Supreme Court acquits accused of attempted murder due to lack of evidence: Vasudev vs. State of M.P. (2022) INSC 1352 (1 February 2022) Date of the Judgment: 1 February 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 1352 Judges: Indira Banerjee, J. and J.K. Maheshwari, J. Can a person be convicted of attempted murder if there is no clear […]
Supreme Court Upholds Contractual Terms in Lease Dispute: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. vs. Shree Ganesh Petroleum LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an arbitrator, appointed under a dealership agreement, can modify the terms of a separate lease agreement between the same parties. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Arbitration Law Case Name: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. vs. M/s Shree Ganesh
Supreme Court Upholds Pension Fixation Based on Last Drawn Pay: State of Kerala vs. Anie Lukose (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the calculation of pension should be based on the last pay drawn, even if the employee was on leave without allowances during part of the 10-month period before retirement. CASE TYPE: Service Law (Pension) Case
Supreme Court acquits accused of Attempt to Murder due to lack of evidence: Vasudev vs. State of M.P. (2022) INSC 56 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused could be convicted under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 for attempt to murder and Section 27 of the Arms Act, 1959 for using a firearm, when
Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Maintenance: Uma Priyadarshini vs. Suchith K Nair (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of maintenance for a wife and child in matrimonial disputes. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Dispute/Family Law Case Name: Uma Priyadarshini S. vs. Suchith K Nair Judgment Date: January 6, 2022 Date of the Judgment: January 6, 2022
Supreme Court Upholds Maintenance Rights of Wife and Child: Uma Priyadarshini vs. Suchith K Nair (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a wife is entitled to maintenance even if she is gainfully employed, and the appropriate amount of maintenance for a child. CASE TYPE: Family Law, Matrimonial Dispute, Maintenance Case Name: Uma Priyadarshini S. vs. Suchith K
Supreme Court quashes order passed by MSME Council for not following Arbitration Act: Jharkhand Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. vs. State of Rajasthan (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) can pass an order for payment without initiating proper arbitration proceedings as per the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in NDPS Act Case: Kallu Khan vs. State of Rajasthan (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) can be upheld when contraband is recovered from a vehicle and not from personal search, and whether the search and seizure was conducted by
Supreme Court Waives Six-Month Waiting Period for Divorce by Mutual Consent: Amit Kumar vs. Suman Beniwal (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the six-month waiting period for a divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, is mandatory or directory. CASE TYPE: Family Law Case Name: Amit Kumar vs. Suman Beniwal [Judgment
Supreme Court Allows Delayed Claim in Insolvency Case: GPR Power Solutions vs. Supriyo Chaudhuri (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the delay in filing a claim by a creditor in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) can be condoned, considering the Supreme Court’s orders on extending limitation periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case
Supreme Court Upholds University Scheme Interpretation: Geeta Mishra vs. Sidho Kanhu Murmu University (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of a University Scheme regarding retirement benefits and the eligibility of family members to exercise a fresh option. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Geeta Mishra vs. Sidho Kanhu Murmu University & Others Judgment Date: 16 November 2021
Supreme Court Upholds Late Payment Surcharge Calculation in Power Purchase Agreements: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited vs. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission & Ors. (2021) INSC 648 (08 October 2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether changes in the interest rate system by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from the Prime Lending Rate (PLR) to the Base
