Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail Orders Due to Lack of Reasoning: Mauji Ram vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (29 July 2019)

Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail Orders Due to Lack of Reasoning: Mauji Ram vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in granting bail without assigning any reasons. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Mauji Ram vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. Judgment Date: 29 July 2019 Date of […]

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Private Agreements Cannot Oust High Court’s Writ Jurisdiction: Supreme Court Decision in Maharashtra Chess Association vs. Union of India (29 July 2019)

Supreme Court Rules Private Agreements Cannot Oust Writ Jurisdiction: Maharashtra Chess Association vs. Union of India (2019) Date of the Judgment: 29 July 2019 Citation: [Not Available in the source] Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J and Indira Banerjee, J Can a private agreement between parties restrict the constitutional power of a High Court to

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Supreme Court Converts Dismissal to Voluntary Retirement in Rathin Ghosh vs. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (29 July 2019)

Supreme Court Converts Dismissal to Voluntary Retirement in Rathin Ghosh vs. WBSEDCL Date of the Judgment: 29 July 2019 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., Navin Sinha, J. Can a disciplinary proceeding result in the dismissal of an employee for a minor lapse, especially when the employee has a long and unblemished

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Supreme Court clarifies the scope of Order XXI Rule 101 of the Code of Civil Procedure in property possession disputes: Shamsher Singh & Anr. vs. Lt. Col. Nahar Singh (D) Thr. Lrs. & Ors. (29 July 2019)

Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of Order XXI Rule 101 CPC in Property Possession Disputes Date of the Judgment: 29 July 2019 Citation: Shamsher Singh & Anr. vs. Lt. Col. Nahar Singh (D) Thr. Lrs. & Ors. (2019) INSC 740 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., Navin Sinha, J. Can a person who was dispossessed from a

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Supreme Court Upholds Revised Premium FSI Charges, Rejects Increased I&A Charges in Chennai Development Case

Supreme Court Upholds Revised Premium FSI Charges, Rejects Increased I&A Charges in Chennai Development Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether revised Infrastructure & Amenities (I&A) charges and Premium Floor Space Index (FSI) charges can be applied to a development project after the initial demand notice but before the final planning permission is granted. CASE TYPE: Civil Law,

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Supreme Court clarifies rules on multiple dismissal orders in service law: Rajasthan Housing Board vs. Roshan Lal Saini (29 July 2019)

Rajasthan Housing Board vs. Roshan Lal Saini: Supreme Court on Double Dismissal LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee can be subjected to multiple dismissal orders for the same misconduct. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Rajasthan Housing Board vs. Roshan Lal Saini and Others Judgment Date: 29 July 2019 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 29 July

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Supreme Court Upholds Pre-emptive Purchase of Land Under Income Tax Act: Krishna Kumar Rawat vs. Union of India (29 July 2019)

Supreme Court Upholds Pre-emptive Purchase of Land Under Income Tax Act: Krishna Kumar Rawat vs. Union of India (2019) Date of the Judgment: 29 July 2019 Citation: 2019 INSC 760 Judges: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J., Dinesh Maheshwari, J. Can the government compulsorily purchase a property if it believes the sale price is significantly undervalued? The

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Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe in Custodial Death Case: Union of India vs. Junu Gayary (26 July 2019)

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe in Custodial Death Case: Union of India vs. Junu Gayary (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a CBI investigation should be ordered in a case of alleged custodial death following an inquiry by the District & Sessions Judge. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Union of India and others vs. Junu Gayary Judgment

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Supreme Court Closes Proceedings on Alarming Rise in Child Rape Incidents, Directs Timely Trials under POCSO Act (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 15th, 2025 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J. and Prasanna B. Varale, J. The Supreme Court of India, deeply concerned by the alarming increase in reported child rape incidents, initiated a Suo Moto Writ Petition in 2019. The court aimed to address delays in investigations and trials related to offenses

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Supreme Court clarifies the significance of ‘Venue’ as ‘Seat’ in Arbitration Agreements: Brahmani River Pellets Ltd. vs. Kamachi Industries Ltd. (25 July 2019)

Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Arbitration Cases: Venue as Seat | 25 July 2019 Date of the Judgment: 25 July 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 714 Judges: R. Banumathi, J. and A.S. Bopanna, J. Can a designated ‘venue’ of arbitration in an agreement be considered the ‘seat’ of arbitration, thereby conferring exclusive jurisdiction to the courts

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Supreme Court Rejects Juvenile Claim Based on Matriculation Certificate: Sanjeev Kumar Gupta vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (25 July 2019)

Supreme Court Rejects Juvenile Claim Based on Matriculation Certificate: Sanjeev Kumar Gupta vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of juvenility based on conflicting age records. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Sanjeev Kumar Gupta vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr Judgment Date: 25 July 2019 Introduction Date of the Judgment:

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Supreme Court settles assessment order validity when issued to a non-existent company in tax cases: PCIT vs. Maruti Suzuki (25 July 2019)

Supreme Court on Assessment Order in the Name of Non-Existent Company: PCIT vs. Maruti Suzuki (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an assessment order issued in the name of an amalgamated company, which ceased to exist, is valid under the Income Tax Act, 1961. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Law Case Name: Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, New

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