Supreme Court Quashes Conviction in 498A IPC Case After Marital Settlement Date of the Judgment: 3 January 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 1 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath Can a conviction under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 be quashed after a couple resolves their marital disputes […]
Supreme Court Quashes Conviction in 498A IPC Case After Parties Reconcile: Rajendra Bhagat vs. State of Jharkhand (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can be quashed when the parties have reconciled and are living together peacefully. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Rajendra Bhagat vs. State of
Supreme Court Quashes Conviction in Matrimonial Dispute After Settlement LEGAL ISSUE: Can a conviction under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 be quashed if the parties have settled their matrimonial dispute and are living together harmoniously? CASE TYPE: Criminal Law (Matrimonial Dispute) Case Name: Rajendra Bhagat vs. State of Jharkhand & Anr. [Judgment
Supreme Court Protects Rights of Employees with Mental Disabilities in Disciplinary Proceedings LEGAL ISSUE: Whether disciplinary proceedings initiated against an employee with a mental disability constitute workplace discrimination under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Disability Rights Case Name: Ravinder Kumar Dhariwal & Anr. vs. The Union of India
Supreme Court Upholds NCDRC’s Discretion on Delay in Consumer Cases: Diamond Exports vs. United India Insurance (2021) Date of the Judgment: 14 December 2021 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 7546 of 2021 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J, Surya Kant, J, and Vikram Nath, J. Can a consumer forum condone delays in filing written statements beyond
Supreme Court permits double lane highways for strategic border roads, mandates environmental compliance: Citizens for Green Doon vs. Union of India (2021) INSC 719 (14 December 2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Balancing national security needs with environmental protection in infrastructure projects. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Infrastructure Development Case Name: Citizens for Green Doon & Ors. vs. Union
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case: Gulab vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of an accused under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is valid based on the testimony of related witnesses and in the absence of recovery of the weapon and ballistic
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Supreme Court on Consumer Complaint Amendment and Written Statement Date of the Judgment: 09 December 2021 Citation: Civil Appeal Nos 4476-4477 of 2021 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J, Surya Kant, J, and Vikram Nath, J. Can a consumer forum compel a complainant to amend their complaint, especially when the opposing party has failed to
Supreme Court settles seniority dispute for Junior Engineers in Uttar Pradesh Date of the Judgment: 08 December 2021 Citation: 2021 INSC 730 Judges: Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J., Vikram Nath, J., B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a seniority list be prepared based on the date of receipt of select lists instead of merit? The Supreme Court of
Supreme Court Upholds RBI’s Restrictions on Merchanting Trade of Banned Goods: Akshay N Patel vs. Reserve Bank of India (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can restrict merchanting trade transactions (MTT) for goods whose import or export is banned under India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP). CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Regulatory Law,
Supreme Court Clarifies Cognizance of Offences under MMDR Act and IPC in Mining Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Special Court under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) can take cognizance of offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and whether a Magistrate’s committal is necessary for the Special Court to
Supreme Court Dismisses Transfer Petition in Matrimonial Dispute: Preeti Alok Singh vs. Alok Anil Singh (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Withdrawal of Transfer Petition. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Preeti Alok Singh vs. Alok Anil Singh & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 18 November 2021 Date of the Judgment: 18 November 2021 Citation: Not Available Judges: Justice Vikram Nath
