Supreme Court Upholds DRT Decree, Dismisses Civil Suits Challenging it: Canara Bank vs. P. Selathal (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Jurisdiction of Civil Courts to challenge orders of Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT). CASE TYPE: Debt Recovery/Civil. Case Name: Canara Bank vs. P. Selathal and others. Judgment Date: 28 February 2020 Date of the Judgment: 28 February 2020 […]
Supreme Court Remands Odisha Pay Scale Dispute: State of Odisha vs. Sri Satya Narayan Behura (2020) Date of the Judgment: February 28, 2020 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, J. and Vineet Saran, J. This case revolves around a dispute regarding the pay scale and financial benefits of an employee of the Odisha State Government. The Supreme
Supreme Court Annuls Marriage Under Article 142 in Settlement: Kirti Vijayvargiya vs. Rahul Vijayvargiya (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can annul a marriage in exercise of its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of India, when the parties have settled their disputes amicably. CASE TYPE: Family Law, Transfer Petition Case Name: Kirti
Supreme Court Upholds ICC Arbitration Award in Shareholder Dispute: Shakti Nath vs. Alpha Tiger Cyprus Investment (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Challenge to an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration award. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Case Name: Shakti Nath & Ors. vs. Alpha Tiger Cyprus Investment No.3 Ltd. & Ors. Judgment Date: 18 February 2020 Date of the
Supreme Court on Withholding Pension and Gratuity Pending Criminal Proceedings: Dr. Hira Lal vs. State of Bihar (2020) Date of the Judgment: February 18, 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 137 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, J. and Indu Malhotra, J. Can a state government withhold the pension and gratuity of a retired employee because of pending criminal
Supreme Court Clarifies “First Due” Date Under Electricity Act: Ajmer Vidyut Nigam vs. Rahamatullah Khan (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “first due” in Section 56(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003, concerning the limitation period for disconnection of electricity supply due to non-payment of dues. CASE TYPE: Electricity Law, Consumer Law. Case Name: Assistant Engineer (D1),
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Damages Claim in Wildlife Sanctuary Land Dispute Date of the Judgment: 05 February 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 77 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, J. and Dinesh Maheshwari, J. Can a party claim damages from the State for being unable to use land included in a wildlife sanctuary, especially when a subsequent
Supreme Court Closes Contempt Petition Regarding Seniority of Rajasthan Administrative Service Officers (23 January 2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Rajasthan was in contempt of court for not following the directions of the Supreme Court regarding the grant of consequential seniority to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe employees in promotions. CASE TYPE: Contempt Petition (Civil) Case
Supreme Court mandates Provident Fund for Contractual Employees of Pawan Hans: Pawan Hans Ltd. vs. Aviation Karmachari Sanghatana (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether contractual employees are entitled to provident fund benefits under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 or the company’s own trust regulations. CASE TYPE: Labour Law Case Name: M/S. PAWAN HANS
Supreme Court Upholds West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act: Sk. Md. Rafique vs. Managing Committee Date of the Judgment: 06 January 2020 Citation: Civil Appeal No.5808 of 2017 Judges: Arun Mishra, J. and Uday Umesh Lalit, J. Can the State regulate the appointment of teachers in minority-aided educational institutions? The Supreme Court of India addressed
Supreme Court Allows Revised Income Tax Returns Post-Amalgamation: Dalmia Power Ltd. vs. ACIT (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether revised income tax returns can be filed after the statutory deadline due to company amalgamation proceedings. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Law Case Name: M/S Dalmia Power Limited & Anr. vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 1,
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision on Temporary Injunction in Property Dispute: Saketa Vaksana LLP vs. Kaukutla Sarala (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a temporary injunction should be granted in a property dispute where possession and payment of consideration are contested. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Dispute Case Name: Saketa Vaksana LLP & Anr. vs. Kaukutla Sarala
