Supreme Court allows Banks’ challenge to RBI’s disclosure of information under RTI Act: HDFC Bank Ltd. vs. Union of India (2022) Date of the Judgment: 30 September 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 838 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., C.T. Ravikumar, J. Can a previous judgment of the Supreme Court be challenged through a writ petition? The Supreme […]
Supreme Court Denies Compassionate Appointment to Married Daughter: State of Maharashtra vs. Madhuri Maruti Vidhate (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a married daughter is entitled to compassionate appointment after the death of her mother, who was previously appointed on compassionate grounds after the death of her father. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The State of
Supreme Court Denies Compassionate Appointment After 24 Years: Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. vs. Anusree K.B. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a dependent is entitled to compassionate appointment after a significant delay from the death of the employee. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. & Ors. vs. Anusree K.B. Judgment Date:
Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Murder Case: Bohatti Devi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court correctly granted bail in a case involving serious offences like murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Bohatti Devi vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. Judgment Date: 30 September 2022 Introduction Date of
Supreme Court quashes detention order under PIT NDPS Act due to delay and suppression of facts: Sushanta Kumar Banik vs. State of Tripura (2022) INSC 771 (30 September 2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a detention order under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PIT NDPS Act) can be quashed
Supreme Court Cancels Bail for Accused in Double Murder Case: Ajwar vs. Niyaj Ahmad (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in granting bail to an accused in a double murder case without considering the seriousness of the crime and the accused’s role. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ajwar vs. Niyaj Ahmad &
Supreme Court Upholds Airport Authority’s Tender Conditions in Ground Handling Services Case (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court can interfere with the tender conditions set by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) in a writ petition filed by a non-governmental organization (NGO). CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Tender Law Case Name: Airport Authority of India
Supreme Court clarifies arbitrability of disputes under specific contract clauses: Emaar India Ltd. vs. Tarun Aggarwal Projects LLP (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a dispute falls under an arbitration clause or an exception clause within a contract. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Case Name: M/s. EMAAR INDIA LTD. VERSUS TARUN AGGARWAL PROJECTS LLP & ANR. [Judgment Date]: 30
Supreme Court Clarifies Minimum Area for Electricity Distribution Licenses: Jindal Steel vs. Chhattisgarh State (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “area of supply” for electricity distribution licenses. CASE TYPE: Electricity Law, Regulatory Law. Case Name: M/s. Jindal Steel and Power Limited vs. The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission and Ors. [Judgment Date]: 29 September 2022 Introduction
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Suit as Time-Barred in Property Dispute: Sukhbiri Devi vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a suit for declaration of co-ownership of property is barred by limitation when the suit is filed more than three years after the knowledge of a registered relinquishment deed. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name:
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case Based on Circumstantial Evidence: Nazeer vs State (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether circumstantial evidence was sufficient to convict the accused of murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Nazeer @ Nazeer Mohammed vs. State Rep by Inspector of Police. [Judgment Date]: 29 September 2022 Date of the Judgment: 29
Supreme Court Upholds Striking Off of Company: Nirendra Nath Kar vs. Gopal Navin Bhai Dave & Ors. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an individual, not officially recorded as a director in the Registrar of Companies’ records, has the right to challenge the striking off of a company’s name. CASE TYPE: Company Law Case Name: Nirendra Nath
