Can a public authority arbitrarily renew a lease of public land, especially when the original purpose of the lease is not being fulfilled? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a case involving the Ujjain Development Authority (UDA) and Ajar Enterprises Private Limited. The court ultimately set aside the lease renewal, emphasizing […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the correct court for trying offenses under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (SEBI Act). CASE TYPE: Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction Case Name: Securities and Exchange Board of India vs. Classic Credit Ltd. Introduction Date of the Judgment: 21 August 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 729 Judges: Jagdish Singh Khehar, CJI,
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the ban on liquor sales near highways applies to roads within a city. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Arrive Safe Society of Chandigarh vs. The Union Territory of Chandigarh & Anr. Judgment Date: 11 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 11 July 2017 Citation: Arrive Safe Society of Chandigarh vs.
Can an individual repeatedly violate court orders and undertakings without facing consequences? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a contempt case involving an industrialist who repeatedly defied orders to close down his factory in a residential area. This case highlights the importance of respecting judicial pronouncements and the consequences of failing
LEGAL ISSUE: Consequences of securing public employment with a false caste certificate. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Chairman and Managing Director, FCI & Ors. vs. Jagdish Balaram Bahira & Ors. Judgment Date: 6 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 6 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 628 Judges: Jagdish Singh Khehar, CJI, N.V. Ramana, J,
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an arbitrator can award price escalation beyond the original contract period and grant interest for the pre-reference period under the Arbitration Act, 1940. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Case Name: Assam State Electricity Board and Ors. vs. Buildworth Pvt. Ltd. [Judgment Date]: July 4, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 4, 2017 Citation:
Can a newly formed state create a fresh register of pharmacists, or does the existing register of the parent state apply? The Supreme Court of India addressed this important question in a case concerning the reorganization of states and the registration of pharmacists. This judgment clarifies the legal position of pharmacist registrations after state divisions.
Can a court overturn an arbitral award because of non-production of documents, even if those documents were actually produced? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a dispute between Kamrup Industrial Gases Ltd. and the Union of India. This case revolves around a contract for the supply of industrial gases and the subsequent
Date of the Judgment: March 1, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 154 Judges: Jagdish Singh Khehar, CJI, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J., Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J. Can a party who has given an undertaking to vacate premises still challenge the eviction order? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving a long-standing dispute
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a gift of property under Muslim law, with conditions restricting its use or disposal, is valid. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Property Law, Gift under Muslim Law Case Name: V. Sreeramachandra Avadhani (D) BY L.RS. vs. Shaik Abdul Rahim & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 21 August 2014 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 21
Date of the Judgment: July 9, 2013 Citation: 2013 INSC 487 Judges: H.L. Dattu, J., Jagdish Singh Khehar, J. Can a selection board re-evaluate answer sheets after a merit list is published? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case regarding the recruitment of Subedars, Platoon Commanders, and Sub-Inspectors in Chhattisgarh. The
Date of the Judgment: July 1, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 489 Judges: P. Sathasivam, J., Jagdish Singh Khehar, J. Can a first information report (FIR) be quashed if it lacks supporting evidence? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving a land dispute. The Court examined whether the High Court was
