Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case Based on Circumstantial Evidence: John Anthonisamy vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be upheld based on circumstantial evidence, even when the cause of death is not definitively established by a post-mortem report. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: John Anthonisamy @ John vs. State, Rep. by […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Nursing Allowance Eligibility Based on Qualifications: Union of India vs. Rajib Khan (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Nursing Assistants are entitled to the same Nursing Allowance as Staff Nurses, despite differences in educational qualifications. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The Union of India & Ors. vs. Rajib Khan & Ors. Judgment Date:
Supreme Court Denies Nursing Allowance Parity for Nursing Assistants: Union of India vs. Rajib Khan (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Nursing Assistants are entitled to the same Nursing Allowance as Staff Nurses when their educational qualifications and job requirements differ. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The Union of India & Ors. vs. Rajib Khan &
Delhi Development Authority vs. Eminent Marketing Pvt. Ltd.: Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition LEGAL ISSUE: Whether land acquisition proceedings lapse if compensation is not paid to the landowner despite possession being taken by the authorities. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Delhi Development Authority vs. Eminent Marketing Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 16 January
Delhi Development Authority vs. Eminent Marketing Pvt. Ltd.: Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition LEGAL ISSUE: Whether land acquisition proceedings lapse if compensation is not paid to the landowner, despite possession being taken by the authorities. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Delhi Development Authority vs. Eminent Marketing Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. Judgment Date: 16 January
Delhi Development Authority vs. Beena Gupta: Supreme Court Upholds Acquisition, Rejects Lapse Claim LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a land acquisition lapses under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 if possession is taken, but compensation is not paid, and whether a subsequent purchaser has the
Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition, Rejects Lapsing Claim by Subsequent Purchaser: Delhi Development Authority vs. Beena Gupta (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a subsequent purchaser of land can challenge the acquisition of that land under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. CASE TYPE: Land
Supreme Court rules on Sikkimese definition for Income Tax Exemption Date of the Judgment: January 13, 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 29 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. (Separate concurring opinion by Nagarathna J.) Can the definition of “Sikkimese” for income tax exemptions exclude long-term Indian settlers? The Supreme Court of India addressed this
Supreme Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Definition of “Sikkimese” in Income Tax Act LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the definition of “Sikkimese” under Section 10(26AAA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is discriminatory against long-term Indian settlers and Sikkimese women. CASE TYPE: Tax Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim & Ors. vs. Union
Supreme Court Overturns High Court in Specific Performance Case: C. Haridasan vs. Anappath Parakkattu Vasudeva Kurup (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court should grant specific performance of a contract for the sale of land where the buyer has not paid the full consideration or taken steps to fulfill their obligations under the contract. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Upholds Specific Performance Decree, Orders Additional Payment: C. Haridasan vs. Anappath Parakkattu Vasudeva Kurup (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a decree for specific performance of a contract for sale of land can be granted, and what considerations should guide the court’s discretion, especially when the market value of the property has increased. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Trade Tax Exemption in Modernization Case Date of the Judgment: January 9, 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 14 Judges: M.R. Shah, J., Krishna Murari, J. Can a company that upgrades its manufacturing process with new technology claim tax exemptions meant for companies that diversify their product line? The Supreme Court of
