LEGAL ISSUE: Review of a death penalty in a criminal case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Vikram Singh @ Vicky Walia and Anr. vs. State of Punjab and Anr. Judgment Date: July 7, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 7, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 635 Judges: Dipak Misra, J., R. Banumathi, J., Ashok Bhushan, […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court erred in dismissing an arbitration appeal without proper consideration of facts and legal grounds. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: The Navnirman Development Consultants (I) Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Divisional Commissioner & President District Sports Complex Executive Committee [Judgment Date]: July 05, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 05,
LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of a gift deed under Muslim Law and its effect on property ownership. CASE TYPE: Civil (Property Law, Eviction) Case Name: D. N. Joshi (D) Thr. LRs. & Others vs. D.C. Harris & Another [Judgment Date]: July 3, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 3, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 588 Judges:
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Can a senior employee be denied financial benefits that have been granted to a junior employee? The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in a recent service matter case. The Court emphasized fairness and equality, ensuring that a senior employee receives the same financial benefits as a junior. This judgment highlights the importance of
Can employees, retained by court order, be considered surplus and denied benefits under the Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving the Haryana State Small Industries and Export Corporation Limited. This judgment clarifies the position of employees retained due to court orders, ensuring they
Can a government body avoid paying compensation for acquired land by claiming a stay order when that stay didn’t apply to the specific land owners? The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in a case involving the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and several landowners. The court clarified the application of Section 24(2) of The
Date of the Judgment: April 24, 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 380 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and R. Banumathi, J. Can a pending appeal be dismissed if the parties reach a settlement? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case where the parties resolved their property dispute out of court. This judgment
Can the government acquire land without taking possession or paying compensation? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a series of land acquisition cases. The Court emphasized that if the government fails to take possession of the land or pay compensation within five years, the acquisition lapses under Section 24(2) of
Can a tenant be evicted for not paying rent and subletting the property? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving a landlord seeking to evict his tenants. The core issue revolved around whether the tenants had defaulted on rent payments and illegally sublet the property. This case, Anil Kumar Dadhurao
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the bona fide requirement of a landlord for eviction of a tenant extends to the legal heirs upon the landlord’s death, especially when the family business continues. CASE TYPE: Property Eviction Law. Case Name: Satish Chander Aggarwal (D) By Lrs. vs. Shyam Lal Om Prakash, Arhti and Anr Judgment Date: March 30,
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court has the discretion to deny interest on arrears of rent when permitting payment in installments under the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956. CASE TYPE: Tenancy Law Case Name: Bhagirath Agarwal vs. M/S Simplex Concrete & Piles (I) Pvt. Ltd. [Judgment Date]: 23 March 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment:
Can the government be compelled to issue open tenders for specialized defense equipment like submarine batteries? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case involving the procurement process for the Indian Navy. The court’s decision clarifies the importance of adhering to established defense procurement policies, especially for critical and specialized equipment.
