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Supreme Court Increases Interest on Refund in Consumer Dispute: Ashoka Investment Co. vs. United Towers India (2022)

/ Aniruddha Bose, Breach of contract, Consumer Dispute, Consumer Protection Act, 1986, Consumer Protection Act, 1986 with Section 2(1)(d)(i), Consumer Protection Act, 1986 with Section 23, Contract Law, Contract Law with Interest Clause, Judges, Vikram Nath

Supreme Court Increases Interest on Refund in Consumer Dispute: Ashoka Investment Co. vs. United Towers India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the interest rate awarded by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) was appropriate in a case of delayed possession of property and subsequent cancellation of allotment. CASE TYPE: Consumer Dispute Case Name: M/s. Ashoka […]

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Supreme Court clarifies the ‘legally enforceable debt’ under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in cheque dishonor cases: Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel vs. Hitesh Mahendrabhai Patel & Anr. (2022) INSC 497 (11 October 2022)

/ Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Dishonor of Cheque, Hima Kohli, Judges, Legally Enforceable Debt, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 with Section 138

Supreme Court clarifies the ‘legally enforceable debt’ under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in cheque dishonor cases Date of the Judgment: 11 October 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 497 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and Hima Kohli, J Can a cheque issued as security for a loan still be valid if part of

Supreme Court clarifies the ‘legally enforceable debt’ under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in cheque dishonor cases: Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel vs. Hitesh Mahendrabhai Patel & Anr. (2022) INSC 497 (11 October 2022) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Chancellor’s Authority in Vice-Chancellor Reappointment: State of West Bengal vs. Anindya Sundar Das (2022)

/ Appointment of Vice-Chancellor, Calcutta University Act, 1979, Calcutta University Act, 1979 with Section 60, Calcutta University Act, 1979 with Section 8, Constitutional Law, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Hima Kohli, Judges, Writ of Quo Warranto

Supreme Court Upholds Chancellor’s Authority in Vice-Chancellor Reappointment: State of West Bengal vs. Anindya Sundar Das (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State government has the authority to reappoint a Vice-Chancellor of a State University, or if that power rests solely with the Chancellor. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Writ of Quo Warranto Case Name: State of

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Supreme Court clarifies the role of CVC and time limits for sanction in corruption cases: Vijay Rajmohan vs. State (2022)

/ B.R. Gavai, Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 with Section 8, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 197, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 227, Functions and Powers of CVC, Judges, Offences under the PC Act, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 19

Supreme Court Clarifies Sanction for Prosecution Under Prevention of Corruption Act: Vijay Rajmohan vs. State (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether consulting the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) invalidates a sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and whether the three-month time limit for granting sanction is mandatory. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption

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Supreme Court Orders Expedited Trial in Gali Janardhan Reddy Case, Modifies Bail Conditions (10 October 2022)

/ Indian Forest Act, 1927, Indian Forest Act, 1927 with Section 2, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 120(B), Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 379, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 420, Judges, Krishna Murari, M.R. Shah, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 with Rule 21, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 with Rule 23, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 with Rule 4(1)

Supreme Court Orders Expedited Trial in Gali Janardhan Reddy Case, Modifies Bail Conditions Date of the Judgment: 10 October 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 528 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and Krishna Murari, J. Can a person accused of serious offences be allowed to freely move in areas where the witnesses reside, potentially influencing them? The Supreme

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings for Lack of Evidence: N.S. Madhanagopal vs. K. Lalitha (2022)

/ Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 294, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 341, J.B. Pardiwala, Judges, S. Abdul Nazeer

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings for Lack of Evidence: N.S. Madhanagopal vs. K. Lalitha (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the use of unparliamentary words and alleged obstruction constitute offenses under Sections 294(b) and 341 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: N. S. Madhanagopal & Anr. vs. K. Lalitha Judgment Date: 10

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Supreme Court clarifies interim custody of seized cattle under Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act: Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Gaushala vs. State of Maharashtra (2022) INSC 809 (30 September 2022)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 457, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Hima Kohli, Judges, Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976, Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 with Section 5A, Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 with Section 8, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 with Section 38

Supreme Court clarifies interim custody of seized cattle under Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act Date of the Judgment: 30 September 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 809 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and Hima Kohli, JJ. Can a gaushala (cow shelter) claim preferential right to interim custody of seized cattle over the owners, especially when the owners are

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Supreme Court Dismisses Suits for Cancellation of Sale Deeds as Time-Barred: C.S. Ramaswamy vs. V.K. Senthil & Ors. (2022)

/ Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Judges, Krishna Murari, Limitation Act, 1963, M.R. Shah, Order VII Rule 11, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Section 17, Limitation Act, 1963

Supreme Court Dismisses Suits for Cancellation of Sale Deeds as Time-Barred: C.S. Ramaswamy vs. V.K. Senthil & Ors. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether suits for cancellation of registered sale deeds, filed after a period of ten years from the date of execution, are barred by limitation, even if allegations of fraud are made. CASE TYPE: Civil

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Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation Disbursement in Land Acquisition Cases: Kazi Moinuddin Kazi Bashiroddin vs. MTDC (2022)

/ Dinesh Maheshwari, Judges, Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Land Acquisition Act, 1894 with Section 18, Land Acquisition Act, 1894 with Section 4, Sudhanshu Dhulia

Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation Disbursement in Land Acquisition Cases: Kazi Moinuddin Kazi Bashiroddin vs. MTDC (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Supreme Court orders regarding disbursement of enhanced compensation in land acquisition cases. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition. Case Name: Kazi Moinuddin Kazi Bashiroddin & Ors. vs. The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 30

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Dependents in Motor Accident Claim: K. Ramya & Ors. vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. (30 September 2022)

/ Audit Reports as Evidence, Evidence Law, Income Tax Returns as Evidence, Judges, Loss of Income, Motor Accident Compensation, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 168, Surya Kant, V. Ramasubramanian

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: K. Ramya & Ors. vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. (2022) Date of the Judgment: 30 September 2022 Citation: K. Ramya & Ors. vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr., Civil Appeal No. 7046 of 2022 Judges: Surya Kant, J. and V. Ramasubramanian, J. Can a High Court

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Supreme Court clarifies applicability of Government Resolutions on land transfers to societies formed after lease to builders in Maharashtra: State of Maharashtra vs. Mr. Aspi Chinoy (2022)

/ B.R. Gavai, B.V. Nagarathna, Judges, Maharashtra Land Revenue (Disposal of Government Lands) Rules, 1971, Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966, Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 with Section 295, Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 with Section 40

Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of Government Resolutions on Land Transfers in Maharashtra Date of the Judgment: September 30, 2022 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 5809 of 2011 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a state government impose premium charges on the transfer of flats in a cooperative society when the land was initially leased

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in murder case due to flawed evidence: Munikrishna vs. State (2022)

/ Confession, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 20(3), Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 with Section 25, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 34, Judges, Offences Against Human Body, S. Ravindra Bhat, Sudhanshu Dhulia, Uday Umesh Lalit

Supreme Court overturns conviction in murder case due to flawed evidence: Munikrishna vs. State (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Admissibility of confessional statements made to police and the evaluation of circumstantial evidence in a criminal trial. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Munikrishna @ Krishna Etc. vs. State by Ulsoor PS [Judgment Date]: 30 September 2022 Date

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