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Supreme Court Upholds Inheritance of Successful Bid in Inventory Proceedings: Ethel Lourdes D’Souza Lobo vs. Lucio Neville Jude De Souza (2022)

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Supreme Court Upholds Inheritance of Successful Bid in Inventory Proceedings: Ethel Lourdes D’Souza Lobo vs. Lucio Neville Jude De Souza (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the right of a successful bidder in inventory proceedings under Portuguese Civil Code is heritable. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Inheritance and Succession Case Name: Mrs. Ethel Lourdes D’Souza Lobo vs. […]

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Param Pal Sharda vs. Dhani Ram (2022)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Param Pal Sharda vs. Dhani Ram (2022) Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 842 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and C.T. Ravikumar, J. Can a court disregard a salary certificate when determining compensation in a motor accident claim? The Supreme Court of India recently

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Supreme Court clarifies MBBS Admission Rules: Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs. Akriti Sharma (2022)

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Supreme Court Clarifies MBBS Admission Rules: Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs. Akriti Sharma (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: The case addresses the correct procedure for filling vacant MBBS seats during mop-up counseling, specifically concerning the priority between fresh applicants and the upgradation of students from management quota to state quota. CASE TYPE: Education Law, specifically relating to medical

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in murder case: Raju @ Rajendra Prasad vs. State of Rajasthan (2022)

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in murder case: Raju @ Rajendra Prasad vs. State of Rajasthan (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of the accused based on circumstantial evidence was justified. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Raju @ Rajendra Prasad vs. State of Rajasthan [Judgment Date]: 19 September 2022 Date of the Judgment: 19 September 2022

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Supreme Court Upholds Interim Order for Deposit of Awarded Amount in Arbitration Case: Sepco vs. Power Mech (19 September 2022)

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Supreme Court Upholds Interim Order for Deposit of Awarded Amount in Arbitration Case: Sepco vs. Power Mech LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court can order a party to deposit the full arbitral award amount as a condition for staying the award’s enforcement. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Sepco Electric Power Construction Corporation vs. Power Mech

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Supreme Court to decide on mandatory separate hearing for death penalty cases

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Supreme Court to decide on mandatory separate hearing for death penalty cases Date of the Judgment: 19 September 2022 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, CJI, S. Ravindra Bhat, J, Sudhanshu Dhulia, J. The Supreme Court of India is grappling with a critical question: Should a separate hearing be mandatory after a conviction in cases where the

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Supreme Court Reinstates Compensation for Injured Employee in Construction Accident Case: Suresh Paswan vs. M/s. Kla Construction Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2022) INSC 782 (16 September 2022)

/ Assessment of Disability, Compensation for Workplace Injuries, Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, Employer's Responsibility, Judges, Krishna Murari, M.R. Shah

Supreme Court Reinstates Compensation for Injured Employee in Construction Accident Case Date of the Judgment: 16 September 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 782 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and Krishna Murari, J. Can an employer avoid compensating an employee for a workplace injury by disputing a disability certificate years after the accident? The Supreme Court of India

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Supreme Court Denies Modvat Credit on ‘Guide Car’ as Component of Coke Oven Battery: Steel Authority of India Ltd. vs. Commissioner, Central Excise & Customs (2022) INSC 739 (16 September 2022)

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Supreme Court Denies Modvat Credit on ‘Guide Car’ as Component of Coke Oven Battery Date of the Judgment: 16 September 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 739 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and Krishna Murari, J. Can a specialized vehicle used in a steel plant be considered a ‘component’ of a larger industrial unit, thus qualifying for tax

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Merchant Navy Amputee in Motor Accident Case: Ramesh vs. Karan Singh (2022) INSC 779 (16 September 2022)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Merchant Navy Amputee in Motor Accident Case LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation in motor accident claims involving permanent disability and loss of future earnings. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Ramesh vs. Karan Singh & Anr. Judgment Date: 16 September 2022 Date of the Judgment: 16 September 2022

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Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Complaint Dismissal: Sudha & Ors. vs. Jaiprakash Associates Limited (2022)

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Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Complaint Dismissal: Sudha & Ors. vs. Jaiprakash Associates Limited (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a consumer can claim a refund for a delayed property possession before the expiry of the grace period as per the agreement. CASE TYPE: Consumer Case Name: Sudha & Ors. vs. Jaiprakash Associates Limited Judgment Date: 16 September

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Supreme Court clarifies stamp duty on agreements to sell without transfer of possession in Punjab: Vijay Kumar Goyal vs. Neena Rani (2022)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Stamp Duty on Agreements to Sell Without Transfer of Possession in Punjab: Vijay Kumar Goyal vs. Neena Rani (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of applicable stamp duty on agreements to sell where possession is not transferred. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Stamp Duty Case Name: Vijay Kumar Goyal (Dead) Thr. LR. vs. Neena

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Supreme Court quashes Pharmacy Council of India’s moratorium on new pharmacy colleges: Pharmacy Council of India vs. Rajeev College of Pharmacy (2022)

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Supreme Court quashes Pharmacy Council of India’s moratorium on new pharmacy colleges: Pharmacy Council of India vs. Rajeev College of Pharmacy (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) can impose a moratorium on the establishment of new pharmacy colleges through an executive resolution. CASE TYPE: Education Law Case Name: Pharmacy Council of

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