Hima Kohli, J, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J Can an auction purchaser be held liable for the unpaid electricity dues of the previous owner of a property? The Supreme Court

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Supreme Court clarifies “as far as practicable” in sexual harassment inquiries: Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa (2023)

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Supreme Court on Fair Inquiry in Sexual Harassment Cases: Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: The extent of adherence to principles of natural justice during inquiries into sexual harassment complaints at the workplace. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Sexual Harassment Case Name: Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa and Others Judgment Date: 12

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Supreme Court Quashes Dismissal in Sexual Harassment Case, Emphasizes Fair Inquiry: Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa (2023) INSC 527 (12 May 2023)

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Supreme Court Quashes Dismissal in Sexual Harassment Case, Emphasizes Fair Inquiry: Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa (2023) INSC 527 (12 May 2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the inquiry conducted by the Complaints Committee adhered to principles of natural justice and the “as far as practicable” norm in a sexual harassment case, and whether the subsequent

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Supreme Court clarifies powers of Governor and Speaker in Maharashtra Political Crisis: Subhash Desai vs. Principal Secretary, Governor of Maharashtra & Ors. (2023) INSC 441 (11 May 2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Disqualification and Governor Powers in Maharashtra Political Crisis Date of the Judgment: 11 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 441 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI; MR Shah, J; Krishna Murari, J; Hima Kohli, J; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J Can a Governor direct a floor test based on internal party disputes? The Supreme

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Governor’s Discretion and Anti-Defection Law: Supreme Court’s Verdict on Maharashtra Political Crisis (2023) INSC 516

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Supreme Court Clarifies Governor’s Power and Tenth Schedule in Maharashtra Political Crisis LEGAL ISSUE: The extent of the Governor’s discretionary powers, the interpretation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, and the powers of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in cases of political party splits. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, specifically concerning the powers of

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Supreme Court Clarifies Delhi Government’s Control Over Services: Government of NCT of Delhi vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Delhi Government’s Control Over Services: Government of NCT of Delhi vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of legislative and executive powers of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) over “services.” CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Federalism Case Name: Government of NCT of Delhi vs. Union of India [Judgment

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Media Freedom Prevails: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd. in License Renewal Case (5 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Media Freedom: Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd. vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether denial of security clearance for license renewal infringes upon freedom of press and principles of natural justice. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Media Law Case Name: Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 5 April 2023

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Supreme Court mandates hearing for borrowers before classifying accounts as fraud in banking cases (27 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Mandates Hearing for Borrowers Before Fraud Classification Date of the Judgment: 27 March 2023 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 7300 of 2022 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Hima Kohli, J Can a bank declare a borrower’s account as fraudulent without giving them a chance to be heard? The Supreme Court of India recently

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State (21 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of death penalty and consideration of mitigating circumstances. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State by Inspector of Police. Judgment Date: 21 March 2023. Introduction Date of the Judgment: 21 March 2023 Citation:

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar vs. State (21 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of a death sentence based on errors apparent on the face of the record and the adequacy of sentencing hearings. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State by Inspector of Police Judgment Date: 21 March

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Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail in Rape Case: Ms. X vs. State of Maharashtra (2023)

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Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail in Rape Case: Ms. X vs. State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in granting anticipatory bail to the accused despite the gravity of the offense and the victim’s allegations of rape. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Ms. X vs. The State of Maharashtra

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