Supreme Court Rules on Permanent Employment Status of University Lecturer: Dr. Jacob K. Daniel vs. Mahatma Gandhi University (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the appointment of a university lecturer was permanent or temporary. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dr. Jacob K. Daniel vs. Mahatma Gandhi University & Anr. [Judgment Date]: May 11, 2022 Introduction Date […]
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision but Grants Relief to Student with Learning Disability LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a student with a learning disability, specifically Dyscalculia, is entitled to relief under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Disability Rights. Case Name: Naman Verma vs. The Director, The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Supreme Court Limits Power to Modify Laws in Chandigarh: Independent Schools’ Association vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of power to modify laws extended to Union Territories. CASE TYPE: Education Law/Constitutional Law. Case Name: Independent Schools’ Association Chandigarh (Regd.) & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 11 May 2022 Date
Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act, 1940: M.P. Rajya Tilhan Utpadak vs. Modi Transport (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a matter in a pending suit can be referred to arbitration under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 without a clear agreement between all parties. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: M.P.
Supreme Court Restores Minimum Wage Notification with Special Allowance: Gomantak Mazdoor Sangh vs. State of Goa (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Government can modify a minimum wage notification by way of an errata notification, without following the procedure for fixing or revising minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. CASE TYPE: Labour Law
Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Orders on Fly Ash Disposal: Aravali Power Co. vs. Vedprakash (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the proper disposal and utilization of fly ash generated by thermal power plants, and the environmental compliances required for the same. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: M/s Aravali Power Co
Supreme Court Allows Switch to GPF for University Employees: University of Delhi vs. Shashi Kiran & Ors. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether employees of the University of Delhi, who initially opted for the Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) scheme, can be allowed to switch to the General Provident Fund (GPF) and Pension Scheme, especially when the University
Supreme Court Quashes Appointment, Orders Fresh Selection in Lecturer Post Case: Reshma Sultana vs. State of Karnataka (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court, after invalidating an appointment, can direct the appointment of another candidate who was not part of the original selection process. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Reshma Sultana vs. The State
Supreme Court Quashes Cheating Charges Against Wife in Gold Fraud Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person can be charged under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for cheating without direct involvement in the inducement of the complainant to part with their property. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Rekha Jain vs. The State
Supreme Court Upholds Appointment of Lecturer Despite Procedural Lapses: Ram Chandra vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the appointment of a lecturer can be set aside due to procedural irregularities in the selection process, specifically regarding the nomination of subject experts. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Ram Chandra vs. State of
Supreme Court Directs Madhya Pradesh SEC to Hold Local Body Elections: Suresh Mahajan vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Government can delay local body elections by citing ongoing delimitation or triple test compliance. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Election Law Case Name: Suresh Mahajan vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
Supreme Court Halts Railway Expansion in Western Ghats: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Balancing development with environmental protection in ecologically sensitive zones. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation. Case Name: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: May 09, 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment:
