Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Under NDPS Act: Rizwan Khan vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of the accused under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) is valid when based on the testimony of police officers, and whether procedural lapses vitiate the trial. CASE TYPE: […]
Supreme Court Revises Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide in Single Blow Case Date of the Judgment: 9 September 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 395 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J., M. R. Shah, J. Can a single stab wound during a sudden fight lead to a murder conviction? The Supreme Court of India recently
Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Loss of Consortium in Motor Accident Cases Date of the Judgment: 07 September 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 398 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J. When a family loses a loved one in a motor vehicle accident, what is the extent of compensation they are entitled to? The Supreme
Supreme Court quashes penalty against part-time director under FERA: Shailendra Swarup vs. Enforcement Directorate (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a part-time, non-executive director can be penalized for a company’s FERA violations without proof of their involvement in the company’s daily operations. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal (Foreign Exchange Regulation Act) Case Name: Shailendra Swarup vs. The Deputy
Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Compensation in Motor Accident Claim: M.H. Uma Maheshwari vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Calculation of compensation in motor accident claims, specifically regarding future prospects and loss of consortium. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation. Case Name: M.H. Uma Maheshwari & Ors. vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. &
Supreme Court Directs Formation of Special Committee to Review Internet Restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir Date of the Judgment: May 11, 2020 Citation: FOUNDATION FOR MEDIA PROFESSIONALS vs. UNION TERRITORY OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR & ANR. (2020) INSC 415 Judges: N.V. Ramana, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J., B.R. Gavai, J. Can the government restrict internet
Supreme Court Clarifies Review Petition Scope in Religious Freedom Cases (2020) Date of the Judgment: 11 May 2020 Citation: Not Available Judges: S.A. Bobde, CJI, R. Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan, L. Nageswara Rao, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, S. Abdul Nazeer, R. Subhash Reddy, B.R. Gavai, and Surya Kant, JJ. This was a nine-judge bench. Can the Supreme
Supreme Court Upholds Regularization of Teachers Appointed Under Himachal Pradesh Schemes (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether teachers appointed under various schemes by the Himachal Pradesh government can be regularized despite initial conditions against regularization and alleged violations of recruitment rules. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Chander Mohan Negi & Ors. vs. State of Himachal Pradesh
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Order on Aurangabad Development Plan Date of the Judgment: 17 April 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 244 Judges: Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J. Can a development plan be valid if it’s not prepared within the statutory time limit? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in the case
Supreme Court Upholds RIMS Director Appointment Rules: Dr. Thingujam Achouba Singh vs. Dr. H. Nabachandra Singh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of recruitment rules for the post of Director at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, and the High Court’s interference in the absence of a direct challenge to the rules. CASE TYPE: Service
Supreme Court Upholds Open Space Reservations in Mumbai Layout: Anjuman E Shiate Ali vs. Gulmohar Area Societies LEGAL ISSUE: Whether plots designated as open spaces in a sanctioned layout plan can be used for construction based on a subsequent development plan. CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Town Planning Case Name: Anjuman E Shiate Ali & Anr.
Supreme Court Upholds “Catch-Up Rule” in Seniority for General Category Promotees: Pravakar Mallick vs. State of Orissa (2020) Date of the Judgment: April 17, 2020 Citation: 2020 INSC 329 Judges: Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J. and R. Subhash Reddy, J. Can a state government grant seniority to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) employees promoted through reservation, even
