Can a High Court grant anticipatory bail without considering the gravity of the accusations? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case concerning the alleged kidnapping of a minor. This case highlights the importance of considering the seriousness of the charges when granting pre-arrest bail. The Supreme Court, in this criminal […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trial court can reject a witness’s application for re-examination under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) if the application is made after a significant delay and without sufficient explanation, especially when the witness had previously supported the prosecution’s case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Ratanlal vs.
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a state legislature can create the position of Parliamentary Secretary when the Constitution specifies the offices of the political executive. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law Case Name: Bimolangshu Roy (Dead) Through LRs vs. State of Assam & Another Judgment Date: July 26, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 26, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 can be set aside if the parties have settled the dispute. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Smt. P. Chandrakala vs. K. Narender & Anr. Judgment Date: 24 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 24 July 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 661 Judges:
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a tenant can dispute the landlord’s title during the continuation of tenancy, especially after initially acknowledging it. CASE TYPE: Eviction Law/Property Law Case Name: Jaspal Kaur Cheema and Anr. vs. M/S Industrial Trade Links and Ors. Judgment Date: 03 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 03 July 2017 Citation: [Not Available in
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a removed officer of a cooperative society can be disqualified from holding office based on the same facts that led to their removal. CASE TYPE: Cooperative Society Law Case Name: Vipulbhai Mansingbhai Chaudhary vs. State of Gujarat & Anr. Judgment Date: 17 April 2017 Date of the Judgment: 17 April 2017 Citation:
Can a cooperative society chairman be disqualified for actions deemed detrimental to the society? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning the Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act, 1961. The court examined the legality of disqualifying a chairman after his removal from office. This case highlights the powers of the Registrar of
Can a trial court consider adding a murder charge (Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code) in a dowry death case, even after the police have filed a charge sheet for lesser offenses? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving the death of a woman named Sulekha Dalai. The court
LEGAL ISSUE: Determining liability for demurrage charges at ports. CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Port Trust Case Name: M/S. RASIKLAL KANTILAL & CO. vs. BOARD OF TRUSTEE OF PORT OF BOMBAY & OTHERS Judgment Date: 28 February 2017 Date of the Judgment: 28 February 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 147 Judges: J. Chelameswar, J. Abhay Manohar Sapre
Can a bank initiate disciplinary proceedings against an employee who has applied for voluntary retirement but whose application is still pending? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, clarifying the interplay between voluntary retirement schemes and disciplinary actions. This judgment clarifies that banks can take disciplinary action against employees even
Date of the Judgment: 17 July 2013 Citation: Satya Pal Anand v. Punjabi Housing Co-operative Society & Others, Special Leave Petition(C) No. 13255 of 2012 Judges: P. Sathasivam, J., J. Chelameswar, J. Can a court appoint a receiver for a property when the applicant has already received compensation and a third party is in possession?
