Date of the Judgment: 23 November 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 1041 Judges: Rohinton Fali Nariman, J., Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J. Can the Income Tax Department apply new circulars about tax limits to old cases? The Supreme Court of India addressed this important question in a judgment. The court clarified that circulars issued by the Income […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Inter-regional transfer of an employee and their appropriate placement in the new region. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The Regional Director, Employees State Insurance Corporation & Anr. vs. Soumitra Sengupta & Ors. [Judgment Date]: November 23, 2017 Date of the Judgment: November 23, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 1009 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice
Can bail be denied based on the nature of a related offense, rather than the primary offense itself? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in Nikesh Tarachand Shah vs. Union of India. This case challenged the constitutional validity of Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, which imposed
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a registered sale deed requires attesting witnesses to be examined to prove the title of the purchaser in a suit for recovery of possession against an encroacher. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Dispute Case Name: Smt.Bayanabai Kaware vs. Rajendra S/o Baburao Dhote Judgment Date: 23 November 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 23
Can a High Court judgment be overturned by the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a civil appeal. The case involved a dispute between P.G.Lalithambika and Indian Rare Earths Ltd. The Supreme Court, consisting of Justices Kurian Joseph and Amitava Roy, upheld the High Court’s decision, dismissing the appeal.
LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification on the date of implementation of post-based roster for promotions in government services. CASE TYPE: Service Law – Promotion and Reservation. Case Name: V. Lakshmikanthan and Anr. vs. Union of India and Ors. [Judgment Date]: 22 November 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 November 2017 Citation: [Not available in the source]
LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of the redemption fine for confiscated gold under the Defence of India Rules, 1962, and the applicability of the Gold Control Act, 1968. CASE TYPE: Civil (Confiscation and Gold Control) Case Name: Gunwantlal Godawat vs. Union of India & Another Judgment Date: 22 November 2017 Can the government confiscate gold that was
Date of the Judgment: 22 November 2017 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: N. V. Ramana, J. and Amitava Roy, J. Can a married man be validly adopted, especially within the Jain community? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a dispute over the adoption of Ratanlal by his uncle, Govardhandas. The court
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Can reservation policies extend to simple upgradation in service? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question in a case involving Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL). The Court clarified that reservation is not applicable in cases of simple upgradation, relying on its previous judgment on the same issue. This judgment, delivered on 22nd
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Jammu and Kashmir should be held liable for costs and contempt proceedings for delaying the appointment of a candidate to the Kashmir Administrative Service. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of Jammu and Kashmir vs. Mohammad Mehraj-ud-Din Khan & Ors. Judgment Date: 21 November 2017 Can a State
Date of the Judgment: 17 November 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 989 Judges: N.V. Ramana, J., Amitava Roy, J. Can a conviction for murder stand solely on the testimony of an eyewitness whose account is riddled with inconsistencies and improbabilities? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a criminal appeal, ultimately acquitting
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Government can file a suit regarding a lease between a Municipal Corporation and a company in liquidation when the State claims ownership of the land. CASE TYPE: Company Law, Lease Dispute Case Name: State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Official Liquidator M/s Hukumchand Mills Ltd. (In Liquidation) & Ors. Judgment Date:
