L. Nageswara Rao

Supreme Court Modifies Eligibility for Higher Judicial Service Exam: All India Judges Association vs. Union of India (2022)

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Supreme Court Modifies Eligibility for Higher Judicial Service Exam: All India Judges Association vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of eligibility criteria for promotion to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (DHJS) through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE). CASE TYPE: Service Law, specifically concerning judicial appointments and promotions. Case Name: All India Judges Association […]

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Supreme Court clarifies redevelopment rights in Mumbai property dispute: Jagdish Mavji Tank vs. Harresh Navnitrai Mehta (2022)

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Supreme Court clarifies redevelopment rights in Mumbai property dispute: Jagdish Mavji Tank vs. Harresh Navnitrai Mehta (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Redevelopment of property and compliance with court orders. CASE TYPE: Contempt and Civil Appeal Case Name: Jagdish Mavji Tank (Dead) Through Lrs. & Ors. vs. Harresh Navnitrai Mehta & Ors. [Judgment Date]: April 19, 2022 Introduction

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Supreme Court Upholds Dental Council Regulations on Medical College Affiliations: Dental Council of India vs. Biyani Shikshan Samiti (2022)

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Dental Council of India vs. Biyani Shikshan Samiti: Supreme Court Upholds Regulations for Dental College Affiliations (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Dental Council of India’s amended regulations mandating dental colleges to be affiliated with medical colleges are valid. CASE TYPE: Regulatory and Education Law. Case Name: Dental Council of India vs. Biyani Shikshan Samiti &

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Supreme Court Clarifies Minimum Standards for Ayurveda PG Courses: Central Council for Indian Medicine vs. Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College (2022)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Minimum Standards for Ayurveda PG Courses: Central Council for Indian Medicine vs. Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether permission granted to an Ayurvedic medical college for a subsequent academic year can retroactively validate admissions for a previous year where the college did not meet the required minimum standards. CASE TYPE:

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Supreme Court overturns conviction under Prevention of Corruption Act, reinstates Major: Union of India vs. Major R. Metri (2022) INSC 186

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Supreme Court overturns conviction under Prevention of Corruption Act, reinstates Major: Union of India vs. Major R. Metri (2022) INSC 186 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a confessional statement made by an accused is voluntary and admissible as evidence, particularly in cases involving allegations of corruption. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Union of India & Ors.

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Tamil Nadu Special Reservation Act Struck Down: Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision (2022)

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Tamil Nadu Special Reservation Act Struck Down: Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Tamil Nadu Special Reservation Act of 2021, which provided internal reservation for the Vanniakula Kshatriya community, is constitutionally valid. CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Reservation, Constitutional Law Case Name: Pattali Makkal Katchi vs. A. Mayilerumperumal & Ors. Judgment

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Supreme Court Limits Appeal Scope on SEBI Orders: SEBI vs. Mega Corporation Ltd. (25 March 2022)

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Supreme Court Limits Appeal Scope on SEBI Orders: SEBI vs. Mega Corporation Ltd. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in matters related to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). CASE TYPE: Securities Law, Capital Markets Regulation. Case Name: Securities and Exchange Board of India vs. Mega Corporation Limited.

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Supreme Court settles applicability of ACP vs MACP Scheme for Central Government Employees: Union of India & Ors. vs. S. Ranjit Samuel & Ors. (24 March 2022)

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Supreme Court clarifies applicability of ACP and MACP schemes for government employees LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme or Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme for government employees. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. S. Ranjit Samuel & Ors. Judgment Date: 24 March 2022 Introduction Date

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Supreme Court Clarifies NEET Reservation for Tamil Nadu in Medical Admissions (22 March 2022)

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Supreme Court Clarifies NEET Reservation for Tamil Nadu in Medical Admissions (22 March 2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification on the implementation of state reservation policies in NEET-based medical admissions for Tamil Nadu. CASE TYPE: Education Law, specifically concerning medical admissions and reservation policies. Case Name: Dr. N. Karthikeyan & Ors. vs. The State of Tamil Nadu

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In-Service Quota for Super Specialty Courses Upheld: Supreme Court Decision (March 16, 2022)

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Supreme Court Upholds In-Service Quota for Super Specialty Medical Courses in Tamil Nadu LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Tamil Nadu can reserve 50% of Super Specialty (DM/M.Ch.) seats for in-service candidates in government medical colleges. CASE TYPE: Education/Medical Admissions Case Name: Dr. N. Karthikeyan & Ors. vs. The State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.

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Supreme Court clarifies appealability of interlocutory orders in trademark disputes: Shyam Sel and Power Limited vs. Shyam Steel Industries Limited (2022) INSC 192 (14 March 2022)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Appealability of Interlocutory Orders in Trademark Disputes Date of the Judgment: 14 March 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 192 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J., B.R. Gavai, J. Can every order passed by a single judge of a High Court be challenged in an intra-court appeal? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question

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Supreme Court clarifies Excise Duty on Non-Potable Alcohol: State of Orissa & Ors. vs. M/S Utkal Distilleries Ltd. (03 March 2022)

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Supreme Court rules on Excise Duty on Non-Potable Alcohol: State of Orissa vs. Utkal Distilleries Ltd. (2022) Date of the Judgment: 03 March 2022 Citation: Civil Appeal Nos. 5666-5668 of 2009 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J., B.R. Gavai, J. Can a state government impose excise duty on alcohol that is unfit for human consumption? The

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