LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an accident occurring while an employee is traveling back home after completing a work assignment can be considered as arising “out of and in the course of employment” under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923. CASE TYPE: Employees’ Compensation Law Case Name: Daya Kishan Joshi & Anr. vs. Dynemech Systems Pvt. Ltd. Judgment […]
Can the Supreme Court intervene to expedite a child custody case? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question by directing the Family Court to quickly resolve a pending matter. This case involves a dispute over the custody of a child, with the Supreme Court intervening to ensure a speedy resolution. The bench comprised
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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning building concessions should be transferred to the Supreme Court when related Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) are already pending. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Civil Case Name: Janhit Manch & Anr. vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors. Judgment Date: 31 July 2017 Introduction Can a Public Interest
Date of the Judgment: 28 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 685 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a High Court grant bail in a case involving commercial quantities of narcotics without considering the stringent conditions under Section 37 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985? The Supreme Court addressed this critical
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate possessing an equivalent qualification to the prescribed one and producing a computer word processing certificate before the written examination can be disqualified for appointment. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Beena R. vs. Kerala Public Service Commission & Ors. [Judgment Date]: July 28, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 28,
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Port Trust can charge demurrage on goods detained by customs, and whether the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) or customs authorities can be held liable for such charges. CASE TYPE: Customs and Port Trust Law Case Name: Mumbai Port Trust vs. M/s. Shri Lakshmi Steels and Ors. Judgment Date: 27 July
Can the criminal justice system be used to harass innocent family members in matrimonial disputes? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical issue in Rajesh Sharma & Ors. vs. State of U.P. & Anr., acknowledging the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This provision, intended to protect women from cruelty,
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a tenant should be granted additional time to vacate premises due to personal circumstances in a rent dispute. CASE TYPE: Civil (Rent Control). Case Name: Khubi Ram vs. Lalit Mohan. Judgment Date: 27 July 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 27 July 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi,
LEGAL ISSUE: The scope of revisional jurisdiction of the High Court under Rent Control Acts concerning findings of fact by lower courts. CASE TYPE: Rent Control/Eviction Case Name: Gandhe Vijay Kumar vs. Mulji @ Mulchand [Judgment Date]: 27 July 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 27 July 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J.,
Date of the Judgment: July 27, 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. The Supreme Court of India recently addressed an appeal regarding the appointment of a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Patliputra Medical College, Dhanbad. The core issue revolved around the appointment of the appellant as
The Supreme Court of India addressed a critical question regarding the reliability of evidence in cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. This case highlights the importance of independent witness testimony and the prosecution’s burden of proof. The bench comprised Justices L. Nageswara Rao and Navin Sinha, with the judgment authored by
Date of the Judgment: 27 July 2017 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a High Court fix a lower interest rate on rent arrears than what is prescribed by the Board under the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case concerning
