Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 29, 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. In an era where reproductive technologies are rapidly evolving, the legal and ethical considerations surrounding surrogacy have become increasingly pertinent. The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Baby Manji Yamada vs. Union of India, addressed the […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 26, 2008 Citation: Criminal Appeal No. 1536 of 2008 (Arising out of S.L.P. (Crl.) No.862 of 2007) Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J. and Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. Can a conviction for murder be reduced to culpable homicide if the crime occurred during a sudden quarrel? The Supreme Court of
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 25, 2008 The Supreme Court of India addressed the question of whether an industrial dispute referred by the Government of West Bengal under Section 7-A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, was valid, especially when the workers had previously acknowledged their status as contract laborers. The core issue revolves
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 24 September 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. Did the Andhra Pradesh High Court err in acquitting the accused in a dowry death case? The Supreme Court addressed this question in State of A.P. v. Guvva Satyanarayana. This case revolves around the death of a wife
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 24 September 2008 Citation: Criminal Appeal No. 1516 of 2008 (Arising out of S.L.P. (Crl.) No. 5051 of 2007) Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. What happens when a lawyer appointed to defend an accused person doesn’t show up in court? The Supreme Court recently addressed this
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 23 September 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. When a complaint alleging fraud and other related offences is filed, what procedure should a Magistrate follow? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Ketankumar Babulal Patel vs. Kesarben Jesangji. The core issue
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 23, 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. When can a higher court hear an appeal against a lower court’s decision if the original case involved multiple parts of the Indian Constitution? The Supreme Court of India addressed this important question in the case of Shahu
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 September 2008 Citation: Where available, provide the case citation in the Indian Supreme Court (INSC) format. Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat and Dr. Mukundakam Sharma Can a conviction for rape be altered if the evidence suggests a different, less severe offense? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. Does familial relation to a victim automatically discredit a witness’s testimony? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Daulatram S/o Sadram Teli v. State of Chhattisgarh, concerning a conviction under Section 302
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J. and Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. Does amending promotion regulations retroactively affect the selection process for the Indian Police Service (IPS)? The Supreme Court in Union of India v. K.H. Srinivasan examined the impact of the 1997 Amendment to the Indian Police Service
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 15, 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. When does the government have to pay interest on delayed refunds of excise duties? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving Shreeji Colour Chem Industries. The core issue was whether the company was
