LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a final decree can be challenged if the preliminary decree was not challenged, especially concerning the practicalities of partition. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Partition. Case Name: S. Esabella vs. C. Thankarajan. [Judgment Date]: December 12, 2017. Introduction Date of the Judgment: December 12, 2017. Citation: (2017) INSC 990. Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether land acquisition proceedings lapse if compensation is not paid to landowners, but only deposited with the Land Acquisition Collector. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Malik Industry & Anr. vs. State of Haryana & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 12 December 2017 Date of the Judgment: 12 December 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 713 Judges:
LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of teacher appointments and adherence to principles of natural justice in termination. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Service Law. Case Name: The Correspondent, Schaffter Higher Secondary School, Tirunelveli and Ors. vs. A. M. Sankey John and Anr. [Judgment Date]: 11 December 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 11 December 2017 Citation: Not Available
LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of Magistrate’s powers at the summoning stage in a criminal case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Prabhu Dutt Tiwari vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. [Judgment Date]: December 7, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: December 7, 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 1045 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph and
LEGAL ISSUE: Calculation of compensation in motor accident cases, specifically regarding the addition of future prospects to income and the computation of actual income. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Navjyot Singh & Ors. vs. D.T.C. & Ors. [Judgment Date]: December 7, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: December 7, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC
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LEGAL ISSUE: Calculation of compensation in motor accident claims, specifically regarding the multiplier, loss of consortium, and future prospects. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Bhogireddi Varalakshmi & Ors. vs. Mani Muthupandi & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 05 December 2017 Date of the Judgment: 05 December 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 1037 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J.,
This judgment addresses a dispute over payment of security service charges. The core legal issue is whether the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 can be invoked when proceedings are ongoing before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT). The Supreme Court of India settled this dispute, clarifying the jurisdiction of both bodies. This
Can a selection process be set aside due to grievances about height discrimination? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning the selection of Sub-Inspectors in West Bengal. The court did not delve into the merits of the case but instead directed the High Court to expedite the hearing of
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an amendment to a rent control act can invalidate eviction petitions filed before the amendment came into effect. CASE TYPE: Rent Control Law Case Name: H. Prabhakar Baliga & Anr. vs. Vasudeva Rao Kanemar @ V.R. Kanemar & Anr. [Judgment Date]: November 30, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: November 30, 2017
Can a High Court order the auction of personal properties of partners in a developer firm to recover dues for a housing project? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, concerning a dispute over infrastructure development in a residential colony. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s order, which
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether disciplinary proceedings can continue after an employee’s retirement, specifically concerning pension and gratuity. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dr. Nazrul Islam vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 28 November 2017 Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 975 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and Amitava Roy, J.
Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: Ishwar Pratap Singh & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., Criminal Appeal No. 2039 of 2017 (Arising out of SLP (Crl) No. 6835 of 2015) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and Amitava Roy, J. Can a National Commission dictate the course of a police investigation?
