Can the sale of an entire running business be treated as a short-term capital gain? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving the Income Tax Department and Equinox Solution Pvt. Ltd. The court clarified that the sale of a whole business as a going concern is considered a long-term capital […]
Can a court interfere with a lower court’s decision on a temporary injunction? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a property dispute case. The core issue revolves around a family disagreement over inherited land and the subsequent sale of that land. This case involves a dispute between family members and a
Can a conviction for murder be reduced to culpable homicide if the death occurred during a sudden fight? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, examining the nuances of Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This judgment clarifies the circumstances under which a killing during a sudden fight
Can a suit be dismissed for misjoinder of parties when the causes of action are related? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving a construction agreement and a subsequent oral agreement. The Court also clarified the applicability of an arbitration clause in such situations. This judgment clarifies the rules of
LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the extent of liability of mine managers and agents in cases of accidents due to negligence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Mines Safety. Case Name: Binoy Kumar Mishra vs. State of Jharkhand. Judgment Date: 31 March 2017 Date of the Judgment: 31 March 2017. Citation: (2017) INSC 281. Judges: A.K. Sikri, J. and
Date of the Judgment: 25 January 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 58 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J., R.K. Agrawal, J. Can the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (New LA Act) be applied when land is acquired under the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 1966 (KIAD
The Supreme Court of India addressed the question of whether an employee of a private hospital can represent the employer on a committee constituted under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The Court ruled that such representation is valid. This judgment clarifies the scope of employer representation in minimum wage committees. Citation: (2017) INSC 929 Judges:
