Can seized narcotics be stored indefinitely without proper procedure? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical issue in Union of India vs. Mohanlal, highlighting the alarming state of drug storage and disposal across the country. This judgment emphasizes the need for strict adherence to legal protocols for handling seized contraband to prevent pilferage and […]
Can a dismissed employee be granted continuity of service without full back wages? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving Eastern Coalfields Ltd. and one of its dismissed employees. The court, while acknowledging the employee’s right to continuity of service, limited the back wages to be paid. This judgment clarifies
Can a ballistics expert be charged with perjury for changing his opinion during court testimony? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case arising from the infamous Jessica Lal murder case. The Court quashed proceedings against a ballistics expert, emphasizing the nature of expert testimony. The judgment was delivered by a
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the termination of employees by an employer is valid. CASE TYPE: Labour Law Case Name: Transport and Dock Workers Union vs. M/s. Shree Sadguru Krupa Freight Services Judgment Date: 29 August 2017 Date of the Judgment: 29 August 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a legal
Date of the Judgment: 27 August 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 571 Judges: Chandramauli Kr. Prasad, J., Kurian Joseph, J. Can a fight that starts over a trivial issue, like a cat jumping onto someone’s terrace, lead to a murder conviction? The Supreme Court of India recently examined this question. In this case, the court considered
Date of the Judgment: 2 July 2013 Judges: G.S. Singhvi, J. and Kurian Joseph, J. The Supreme Court is revisiting a case regarding the withdrawal of an Office Memorandum (O.M.) related to pension benefits. The court had previously reserved judgment, but new information has come to light. This information includes discrepancies in previous statements made
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a disability certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner is sufficient evidence for compensation claims under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923. CASE TYPE: Workmen’s Compensation. Case Name: B. Lakshmana etc. vs. Divisional Manager, New India Assurance Company Limited etc. Judgment Date: July 1, 2013 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 1, 2013.
Date of the Judgment: May 6, 2013 Citation: [2013] INSC 310 Judges: G.S. Singhvi, J., Kurian Joseph, J. Can a High Court compel the government to complete land acquisition proceedings? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning land acquisition in Karnataka. The Court clarified that it cannot force the government
