Supreme Court Clarifies Eligibility for District Judge Posts: Dheeraj Mor vs. High Court of Delhi (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of Article 233 of the Constitution of India regarding eligibility for District Judge appointments. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dheeraj Mor vs. Hon’ble High Court of Delhi Judgment Date: 19 February 2020 Can a judicial […]
Supreme Court Clarifies “First Due” Date Under Electricity Act: Ajmer Vidyut Nigam vs. Rahamatullah Khan (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “first due” in Section 56(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003, concerning the limitation period for disconnection of electricity supply due to non-payment of dues. CASE TYPE: Electricity Law, Consumer Law. Case Name: Assistant Engineer (D1),
Supreme Court on Withholding Pension and Gratuity Pending Criminal Proceedings: Dr. Hira Lal vs. State of Bihar (2020) Date of the Judgment: February 18, 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 137 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, J. and Indu Malhotra, J. Can a state government withhold the pension and gratuity of a retired employee because of pending criminal
Supreme Court Upholds ICC Arbitration Award in Shareholder Dispute: Shakti Nath vs. Alpha Tiger Cyprus Investment (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Challenge to an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration award. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Case Name: Shakti Nath & Ors. vs. Alpha Tiger Cyprus Investment No.3 Ltd. & Ors. Judgment Date: 18 February 2020 Date of the
Supreme Court Clarifies Ph.D. Requirement for Polytechnic Principals: Gelus Ram Sahu vs. Dr. Surendra Kumar Singh (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Ph.D. degree is mandatory for appointment to the post of Principal in Polytechnic colleges. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Gelus Ram Sahu and others vs. Dr. Surendra Kumar Singh and others Judgment Date:
Supreme Court clarifies Entertainment Duty for Amusement Parks: State of Maharashtra vs. Pan India Paryatan Ltd. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of the Bombay Entertainments Duty Act, 1923 concerning the rate of entertainment duty applicable to amusement parks. CASE TYPE: Tax Law Case Name: The State of Maharashtra & Ors. vs. Pan India Paryatan Limited &
Supreme Court Addresses Child Custody in Matrimonial Dispute: Soumitra Kumar Nahar vs. Parul Nahar (2020) Date of the Judgment: February 18, 2020 Citation: Not Available Judges: A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Ajay Rastogi, J. The judgment was authored by Ajay Rastogi, J. Can a court intervene in a child custody battle to ensure the welfare of the
Supreme Court Grants Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Indian Army LEGAL ISSUE: Whether women officers in the Indian Army are entitled to Permanent Commission (PC) on par with their male counterparts. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The Secretary, Ministry of Defence vs. Babita Puniya & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 17 February 2020 Introduction Date
Supreme Court dismisses appeal in securities matter: CAB Securities vs. NSE (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Securities Appellate Tribunal’s order warrants interference by the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Securities Law Case Name: CAB Securities Limited vs. National Stock Exchange of India Limited Judgment Date: 17 February 2020 Date of the Judgment: 17 February 2020 Citation:
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Supreme Court Upholds CGD Bidding Process: Adani Gas vs. PNGRB (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) correctly evaluated bids for City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks, specifically regarding the use of 2011 census data and the concept of “unreasonably high” bids. CASE TYPE: Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Law, Contract
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Supreme Court clarifies Disqualification for Not Filing Election Expenses: Laxmibai vs. The Collector, Nanded (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the disqualification for not submitting election expenses should be for the maximum period of five years. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: Laxmibai vs. The Collector, Nanded & Ors. Judgment Date: 14 February 2020 Date of the
Supreme Court Decides Seniority Dispute Between Direct Recruits and Promotee Deputy Collectors: Vinod Giri Goswami vs. State of Uttarakhand (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of seniority between direct recruits and promotee Deputy Collectors. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Vinod Giri Goswami & Ors. vs. The State of Uttarakhand & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 14 February 2020
