Supreme Court overturns Foreigners Tribunal order: Sirajul Hoque declared Indian Citizen (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of citizenship status based on documentary evidence. CASE TYPE: Citizenship Law, Foreigners Act. Case Name: Sirajul Hoque vs. The State of Assam & Ors. Judgment Date: February 14, 2019 Date of the Judgment: February 14, 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 123 […]
Supreme Court Mandates Strict Adherence to Time Limits for Written Statements in Commercial Suits Date of the Judgment: 12 February 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 107 Judges: R.F. Nariman, J., Vineet Saran, J. Can a court extend the deadline for filing a written statement in a commercial suit beyond 120 days, as stipulated by amendments to
Supreme Court Restores Status Quo in Property Dispute: Tek Singh vs. Shashi Verma (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court can interfere with concurrent findings of fact in a revision petition under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) when the order is interlocutory in nature. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Tek Singh
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Supreme Court quashes rejection of gas distribution authorization: Adani Gas Limited vs. Union of India (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) was justified in rejecting Adani Gas Limited’s application for authorization to lay, build, and operate a city gas distribution network. CASE TYPE: Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Law.
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Fatal Family Dispute Case: Munishamappa & Ors. vs. State of Karnataka (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in reversing the acquittal order of the Trial Court and convicting the accused under Section 304 Part I read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and whether
Supreme Court Restricts Vehicle Alterations: Regional Transport Officer vs. K. Jayachandra (2019) Date of the Judgment: January 9, 2019 Citation: 2019 INSC 14 Judges: Arun Mishra, J., Vineet Saran, J. Can a vehicle owner modify their vehicle in any way they choose, or are there restrictions? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in
Supreme Court Sets Aside Delay Condonation in Arbitration Case: Simplex Infrastructure Ltd vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay beyond the statutorily prescribed limit for filing an application to set aside an arbitral award can be condoned. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: M/S Simplex Infrastructure Ltd vs. Union of India [Judgment
Supreme Court Clarifies Resignation Rules Under Industrial Employment Act: Sanjay Jain vs. National Aviation Co. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee’s resignation is effective immediately upon serving the required notice period, or if it requires acceptance by the employer under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946. CASE TYPE: Labour Law Case Name: Sanjay Jain
Supreme Court clarifies medical negligence standards in surgery: Dr. S.K. Jhunjhunwala vs. Mrs. Dhanwanti Kaur (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the standard of care for medical professionals and whether a doctor was negligent in performing a surgery. CASE TYPE: Consumer Protection Case Name: Dr. S.K. Jhunjhunwala vs. Mrs. Dhanwanti Kaur & Anr. [Judgment Date]: October 01,
Supreme Court overturns acquittal in quadruple murder case: State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Chhaakki Lal (2018) Date of the Judgment: 26 September 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 844 Judges: R. Banumathi, J. and Vineet Saran, J. Can a High Court overturn a trial court’s conviction based on minor inconsistencies in a key witness’s testimony? The Supreme
Supreme Court annuls sale of Trust properties due to procedural lapses: Shri Ambadevi Sanstha vs. Joint Charity Commissioner (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Joint Charity Commissioner followed the correct procedure while granting permission to sell Trust properties under Section 36 of the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. CASE TYPE: Public Trust Law Case Name: Shri
Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal by Non-Parties in Land Dispute: Ashok Singh vs. State of UP (2018) Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 776 Judges: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J. and Vineet Saran, J. Can individuals who were not originally involved in a legal dispute challenge the final order? The Supreme Court of
