M.Y. Eqbal

Supreme Court Upholds Verification of Disability Certificates in Education Appointments: State of U.P. vs. Ravindra Kumar Sharma (2016)

Can the State verify disability certificates issued by a Medical Board? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning appointments to primary schools in Uttar Pradesh. The court ruled that the state can verify certificates when there are complaints of fraud. This decision emphasizes the importance of preventing misuse of […]

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Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Ship Murder Case: Majendran Langeswaran vs. State (NCT of Delhi) (2013) INSC 429

Date of the Judgment: July 1, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 429 Judges: Justice P. Sathasivam and Justice M.Y. Eqbal Can a conviction be upheld when key evidence is missing and the chain of events is incomplete? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving a murder on a cargo ship.

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Supreme Court Clarifies FIR Registration and Addresses Police Custody Rape Allegations in Criminal Appeal: Doliben Kantilal Patel vs. State of Gujarat (2013)

Date of the Judgment: July 1, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 463 Judges: P. Sathasivam, J., M.Y. Eqbal, J. Can police refuse to register a First Information Report (FIR) when a serious allegation, such as rape in police custody, is made? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a case involving an American

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Supreme Court Upholds Cut-off Marks in Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Exam: Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission vs. Tage Habung (2013)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether cut-off marks can be applied mid-recruitment. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission vs. Tage Habung. Judgment Date: May 1, 2013 Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 1, 2013 Citation: 2013 INSC 325 Judges: Justice P. Sathasivam and Justice M.Y. Eqbal Can a Public Service Commission change the

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