Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Parents in Motor Accident Case (2021) Date of the Judgment: October 1, 2021 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 6152 of 2021 (Arising out of S.L.P.(C) No. 6466 of 2019) Judges: R. Subhash Reddy, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can parents who have lost their adult son in a motor vehicle accident claim […]
Supreme Court Denies Retrospective Seniority in Compassionate Appointment Case: State of Bihar vs. Arbind Jee (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee appointed on compassionate grounds is entitled to claim seniority from a retrospective date when they were not in service. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The State of Bihar & Ors. vs. Arbind Jee
Supreme Court Upholds PNGRB Regulations on City Gas Distribution: Adani Gas vs. Union of India (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “deemed authorization” under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 (PNGRB Act) and the validity of regulations for city gas distribution networks. CASE TYPE: Civil Appellate Jurisdiction – Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory
Supreme Court Remands Encroachment Case: Matadin Surajmal Rajoria vs. Ramdwar Mahavir Pande (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court correctly assessed the evidence of encroachment in light of a court-appointed surveyor’s report. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Dispute Case Name: Matadin Surajmal Rajoria (Deceased) Through Sole Legatee Lalita Satyanarayan Khandelawal vs. Ramdwar Mahavir Pande (Dead) Thr.
Supreme Court reduces conviction for culpable homicide: Kala Singh vs. State of Punjab (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of the appellant should be under Section 304 Part I or Part II of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 for causing the death of the deceased during a sudden fight. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Quashes Abetment to Suicide Charges: Kanchan Sharma vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the charges of abetment to suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 can be sustained based on the available evidence.
Supreme Court Upholds Tender Award, Emphasizes Limited Judicial Review in Contractual Matters Date of the Judgment: September 17, 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 625 Judges: Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can unsuccessful bidders challenge tender processes merely on the basis of perceived irregularities? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question, emphasizing that
Supreme Court grants divorce based on irretrievable breakdown and cruelty: Sivasankaran vs. Santhimeenal (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a marriage can be dissolved on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown and cruelty, even if one party does not consent. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial/Divorce Law Case Name: Sivasankaran vs. Santhimeenal Judgment Date: 13 September 2021 Introduction Date of the
Supreme Court on Disallowance of Interest under Section 14A of Income Tax Act for Banks LEGAL ISSUE: Whether proportionate disallowance of interest paid by banks is required under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act for investments in tax-free bonds/securities when the banks have sufficient interest-free funds. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Case Name: South Indian
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Injunction Suit Due to Lack of Proven Possession: Balasubramanian vs. M. Arockiasamy (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a suit for a bare injunction is maintainable when the plaintiff’s title is disputed and they fail to prove their possession of the suit property. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Property Dispute Case Name:
Supreme Court extends retirement age for AYUSH doctors retrospectively Date of the Judgment: 03 August 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 489 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J., Hrishikesh Roy, J. Can doctors practicing traditional medicine (AYUSH) be treated differently from allopathic doctors regarding their retirement age? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent
Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Convicted Murderer Implicated in Another Murder While on Bail: Somesh Chaurasia vs. State of M.P. (2021) INSC 408 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether bail granted to a convicted person can be cancelled if they are implicated in another serious offense while on bail. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Somesh Chaurasia vs.
