Supreme Court Upholds Employee’s Right to Fair Inquiry: UCO Bank vs. Rajendra Shankar Shukla (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether denial of financial resources during a departmental inquiry violates an employee’s right to a fair defense. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: UCO Bank & Ors. vs. Rajendra Shankar Shukla. [Judgment Date]: 15 February 2018 Date of […]
Supreme Court Directs States to Implement Child Rights Laws Effectively Date of the Judgment: 9 February 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 102 Judges: Madan B. Lokur, J., Deepak Gupta, J. Can the judiciary intervene when the State fails to protect the fundamental rights of vulnerable children? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in
Supreme Court Mandates Fresh Mining Leases in Goa, Quashing Second Renewals: Goa Foundation vs. Sesa Sterlite Ltd. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Goa was correct in granting second renewals of mining leases instead of granting fresh leases as directed by the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Mining Law, Environmental Law Case Name: The Goa
Supreme Court Grants Bail: Dataram Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether bail should be granted when the accused was not arrested during investigation and there is no apprehension of absconding. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Dataram Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. Judgment Date: 6 February 2018 Introduction Date
Supreme Court clarifies eligibility for Hindi Language Assistants in Karnataka LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate for the post of Hindi Language Assistant must possess a B.Ed. degree with Hindi as a teaching method, or if a general B.Ed. degree suffices. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The State of Karnataka & Ors. vs. Shankar Baburao
Supreme Court clarifies procedure for recording possession in revenue records: Jagtar Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand (2018) Date of the Judgment: February 2, 2018 Citation: 2018 INSC 79 Judges: Madan B. Lokur J., Deepak Gupta J. Can a revenue official make changes to land records without informing all parties involved? The Supreme Court addressed this
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Contract Extension for Technical Assistant: Yogesh Mahajan vs. AIIMS (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a contract employee has a right to the renewal of their contract. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Yogesh Mahajan vs. Prof. R.C. Deka, Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences. [Judgment Date]: 31 January 2018 Introduction
Supreme Court Remands Consumer Case Due to Lack of Notice: Mangalam Homes & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. vs. Joy Kaliyavumkal (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) can proceed ex-parte without ensuring proper notice to the parties. CASE TYPE: Consumer Dispute Case Name: M/s Mangalam Homes & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
Supreme Court Clarifies Under-Insurance in Burglary Claim: I.C. Sharma vs. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of under-insurance clauses in householder insurance policies. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: I.C. Sharma vs. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. Judgment Date: 10 January 2018 Date of the Judgment: 10 January 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 14
Supreme Court Addresses Slum Redevelopment Delays: Susme Builders vs. Slum Rehabilitation Authority (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Slum Rehabilitation Authority can remove a developer for project delays and lack of 70% slum dweller consent. CASE TYPE: Slum Redevelopment Law Case Name: Susme Builders Pvt. Ltd. vs. Chief Executive Officer, Slum Rehabilitation Authority and Ors. [Judgment
“`html Can a city be held hostage by its own citizens and officials? The Supreme Court of India, in a long-standing battle against illegal constructions and misuse of residential properties in Delhi, has once again intervened. This judgment addresses the persistent issue of commercial activities in residential areas, highlighting the failure of authorities to enforce
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether re-evaluation of answer sheets is permissible in the absence of explicit provisions in the governing statute. CASE TYPE: Education/Service Law Case Name: Ran Vijay Singh & Ors. vs. State of U.P. & Ors. Judgment Date: 11 December 2017 Date of the Judgment: 11 December 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 1035 Judges: Madan B.
