Supreme Court Settles Arbitrability of Disputes After Settlement Agreement in NTPC vs. SPML Case (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a dispute is arbitrable after a settlement agreement has been executed and acted upon by the parties. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: NTPC LTD. vs. M/S SPML INFRA LTD. Judgment Date: 10 April 2023 Date of […]
Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory E-filing at DRTs and DRATs, Addresses Digital Divide Concerns (29 March 2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether mandatory e-filing of pleadings at Debt Recovery Tribunals and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals is justified, considering the digital divide in India. CASE TYPE: Writ Petition (Civil) – Service Law, Technology Law, and Procedural Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory E-Filing in Debt Recovery Tribunals: M P High Court Bar Association vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether mandatory e-filing in Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) is valid, considering the digital divide in the country. CASE TYPE: Civil, focused on procedural aspects of debt recovery
Supreme Court Upholds Open Ballot System for Rajya Sabha Elections: Lok Prahari vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the open ballot system for Rajya Sabha elections and the requirement for independent candidates to have ten proposers are constitutionally valid. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Election Law Case Name: Lok Prahari vs. Union of India
Supreme Court Refuses to Direct Land Conversion for Lawyers’ Chambers: SCBA vs. Ministry of Urban Development (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can direct the Union Ministry of Urban Development to convert land allotted for Supreme Court archives into a chamber block for lawyers. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Land Use, Administrative Law. Case
Supreme Court Refuses to Direct Land Allotment for Lawyers’ Chambers: SCBA vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can issue a writ of mandamus to direct the Union Ministry of Urban Development to allot land for the construction of lawyers’ chambers. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Supreme Court Bar
Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of death penalty and consideration of mitigating circumstances. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State by Inspector of Police. Judgment Date: 21 March 2023. Introduction Date of the Judgment: 21 March 2023 Citation:
Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Sundar vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of a death sentence based on errors apparent on the face of the record and the adequacy of sentencing hearings. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sundar @ Sundarrajan vs. State by Inspector of Police Judgment Date: 21 March
Supreme Court Upholds CLAT Scribe Restrictions for Exam Integrity (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether restrictions on scribes for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) are valid for candidates with disabilities. CASE TYPE: Disability Rights Law, Education Law Case Name: Arnab Roy vs. Consortium of National Law Universities & Anr. Judgment Date: 17 March 2023 Date of
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Supreme Court Clarifies Incorporation of Arbitration Clauses in Linked Agreements Date of the Judgment: March 13, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 232 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J, J B Pardiwala, J Can an arbitration clause in one agreement be considered part of another agreement if the two are linked? The Supreme
Supreme Court Appoints Expert Committee to Investigate Adani Group Stock Volatility: Vishal Tiwari vs. Union of India (2023) Date of the Judgment: March 2, 2023 Citation: Not Available Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J, J.B. Pardiwala, J. Can a sudden drop in share prices trigger a Supreme Court intervention? The Supreme
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
