Supreme Court clarifies procedure for executing sale deed in specific performance decree: Rajbir vs. Suraj Bhan (2022) INSC 178 LEGAL ISSUE: What is the correct procedure for executing a sale deed in a decree for specific performance? CASE TYPE: Civil (Specific Performance) Case Name: Rajbir vs. Suraj Bhan & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 28 February 2022 […]
Supreme Court Upholds Termination for False Caste Certificate but Waives Recovery: Jayashree vs. Director Collegiate Education (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an appointment secured using a false caste certificate can be terminated, and if so, whether the employee is liable to repay the salary and benefits received. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Reservation in Appointments Case Name:
Supreme Court Clarifies Tenant’s Obligations During Eviction Appeals under Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act Date of the Judgment: 22 February 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 166 Judges: K.M. Joseph, J., Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. Can a tenant, who has been ordered to be evicted, be required to pay market rent during the pendency of their appeal,
Supreme Court Quashes Notification Granting Scheduled Tribe Status to ‘Lohar’ Community in Bihar LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Government can grant Scheduled Tribe status to a community not recognized as such under the Presidential Order. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Writ Petition Case Name: Sunil Kumar Rai & Ors. vs. The State of Bihar & Ors.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Gender Cap on Orchestra Performers in Maharashtra Bars LEGAL ISSUE: Whether imposing a condition of gender cap on the number of performers in orchestra bands in bars is violative of the Constitution. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Entertainment Law Case Name: Hotel Priya, A Proprietorship vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors. Judgment
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Supreme Court Upholds Rule on Vehicle Replacement in Transport Permits: Regional Transport Authority vs. Shaju (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a State Government can make rules that allow a transport authority to reject a vehicle replacement application if the proposed vehicle is older than the existing one. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Law Case Name: Regional Transport
Supreme Court clarifies partition of self-acquired property in family disputes: B.R. Patil vs. Tulsa Y. Sawkar (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether self-acquired properties of a deceased person can be partitioned among legal heirs and whether a suit for partition can be dismissed for non-joinder of other family members and properties. CASE TYPE: Civil (Partition) Case Name:
Supreme Court Clarifies: Lok Adalat Awards Cannot Trigger Land Compensation Redetermination Under Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an award passed by a Lok Adalat under Section 20 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 can be the basis for redetermination of compensation under Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act,
Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage Citing Irretrievable Breakdown: N.Rajendran vs. S.Valli (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a marriage can be dissolved on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown, even when one party does not consent, and the applicability of the Limitation Act to appeals under the Family Courts Act. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Law, Family Law Case Name: N.Rajendran
Supreme Court Upholds Strict Qualification Deadlines in LDC Recruitment: State of Rajasthan vs. Anju Rini Saini (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate who did not possess the required qualification by the last date of application, or the extended date, can be considered for appointment based on acquiring the qualification later, especially when the recruitment process
Supreme Court overturns dismissal of bank employee in United Bank of India vs. Biswanath Bhattacharjee (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can overturn a disciplinary authority’s decision if it finds the decision is not based on evidence. CASE TYPE: Service Law/Disciplinary Proceedings Case Name: United Bank of India vs. Biswanath Bhattacharjee [Judgment Date]: 31
Supreme Court Reinstates Bank Employee Dismissed on Insufficient Evidence: United Bank of India vs. Biswanath Bhattacharjee (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a disciplinary authority’s findings of guilt can be upheld when based on no evidence or a misappreciation of evidence. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: United Bank of India vs. Biswanath Bhattacharjee Judgment Date: 31
