Supreme Court Invalidates Arbitral Tribunal: Ellora Paper Mills vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an arbitral tribunal consisting of employees of one party is valid under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, specifically considering amendments regarding arbitrator neutrality. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Ellora Paper Mills Limited vs. The State of […]
Supreme Court clarifies scope of Section 34(4) of the Arbitration Act in I-Pay Clearing Services vs. ICICI Bank (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of court’s power to remit an arbitral award to the tribunal under Section 34(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: I-Pay Clearing Services Private Limited vs.
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision on Arbitration Award Remission: I-Pay vs. ICICI Bank (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court can remit an arbitral award to the tribunal under Section 34(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, when there is a lack of a finding on a key issue, or only when there are
Supreme Court Upholds SIDBI’s Actions in Bond Payment Dispute: Small Industries Development Bank of India vs. M/S. Sibco Investment Pvt. Ltd. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was justified in withholding payments on bonds due to regulatory directives and concerns over fraudulent transactions. CASE TYPE: Civil Appellate Jurisdiction Case Name:
Supreme Court Upholds State’s Right to Fresh Assessment After Remand: State of Andhra Pradesh vs. S. Pitchi Reddy (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an Assessing Officer can pass a fresh assessment order after a remand by the First Appellate Authority, while a suo moto revision against the remand order is pending before the Commissioner of Commercial
Supreme Court Upholds State’s Right to Reassess Taxes Despite Pending Revisions: Andhra Pradesh vs. S. Pitchi Reddy (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an Assessing Officer can proceed with a fresh assessment after a remand by the Appellate Authority, while a suo moto revision of the remand order is pending before the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes. CASE
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal in MSRTC Accident Case: Dilip Uttam Jayabhay vs. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Industrial Court was justified in interfering with the order of dismissal of a driver involved in a fatal accident, and whether the punishment of dismissal was disproportionate to the misconduct proved. CASE TYPE: Labour
Supreme Court overturns reinstatement order in MSRTC driver dismissal case Date of the Judgment: 03 January 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 5 Judges: M. R. Shah, J. and B. V. Nagarathna, J. Can an Industrial Court interfere with a disciplinary authority’s decision to dismiss an employee, especially when the employee’s misconduct led to a fatal accident?
Supreme Court Quashes Conviction in 498A IPC Case After Marital Settlement Date of the Judgment: 3 January 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 1 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath Can a conviction under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 be quashed after a couple resolves their marital disputes
Supreme Court Quashes Conviction in 498A IPC Case After Parties Reconcile: Rajendra Bhagat vs. State of Jharkhand (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can be quashed when the parties have reconciled and are living together peacefully. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Rajendra Bhagat vs. State of
Supreme Court Clarifies Assured Career Progression Scheme: Union of India vs. Manju Arora (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee who refuses a promotion is entitled to financial upgradation under the Assured Career Progression Scheme. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. Manju Arora & Anr. Judgment Date: 03 January 2022
Supreme Court clarifies Assured Career Progression Scheme for Central Government Employees LEGAL ISSUE: Whether employees who refuse promotions are eligible for financial upgradation under the Assured Career Progression Scheme. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. Manju Arora & Anr. Judgment Date: 3 January 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment:
