Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Honor Killing Case: Mamta Nair vs. State of Rajasthan (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in granting bail to the accused despite the Supreme Court previously canceling his bail due to prima facie evidence against him. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Mamta Nair vs. State of Rajasthan […]
Legislative Powers vs. Digital Platforms: Supreme Court on Delhi Assembly’s Summons to Facebook (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: The scope of legislative privilege and the extent of legislative competence of the Delhi Legislative Assembly in summoning a representative of a social media platform. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Legislative Powers, and Fundamental Rights. Case Name: Ajit Mohan &
Supreme Court Acquits Brothers in 28-Year-Old Murder Case: Surendra Kumar vs. State of U.P. (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Analysis of circumstantial evidence and the burden of proof in criminal cases. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Surendra Kumar & Anr. vs. State of U.P. Judgment Date: 20 April 2021 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 20 April
Date of the Judgment: 20 April 2021 Citation: 2021 INSC 208 Judges: R.F. Nariman, J., B.R. Gavai, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can two Indian companies choose a foreign country as the seat of arbitration? The Supreme Court of India addressed this important question in a recent judgment, clarifying the scope of “foreign awards” under the
Supreme Court Clarifies the Role of Balance Sheets in Acknowledging Debt under IBC Date of the Judgment: April 15, 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 218 Judges: R.F. Nariman, J., B.R. Gavai, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can a company’s balance sheet serve as valid proof of debt acknowledgment, thereby extending the limitation period for initiating insolvency proceedings?
Supreme Court Directs University to Grant Affiliation to Pharmacy Colleges: VIIT Pharmacy College vs. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a University can deny affiliation to pharmacy colleges when the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has granted approval and the State Government has given conditional affiliation. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Writ
Supreme Court Clarifies Binding Nature of Resolution Plans on Government Bodies Date of the Judgment: 13 April 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 210 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., R.F. Nariman, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can a resolution plan approved under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (I&B Code) bind government bodies, including tax authorities? The Supreme Court
Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction in arbitration cases: Inox Renewables vs. Jayesh Electricals (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of the “seat” of arbitration and its impact on court jurisdiction. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: M/s. Inox Renewables Ltd. vs. Jayesh Electricals Ltd. Judgment Date: 13 April 2021 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 13 April 2021 Citation:
Supreme Court on the Validity of Section 254(2A) of the Income Tax Act Date of the Judgment: 06 April 2021 Citation: 2021 INSC 185 Judges: Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, Justice B.R. Gavai, and Justice Hrishikesh Roy. Can an Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) automatically vacate a stay order if an appeal isn’t decided within 365
Supreme Court Upholds Winding Up Order in Debt Dispute: Shital Fibers Ltd. vs. Indian Acrylics Limited (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a company can be wound up for failure to pay a debt when the company claims a dispute over the quality of goods supplied. CASE TYPE: Company Law/Insolvency Case Name: Shital Fibers Ltd. vs. Indian
Supreme Court Orders Arbitration in Family Dispute: Sanjiv Prakash vs. Seema Kukreja (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a prior Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between family members regarding shareholding in a private company is superseded by a subsequent Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) with a third-party investor, specifically concerning an arbitration clause. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Sanjiv
Supreme Court Clarifies Limitation for Section 37 Appeals under Arbitration Act: Government of Maharashtra vs. Borse Brothers (2021) Date of the Judgment: March 19, 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 149 Judges: R.F. Nariman, J., B.R. Gavai, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can delays in filing appeals under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 be
