Supreme Court enhances compensation in motor accident case: K. Priyadarshini vs. Gammon India Limited (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in not awarding future prospects while calculating compensation in a motor accident claim. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: K. Priyadarshini & Ors. vs. M/s Gammon India Limited & Anr. [Judgment […]
Supreme Court Upholds Inheritance of Successful Bid in Inventory Proceedings: Ethel Lourdes D’Souza Lobo vs. Lucio Neville Jude De Souza (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the right of a successful bidder in inventory proceedings under Portuguese Civil Code is heritable. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Inheritance and Succession Case Name: Mrs. Ethel Lourdes D’Souza Lobo vs.
Supreme Court Clarifies Taxability of Pan Masala under State Laws Date of the Judgment: 19 September 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 751 Judges: Indira Banerjee, J., Surya Kant, J., M.M. Sundresh, J., Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., Hemant Gupta, J. (Concurring) Can states levy sales tax on ‘Pan Masala’ and ‘gutka’ when these products are already subject to
Supreme Court to decide on mandatory separate hearing for death penalty cases Date of the Judgment: 19 September 2022 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, CJI, S. Ravindra Bhat, J, Sudhanshu Dhulia, J. The Supreme Court of India is grappling with a critical question: Should a separate hearing be mandatory after a conviction in cases where the
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Supreme Court Upholds Intestate Succession in Faridkot Royal Family Dispute (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of the Rule of Primogeniture and validity of a will in matters of succession to private properties of a former ruler. CASE TYPE: Civil Succession Dispute Case Name: Maharani Deepinder Kaur (Since Deceased) Through Lrs. and Ors. vs. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
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Supreme Court on Benami Transactions in HUF Property: Pushpalata vs. Vijay Kumar (2022) INSC 756 LEGAL ISSUE: The legal issue in this case is whether a property purchased by the Karta of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) in the name of a family member can be considered a benami transaction, and if so, whether it
Supreme Court overturns reinstatement of police constable dismissed for misconduct: State of Rajasthan vs. Phool Singh (2022) Date of the Judgment: September 02, 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 822 Judges: S. Ravindra Bhat, J., Sudhanshu Dhulia, J. Can an employee dismissed for misconduct be reinstated simply because they were acquitted in a related criminal case? The
Supreme Court Allows Withdrawal of Appeals in Multiple Cases Related to NCLAT Orders LEGAL ISSUE: Withdrawal of appeals based on the final order passed by the appellate tribunal. CASE TYPE: Corporate Law, specifically concerning appeals against orders of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). Case Name: L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited & Ors. vs.
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Supreme Court Directs Payment of Dues for Land Allotment: Union of India vs. Buddha Tri-Ratna Mission (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the respondent should be given possession of land without paying the full outstanding dues, including interest, as per the original allotment terms. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Union of India & Anr. vs. Buddha Tri-Ratna
Supreme Court Restores Compensation Award in Motor Accident Case: Kausalya Bhoi vs. Oriental Insurance (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in reducing the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal without providing adequate reasons. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Kausalya Bhoi & Ors. vs. Divisional Manager, Oriental Insurance Co.
Supreme Court Rules on Permanent Employment Status of University Lecturer: Dr. Jacob K. Daniel vs. Mahatma Gandhi University (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the appointment of a university lecturer was permanent or temporary. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dr. Jacob K. Daniel vs. Mahatma Gandhi University & Anr. [Judgment Date]: May 11, 2022 Introduction Date
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision but Grants Relief to Student with Learning Disability LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a student with a learning disability, specifically Dyscalculia, is entitled to relief under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Disability Rights. Case Name: Naman Verma vs. The Director, The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
