Supreme Court Remands MACP Case: Union of India vs. Rosamma Benny (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether employees appointed through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) should have their past service counted for financial upgradation under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACP). CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India and Another vs. Rosamma Benny and […]
Supreme Court Upholds Termination of Provisional Employee: Kamlesh vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a provisionally appointed employee can claim regularization of services due to prolonged service. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Kamlesh vs. Union of India Through Secretary Department of Post & Ors. Judgment Date: 20 January 2020 Date of the
Supreme Court modifies retirement benefits for teacher denied appointment: State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Ali Hussain Ansari (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a teacher who was initially recommended for appointment but not actually appointed and later appointed after a long gap, is entitled to back wages and consequential benefits from the date of initial recommendation. CASE
Can a Higher Authority Impose Penalties? Supreme Court Clarifies in Canara Bank vs. Kameshwar Singh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a higher authority can impose penalties in disciplinary proceedings. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Disciplinary Proceedings Case Name: Canara Bank and Ors. vs. Kameshwar Singh Judgment Date: 08 January 2020 Date of the Judgment: 08 January 2020
Supreme Court Upholds Theft Charges in Illegal Mining Case: Kanwar Pal Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person can be prosecuted for theft under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 for illegal mining, despite the existence of specific provisions under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act,
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Claims for Interest on Delayed Payments: Shanti Conductors vs. Assam State Electricity Board (2019) Date of the Judgment: December 18, 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 1234 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., S. Abdul Nazeer, J., Navin Sinha, J. Can a suit for interest on delayed payments be sustained if filed beyond the
Supreme Court overturns High Court on Will validity: Raj Kumari & Ors. vs. Surinder Pal Sharma (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of a Will and its proof under the Indian Succession Act and the Evidence Act. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Raj Kumari and Others vs. Surinder Pal Sharma [Judgment Date]: 17 December 2019 Date of
Supreme Court Clarifies Procedure for Dismissal of Appeals: Prabodh Ch. Das vs. Mahamaya Das (2019) INSC 963 Date of the Judgment: December 13, 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 963 Judges: S. Abdul Nazeer, J., Sanjiv Khanna, J. Can a High Court dismiss an appeal on its merits if the appellant’s counsel is absent during the hearing?
Supreme Court Clarifies Multiplier for Bachelor’s Death in Motor Accident Claims: Kunjan Sadana vs. Mahesh Kumar (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of the correct multiplier for calculating compensation in motor accident claims involving the death of a bachelor. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Kunjan Sadana & Anr. vs. Mahesh Kumar & Ors. [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Clarifies Consumer-Service Provider Relationship in ONGC Employee Scheme LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a relationship of consumer and service provider exists between employees and their employer, ONGC, under a post-retirement benefits scheme. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Chairman-Cum-Managing Director, ONGC Ltd. & Ors. vs. Consumer Education Research Society & Ors. Judgment Date: 09 December
Supreme Court Intervenes in Rent Dispute: Espire Infolabs vs. Sadhana Foundation (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of provisional rent and the validity of a subsequent lease agreement in a rent dispute. CASE TYPE: Civil (Rent Dispute) Case Name: M/S Espire Infolabs Pvt Ltd vs. Sadhana Foundation Judgment Date: December 09, 2019 Introduction Date of the Judgment:
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Supreme Court Resolves Ayodhya Dispute: Title Granted to Deity, Land to Waqf Board (2019) Date of the Judgment: 09 November 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 1086 Judges: Ranjan Gogoi, S.A. Bobde, Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan, S. Abdul Nazeer (Majority Bench) Can a dispute over a piece of land, steeped in centuries of history, be
