Supreme Court quashes detention order under MPDA Act for bootlegging: Arjun vs. State of Maharashtra (2024) INSC 968 (11 December 2024) Date of the Judgment: 11 December 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 968 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., K. V. Viswanathan, J. Can a person be detained under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981 (MPDA […]
Supreme Court rules on arbitrability of wage disputes under Payment of Wages Act: Dushyant Janbandhu vs. M/S Hyundai Autoever India Pvt. Ltd (2024) INSC 966 (11 December 2024) Date of the Judgment: 11 December 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 966 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can an employer bypass statutory authorities and force
Supreme Court Upholds Absolute Gift, Rejects Resumption Based on Discontinued Services: Naresh Kumari vs. Chameli (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a gift of land, made in lieu of services, can be revoked if the donee or their successors discontinue those services. CASE TYPE: Civil Law Case Name: Smt. Naresh Kumari & Ors. vs. Smt. Chameli &
Supreme Court clarifies rights of temporary employees in State of Odisha vs. Dilip Kumar Mohapatra (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the rights of temporary employees and whether they are entitled to reinstatement upon termination, especially when similarly situated individuals have been reinstated. CASE TYPE: This case falls under Service Law, specifically
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence: Nusrat Parween vs. State of Jharkhand (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction for murder can be sustained solely on the basis of circumstantial evidence, and whether the burden of proof shifts to the accused under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872,
Supreme Court Upholds Cancellation of Lease for Non-Payment: Chandigarh Administrator vs. Manjit Kumar Gulati (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the cancellation of a lease for non-payment of dues was justified and whether a purported tenant has the locus standi to challenge the cancellation. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Leasehold Property Dispute Case Name: Chandigarh Administrator &
Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Rash Driving Case: Muthupandi vs. State (2024) INSC 950 (10 December 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the sentence for rash and negligent driving causing death can be modified considering the lapse of time and compensation to the victim’s family. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Muthupandi vs. State Date of the
Supreme Court Reverses High Court Decision on Specific Performance of Contract: Jaichand vs. Sahnulal (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court erred in overturning the first appellate court’s decision regarding the readiness and willingness of the plaintiff in a suit for specific performance of a contract. CASE TYPE: Civil (Contract Law) Case Name: Jaichand (Dead)
Supreme Court Partially Allows Appeal in Dowry Death Case: Jayedeepsingh vs. State of Gujarat (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused can be charged for abetment of suicide and cruelty under Sections 306 and 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 based on the facts presented. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Jayedeepsingh Pravinsinh Chavda & Ors.
Supreme Court Reinstates Bail After High Court Recall in Atrocities Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can recall its order granting bail without any allegation of violation of bail conditions or misuse of liberty by the accused. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989). Case Name: Mendar
Supreme Court Directs TDR Issuance as per Rules in Contempt Case: Chaduranga Kanthraj Urs & Ors. vs. P. Ravi Kumar & Ors. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the respondents wilfully disobeyed the Supreme Court’s orders regarding the issuance of Transferable Development Rights (TDR). CASE TYPE: Contempt of Court Case Name: Chaduranga Kanthraj Urs and Anr. vs.
Supreme Court Clarifies Section 28A of Land Acquisition Act: Banwari vs. HSIIDC (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, regarding the timeline for seeking redetermination of compensation. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Banwari and Others vs. Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (HSIIDC) and Another [Judgment
