Can a conviction under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) stand if the mandatory prior approvals were not properly obtained? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Seeni Nainar Mohammed vs. State. The court overturned the convictions, emphasizing the importance of strict adherence to legal procedures. This […]
The Supreme Court of India addressed a critical issue regarding the demolition of the Babri Masjid. The Court has ordered a joint trial for all accused. This decision aims to consolidate proceedings and ensure a comprehensive resolution. This judgment was delivered by a two-judge bench comprising Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose and Justice R.F. Nariman. Justice
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Date of the Judgment: 19 April 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 398 Judges: Pinaki Chandra Ghose, J., R.F. Nariman, J. Can a fractured prosecution derail the course of justice? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the Babri Masjid demolition case, ordering a joint trial of all accused individuals. The core issue was whether
LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the jurisdiction of courts in arbitration matters when the seat of arbitration is specified. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Indus Mobile Distribution Private Limited vs. Datawind Innovations Private Limited & Ors. Judgment Date: April 19, 2017 Can a court other than the one at the ‘seat’ of arbitration have jurisdiction over
Date of the Judgment: 30 July 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 536 Judges: K. S. Radhakrishnan, J. and Pinaki Chandra Ghose, J. Can a disciplinary authority impose a minor penalty after issuing a charge-sheet for a major penalty, without conducting a full departmental inquiry? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an educational institute can demand a full refund of salary and allowances from an employee who failed to complete their PhD during a study leave. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology & Anr. vs. Suresh Chandra Verma Judgment Date: 18 July 2013 Introduction Date of
Date of the Judgment: July 18, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 521 Judges: K.S. Radhakrishnan, J., Pinaki Chandra Ghose, J. Can a person who was not considered a juvenile under the old law, be considered a juvenile under the new law? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case where the accused was a few
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether termination of service on expiry of a fixed-term contract constitutes retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. CASE TYPE: Labour Law Case Name: Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation vs. Salimbhai Umarbhai Mansuri Judgment Date: 16 July 2013 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 16 July 2013 Citation: 2013 INSC 507 Judges: K.S. Radhakrishnan, J., Pinaki
Date of the Judgment: July 16, 2013 Citation: 2013 INSC 473 Judges: Surinder Singh Nijjar, J., Pinaki Chandra Ghose, J. Can a parent who takes a child out of their home country against court orders be compelled to return the child? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical issue in a recent case involving
