R. Banumathi

Supreme Court Directs Consideration of Subsequently Qualified Candidates: Rajasthan Public Service Commission vs. Kailash Chandra Jyotishi (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Public Service Commission is obligated to consider candidates who become qualified after the initial recruitment process has commenced. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Rajasthan Public Service Commission vs. Kailash Chandra Jyotishi and Ors. Judgment Date: July 19, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 19, 2017 Citation: [Not Available in […]

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Pomegranate Trees in Land Acquisition Case: Nelatur Sampoornamma vs. Special Deputy Collector (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation for fruit-bearing trees in land acquisition cases. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Nelatur Sampoornamma vs. Special Deputy Collector, L.A., Telugu Ganga Project Judgment Date: July 19, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 19, 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 664 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. (authored the

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Interest Payment in Land Allotment Case: Estate Officer, Punjab vs. Jagtar Singh (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a contempt jurisdiction can be used to adjudicate a dispute regarding interest on a refund. CASE TYPE: Land Allotment/Contempt of Court Case Name: The Estate Officer, Punjab Urban Planning & Development Authority vs. Jagtar Singh and Ors. [Judgment Date]: July 19, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 19, 2017 Citation: Not

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Supreme Court condones delay in land acquisition appeal, enhances compensation for pomegranate and lime trees (July 19, 2017)

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Can a delay of 3671 days in filing an appeal be condoned? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a land acquisition case. The Court considered whether the High Court was right in dismissing the appeal due to the delay and also looked into the adequacy of compensation for fruit-bearing trees. This

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Supreme Court Directs Further Inquiry on Compensation in Unfair Trade Practice Case: Dr. Manjeet Kaur Monga vs. K.L. Suneja & Ors. (2017) INSC 640 (18 July 2017)

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Date of the Judgment: 18 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 640 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph and Hon’ble Mrs. Justice R. Banumathi. This was a division bench. The majority opinion was authored by Justice Kurian Joseph. Can a builder be liable for interest on a refund amount when the payment was made but not

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Supreme Court Relaxes Bail Condition in Criminal Case: Rabindranath Barik vs. State of Odisha (2017)

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Can a court modify bail conditions after a chargesheet has been filed? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent criminal appeal, focusing on the financial security required for bail. This case highlights the court’s power to adjust bail conditions based on the specific circumstances and the overall security already in place.

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Supreme Court Addresses Representation of Unrecognised Unions in Industrial Disputes: Hind Kamgar Sanghatana vs. Dai Ichi Karkaria Ltd. (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an unrecognized union can represent workers in industrial disputes when there is no recognized union. CASE TYPE: Industrial Dispute Case Name: Hind Kamgar Sanghatana vs. Dai Ichi Karkaria Ltd. and Anr. Judgment Date: 18 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 18 July 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 9222 of 2017 [@ Special

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Supreme Court Disposes Anticipatory Bail Appeal After Charge Sheet Filed in Criminal Case (2017)

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“`html LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an anticipatory bail application can be maintained after the filing of a charge sheet. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ram Naresh Yadav vs. The State of Jharkhand & Anr. [Judgment Date]: July 17, 2017 The Supreme Court of India, in this case, addressed the question of whether an anticipatory bail application

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Supreme Court settles promotion criteria based on seniority: M.Elangovan vs. Union of India (2017)

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Date of the Judgment: July 17, 2017 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice R. Banumathi Can a cut-off date be applied to seniority-based promotions? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning promotions within the postal service. The court clarified that for promotions based solely on

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Supreme Court Upholds Eviction Order: Hameed Kunju vs. Nazim (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in interfering with the eviction order passed by the Trial Court. CASE TYPE: Eviction/Rent Control Case Name: Hameed Kunju vs. Nazim [Judgment Date]: 17 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 17 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 657 Judges: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on School Teacher Termination: Shubham Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha vs. Dnyaneshwar Daigavhane (2017)

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Can a High Court set aside a School Tribunal’s order based on internal disputes within a school’s management? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving the termination of a school teacher. This case highlights the importance of adhering to legal procedures and deciding cases based on merit, not internal

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Supreme Court ensures uniform compensation in land acquisition cases: Munshiya vs. State of U.P. (2017)

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Can land owners receive different compensation for land acquired under the same notification? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this issue in a case concerning land acquisition compensation. The court emphasized the need for uniformity in compensation for land acquired under the same notification. This judgment ensures that landowners receive equal treatment. Citation: (2017)

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