Date of the Judgment: January 29, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 126 Judges: Hrishikesh Roy J, Sudhanshu Dhulia J, S.V.N. Bhatti J Can a selection process be deemed invalid if some members of the selection committee are related to the selected candidates? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning the […]
Date of the Judgment: 29 January 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 125 Judges: Hrishikesh Roy, J., Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., S.V.N. Bhatti, J. Is it constitutional for a state to reserve Post Graduate (PG) medical seats based on a candidate’s residence? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question. This judgment clarifies the rules for
Date of the Judgment: 29 January 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 124 Judges: Hrishikesh Roy, J., Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., S.V.N. Bhatti, J. (Majority opinion by Hrishikesh Roy, J. and Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., with a dissenting opinion by S.V.N. Bhatti, J.) Can a resolution plan involving a combination under the Competition Act, 2002, be approved by the
Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Security Deposit for Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decrees in Small Causes Court Cases Date of the Judgment: 18 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 478 Judges: K.M. Joseph, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can an application to set aside an ex-parte decree be entertained if the applicant fails to deposit the decretal amount or
Supreme Court Upholds Jallikattu, Kambala, and Bullock Cart Races: A Review of Animal Welfare Laws (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of state amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, legalizing traditional bull-related sports. CASE TYPE: Animal Welfare, Constitutional Law Case Name: The Animal Welfare Board of India & Ors. vs. Union of India
Supreme Court Upholds State Laws on Jallikattu, Kambala, and Bullock Cart Races: Animal Welfare Board of India vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether state amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, legalizing traditional sports like Jallikattu, Kambala, and Bullock Cart Races, are valid. CASE TYPE: Animal Welfare/Constitutional Law Case Name:
Supreme Court overturns conviction in murder case: Ravi Mandal vs. State of Uttarakhand (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution successfully proved the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt based on circumstantial evidence and witness testimonies in a murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ravi Mandal vs. State of Uttarakhand Judgment Date: 18
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Weak Evidence: Ravi Mandal vs. State of Uttarakhand (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused were guilty of murder based on circumstantial evidence and witness testimonies. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ravi Mandal vs. State of Uttarakhand Judgment Date: 18
Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Security Deposit for Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decree: Arti Dixit & Anr vs. Sushil Kumar Mishra & Ors (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an application to set aside an ex-parte decree in a Small Causes Court is maintainable if the applicant fails to deposit the decretal amount or furnish valid security at the
Supreme Court Clarifies “Other Valuable Articles” Under Section 69A of Income Tax Act: M/s. D.N. Singh vs. Commissioner of Income Tax (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether bitumen can be classified as “other valuable articles” under Section 69A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and whether a carrier of goods can be considered the owner of those
Supreme Court Clarifies “Other Valuable Articles” Under Section 69A of Income Tax Act: M/s. D.N. Singh vs. Commissioner of Income Tax (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “other valuable articles” under Section 69A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and determination of ownership in the context of a carrier. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Clarifies Stamp Duty on Sale of Industrial Assets: Sub Registrar vs. Dankuni Steels Ltd. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether stamp duty is applicable to plant and machinery, along with land and buildings, in the sale of industrial assets. CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Stamp Duty, Property Law Case Name: The Sub Registrar, Amudalavalasa & Anr.
