LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the appellant was entitled to allotment of a flat by the Rajasthan Housing Board after a protracted dispute. CASE TYPE: Housing/Consumer Dispute Case Name: Daulat Singh Rathore vs. Rajasthan Housing Board Judgment Date: 04 December 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 04 December 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J. […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Special Investigation Team (SIT) should be constituted to investigate allegations of bribery for favorable court orders. CASE TYPE: Criminal Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms vs. Union of India and Others Judgment Date: 1 December 2017 Date of the Judgment: 1 December 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC
LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification on the location of deposited compensation for release to the claimant. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: United India Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Sunil Kumar & Anr. [Judgment Date]: December 1, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: December 1, 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Hon’ble
LEGAL ISSUE: Enforcement of road safety norms and appropriate treatment of accident victims. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Dr. S. Rajaseekaran vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 30 November 2017 Date of the Judgment: 30 November 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 1040 Judges: Madan B. Lokur, J., Deepak Gupta, J. Can the
LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Order XXIII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 regarding withdrawal of suits. CASE TYPE: Civil Procedure Case Name: Anil Kumar Singh vs. Vijay Pal Singh & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 30 November 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 30 November 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 20007 of 2017 (Arising
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an amendment to a rent control act can invalidate eviction petitions filed before the amendment came into effect. CASE TYPE: Rent Control Law Case Name: H. Prabhakar Baliga & Anr. vs. Vasudeva Rao Kanemar @ V.R. Kanemar & Anr. [Judgment Date]: November 30, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: November 30, 2017
Can a High Court order the auction of personal properties of partners in a developer firm to recover dues for a housing project? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, concerning a dispute over infrastructure development in a residential colony. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s order, which
Can a court interfere with a film’s release before the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) makes a decision? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the film “Padmavati.” The Court dismissed the petition, emphasizing the importance of the CBFC’s role and the freedom of artistic expression.
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the appointment of the Special Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was valid, given allegations of impropriety and procedural lapses. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (Service Law) Case Name: Common Cause vs. Union of India and Others Judgment Date: 28 November 2017 Introduction Can an appointment to a high-ranking position
LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation in a motor accident claim, specifically concerning the income of a deceased agricultural laborer and the inclusion of household work in assessing compensation. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Claim Case Name: Laxmidhar Nayak and Ors. vs. Jugal Kishore Behera and Ors. Judgment Date: November 28, 2017 Introduction Date of
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether disciplinary proceedings can continue after an employee’s retirement, specifically concerning pension and gratuity. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dr. Nazrul Islam vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 28 November 2017 Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 975 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and Amitava Roy, J.
Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 988 Judges: R.K. Agrawal, J., Abhay Manohar Sapre, J. Can a daily wage worker, whose services were terminated due to a procedural defect, automatically get reinstatement with full back wages? The Supreme Court addressed this issue while hearing an appeal against a Labour Court award.
