Supreme Court Bans Affixing Posters on Homes of COVID-19 Patients: Kush Kalra vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether affixing posters outside the residences of COVID-19 positive persons is a violation of their fundamental right to privacy and dignity. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Kush Kalra vs. Union of India and Ors. […]
Supreme Court Transfers Chartered Accountants’ Audit Cap Challenge: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India vs. Shaji Poulose (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court should transfer writ petitions from various High Courts to itself, concerning the validity of guidelines limiting the number of tax audit assignments a Chartered Accountant can undertake. CASE TYPE: Regulatory/Professional Conduct
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Rape Case Involving Mentally Retarded Victim: Chaman Lal vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in overturning the trial court’s acquittal and convicting the accused for rape of a mentally retarded person. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Chaman Lal vs. The State
Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in 29-Year-Old Case: Sumedh Singh Saini vs. State of Punjab (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether anticipatory bail should be granted in a case where there is a significant delay in filing the FIR, and the primary evidence is based on the statements of approvers. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sumedh Singh
Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in NDPS Act Case: Issak Nabab Shah vs. State of Maharashtra (2020) Date of the Judgment: December 3, 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 949 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J., M.R. Shah, J. Can a sentence for drug possession be reduced if the convict has already served a significant portion
Supreme Court Upholds GST on Lotteries, Dismisses Discrimination Claims: Skill Lotto Solutions vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the levy of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on lotteries is constitutional and non-discriminatory. CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: Skill Lotto Solutions Pvt. Ltd. vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 03 December
Supreme Court Relieves Borrowers: No Compound Interest During Moratorium Period LEGAL ISSUE: Whether interest should be charged on loan amounts during the moratorium period declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Financial Law Case Name: Gajendra Sharma vs. Union of India and Anr. Judgment Date: 27 November 2020 Date of the
Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Assault Case: Omanakkuttan vs. State of Kerala (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Reduction of sentence in a criminal case involving multiple offenses. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Omanakkuttan & Ors. vs. State of Kerala [Judgment Date]: 20 November 2020 Date of the Judgment: 20 November 2020 Citation: 2020 INSC 884 Judges:
Supreme Court Directs Ban on Disinfectant Spray on Humans: Gurusimran Singh Narula vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether spraying disinfectants on human beings violates their right to health and life under Article 21 of the Constitution. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation related to Disaster Management Case Name: Gurusimran Singh Narula vs. Union of
Supreme Court Upholds Patna High Court’s Jurisdiction in Pension Dispute: Shanti Devi vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Patna High Court has the territorial jurisdiction to entertain a writ petition regarding the stoppage of pension when the petitioner resides and receives pension within its jurisdiction, even though the employer is located elsewhere.
Supreme Court Guidelines on Maintenance in Matrimonial Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Guidelines for maintenance in matrimonial disputes, addressing overlapping jurisdictions and enforcement. CASE TYPE: Family Law, Criminal Procedure. Case Name: Rajnesh vs. Neha & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 4 November 2020 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 4 November 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 730 Judges: Indu Malhotra, J.,
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Supreme Court Settles Eligibility Criteria for Peon Posts: Punjab National Bank vs. Anit Kumar Das (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a candidate can be denied employment for possessing a higher qualification than prescribed for the post, and whether suppressing the fact of having a higher qualification is a valid ground for cancellation of candidature. CASE TYPE:
