Supreme Court Grants Divorce by Mutual Consent and Decides Alimony: Mansi Khatri vs. Gaurav Khatri (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of permanent alimony and granting divorce by mutual consent using powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of India. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Dispute/Transfer Petition Case Name: Mansi Khatri vs. Gaurav Khatri [Judgment Date]: 19 May 2023 […]
Supreme Court Grants Divorce by Mutual Consent and Settles Alimony in Mansi Khatri vs. Gaurav Khatri (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Granting divorce by mutual consent and determining permanent alimony. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Dispute Case Name: Mansi Khatri vs. Gaurav Khatri [Judgment Date]: May 19, 2023 Date of the Judgment: May 19, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 562
Supreme Court Clarifies Electricity Dues Liability for Auction Purchasers Date of the Judgment: 19 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 478 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Hima Kohli, J, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. Can auction purchasers be held liable for the unpaid electricity dues of previous owners? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Caste Abuse Case: Ramesh Chandra Vaishya vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023) Date of the Judgment: 19th May, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 569 Judges: S. Ravindra Bhat, J., Dipankar Datta, J. Can a verbal altercation, absent specific casteist remarks and public view, constitute an offense under the Scheduled Castes
Supreme Court Quashes 100% Reservation for Tribal Teachers in Andhra Pradesh: Government of Andhra Pradesh vs. M. Rama Rao (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether 100% reservation for Scheduled Tribes in teaching posts in Scheduled Areas is constitutionally valid. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The Government of Andhra Pradesh & Ors. vs. M. Rama Rao &
Supreme Court Clarifies Electricity Dues Liability for Auction Purchasers Date of the Judgment: May 19, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 560 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Hima Kohli, J, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J Can an auction purchaser be held liable for the unpaid electricity dues of the previous owner of a property? The Supreme Court
Supreme Court overturns conviction in minor’s murder case due to flawed investigation: Prakash Nishad vs. State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether flawed investigation and reliance on circumstantial evidence, including DNA evidence, can sustain a conviction in a criminal case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Prakash Nishad @ Kewat Zinak Nishad vs. State of Maharashtra
Supreme Court Clarifies Rights of Candidates on Additional Lists in Teacher Recruitment Date of the Judgment: 19 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 472 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI and Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J Can a candidate on a waitlist demand appointment if a vacancy arises after the validity of the waitlist expires? The Supreme
Supreme Court overturns conviction in child assault and murder case due to flawed investigation: Prakash Nishad vs State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be upheld solely on the basis of circumstantial evidence and DNA evidence when the investigation is flawed and the accused’s disclosure statement is not properly recorded. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Upholds Uniform Pay and Pension for District Judiciary: All India Judges Association vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Ensuring uniform pay and service conditions for the district judiciary across India and upholding their financial independence. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Judicial Administration Case Name: All India Judges Association vs. Union of India &
Supreme Court Upholds Pay and Pension Revisions for District Judiciary: All India Judges Association vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Implementation of revised pay and pension structure for the District Judiciary. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: All India Judges Association vs. Union of India Judgment Date: 19 May 2023 Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court Upholds BEST’s Tender Award to EVEY, Dismissing Tata Motors’ Challenge (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a tender process can be challenged by a technically disqualified bidder and whether a successful bidder can rectify a minor clerical error in a non-essential document. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Tender Process Case Name: Tata Motors Limited vs. The
