Can the Supreme Court intervene when a High Court delays hearing a case despite prior directions? The Supreme Court of India addressed this in a service matter concerning the appointment of the Director of Town Planning in Maharashtra. The Court directed the High Court to expedite the hearing of the pending writ petitions. This case, […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether videoconferencing can be used in matrimonial disputes under the Family Courts Act, 1984. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Law. Case Name: Santhini vs. Vijaya Venketesh. Judgment Date: 9 October 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 9 October 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 847 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J. (Majority Opinion), Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud,
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the existing Special Investigation Team (SIT) is sufficient to investigate the Panama Papers revelations. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (Criminal) Case Name: Manohar Lal Sharma vs. Central Bureau of Investigation & Ors. Judgment Date: October 9, 2017 Date of the Judgment: October 9, 2017 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Adarsh Kumar
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Date of the Judgment: October 9, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 824 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J., Ashok Bhushan, J. Can businesses choose to ignore depreciation when calculating deductions under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question, clarifying that depreciation must be considered when computing profits eligible for
Can a conviction be overturned if the prosecution fails to establish key facts? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving the alleged theft of a bond paper from a government office. The core issue revolved around whether the High Court of Karnataka correctly overturned the acquittal granted by the
Can a prior agreement to sell property be nullified by a subsequent sale? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving a dispute over a house sale agreement. The Court examined the validity of competing agreements and the readiness of the parties to fulfill their obligations. This case highlights the importance
Can states levy entry tax on goods imported from outside India? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a batch of appeals, including State of Kerala vs. Fr. William Fernandez. This judgment clarifies the legislative powers of states regarding entry tax on imported goods. The court held that states have the authority
LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of prior judgment in similar cases CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal Case Name: Delhi Development Authority vs. M/S. J.B.M. Builder Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. Judgment Date: 06 October 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 06 October 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J., and Amitava Roy, J. Can a
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused were rightly convicted for kidnapping for ransom under Section 364A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law – Kidnapping, Dacoity Case Name: Birbal Choudhary @ Mukhiya Jee vs. State of Bihar [Judgment Date]: October 6, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: October 6, 2017 Citation: Not Available
LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) concerning the calculation of energy charges, specifically regarding the cost of coal. CASE TYPE: Contractual Dispute/Electricity Law. Case Name: Nabha Power Limited (NPL) vs. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) & Anr. Judgment Date: 05 October 2017 Date of the Judgment: 05 October 2017 Citation: 2017
Can a court reconsider its own judgment? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question when M/s Anu Texchem Products (P) Ltd sought a review of a previous order. This case involves a dispute over an insurance claim. The Supreme Court, composed of Justices Rohinton Fali Nariman and Sanjay Kishan Kaul, ultimately dismissed the
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a report submitted by the Chief Secretary regarding the identification of forest lands can be challenged before the High Court in an appropriate proceeding. CASE TYPE: Contempt of Court and Land Law. Case Name: Viswajeet Khanna and Ors. vs. Sukhwinder Singh and Ors. [Judgment Date]: October 05, 2017 Introduction Date of the
