Supreme Court overturns conviction for abetment of suicide in dowry death case: Gurcharan Singh vs. State of Punjab (2020) Date of the Judgment: 1 October 2020 Citation: [Not Provided in Source] Judges: N.V. Ramana, J., Surya Kant, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can a husband be convicted for abetment of suicide of his wife, when there […]
Supreme Court clarifies seat of arbitration in international commercial disputes Date of the Judgment: 05 March 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 196 Judges: R. Banumathi, J., A.S. Bopanna, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can a clause specifying the “place of arbitration” in a contract also determine the “seat” of arbitration, especially in international commercial disputes? The Supreme
Supreme Court Clarifies Financial Upgradation Under MACP Scheme: Union of India vs. M.V. Mohanan Nair (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme entitles financial upgradation to the next grade pay or to the grade pay of the next promotional hierarchy. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India and Others
Supreme Court clarifies the forum for recovery of dues in nationalized textile undertakings: UCO Bank vs. National Textile Corporation Ltd. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the appropriate forum for resolving disputes regarding liabilities of a nationalized textile undertaking. CASE TYPE: Civil Appellate Jurisdiction Case Name: UCO Bank vs. National Textile Corporation Ltd. & Anr. Judgment Date:
Supreme Court clarifies the use of RTI Act for obtaining High Court documents: Chief Information Commissioner vs. High Court of Gujarat (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Right to Information (RTI) Act can be used to obtain certified copies of documents from High Courts, bypassing the specific rules framed by the High Courts for this purpose.
Supreme Court Clarifies Compassionate Appointment Rules: N.C. Santhosh vs. State of Karnataka (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the norms applicable for compassionate appointment are those existing on the date of death of the government employee or on the date of consideration of the application. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: N.C. Santhosh vs. State of Karnataka
Supreme Court Upholds Bengaluru Court’s Jurisdiction in Domestic Violence Case: Shyam Lal Devda vs. Parimala (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Magistrate Court in Bengaluru has jurisdiction to hear a domestic violence case when the matrimonial home is elsewhere, but the aggrieved person is temporarily residing in Bengaluru. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Shyam Lal Devda
“`html Supreme Court Allows Alteration of Charge Under Section 216 CrPC in Cheating Case Date of the Judgment: 21 January 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 47 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can a trial court alter charges at any point before the final judgment, even after evidence has been presented? This
Supreme Court Interprets Insurance Policy Exclusion Clause: Sangrur Sales Corporation vs. United India Insurance Company Limited (2020) Date of the Judgment: 17 January 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 17 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and Hrishikesh Roy, J Can an insurance company deny a claim when damage is caused by excavation work on a neighboring
Supreme Court Clarifies Debt Relief Scheme for Farmers: Satpal vs. Bank of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “small farmer” definition under the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme. CASE TYPE: Consumer. Case Name: Satpal and Anr. vs. Bank of India and Ors. [Judgment Date]: 17 January 2020 Date of the Judgment: 17 January
Supreme Court Remands Property Dispute Case: Gajaraba Bhikhubha Vadher & Ors. vs. Sumara Umar Amad (D) Thru Legal Heirs & Ors. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court appropriately addressed substantial questions of law in a second appeal concerning a property dispute. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Dispute Case Name: Gajaraba Bhikhubha Vadher & Ors. vs.
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal for Long Unauthorized Absence: State of Odisha vs. Ganesh Chandra Sahoo (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a disciplinary authority’s decision to dismiss an employee for prolonged unauthorized absence can be overturned based on a belated medical certificate, especially when the employee defied orders for medical examination. CASE TYPE: Service Law – Disciplinary
