Supreme Court Upholds Compensation Order in Criminal Review: Pottayil Radha vs. State of Kerala (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of a criminal appeal concerning compensation. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Pottayil Radha vs. State of Kerala and Anr. [Judgment Date]: December 08, 2021 Introduction Date of the Judgment: December 08, 2021. Citation: Not Available. Judges: Uday […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Prospective Application of Consumer Act Time Limits Date of the Judgment: December 6, 2021 Judges: Justice Vineet Saran and Justice Aniruddha Bose Can a delay in filing a written response to a consumer complaint be excused if the application for condonation of delay was filed before the Supreme Court’s ruling on the
Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Teacher Certificates in Jharkhand: State of Jharkhand vs. Bhagirathi Prasad Dey (2021) Date of the Judgment: November 30, 2021 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, J. and Vineet Saran, J. The Supreme Court of India recently addressed the validity of teacher certificates issued before the implementation of
CIDCO’s Land Allotment Cancellation Overturned: Supreme Court Upholds Fairness in Tenders (29 November 2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a government body can cancel a land allotment based on technicalities and a change in policy after the allotment process is complete and payments have been made. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Public Procurement, Land Allotment Case Name: The
Supreme Court quashes High Court’s suo moto recall of order: XXX vs. State of Kerala (2021) INSC 719 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can recall its own order quashing an FIR, after the order has been passed, except to correct clerical or arithmetical errors. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: XXX vs. The State of
Supreme Court Upholds Royalty Charges for Captive Power Producers Utilizing Controlled Water Releases: Indsil & CUMI vs. State of Kerala (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Captive Power Producers (CPPs) are liable to pay royalty and charges for using controlled water releases for power generation. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Energy Law. Case Name: M/s. Indsil Hydro Power
Supreme Court Upholds Provisional B.Ed. Results for Teacher Eligibility: Haryana Staff Selection Commission vs. Priyanka & Ors. (2021) Date of the Judgment: September 1, 2021 Citation: 2021 INSC 622 Judges: Justice Vineet Saran and Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Can a candidate be disqualified from a selection process for a government job if they possess a provisional
Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order in Property Dispute: Ramdas Waydhan Gadlinge vs. Gyanchand Nanuram Kriplani (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court erred in summarily dismissing a second appeal after admitting it on substantial questions of law. CASE TYPE: Civil Property Dispute Case Name: Ramdas Waydhan Gadlinge (Since Deceased) Thr Lrs. Vatsalabai Ramdas
Supreme Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Child Custody Dispute: Jose Antonio Zalba vs. State of West Bengal (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Maintainability of a habeas corpus petition in a child custody dispute when a guardianship petition is pending. CASE TYPE: Criminal, Family Law Case Name: Jose Antonio Zalba Diez Del Corral Alias Jose Antonio Zalba
Supreme Court Limits High Court’s Power to Issue Directions Beyond Pleadings in Noise Pollution Case Date of the Judgment: 15 July 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 458 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vineet Saran and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Can a High Court issue directions on matters not specifically raised in a writ petition? The Supreme
Supreme Court Allows Condonation of Delay Based on Prospective Application of Law in Consumer Case Date of the Judgment: 08 July 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 408 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vineet Saran and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari. Can a delay in filing a written statement in a consumer case be condoned if the delay
Supreme Court Converts Jail Sentence to Fine in 26-Year-Old Rash Driving Case: Surendran vs. Sub-Inspector of Police (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a jail sentence for offences under Sections 279, 337 and 338 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can be converted to a fine after a significant lapse of time. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name:
