Can a High Court set aside a School Tribunal’s order based on internal disputes within a school’s management? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving the termination of a school teacher. This case highlights the importance of adhering to legal procedures and deciding cases based on merit, not internal […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether enhanced compensation awarded in land acquisition cases should be released to the landowners. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition. Case Name: Nagorao S/O Vitthalrao Salunke vs. Regional Officer, MIDC, Latur & Ors. Judgment Date: July 17, 2017 Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in a recent judgment, addressed the issue of releasing enhanced compensation
Can land owners receive different compensation for land acquired under the same notification? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this issue in a case concerning land acquisition compensation. The court emphasized the need for uniformity in compensation for land acquired under the same notification. This judgment ensures that landowners receive equal treatment. Citation: (2017)
Date of the Judgment: July 17, 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 678 Judges: N.V. Ramana, J. and Prafulla C. Pant, J. (Divided Opinion) Can mere silence and subsequent absconding be sufficient to convict a person for destruction of evidence under Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in
LEGAL ISSUE: Investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings by security forces. CASE TYPE: Criminal Writ Petition Case Name: Extra Judl. Exec. Victim Families Assn. & Anr. vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: July 14, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 14, 2017 Citation: Not Available in Source Judges: Madan B. Lokur, J., Uday
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an insurance company is liable to pay compensation to a third party in a motor accident claim when the vehicle was insured by the original owner, but the vehicle was later transferred to another person without intimation to the insurer. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Claim Case Name: Firdaus vs. Oriental Insurance
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether proof of demand for illegal gratification is essential for conviction under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Act Case Name: Mukhtiar Singh (Since Deceased) Through His L.R. vs. State of Punjab Judgment Date: 14 July 2017 Date of the Judgment:
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a woman can claim the right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, if she has never lived in that household with the respondent. CASE TYPE: Domestic Violence Case Name: Manmohan Attavar vs. Neelam Manmohan Attavar Judgment Date: July 14, 2017 Introduction Can
Can inter se transfers of shares between promoters be exempt from open offer obligations under SEBI regulations if the target company is a result of a demerger? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent judgment. The core issue revolved around whether the three-year promoter status should be calculated from the date
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Date of the Judgment: July 13, 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 9006 of 2017 (Arising out of SLP(C) No. 25827 of 2015) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a person who has suffered a disability in a motor accident claim compensation for both physical disability and loss of future earnings? The Supreme Court
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether past service benefits, including seniority, should be granted to an employee from the date of joining the Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals (DGS&D). CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India vs. O.T. Anthrayose Judgment Date: 13 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 July 2017 The Supreme Court of
LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of selection process for government jobs. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Vinod Kumar Khajuria & Anr. vs. State of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 13 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 July 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and R. Banumathi, J. Can a selection process
