Supreme Court Upholds Minority Rights in Teacher Appointments: Chandana Das vs. State of West Bengal (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a minority educational institution’s right to appoint teachers is subject to the general rules for aided institutions or if they have autonomy in such appointments. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Minority Rights Case Name: Chandana Das (Malakar) […]
Supreme Court Reinstates Corruption Case: CBI vs. Pramila Virendra Kumar Agarwal (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can discharge an accused at the stage of framing of charges on the ground that the accused was not given an opportunity to explain the source of their assets during investigation and that the sanction for prosecution
Supreme Court Orders De Novo Inquiry in U.P. Lekhpal Dismissal Case (23 September 2019) Date of the Judgment: 23 September 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 954 Judges: R. Banumathi, J. and A.S. Bopanna, J. Can a disciplinary inquiry be deemed valid if the employee is not given a fair chance to present their case? The Supreme
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Can Parties Adduce Evidence in Section 34 Arbitration Cases? Supreme Court Clarifies. Date of the Judgment: September 23, 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 924 Judges: R. Banumathi, J. and A.S. Bopanna, J. Can parties present new evidence when challenging an arbitration award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996? The Supreme Court addressed
Supreme Court Upholds Landlord’s Eviction Claim for Personal Use: D. Sasi Kumar vs. Soundararajan (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a landlord’s claim for eviction for personal use is valid, and what is the relevant date for assessing this requirement. CASE TYPE: Rent Control / Property Law Case Name: D. Sasi Kumar vs. Soundararajan [Judgment Date]: September
Supreme Court Directs Refund of Security Deposit in Dealership Termination Case: Indian Oil Corporation vs. Lala Bhairo Prasad Saraf and Sons (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was right in setting aside the termination of a dealership on the ground of violation of principles of natural justice, and the appropriate remedy in such cases.
Supreme Court Orders Re-examination of Land Acquisition in Haryana: Krishan Chander vs. State of Haryana (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was right in dismissing the writ petition at the threshold without examining the records relating to land acquisition and possession. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Krishan Chander & Anr. vs. State of
Supreme Court Limits Labour Court’s Power in Wage Disputes: Rai Bahadur Narain Singh Sugar Mills Ltd. vs. Mangey Ram (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of Labour Court’s power under Section 33-C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 in wage disputes. CASE TYPE: Industrial Dispute (Labour Law). Case Name: Rai Bahadur Narain Singh Sugar Mills Ltd. vs.
Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in INX Media Money Laundering Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether anticipatory bail should be granted in cases of economic offenses, particularly those involving money laundering. CASE TYPE: Criminal (Money Laundering) Case Name: P. Chidambaram v. Directorate of Enforcement Judgment Date: 05 September 2019 Date of the Judgment: 05 September 2019 Citation:
Supreme Court condones delay in filing appeal against school termination: Balkrishna Waman Zambare vs. Siddheshwar Shikshan Sanstha (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay in filing an appeal before the School Tribunal can be condoned if the appellant provides a satisfactory explanation for the delay. CASE TYPE: Service Law/Education Law Case Name: Balkrishna Waman Zambare vs.
Supreme Court Addresses Escheat Law in Rajasthan: State of Rajasthan vs. Lord Northbrook (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Rajasthan rightfully invoked the Escheats Act, 1956 to take over properties of a deceased person who died intestate and without legal heirs. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Escheat, Property Law Case Name: State of Rajasthan
Supreme Court Upholds Sealing of Seed Godown for Licence Violations: State of Maharashtra vs. Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Pvt. Ltd. (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a seed company requires a separate license for storing processed seeds in a godown attached to its processing unit, and whether a Seed Inspector has the power to seal a godown
