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Supreme Court ensures uniform compensation in land acquisition cases: Munshiya vs. State of U.P. (2017)

Can land owners receive different compensation for land acquired under the same notification? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this issue in a case concerning land acquisition compensation. The court emphasized the need for uniformity in compensation for land acquired under the same notification. This judgment ensures that landowners receive equal treatment. Citation: (2017) […]

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Supreme Court clarifies compensation for disability in motor accident cases: New India Assurance Co. Ltd. vs. Gajender Yadav (2017)

Date of the Judgment: July 13, 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 9006 of 2017 (Arising out of SLP(C) No. 25827 of 2015) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a person who has suffered a disability in a motor accident claim compensation for both physical disability and loss of future earnings? The Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Upholds Past Service Benefits for DGS&D Employee: Union of India vs. O.T. Anthrayose (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether past service benefits, including seniority, should be granted to an employee from the date of joining the Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals (DGS&D). CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India vs. O.T. Anthrayose Judgment Date: 13 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 July 2017 The Supreme Court of

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Supreme Court Upholds Selection of Horticulture Officers in Jammu & Kashmir: Vinod Kumar Khajuria vs. State (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of selection process for government jobs. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Vinod Kumar Khajuria & Anr. vs. State of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 13 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 July 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and R. Banumathi, J. Can a selection process

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Supreme Court Enhances Land Acquisition Compensation for B.A. Naik: Civil Appeal (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation for land acquisition. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition. Case Name: B.A. Naik (Since Deceased) By His Lrs. vs. The Special Land Acquisition Officer, Ukp, Bilagi, Karnataka Etc. Judgment Date: July 11, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 11, 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 8935-36 of 2017 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J.,

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Supreme Court settles Family Dispute in Anganwadi Worker Appointment: Kamaljit Kaur vs. State of Punjab (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Resolution of a family dispute regarding the appointment of an Anganwadi worker. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Kamaljit Kaur vs. The State of Punjab & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 11 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 11 July 2017 Citation: (Not Available in Source) Judges: Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice R. Banumathi Can

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Supreme Court Upholds Minority Institutions’ Right to Choose Headmasters: Manager, Corporate Educational Agency vs. James Mathew & Ors. (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether minority educational institutions have the absolute right to appoint a headmaster of their choice, even if it means overlooking senior teachers from the same community. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Minority Rights Case Name: The Manager, Corporate Educational Agency vs. James Mathew & Ors. Judgment Date: July 11, 2017 Date of the Judgment:

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Supreme Court directs consideration of notional promotion for Scheduled Caste candidate: Madho Singh vs. State of Punjab (2017)

Can a candidate from a Scheduled Caste (SC) category claim a promotion over a senior candidate from the General category when the promotion post is reserved for SC? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning appointment to the post of Agricultural Development Officer. The Court directed the State of Punjab

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal, Grants Time to File Before Sales Tax Tribunal: M/S Gennex Laboratories Ltd. vs. The Commercial Tax Officer (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in dismissing the writ petition on the ground that the appellant had not availed the statutory remedy of appeal before the Sales Tax Tribunal. CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: M/S Gennex Laboratories Ltd. vs. The Commercial Tax Officer, Hyderabad & Anr. Judgment Date: July 10, 2017

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Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Consultation for Termination: Nagar Nigam vs. Dr. Brijbala Tewari (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether termination of service without mandatory consultation with the Public Service Commission is valid under service rules. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Nagar Nigam, Kanpur Nagar & Ors. vs. Dr. (Smt.) Brijbala Tewari & Anr. Judgment Date: July 10, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 10, 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Justice

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Supreme Court Upholds Election Process Despite Reservation Concerns: Arun Dokhe vs. State of Maharashtra (2017)

Can the election process be halted due to concerns about the rotation of reserved seats? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad elections. The Court ultimately decided not to interfere with the concluded election process, even though there were valid concerns about the reservation of seats.

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Supreme Court ensures equal financial benefits for senior employee in service matter: State of Bihar vs. Suryadeo Prasad Tewary (2017)

Can a senior employee be denied financial benefits that have been granted to a junior employee? The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in a recent service matter case. The Court emphasized fairness and equality, ensuring that a senior employee receives the same financial benefits as a junior. This judgment highlights the importance of

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