Supreme Court Clarifies “Under the Influence” in Insurance Claims: IFFCO Tokio vs. Pearl Beverages (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “under the influence of intoxicating liquor” in insurance contracts. CASE TYPE: Insurance Law, Consumer Protection. Case Name: IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd. vs. Pearl Beverages Ltd. [Judgment Date]: 12 April 2021 Introduction Date of the […]
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Yogesh vs. State of Haryana (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether circumstantial evidence was sufficient to prove the guilt of the accused in a case of kidnapping and murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Yogesh vs. State of Haryana. [Judgment Date]: April 6, 2021 Introduction Date of
Supreme Court Reduces Sentence for NDPS Act Offender: M. Sampat vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the sentence for an offense under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) can be reduced considering the offender’s role and circumstances. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Supreme Court Clarifies Limitation for IBC Applications: Sesh Nath Singh vs. Baidyabati Sheoraphuli Co-operative Bank Ltd. (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 applies to applications under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, and whether delays in filing such applications can be condoned. CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law
Supreme Court Overturns High Court Bail Order in Heinous Murder Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court correctly exercised its discretion in granting bail to an accused charged with murder, especially when the Sessions Court had rejected bail based on valid concerns. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: The State of Kerala vs. Mahesh. Judgment Date:
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case, Addresses Juvenile Status: Devilal vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of culpability in a murder case and the applicability of the Juvenile Justice Act. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Devilal and ors. vs. State of Madhya Pradesh Judgment Date: 25 February 2021 Introduction Date
Supreme Court Upholds Selection Process for Head Constable Motor Transport: Rajesh Kumar Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the selection process for appointment to the post of Head Constable Motor Transport is arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Upholds Reinstatement of Irregularly Appointed Sub-Inspectors, Denies Relief to More Meritorious Candidates: Anmol Kumar Tiwari vs. State of Jharkhand (2021) Date of the Judgment: 18 February 2021 Citation: Civil Appeal Nos. 429-430 of 2021 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J. and Indira Banerjee, J. Can a High Court order the reinstatement of candidates who
Supreme Court scrutinizes share transactions in Fortis Healthcare case: Daiichi Sankyo vs. Oscar Investments (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the transfer of shares of Fortis Healthcare Limited (FHL) by Fortis Healthcare Holding Private Limited (FHHPL) was in violation of court orders and undertakings. CASE TYPE: Contempt of Court, Corporate Law Case Name: M/s. Daiichi Sankyo Company
Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence: State of Odisha vs. Banabihari Mohapatra (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in dismissing the State’s appeal against acquittal on the grounds of delay and whether the Trial Court was correct in acquitting the accused in the absence of sufficient
Supreme Court Clarifies Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Scribes in Civil Services Exam Date of the Judgment: 11 February 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 75 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J, Indira Banerjee, J, Sanjiv Khanna, J Can a person with a disability, not classified as having a “benchmark disability,” be denied a scribe for
Supreme Court Strikes Down Rule on Medical Admissions: Index Medical College vs. State of Madhya Pradesh LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a rule preventing private medical colleges from filling vacant seats after the mop-up round of counseling is a violation of their rights. CASE TYPE: Education Law, specifically concerning admissions to medical colleges. Case Name: Index Medical
