Supreme Court Clarifies Powers of Appellate Authority under Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of powers of the appellate authority under Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, in cases of undervaluation of property during registration. CASE TYPE: Stamp Duty, Property Valuation Case Name: The Inspector General of Registration, Tamil […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Restrictions on Agricultural Land Transfers via Wills: Vinodchandra Sakarlal Kapadia vs. State of Gujarat (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether agricultural land can be transferred to a non-agriculturist through a will under the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948. CASE TYPE: Land Law, Tenancy Law Case Name: Vinodchandra Sakarlal Kapadia etc. vs. State
Supreme Court Directs Larger Bench to Reconsider Seniority Rules for Madhya Pradesh Civil Servants LEGAL ISSUE: Seniority determination of civil servants who fail to pass departmental exams within the stipulated probation period. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Warad Murti Mishra vs. State of Madhya Pradesh and anr. Judgment Date: 15 June 2020 Date of
Supreme Court Addresses Wage Payment During Lockdown: Ficus Pax Private Ltd. vs. Union of India (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether employers are obligated to pay full wages to their employees during the COVID-19 lockdown period. CASE TYPE: Disaster Management/Labour Law Case Name: Ficus Pax Private Ltd. & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Compensation in Motor Accident Claim: M.H. Uma Maheshwari vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Calculation of compensation in motor accident claims, specifically regarding future prospects and loss of consortium. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation. Case Name: M.H. Uma Maheshwari & Ors. vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. &
Supreme Court Denies Parity in Sub-Inspector Appointments: Nirbhay Kumar vs. State of Bihar (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether candidates who did not participate in or failed the physical test for Sub-Inspector appointments can claim parity with those exempted from the test. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Nirbhay Kumar & Ors. vs. State of Bihar &
Supreme Court Directs Restructuring of Dues and Loan Disbursements in Amrapali Case (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether NBCC can be held liable for disputes and liabilities of Amrapali Group projects, whether the interest rate of 12% imposed on Royalgolf Link City Projects Private Limited was justified, whether the FAR can be returned to Noida and Greater
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Amputated Painter in Motor Accident Case LEGAL ISSUE: Assessment of compensation in cases of permanent disability resulting from motor accidents. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Sri Anthony alias Anthony Swamy v. The Managing Director, K.S.R.T.C. Judgment Date: 10 June 2020 Date of the Judgment: 10 June 2020 Citation:
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Supreme Court Directs States to Complete Migrant Worker Transportation Within 15 Days LEGAL ISSUE: Ensuring the safe and timely return of migrant workers to their native places during the COVID-19 pandemic and addressing their immediate needs. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (PIL), Suo Motu. Case Name: In Re : Problems and Miseries of Migrant Labourers
Supreme Court Upholds Tenant Rights: Reversal of Eviction Order in Kerala Rent Control Case (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of revisional jurisdiction of High Court under the Kerala Rent Control Act and the interpretation of “additional accommodation” for landlords. CASE TYPE: Rent Control/Eviction Case Name: Addissery Raghavan vs. Cheruvalath Krishnadasan Judgment Date: 08 June 2020 Date
Supreme Court clarifies liability in bus accident cases: U.P. State Road Transport Corporation vs. Rajendri Devi (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the liability for compensation in motor accident cases involving buses hired by a State Road Transport Corporation. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Claim Case Name: U.P. State Road Transport Corporation vs. Rajendri Devi & Ors.
Supreme Court Clarifies No-Fault Liability under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act: Chandrakantha Tiwari vs. New India Assurance Company Ltd. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of “no-fault” liability under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Claim Case Name: Chandrakantha Tiwari vs. New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Anr. Judgment
