Supreme Court Invalidates Appointment of Government Employee as Arbitrator in Glock Asia-Pacific vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a government employee can be appointed as an arbitrator in a dispute where the government is a party, given conflict of interest concerns. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: M/S GLOCK ASIA-PACIFIC LTD. vs. UNION […]
Supreme Court Upholds Tender Award in Electric Bus Contract: Tata Motors vs. BEST (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court, after disqualifying a bidder in a tender process, should further investigate the eligibility of other bidders. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Tender Process Case Name: TATA Motors Limited vs. The Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply & Transport
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Supreme Court clarifies rights of candidates in waitlists: State of Karnataka vs. Smt. Bharathi S. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether inclusion in a waitlist (Additional List) creates a right to appointment. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of Karnataka & Ors. vs. Smt. Bharathi S. Judgment Date: May 19, 2023 Date of the Judgment: May
Supreme Court Clarifies Disqualification and Governor Powers in Maharashtra Political Crisis Date of the Judgment: 11 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 441 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI; MR Shah, J; Krishna Murari, J; Hima Kohli, J; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J Can a Governor direct a floor test based on internal party disputes? The Supreme
Supreme Court Clarifies Governor’s Power and Tenth Schedule in Maharashtra Political Crisis LEGAL ISSUE: The extent of the Governor’s discretionary powers, the interpretation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, and the powers of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in cases of political party splits. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, specifically concerning the powers of
Supreme Court Clarifies Delhi Government’s Control Over Services: Government of NCT of Delhi vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of legislative and executive powers of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) over “services.” CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Federalism Case Name: Government of NCT of Delhi vs. Union of India [Judgment
Supreme Court Clarifies Teacher Appointment Process in Minority Institutions: State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Rachna Hills (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the selection process for teachers in minority institutions concludes before the mandatory approval of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS). CASE TYPE: Education Law, Service Law Case Name: The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
Supreme Court Clarifies Teacher Appointment Process in UP Minority Institutions Date of the Judgment: 27 April 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 4412 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. Can a teacher’s appointment in a minority institution be considered final without the mandatory approval of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS)? The Supreme
Supreme Court Sets Aside Telangana High Court Order on CBI Investigation: Suneetha Narreddy vs. Y S Avinash Reddy & Anr (2023) INSC 345 (24 April 2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court can dictate the manner of investigation by directing that questioning be in printed/written form and by providing a questionnaire to the suspect. CASE
Supreme Court Allows Felling of Trees for Mumbai Metro Project, Imposes Fine: In Re: Felling of Trees in Aarey Forest (Maharashtra) (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) could fell more trees than initially permitted by the Supreme Court for the Mumbai Metro Line-3 project. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case
Supreme Court Allows Felling of 177 Trees for Mumbai Metro Project Despite Initial Order LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) could fell more trees than initially permitted by the Supreme Court for the Metro Car Shed Land at Aarey Colony. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: In Re: Felling of
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Supreme Court Settles Arbitrability of Disputes After Settlement Agreement in NTPC vs. SPML Case (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a dispute can be referred to arbitration after a settlement agreement has been reached and implemented by the parties. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: NTPC Ltd. vs. M/S SPML Infra Ltd. Judgment Date: 10 April 2023
