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 […]
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)
Date of the Judgment: July 13, 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 9006 of 2017 (Arising out of SLP(C) No. 25827 of 2015) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a person who has suffered a disability in a motor accident claim compensation for both physical disability and loss of future earnings? The Supreme Court
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether past service benefits, including seniority, should be granted to an employee from the date of joining the Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals (DGS&D). CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India vs. O.T. Anthrayose Judgment Date: 13 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 July 2017 The Supreme Court of
LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of selection process for government jobs. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Vinod Kumar Khajuria & Anr. vs. State of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 13 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 July 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and R. Banumathi, J. Can a selection process
LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation for land acquisition. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition. Case Name: B.A. Naik (Since Deceased) By His Lrs. vs. The Special Land Acquisition Officer, Ukp, Bilagi, Karnataka Etc. Judgment Date: July 11, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 11, 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 8935-36 of 2017 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J.,
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LEGAL ISSUE: Enforceability of an arbitral award as a decree of a civil court. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law. Case Name: Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. & Anr. vs. M/s Atwal Rice & General Mills Rep. by its Partners. [Judgment Date]: July 11, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 11, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC
LEGAL ISSUE: Resolution of a family dispute regarding the appointment of an Anganwadi worker. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Kamaljit Kaur vs. The State of Punjab & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 11 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 11 July 2017 Citation: (Not Available in Source) Judges: Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice R. Banumathi Can
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether minority educational institutions have the absolute right to appoint a headmaster of their choice, even if it means overlooking senior teachers from the same community. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Minority Rights Case Name: The Manager, Corporate Educational Agency vs. James Mathew & Ors. Judgment Date: July 11, 2017 Date of the Judgment:
Can a candidate from a Scheduled Caste (SC) category claim a promotion over a senior candidate from the General category when the promotion post is reserved for SC? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning appointment to the post of Agricultural Development Officer. The Court directed the State of Punjab
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in dismissing the writ petition on the ground that the appellant had not availed the statutory remedy of appeal before the Sales Tax Tribunal. CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: M/S Gennex Laboratories Ltd. vs. The Commercial Tax Officer, Hyderabad & Anr. Judgment Date: July 10, 2017
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether termination of service without mandatory consultation with the Public Service Commission is valid under service rules. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Nagar Nigam, Kanpur Nagar & Ors. vs. Dr. (Smt.) Brijbala Tewari & Anr. Judgment Date: July 10, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 10, 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Justice
