Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Rape Case Citing Lack of Evidence: Davinder Singh vs. State of Punjab (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction for rape based on the prosecutrix’s testimony is sustainable in the absence of corroborating evidence and non-examination of material witnesses. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Davinder Singh vs. State of Punjab Judgment […]
Supreme Court Allows Consumer Complaint: Alpha G184 Owners Association vs. Magnum International Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a consumer association can file a complaint on behalf of its members, and the maintainability of such complaints. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Alpha G184 Owners Association vs. Magnum International Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Supreme Court Allows Joint Consumer Complaints: Alpha G184 Owners Association vs. Magnum International Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether multiple consumers with similar grievances can file a joint complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, and whether the pendency of a dispute regarding the registration of a consumer association affects the maintainability of a
Supreme Court Stays Andhra Pradesh High Court Order on SIT Investigation into Allegations of Corruption: State of Andhra Pradesh vs. Varla Ramaiah (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a newly elected government can investigate alleged acts of corruption of the previous government. CASE TYPE: Civil Appellate Jurisdiction. Case Name: The State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr. vs.
Supreme Court Upholds Section 140(5) of Companies Act, 2013: Auditors’ Resignation Doesn’t Halt Fraud Inquiry LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Section 140(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, regarding the removal and disqualification of auditors involved in fraud. CASE TYPE: Corporate Law, Criminal Appeals, Civil Appeals Case Name: Union of India and Another vs. Deloitte Haskins and
Supreme Court disallows business loss claim on confiscated silver: CIT vs. Prakash Chand Lunia (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a business can claim a loss for confiscated goods when the confiscation resulted from an illegal activity, even if the business is otherwise legitimate. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Law. Case Name: The Commissioner of Income Tax Jaipur
Supreme Court Disallows Business Loss Claim on Confiscated Silver: Commissioner of Income Tax vs. Prakash Chand Lunia (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a business can claim a loss for confiscated goods when the goods were seized due to an infraction of the law. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Law Case Name: The Commissioner of Income Tax Jaipur
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of High Court’s Review in Transfer Pricing Cases Date of the Judgment: April 19, 2023 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 8463 of 2022 (Arising from S.L.P.(Civil) No.28652/2018) [and batch of other appeals] Judges: M.R. Shah, J., M.M. Sundresh, J. Can High Courts intervene in transfer pricing cases where the Income Tax Appellate
Supreme Court clarifies High Court’s role in Transfer Pricing Appeals: SAP Labs India vs. Income Tax Officer (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of High Court’s jurisdiction in appeals against Income Tax Appellate Tribunal’s (ITAT) decisions on transfer pricing. CASE TYPE: Income Tax, Transfer Pricing Case Name: SAP Labs India Private Limited vs. Income Tax Officer, Circle
Supreme Court Sets Aside Order for Additional Evidence in Asharam Case Date of the Judgment: 17 April 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 338 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, J. and M.M. Sundresh, J. Can a High Court order additional evidence based on a book’s claims when the trial court has already considered the facts? The Supreme Court addressed
Supreme Court Restricts High Court Interference in SARFAESI Act Cases: South Indian Bank Ltd. vs. Naveen Mathew Philip (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether High Courts can interfere in matters under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) when an effective alternative remedy is available. CASE TYPE: Banking/Financial
Supreme Court Restricts High Court Interference in SARFAESI Act Cases: South Indian Bank Ltd. vs. Naveen Mathew Philip (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether High Courts can interfere in matters related to the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) when an effective alternative remedy is available. CASE TYPE:
