S.V.N. Bhatti

Supreme Court clarifies the process for designating Senior Advocates: Jitender @ Kalla vs. State (2025)

Date of the Judgment: May 13, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 667 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J., S.V.N. Bhatti, J. Is the current system for designating Senior Advocates in India fair and effective? The Supreme Court of India addressed concerns about the existing process in Jitender @ Kalla v. State (Govt. of NCT […]

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Supreme Court settles limitation period for declaration of Will as null and void: Nikhila Divyang Mehta vs. Hitesh P. Sanghvi (2025) INSC 485 (15 April 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 15 April 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 485 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., S.V.N. Bhatti, J. When does the clock start ticking for a lawsuit seeking to nullify a Will? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Nikhila Divyang Mehta & Anr. vs. Hitesh P. Sanghvi &

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Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Input Tax Credit on Exempted Sales to Manufacturer-Exporters: Neha Enterprises vs. Commissioner, Commercial Tax (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 9, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 476 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., S.V.N. Bhatti, J. Can a seller who benefits from a tax exemption on sales to manufacturer-exporters also claim input tax credit on those sales? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case concerning the interpretation

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Supreme Court limits forfeiture of earnest money in real estate contracts: Godrej Projects vs. Anil Karlekar (2025)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a real estate developer can forfeit 20% of the basic sale price as earnest money upon cancellation of an apartment booking by the buyer. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Godrej Projects Development Limited vs. Anil Karlekar & Ors. [Judgment Date]: February 3, 2025 Date of the Judgment: February 3, 2025 Citation:

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Supreme Court Upholds Teacher Appointments, Emphasizing Fair Hearing: Krishnadatt Awasthy vs. State of M.P. (2025)

Date of the Judgment: January 29, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 126 Judges: Hrishikesh Roy J, Sudhanshu Dhulia J, S.V.N. Bhatti J Can a selection process be deemed invalid if some members of the selection committee are related to the selected candidates? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning the

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Supreme Court settles domicile-based reservation in PG Medical Courses: Dr. Tanvi Behl vs. Shrey Goel & Ors. (2025) INSC 125 (29 January 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 29 January 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 125 Judges: Hrishikesh Roy, J., Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., S.V.N. Bhatti, J. Is it constitutional for a state to reserve Post Graduate (PG) medical seats based on a candidate’s residence? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question. This judgment clarifies the rules for

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Supreme Court Mandates CCI Approval Before CoC Nod for Combination Resolution Plans: Independent Sugar Corporation Ltd. vs. Girish Sriram Juneja & Ors. (2025) INSC 124 (29 January 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 29 January 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 124 Judges: Hrishikesh Roy, J., Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., S.V.N. Bhatti, J. (Majority opinion by Hrishikesh Roy, J. and Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., with a dissenting opinion by S.V.N. Bhatti, J.) Can a resolution plan involving a combination under the Competition Act, 2002, be approved by the

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Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Dowry Harassment Case: M. Venkateswaran vs. State (2025)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 was justified, and what should be the appropriate sentence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Dowry Harassment Case Name: M. Venkateswaran vs. The State rep. by the Inspector of Police Judgment Date: 24 January

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