Supreme Court of India

Supreme Court Modifies Mining Cap in Karnataka: Samaj Parivartana Samudaya vs. State of Karnataka (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of mining production caps. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) related to environmental and mining regulation. Case Name: Samaj Parivartana Samudaya & Ors. vs. State of Karnataka & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 14 December 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14 December 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 1037 Judges: Ranjan Gogoi, J., Abhay Manohar […]

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Supreme Court Disposes of Disciplinary Proceedings Based on Settlement: Bhushan Steel vs. State of U.P. (2017)

Date of the Judgment: October 30, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 947 Judges: Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice R. Banumathi Can parties settle a disciplinary matter pending before the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving a dispute between Bhushan Steel and the State of Uttar Pradesh. The

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Supreme Court Disposes of Income Tax Appeal Based on Yokogawa India Ltd. Judgment (27 October 2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of the judgment in C.I.T. v. M/s. Yokogawa India Ltd. to similar cases. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Appeal Case Name: The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax vs. M/s. Rangsons Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Judgment Date: 27 October 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 27 October 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No.17325 of 2017 Judges:

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Supreme Court Overhauls Senior Advocate Designation Process: Indira Jaising vs. Supreme Court of India (2017)

Can the process of designating Senior Advocates be made more objective and transparent? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in Indira Jaising vs. Supreme Court of India, a landmark judgment that has reshaped the criteria and procedure for designating Senior Advocates. This case, decided on October 12, 2017, not only examined the

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Supreme Court Upholds Interim Bail for Ryan School Trustees in Murder Case (11 December 2017)

Can the top management of a school be granted interim bail when a student is murdered on the school premises? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question while hearing an appeal against the grant of interim bail to the trustees of Ryan International School. The court upheld the High Court’s decision to grant interim

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Supreme Court Directs Expedited Family Court Decision in Child Custody Case

Can the Supreme Court intervene to expedite a child custody case? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question by directing the Family Court to quickly resolve a pending matter. This case involves a dispute over the custody of a child, with the Supreme Court intervening to ensure a speedy resolution. The bench comprised

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