Supreme Court Orders Release of Mother Convicted of Murdering Children: Nagarathinam vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a mother who killed her children and attempted suicide due to mental stress should be convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) for murder or under Section 304 Part I of the IPC for […]
Supreme Court clarifies settlement process under Customs Act for smuggled goods: Yamal vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an accused under the Customs Act, 1962 can seek settlement under Section 127B for goods specified under Section 123 of the same Act, when seized within the customs area. CASE TYPE: Criminal, Customs Law Case
Supreme Court Clarifies Settlement for Customs Act Violations: Yamal Manojbhai vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether settlement under Section 127B of the Customs Act, 1962 is available for goods specified under Section 123 of the same Act. CASE TYPE: Criminal, Customs Law Case Name: Yamal Manojbhai vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment
Delhi Development Authority vs. Narendra Kumar Jain: Supreme Court Overturns High Court on Land Acquisition Date of the Judgment: 4 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 432 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. Can a subsequent purchaser of land challenge its acquisition? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question, overturning a
Supreme Court Overturns High Court on Land Acquisition Lapse for Subsequent Purchasers: Delhi Development Authority vs. Narendra Kumar Jain (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a subsequent purchaser of land can challenge acquisition proceedings and claim a lapse under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
Supreme Court Grants Bail: GCTOC Act and Organized Crime – Atulbhai Bhanderi vs. State of Gujarat (2023) Date of the Judgment: 4 May 2023 Citation: Criminal Appeal No. 1390 of 2023 (@ Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 10051 of 2022) Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Rastogi and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah. The judgment was
Supreme Court Grants Bail: Analyzing GCTOC Act & Organized Crime in Gujarat LEGAL ISSUE: Whether bail should be granted to an accused under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act, 2015 (GCTOC Act) based on the number of prior cases and the nature of allegations. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Atulbhai Vithalbhai
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Official Liquidator Liable for Post-Liquidation Taxes: Supreme Court Judgment Analysis LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an Official Liquidator is liable for property and water taxes accrued on a company’s assets after the winding-up order but before the sale of the assets. CASE TYPE: Company Law, Liquidation, Property Tax Case Name: Official Liquidator vs. Ujjain Nagar Palika Nigam
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Official Liquidator vs. Ujjain Nagar Palika Nigam: Supreme Court Settles Liability for Post-Liquidation Taxes Date of the Judgment: 04 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 489 Judges: Dinesh Maheshwari, J., Aniruddha Bose, J. Can an Official Liquidator (OL) be held liable for property and water taxes that accrue on a company’s assets after the company has
Supreme Court Clarifies Rights of Secured Creditors with Pledged Shares in Insolvency Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a secured creditor holding pledged shares of a corporate debtor can be considered a financial creditor or operational creditor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), and how their interests should be protected in a resolution plan. CASE
Supreme Court Upholds Election: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi’s Election Not Voided (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an election can be declared void due to alleged non-disclosure of a spouse’s income tax details in the candidate’s affidavit. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi vs. A. Santhana Kumar & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 04 May 2023 Date of the
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Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail Order in Murder Case: Rahul Gupta vs. State of Rajasthan (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court can grant bail in a murder case without considering the chargesheet and seriousness of the offence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Rahul Gupta vs. State of Rajasthan Judgment Date: May 4, 2023 Date
