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Supreme Court overturns High Court conviction based on extra-judicial confession: Nikhil Chandra Mondal vs. State of West Bengal (2023)

/ B.R. Gavai, Evidence Act, 1872, Evidence Act, 1872 with Section 27, Extra-judicial Confessions, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Judges, Offences Against Human Body, Sanjay Karol

Supreme Court overturns High Court conviction based on extra-judicial confession: Nikhil Chandra Mondal vs. State of West Bengal (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be solely based on extra-judicial confession without corroborating evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Nikhil Chandra Mondal vs. State of West Bengal Judgment Date: March 3, 2023 Date of […]

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Supreme Court Expands High-Powered Committee’s Scope for Wild Animal Welfare: Muruly M.S. vs. The State of Karnataka & Ors. (2023) INSC 206 (03 March 2023)

/ Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Inherent Powers, Judges, Krishna Murari

Supreme Court Expands High-Powered Committee’s Scope for Wild Animal Welfare Date of the Judgment: 03 March 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 206 Judges: Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah Can a committee formed to oversee the transfer of elephants in Northeast India have its jurisdiction extended to the entire country? The Supreme Court of India

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Supreme Court reduces murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder: Premchand vs. State of Maharashtra (2023)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 313, Dipankar Datta, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 with Section 27, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 304, Judges, Offences Against Human Body, S. Ravindra Bhat

Supreme Court Converts Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide: Premchand vs. State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the act of the accused constitutes murder or culpable homicide not amounting to murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Premchand vs. The State of Maharashtra Judgment Date: 3rd March 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 3rd March

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Supreme Court Upholds “One Site One Shop” Policy in Chandigarh Market Dispute: Gurjit Singh vs. Union Territory, Chandigarh (2023) INSC 175 (03 March 2023)

/ Allotment of Public Spaces, B.V. Nagarathna, Judges, Licensing, Licensing of Auction Platform Rules, 1981, M.R. Shah, Market Committee, Property Law

Supreme Court Upholds “One Site One Shop” Policy in Chandigarh Market Dispute Date of the Judgment: 03 March 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 175 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a shop owner in a market claim a right to the auction platform directly in front of their shop? The Supreme Court of

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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Arbitration Award in Partnership Dispute: Super Diamond Tools vs. K. Mohan Rao (2 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Arbitration Award in Partnership Dispute LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an arbitral award based on accounts spanning 21 years, with a counter-claim made after a significant delay, is against public policy and can be set aside. CASE TYPE: Arbitration. Case Name: Super Diamond Tools & Ors. vs. K. Mohan Rao. Judgment Date:

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Supreme Court mandates a committee for appointment of Election Commissioners: Anoop Baranwal vs. Union of India (2 March 2023)

/ Aniruddha Bose, Appointment of Election Commissioners, C.T. Ravikumar, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 14, Constitutional Law with Article 324, Election Commission of India, Election Law, Fundamental Rights, Hrishikesh Roy, Judges, K.M. Joseph

Supreme Court Mandates Independent Panel for Election Commissioner Appointments Date of the Judgment: 2 March 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 151 Judges: K.M. Joseph, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy, C.T. Ravikumar, JJ. Can the Election Commission of India, the body responsible for overseeing free and fair elections, truly be independent if its members are solely appointed by

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Supreme Court mandates Independent Panel for Election Commissioner Appointments: Anoop Baranwal vs. Union of India (2023)

/ Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, C.T. Ravikumar, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 14, Constitutional Law with Article 324, Fundamental Rights, Hrishikesh Roy, Judges, K.M. Joseph

Supreme Court Mandates Independent Panel for Election Commissioner Appointments LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the process of appointing members to the Election Commission of India, specifically whether the current procedure ensures the independence and impartiality of the commission. CASE TYPE: This case falls under Public Interest Litigation concerning constitutional law, specifically regarding

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Supreme Court Orders Investigation into Adani Group Share Price Volatility: Vishal Tiwari vs. Union of India (2023)

/ Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Investor Protection, J.B. Pardiwala, Judges, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Regulatory Framework, Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957, Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 with Rule 19A, Securities Law

Supreme Court Orders Investigation into Adani Group Share Price Volatility: Vishal Tiwari vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Investigation into allegations of stock manipulation and regulatory failures concerning the Adani Group. CASE TYPE: Securities Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Vishal Tiwari vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: March 2, 2023 Introduction

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Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction in property disputes: Future Sector Land Developers vs. Bagmane Developers (2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Property Dispute: Future Sector Land Developers vs. Bagmane Developers (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the correct jurisdiction for suits involving immovable property when contractual rights are also involved. CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Property Dispute, Jurisdiction Case Name: Future Sector Land Developers LLP & Anr. vs. Bagmane Developers P. Ltd. & Ors.

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Supreme Court Protects Tenant from Eviction Despite Rent Dispute: Shanti Prasad vs. Thakur Dass (2023)

/ Aravind Kumar, Eviction, Judges, Manoj Misra, Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 with Section 20(4)

Supreme Court Protects Tenant from Eviction Despite Rent Dispute: Shanti Prasad vs. Thakur Dass (2023) Date of the Judgment: March 1, 2023 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 5981 of 2014 Judges: Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Aravind Kumar Can a tenant be evicted for a minor discrepancy in the claimed rent amount, even after depositing the

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Supreme Court Protects Tenant from Eviction Despite Rent Dispute: Shanti Prasad vs. Thakur Dass (2023)

/ Aravind Kumar, Eviction, Judges, Manoj Misra, Rent Control, Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 with Section 20(4)

Supreme Court Protects Tenant from Eviction Despite Rent Dispute: Shanti Prasad vs. Thakur Dass (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a tenant is entitled to protection from eviction under Section 20(4) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, if they deposit the arrears of rent, interest, and costs, even if

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