Supreme Court quashes High Court order in SARFAESI Act case: Kotak Mahindra Bank vs. Narendra Jayantilal Trivedi (2022) Date of the Judgment: May 13, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 487 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a High Court grant interim relief that effectively stalls recovery proceedings under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of […]
Supreme Court Upholds High Court’s Jurisdiction Under Article 227 in Consumer Disputes LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can entertain a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India against an order passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in an appeal under Section 58(1)(a)(iii) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Supreme Court Orders Compensation for Endosulfan Victims: Baiju K G & Ors vs. Dr V P Joy (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Failure to implement court-ordered compensation and healthcare for victims of environmental damage. CASE TYPE: Contempt Petition arising from a Public Interest Litigation. Case Name: Baiju K G & Ors vs. Dr V P Joy. [Judgment
Supreme Court Upholds “Own Use” Interpretation for Captive Power Plants: Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Ltd. vs. Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (2022) Date of the Judgment: May 12, 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 512 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J. and B.R. Gavai, J. Can a company that generates power primarily for its own use, share
Supreme Court Allows Relief to Allottee Despite Payment Delays in Housing Scheme: Anjana Saraiya vs. State of U.P. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an allottee of a residential plot under a government scheme can have their allotment restored after delays in payment, if they subsequently pay the full amount with interest and are willing to pay
Supreme Court Reinstates Contractual Employee: K. Ragupathi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022) Date of the Judgment: May 12, 2022 Citation: K. Ragupathi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022) INSC 489 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J. and B.R. Gavai, J. Can a university terminate a contractual employee without following principles of natural justice, even if
Supreme Court Clarifies Pledge Law and Depositories Act: PTC India Financial Services Ltd. vs. Venkateswarlu Kari (2022) Date of the Judgment: 12 May 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 479 Judges: M.R. Shah, J., Sanjiv Khanna, J. Can a pawnee (lender) automatically become the owner of pledged shares by simply recording themselves as the beneficial owner in
Supreme Court clarifies pay scales for Ayush Department Librarians: State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Seema Sharma (2022) INSC 484 LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of University Grants Commission (UGC) pay scales to librarians in Ayurvedic colleges. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Seema Sharma. Judgment Date: May 12, 2022. Introduction Date of
Supreme Court Clarifies Domestic Violence Act: Shared Household and Mandatory Incident Reports LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Domestic Incident Report is mandatory before initiating proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and what constitutes a ‘shared household’ and ‘domestic relationship’. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Prabha Tyagi vs. Kamlesh Devi Judgment Date:
Supreme Court Restores Compensation Award in Motor Accident Case: Kausalya Bhoi vs. Oriental Insurance (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in reducing the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal without providing adequate reasons. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Kausalya Bhoi & Ors. vs. Divisional Manager, Oriental Insurance Co.
Supreme Court Orders Imprisonment for Contempt of Court in Urban Infrastructure Real Estate Fund vs. Dharmesh S. Jain LEGAL ISSUE: Contempt of Court for wilful disobedience of court orders. CASE TYPE: Contempt of Court Case Name: Urban Infrastructure Real Estate Fund vs. Dharmesh S. Jain and Another Judgment Date: 12 May 2022 Introduction Date of
Supreme Court overturns High Court order on Constable Appointment: State of Rajasthan vs. Chetan Jeff (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate who suppressed information about a pending criminal case in their job application can be appointed as a constable. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of Rajasthan & Ors. vs. Chetan Jeff Judgment Date:
