Governing Body, Not Principal, Decides College Hostel Warden: Supreme Court Ruling LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of the competent authority for appointing the Warden of a college hostel. CASE TYPE: Education/Service Law. Case Name: The Chairperson Governing Body Daulat Ram College vs. Dr. Asha & Ors. Judgment Date: 05 January 2021 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 05 […]
Supreme Court Settles Vehicle Hypothecation Dispute in SREI Equipment Finance Ltd. vs. Ramjan Ali (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Dispute over ownership and possession of a vehicle subject to a hypothecation agreement, where the hypothecation entry was fraudulently removed from the registration certificate. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: SREI Equipment Finance Ltd. vs. Ramjan Ali &
Supreme Court Directs Fire Safety Measures in COVID Hospitals Date of the Judgment: 18 December 2020 Citation: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 7 of 2020 Judges: Ashok Bhushan J., R. Subhash Reddy J., and M.R. Shah J. Following tragic fire incidents in COVID-19 hospitals, resulting in the loss of lives, the Supreme Court of
Supreme Court Modifies Order on Land Compensation Withdrawal in Nayara Energy Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether claimants can withdraw enhanced land compensation without security. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Nayara Energy Limited vs. The State of Gujarat and others [Judgment Date]: 18 December 2020 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 18 December 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC
Supreme Court clarifies Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotion eligibility for University teachers: Registrar Karnataka University vs. Dr. Prabhugouda (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether prior service in an affiliated college can be counted for Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotion eligibility in a university. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Registrar Karnataka University & Anr. vs. Dr. Prabhugouda
Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Expediting Trial Based on Third-Party Application Date of the Judgment: 16 December 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 790 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J., M.R. Shah, J. Can a High Court direct a trial court to expedite a criminal trial based on an application from a
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Homeopathy in COVID-19 Treatment: Dr. AKB Sadbhavana Mission School of Homeo Pharmacy vs. Ministry of AYUSH (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of Homeopathic practice in the context of COVID-19. CASE TYPE: Public Health/Writ Jurisdiction. Case Name: Dr. AKB Sadbhavana Mission School of Homeo Pharmacy vs. The Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH &
Supreme Court Bans Affixing Posters on Homes of COVID-19 Patients: Kush Kalra vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether affixing posters outside the residences of COVID-19 positive persons is a violation of their fundamental right to privacy and dignity. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Kush Kalra vs. Union of India and Ors.
Supreme Court Transfers Chartered Accountants’ Audit Cap Challenge: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India vs. Shaji Poulose (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court should transfer writ petitions from various High Courts to itself, concerning the validity of guidelines limiting the number of tax audit assignments a Chartered Accountant can undertake. CASE TYPE: Regulatory/Professional Conduct
Supreme Court Upholds Employee Allocation by One-Man Committee in Telangana-Andhra Pradesh Power Dispute LEGAL ISSUE: Employee allocation in public sector undertakings post-state reorganization. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Telangana Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (TSGENCO) vs. Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Ltd. Judgment Date: 07 December 2020 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 07 December 2020 Citation:
Supreme Court Clarifies Cognizance of Offences under MMDR Act and IPC: Jayant vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2020) Can a Magistrate order the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) for offences under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) when the same violations have
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Rape Case Involving Mentally Retarded Victim: Chaman Lal vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in overturning the trial court’s acquittal and convicting the accused for rape of a mentally retarded person. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Chaman Lal vs. The State
