Supreme Court acquits accused in alleged strangulation case: State of Karnataka vs. Srinivasa (2018) Date of the Judgment: 14th August, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 723 Judges: R. Banumathi, J., Vineet Saran, J. Can a conviction for murder be overturned if medical evidence suggests the possibility of suicide? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this […]
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Abetment of Suicide in Dowry Harassment Case: Siddaling vs. State (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the husband’s illicit relationship with another woman constitutes abetment to suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law (Abetment of Suicide, Dowry Harassment) Case Name: Siddaling vs. The State, Through
Supreme Court Clarifies Tenant’s Obligation to Pay Municipal Tax Under West Bengal Tenancy Act Date of the Judgment: 09 August 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 704 Judges: Ranjan Gogoi, J., R. Banumathi, J., Navin Sinha, J. Can a tenant be evicted for not paying their share of municipal taxes? The Supreme Court of India addressed this
Supreme Court Clarifies Tax Exemption Interpretation: Commissioner of Customs vs. Dilip Kumar (2018) Date of the Judgment: 30 July 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 645 Judges: N.V. Ramana, J., Ranjan Gogoi, J., R. Banumathi, J., Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J., S. Abdul Nazeer, J. The Supreme Court of India addressed a critical question regarding the interpretation of
Supreme Court Upholds DVC’s Special Status in Tariff Determination: Bhaskar Shrachi Alloys Ltd. vs. Damodar Valley Corporation (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is governed by the Electricity Act, 2003, or if the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, continues to apply for tariff determination. CASE TYPE: Electricity Tariff Regulation. Case Name: Bhaskar
Supreme Court Upholds DVC’s Tariff Determination: A Review of Electricity Act, 2003 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is governed by the Electricity Act, 2003 or the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 for tariff determination. CASE TYPE: Electricity Tariff Regulation Case Name: Bhaskar Shrachi Alloys Ltd. Etc. Etc. vs. Damodar Valley Corporation &
Supreme Court Upholds DVC’s Tariff Determination: A Detailed Analysis Date of the Judgment: 23 July 2018 Citation: [Not Available in the Source] Judges: Ranjan Gogoi, J, R. Banumathi, J. Can a regulatory body’s tariff regulations override specific provisions of a parent act? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a case concerning
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Bribery Case: State of Gujarat vs. Navinbhai Chandrakant Joshi (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the demand and acceptance of a bribe by a public servant is proven beyond reasonable doubt based on the evidence presented. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Prevention of Corruption Act). Case Name: The State of Gujarat vs. Navinbhai Chandrakant
Supreme Court Allows Use of ‘Malabar’ with ‘Baroma’ for Biryani Rice: Parakh Vanijya Pvt. Ltd. vs. Baroma Agro Product (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a party can claim exclusive rights over a descriptive word like ‘MALABAR’ in the sale of Biryani Rice. CASE TYPE: Trademark Infringement and Passing Off Case Name: Parakh Vanijya Private Limited vs.
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case: Motiram Padu Joshi vs. State of Maharashtra (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in reversing the trial court’s acquittal and convicting the accused based on the evidence of eye witnesses, medical evidence, and recovery of weapons. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Motiram Padu Joshi and
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Nirbhaya Case: Review Petition Dismissed (9 July 2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of a criminal conviction based on alleged errors. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Mukesh vs. State of NCT of Delhi Judgment Date: 9 July 2018 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 9 July 2018 Citation: Not available in the source
Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Nirbhaya Case: Review Petitions Dismissed (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of death penalty in a criminal case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Vinay Sharma & Anr. vs. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors. Judgment Date: 9 July 2018 Date of the Judgment: 9 July 2018 Citation: Not Available Judges:
