Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Kidnapping and Murder Case: Vikas Chaudhary vs. State of Delhi (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of sentence in cases of serious crimes where the trial court imposed a fixed term sentence without remission, which is beyond its jurisdiction. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Vikas Chaudhary vs. State of Delhi Judgment […]
Supreme Court modifies sentence in kidnapping and murder case: Vikas Chaudhary vs. State of Delhi (2023) INSC 412 LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of sentence imposed by trial court in a kidnapping and murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Vikas Chaudhary vs. State of Delhi [Judgment Date]: 21 April 2023 Date of the Judgment: 21
Supreme Court Upholds Power Purchase Agreements in Renewable Energy Sector: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited vs. Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Private Limited (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a change in regulations regarding the pricing of renewable energy certificates (RECs) can retroactively alter the terms of existing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). CASE TYPE: Electricity Law, Contract Law
Supreme Court Classifies LCD Panels: Customs Dispute Resolved (29 March 2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Classification of imported Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panels under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. CASE TYPE: Customs and Excise. Case Name: CCE, Aurangabad vs. M/S Videocon Industries Ltd. & CCE, Aurangabad vs. M/S Harman International (India) Pvt. Ltd. Judgment Date: 29 March
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Supreme Court Classifies LCD Panels Under Chapter 90: CCE vs. Videocon & Harman (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Classification of imported Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panels under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. CASE TYPE: Customs Law Case Name: CCE, Aurangabad vs. M/S Videocon Industries Ltd. and CCE vs. M/S Harman International (India) Pvt. Ltd. Judgment Date: 29
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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Accused After 7 Years: Mohd Muslim vs. State (NCT of Delhi) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether prolonged incarceration of an accused, despite stringent bail conditions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, warrants the grant of bail. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Mohd Muslim @ Hussain vs. State (NCT of
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Accused After 7 Years in NDPS Case: Mohd Muslim vs. State (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether prolonged incarceration of an accused, without a speedy trial, justifies the grant of bail, especially under stringent laws like the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, NDPS Act
Supreme Court Clarifies “Related Person” Definition under Central Excise Act: Bilag Industries vs. Commissioner of Central Excise (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the price at which a company sells its products to a buyer should be treated as a transaction with a “related person” under Section 4(4)(c) of the Central Excise Act, 1944. CASE TYPE: Central
Supreme Court Clarifies “Related Person” Definition in Central Excise Act: Bilag Industries Case (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “related person” under Section 4(4)(c) of the Central Excise Act, 1944. CASE TYPE: Central Excise. Case Name: M/S BILAG INDUSTRIES P. LTD. & ANR. VERSUS COMMR. OF CEN. EXC. DAMAN & ANR. Judgment Date: 22 March 2023
Supreme Court Upholds Tax Attachment Order: Commercial Tax Officer vs. Neeraja Pipes (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a tax attachment order can be challenged on the grounds of non-service of assessment orders, especially when the assessee had prior knowledge of the tax liabilities. CASE TYPE: Tax Law, Revenue Recovery Case Name: The Commercial Tax Officer &
Supreme Court Upholds Tax Attachment: Neeraja Pipes Case (2023) INSC 236 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a tax attachment order can be enforced if the assessment orders were not served to the assessee. CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: The Commercial Tax Officer & Ors. vs. Neeraja Pipes Pvt. Ltd. Judgment Date: 15 March 2023 Date of
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Supreme Court Converts Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide: Premchand vs. State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the act of the accused constitutes murder or culpable homicide not amounting to murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Premchand vs. The State of Maharashtra Judgment Date: 3rd March 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 3rd March
