LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the modification of a development plan to change land use from “school and cultural center” to “playground” was valid under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. CASE TYPE: Town Planning Law Case Name: MIG Cricket Club vs. Abhinav Sahakar Education Society & Ors. Judgment Date: 5th September 2011 Date of […]
Date of the Judgment: 07th September 2009 Citation: Where available, provide the case citation in the Indian Supreme Court (INSC) format. Judges: Markandey Katju, J., Asok Kumar Ganguly, J. When disputes arise in construction contracts, can an arbitrator’s decision be challenged if it seems to contradict clauses in the original agreement? The Supreme Court of
Date of the Judgment: 4th November, 2008 Judges: Altamas Kabir, J., Markandey Katju, J. The Supreme Court addressed the question of whether retiral benefits, specifically pension and gratuity, can be attached for the satisfaction of a court decree, even after these benefits have been converted into fixed deposits. This appeal arose from a case where
Date of the Judgment: October 3, 2008 Citation: CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.1576-1577 OF 2008 Judges: Markandey Katju, J. and Altamas Kabir, J. Can a court consider defence materials while framing charges in a criminal case? The Supreme Court addressed this crucial question in Rukmini Narvekar vs. Vijaya Satardekar, a case involving allegations of fraud and misrepresentation
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 29 September 2008 Judges: Markandey Katju, J., Altamas Kabir, J. Citation: Civil Appeal No. 2461 of 2006, with C.A. 5889/2008 @ SLP (Civil) No. 6325 of 2006 When does a commercial disagreement become an unfair trade practice? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a dispute between Philips
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 26 September 2008 Judges: Altamas Kabir, J., Markandey Katju, J. The central question in this case revolves around whether a Labour Court can declare seasonal workers as permanent employees, especially when their work’s nature appears continuous. The Supreme Court addressed this issue in an appeal concerning the U.P. State Sugar
Date of the Judgment: 18 September 2008 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Altamas Kabir, J., Markandey Katju, J. Did a group of gamblers turn violent after losing money? The Supreme Court of India examined a case where a gambling dispute allegedly led to a man’s murder. The court considered circumstantial evidence and witness testimonies
Date of the Judgment: 11 September 2008 Judges: Altamas Kabir, J., Markandey Katju, J. In a dispute over the specific performance of a sale agreement, can a court enforce the agreement if the seller lacked the authority to enter into it? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of S.
Date of the Judgment: 9 September 2008 The Supreme Court addressed a critical question regarding pension disparities among retired Major Generals in the Indian Army. The central issue was whether officers who retired before 1 January 1996, should receive the same pension benefits as those who retired after this date, when revised pay scales took
Date of the Judgment: 14th February 2008 Citation: [Citation details will be added when available] Judges: H.K. Sema and Markandey Katju, JJ. Does being on a waiting list for a government job guarantee you the position? The Supreme Court addressed this important question in a case involving the U.P. Public Service Commission. The court clarified
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 30/11/2006 Judges: S.B. Sinha & Markandey Katju Can discrepancies in property descriptions lead to a flawed judgment? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical issue in a property dispute involving a will and a gift deed. The core of the dispute revolves around the correct identification of land described
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 31st October 2006 Citation: [2006] INSC 514 Judges: S.B. Sinha and Markandey Katju When a worker is hired on a daily-wage basis, are they entitled to the same protections as permanent employees if their services are terminated? The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in a case involving the
