Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Murder Case Due to Flawed Investigation: Ranvir Singh vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Admissibility of dying declarations and the role of the investigating officer in ensuring a fair trial. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ranvir Singh etc. vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh [Judgment Date]: 12th January […]
Supreme Court acquits accused in murder case due to unreliable sole witness testimony: Vijay vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be based solely on the testimony of a single witness when that witness’s testimony is not wholly trustworthy, reliable, and cogent. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Vijay and Anr.
Supreme Court overturns conviction in murder case due to unreliable witness testimony: Vijay and Anr. vs State of Madhya Pradesh (2023) Date of the Judgment: January 11, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 699 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and M.M. Sundresh, J. Can a conviction for murder be upheld when the primary eyewitness’s testimony is inconsistent and
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Trade Tax Exemption in Modernization Case Date of the Judgment: January 9, 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 14 Judges: M.R. Shah, J., Krishna Murari, J. Can a company that upgrades its manufacturing process with new technology claim tax exemptions meant for companies that diversify their product line? The Supreme Court of
Supreme Court Upholds Retrospective Dismissal in SBI Employee Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a bank must take affirmative action to continue disciplinary proceedings against an employee who reaches superannuation during the proceedings. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State Bank of India & Ors. vs. Kamal Kishore Prasad Judgment Date: 9 January 2023 Introduction Date of
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Bank Officer: State Bank of India vs. Kamal Kishore Prasad (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Appointing Authority of a bank can dismiss an employee after the employee has attained superannuation, when disciplinary proceedings were initiated before superannuation. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State Bank of India & Ors. vs.
Supreme Court Allows Benefit of Sabka Vishwas Scheme Despite Moratorium: Shekhar Resorts vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a company facing a moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) can be denied the benefits of the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019, if it could not make payments within the scheme’s
Supreme Court Allows Settlement Under Sabka Vishwas Scheme Despite IBC Moratorium Date of the Judgment: 5 January 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 15 Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a company be denied the benefits of the “Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019” if it could not make payments due to a
Supreme Court Clarifies Pre-Deposit Requirements under SARFAESI Act LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Section 18 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) regarding pre-deposit requirements for appeals. CASE TYPE: Securitisation and Debt Recovery Case Name: M/s Sidha Neelkanth Paper Industries Private Limited & Another vs. Prudent
Supreme Court Clarifies Pre-Deposit Requirements Under SARFAESI Act: Sidha Neelkanth Paper Industries vs. Prudent ARC Limited (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Section 18 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) regarding pre-deposit requirements for appeals. CASE TYPE: Securitisation and Debt Recovery Case Name: M/s Sidha
Supreme Court Restores Specific Performance Decree in Land Sale Dispute Date of the Judgment: 05 January 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 17 Judges: M. R. Shah, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a High Court overturn a Trial Court’s decision on the readiness and willingness of a buyer to purchase a property, especially when the buyer
Supreme Court Restores Specific Performance Decree: Basavaraj vs. Padmavathi (2023) Date of the Judgment: January 05, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 19 Judges: M. R. Shah, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a High Court overturn a trial court’s finding on the readiness and willingness of a buyer to perform a contract for sale, simply because
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