S. Abdul Nazeer

Supreme Court settles the status of sub-lessees under the Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960: Hardev Singh vs. Prescribed Authority, Kashipur (2022) INSC 27 (10 January 2022)

Supreme Court Upholds Land Ceiling Act: Sub-lessees Not Independent Tenure Holders LEGAL ISSUE: Whether sub-lessees of government land acquire independent tenure holder status under the Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960. CASE TYPE: Land Ceiling Law Case Name: Hardev Singh vs. Prescribed Authority, Kashipur & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 10 January 2022 […]

Supreme Court settles the status of sub-lessees under the Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960: Hardev Singh vs. Prescribed Authority, Kashipur (2022) INSC 27 (10 January 2022) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Land Ceiling Act: Sub-Lessee Not Independent Tenure Holder in Uttar Pradesh (10 January 2022)

Supreme Court Upholds Land Ceiling Act: Sub-Lessee Not Independent Tenure Holder LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a sub-lessee of land under a government grant acquires the status of an independent tenure holder under the Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960. CASE TYPE: Land Ceiling Law Case Name: Hardev Singh vs. Prescribed Authority, Kashipur

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Rasmita Biswal & Ors. vs. National Insurance Company Ltd. (2021)

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Rasmita Biswal & Ors. vs. National Insurance Company Ltd. (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation in motor accident claims, including future prospects and conventional heads. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Rasmita Biswal & Ors. vs. Divisional Manager, National Insurance Company Ltd. and Anr. [Judgment

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Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition, Dismissing Claims of Concealment: Shri K. Jayaram & Ors. vs. Bangalore Development Authority & Ors. (2021)

Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition, Dismissing Claims of Concealment: Shri K. Jayaram & Ors. vs. Bangalore Development Authority & Ors. (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was right in dismissing the writ petition on grounds of suppression of material facts and whether the land acquisition by Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) was valid. CASE TYPE:

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Supreme Court Clarifies Procedure for Dismissal of Second Appeals: Hasmat Ali vs. Amina Bibi (2021)

Supreme Court Clarifies Procedure for Dismissal of Second Appeals: Hasmat Ali vs. Amina Bibi (2021) Date of the Judgment: November 29, 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 790 Judges: S. Abdul Nazeer, J. and Krishna Murari, J. Can a High Court dismiss a second appeal without providing any reasons? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this

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Supreme Court Upholds Haryana’s Stand on Art & Craft Diploma Equivalency: Devender Bhaskar vs. State of Haryana (24 November 2021)

Supreme Court Upholds Haryana’s Stand on Art & Craft Diploma Equivalency: Devender Bhaskar vs. State of Haryana (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a diploma in Art and Craft obtained through distance education from Kurukshetra University is equivalent to a diploma awarded by the Haryana Industrial Training Department for the purpose of appointment as an Arts and

Supreme Court Upholds Haryana’s Stand on Art & Craft Diploma Equivalency: Devender Bhaskar vs. State of Haryana (24 November 2021) Read Post »

Supreme Court quashes criminal charges in property dispute: Mitesh Kumar J. Sha vs. State of Karnataka (26 October 2021)

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Charges in Property Dispute: Mitesh Kumar J. Sha vs. State of Karnataka (2021) Date of the Judgment: 26 October 2021 Citation: 2021 INSC 751 Judges: S. Abdul Nazeer, J., Krishna Murari, J. Can a civil dispute over a property sale be escalated into a criminal case? The Supreme Court of India

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Supreme Court expands definition of ‘legal representative’ in motor accident claims: N. Jayasree vs. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd. (25 October 2021)

Supreme Court expands definition of ‘legal representative’ in motor accident claims: N. Jayasree vs. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd. (25 October 2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a mother-in-law can be considered a ‘legal representative’ for the purpose of claiming compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Also, whether a split multiplier should be applied when

Supreme Court expands definition of ‘legal representative’ in motor accident claims: N. Jayasree vs. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd. (25 October 2021) Read Post »

Supreme Court Quashes Abetment of Suicide Charges Against Teacher: Geo V Arghese vs. State of Rajasthan (2021)

Supreme Court Quashes Abetment of Suicide Charges Against Teacher: Geo V Arghese vs. State of Rajasthan (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a teacher’s act of reprimanding a student for indiscipline can be considered abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Geo V Arghese vs. The State

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Supreme Court Upholds Contractual Bar on Pendente Lite Interest in Arbitration: Garg Builders vs. BHEL (2021)

Supreme Court Upholds Contractual Bar on Pendente Lite Interest in Arbitration: Garg Builders vs. BHEL (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an arbitrator can award pendente lite interest when the contract between the parties explicitly bars it. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Garg Builders vs. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited [Judgment Date]: October 4, 2021 Introduction Date

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Abetment of Suicide in Dowry Harassment Case: Gumansinh vs. State (2021)

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Abetment of Suicide in Dowry Harassment Case: Gumansinh vs. State (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused can be convicted for abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 when the death of the married woman occurs within seven years of marriage and there is evidence of

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Supreme Court Clarifies AGR Dues: No Recalculation Allowed, Union of India vs. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India (23 July 2021)

Supreme Court Clarifies AGR Dues: No Recalculation Allowed, Union of India vs. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether clerical or arithmetical errors in the calculation of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues can be rectified despite a previous Supreme Court order prohibiting reassessment. CASE TYPE: Telecom Regulatory/Civil Case Name: Union

Supreme Court Clarifies AGR Dues: No Recalculation Allowed, Union of India vs. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India (23 July 2021) Read Post »

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