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
Supreme Court settles Governor’s duty to summon assembly on the advice of the Council of Ministers: State of Punjab vs. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab (2023) INSC 157 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Governor is bound to summon the State Legislative Assembly on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Rules on Pensionable Service After Resignation Withdrawal: Bhartiben Chandrakantbhai Thakor vs. State of Gujarat (2023) Date of the Judgment: 27 February 2023 Citation: Civil Appeal No 24 of 2013 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J, J B Pardiwala, J. Can a government employee be denied full pension benefits if
Supreme Court Transfers Petitions on Uniform Marriage Age: Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs. Union of India (2023) Date of the Judgment: January 13, 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 28 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI and Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. Can the minimum age of marriage be different for men and women? The Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court penalizes Medical College for defying stay order: National Medical Commission vs. Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Medical College (2023) INSC 102 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a medical college can admit students after the Supreme Court has stayed the High Court’s order permitting such admissions. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Medical Admissions Case Name: National Medical Commission
Supreme Court Upholds Medical College Penalty for Unauthorized Admissions: National Medical Commission vs. Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Medical College (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a medical college can admit students after a stay order from the Supreme Court, and what are the consequences for such actions? CASE TYPE: Education Law, Medical Admissions Case Name: National Medical
Supreme Court Clarifies “Charitable Purpose” Under Kerala Building Tax Act Date of the Judgment: 9 February 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 98 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J, J B Pardiwala, J Can the term “charitable purpose” be narrowly defined only as “relief of the poor and free medical relief” under the
Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Charitable Purpose’ Under Kerala Building Tax Act: Lisie Medical Institutions vs. State of Kerala (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: What constitutes “charitable purpose” for exemption under the Kerala Building Tax Act, 1975? CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: M/s Lisie Medical Institutions vs. The State of Kerala & Ors. Judgment Date: February 9, 2023
