LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a lease deed, not registered and lacking attesting witnesses, can be considered valid for claiming occupancy rights under the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959, especially when the transaction appears to be a sham to circumvent land ceiling laws. CASE TYPE: Land Ceiling/Revenue Law Case Name: Yashchandra (D) By Lrs. vs. The […]
Can a High Court grant anticipatory bail without considering the gravity of the accusations? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case concerning the alleged kidnapping of a minor. This case highlights the importance of considering the seriousness of the charges when granting pre-arrest bail. The Supreme Court, in this criminal
Can an application for corporate insolvency be rejected if defects are not rectified within seven days? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question, clarifying the nature of the seven-day time limit for rectifying defects in applications filed by operational creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. This judgment has significant implications for the
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether circumstantial evidence was sufficient to convict the accused of murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ganpat Singh vs. State of Madhya Pradesh Judgment Date: 19 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 19 September 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 782 Judges: N.V. Ramana, J and Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J Can a conviction for murder
Can a notice for increased property tax be valid if it is received after the financial year has ended? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. The court clarified the rules for amending property tax assessments. This judgment impacts how the Municipal Corporation of
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a trial court can reject a witness’s application for re-examination under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) if the application is made after a significant delay and without sufficient explanation, especially when the witness had previously supported the prosecution’s case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Ratanlal vs.
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a deathbed will, executed under suspicious circumstances, can supersede the rights of a legal heir to receive retiral benefits. CASE TYPE: Succession Law Case Name: Dr. Prakash Soni vs. Deepak Kumar and another Judgment Date: 15 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 15 September 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 784 Judges: Arun Mishra,
Date of the Judgment: 15 September 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 794 Judges: Arun Mishra, J., Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J. Can the government acquire a building or part of a building without acquiring the underlying land? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this complex issue in a case involving the State of Maharashtra and Reliance
LEGAL ISSUE: Examining the issue of unnatural deaths in prisons and the need for prison reforms. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Re- Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons Judgment Date: 15 September 2017 Date of the Judgment: 15 September 2017 Citation: W.P. (C) No. 406/2013 Judges: Madan B. Lokur, J., Deepak Gupta, J. Can
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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether revisional power under the Haryana General Sales Tax Act, 1973 can be exercised after its repeal. CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: The State of Haryana and Others vs. Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. Judgment Date: 15 September 2017 Can a state government use old tax laws to review past tax assessments after
LEGAL ISSUE: The case concerns the correct procedure for assessing disability for public service appointments under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 and the rules framed thereunder. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Rima Taipodia vs. Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission & Ors. Judgment Date: 14 September
Can a medical college be denied permission to operate based on a single inspection? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving Annaii Medical College. The court directed a fresh inspection to ensure fairness and accuracy. This case highlights the importance of thorough evaluation in granting permissions to medical colleges. LEGAL
