Supreme Court overturns High Court conviction in fratricide case: Mallappa vs. State of Karnataka (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in overturning the Trial Court’s acquittal in a case of murder based on circumstantial evidence and eyewitness testimony. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law – Murder Case Name: Mallappa vs. State of Karnataka Judgment […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Revisional Jurisdiction in Criminal Cases: Sanjay Kumar Rai vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of High Court’s revisional jurisdiction in criminal cases, particularly regarding orders framing charges or refusing discharge. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Sanjay Kumar Rai vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Upholds Interest on Delayed Payments in Construction Contract: M/s. Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd. vs. State of Kerala (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a contractor is entitled to interest on delayed payments for work done under a construction contract, specifically concerning the local currency component, when the contract specifies interest but leaves the interest
Supreme Court Activates Article 224A for Ad-Hoc Judge Appointments in High Courts to Tackle Backlog: Lok Prahari vs. Union of India (20 April 2021) Date of the Judgment: 20 April 2021 Citation: Lok Prahari vs. Union of India (2021) INSC 212 Judges: S.A. Bobde, CJI, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J., and Surya Kant, J. Can a
Supreme Court Sets Timelines for High Court Judge Appointments Date of the Judgment: 20 April 2021 Citation: Not Available Judges: S.A. Bobde, CJI, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J., Surya Kant, J. How long should the appointment of High Court judges take? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question, noting the significant vacancies in High
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitrator’s Award on Rebate and Escalation in Construction Contract Dispute: NTPC Ltd. vs. Deconar Services Pvt. Ltd. (2021) Date of the Judgment: March 04, 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 127 Judges: N.V. Ramana, J., Surya Kant, J., and Aniruddha Bose, J. Can an arbitrator’s decision on contract interpretation be challenged in court if
Supreme Court Modifies Order on Transfer of Funds in Cheque Bounce Case: M/S Kalamani Tex vs. P. Balasubramanian (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of a court order regarding the transfer of funds. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: M/S Kalamani Tex and Anr. vs. P. Balasubramanian [Judgment Date]: 24 February 2021 Date of the Judgment: 24 February
Supreme Court orders fresh consideration of property dispute: Narayan Sitaramji Badwaik vs. Bisaram (2021) INSC 71 LEGAL ISSUE: The proper procedure for a High Court to follow when dealing with a second appeal where the first appellate court has erred in its assessment of facts and law. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Narayan Sitaramji Badwaik
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Dishonor Case: Kalamani Tex vs. P. Balasubramanian (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in reversing the trial court’s order of acquittal in a cheque dishonor case, considering the statutory presumptions under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal (Cheque Dishonor) Case Name: M/s. Kalamani
Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in NDPS Act Case: Sk. Sakkar @ Mannan vs. State of West Bengal (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Reduction of sentence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 considering mitigating circumstances. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Sk. Sakkar @ Mannan vs. State of West Bengal. [Judgment Date]: 03 February 2021
Supreme Court Upholds Bail for UAPA Accused Citing Prolonged Incarceration: Union of India vs. K.A. Najeeb (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Can a person accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 be granted bail despite the stringent conditions under Section 43D(5) of the Act, if there is a prolonged delay in the trial? CASE TYPE: Criminal
Supreme Court Upholds Kidnapping Conviction in Love Affair Case, Reduces Sentence: Anversinh vs. State of Gujarat (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a consensual relationship is a valid defense against charges of kidnapping a minor. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Anversinh @ Kiransinh Fatesinh Zala vs. State of Gujarat [Judgment Date]: 12 January 2021 Date of
