Date of the Judgment: February 13, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 211 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can a state government dissolve a private university for mismanagement? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in the case of CMJ Foundation vs. State of Meghalaya. The court examined the legality of […]
Date of the Judgment: January 29, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 126 Judges: Hrishikesh Roy J, Sudhanshu Dhulia J, S.V.N. Bhatti J Can a selection process be deemed invalid if some members of the selection committee are related to the selected candidates? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning the
Supreme Court quashes NGT order for violating natural justice: Grasim Industries vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) can pass an order without impleading an affected party and relying on an outsourced expert opinion, thereby violating the principles of natural justice. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: Grasim
Supreme Court quashes NGT order imposing penalty without proper assessment: Benzo Chem Industrial vs. Arvind Manohar Mahajan (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) can impose a penalty for environmental damage without proper assessment and in violation of the principles of natural justice. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: Benzo Chem Industrial Private
Supreme Court sets aside High Court order for not giving notice to the appellant: Shivaji vs. Parwatibai (2024) INSC 917 (26 November 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can decide a second appeal without giving notice to the respondent. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Shivaji vs. Parwatibai & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 26 November 2024
Supreme Court quashes penalty for lack of evidence in disciplinary proceedings: Satyendra Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2024) Date of the Judgment: 18 November 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 873 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. and Sandeep Mehta, J. Can a disciplinary authority impose a major penalty on a government servant without recording any oral
Supreme Court Guidelines on Property Demolitions in Criminal Cases (2024) Date of the Judgment: 13 November 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 866 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and K.V. Viswanathan, J. Can the government demolish the homes of people accused of crimes? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question, emphasizing the importance of due
Supreme Court Upholds Auction Sale: IDBI Bank vs. Ramswaroop Daliya (2024) INSC 780 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an auction sale can be cancelled if the auction purchaser fails to deposit the balance amount within the stipulated time, especially when the delay is not attributable to the purchaser. CASE TYPE: Auction Law, Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial
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Supreme Court reinstates Sarpanch, highlighting gender bias in local governance LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the removal of an elected Sarpanch based on allegations of encroachment, without proper verification, is justified. CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal concerning local governance and women’s representation. Case Name: Manisha Ravindra Panpatil vs. The State of Maharashtra & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 27 September
Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof in Foreigner Cases: Md. Rahim Ali vs. State of Assam (2024) Date of the Judgment: July 11, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 511 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. Can authorities initiate proceedings against a person as a suspected foreigner without any preliminary evidence? The Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court reinstates Registrar after wrongful termination: Sandeep Kumar vs. GB Pant Institute (2024) Date of the Judgment: April 16, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 309 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can an employee be terminated without a proper inquiry, even if there are questions about their initial appointment? The Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court quashes Allahabad High Court order in land dispute case: Suneeta Devi vs. Avinash and Others (2024) INSC 194 (11 March 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can pass an order in a writ petition without providing a proper opportunity for all parties to be heard, especially when the petitioner has concealed material
