LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in reversing the acquittal of the appellants on the basis of evidence available on record, particularly when the trial court had acquitted the accused citing inconsistencies and contradictions in the prosecution’s case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law – Murder, Unlawful Assembly Case Name: Bhagwan Jagannath Markad & Ors. […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether acceptance of rent by a lessor after the expiry of a lease period automatically renews the lease. CASE TYPE: Property Law, Lease Dispute Case Name: Delhi Development Authority vs. M/S Anant Raj Agencies Pvt. Ltd. [Judgment Date]: 12th April, 2016 Can a lease be automatically renewed simply because the landlord accepted rent
Can an alienee of service inam land claim title after the land is re-granted to the original holder? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question. The court considered the rights of alienees when the alienation occurred between February 1, 1963, and August 7, 1978. The bench comprised Justices V. Gopala Gowda and Uday
Can an employer avoid compensation for a worker’s death if the worker was negligent? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving a truck driver’s fatal accident. The court clarified the scope of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, emphasizing its welfare nature. This judgment highlights the importance of protecting workers and
Can a development agreement compel a landowner to transfer land reserved for public use without compensation? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving the Narayanrao Jagobaji Gowande Public Trust and the State of Maharashtra. The court examined whether such agreements are valid under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and the
Can a conviction for murder be upheld based on a dying declaration and eyewitness testimony? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case where the accused challenged his conviction. This case highlights the importance of dying declarations and eyewitness accounts in criminal trials. The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising
Can an insurance company deny a claim if a vehicle was carrying more passengers than permitted? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case. This case explores the limits of insurance policy terms and conditions. The court examined whether a minor violation of policy terms can invalidate an insurance claim. The
Can a conviction for cheating and criminal intimidation stand when the evidence is deemed unreliable? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Tilak Raj vs. State of Himachal Pradesh. This case revolves around allegations of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation. The Supreme Court overturned the High Court’s decision, acquitting the
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State can resume land allotted to an educational foundation for failing to fulfill the conditions of allotment. CASE TYPE: Land Resumption. Case Name: Raunaq Education Foundation vs. State of Haryana. Judgment Date: 14th October 2014 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14th October 2014. Citation: 2014 INSC 636. Judges: Justice V. Gopala
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether circumstantial evidence was sufficient to convict the accused for the murder of his wife. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Khim Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand Judgment Date: 8th July 2014 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 8th July 2014 Citation: 2014 INSC 487 Judges: Justice Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya and Justice V. Gopala Gowda
Date of the Judgment: July 26, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 546 Judges: Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice V. Gopala Gowda Can a sale deed be considered a lease deed for stamp duty purposes? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving a property transfer. The core issue was whether the stamp
Date of the Judgment: July 11, 2013 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: G. S. Singhvi, J. and V. Gopala Gowda, J. Can a government agency claim land acquired decades ago, especially when significant developments have occurred on the land? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case involving the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
