Supreme Court clarifies when a witness can be summoned as an accused in corruption cases (23 August 2017)

Can a person initially named as a witness be summoned as an accused later in a criminal trial? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case involving alleged corruption. The court clarified the circumstances under which a person, initially considered a witness, can be summoned as an accused. This judgment impacts […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Resumption of Land for Failure to Build Educational Complex: Raunaq Education Foundation vs. State of Haryana (2014)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State can resume land allotted to an educational foundation for failing to fulfill the conditions of allotment. CASE TYPE: Land Resumption. Case Name: Raunaq Education Foundation vs. State of Haryana. Judgment Date: 14th October 2014 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14th October 2014. Citation: 2014 INSC 636. Judges: Justice V. Gopala

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Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition: Kathuria Public Schools vs. Union of India (2016)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of land acquisition and possession in this case. The core legal question was whether the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) could take possession of land previously acquired, despite the appellant’s claims. This case highlights the importance of adhering to court orders and undertakings. Citation: This judgment is from

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Supreme Court Upholds Absolute Gift Under Muslim Law: Sreeramachandra Avadhani vs. Shaik Abdul Rahim (2014)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a gift of property under Muslim law, with conditions restricting its use or disposal, is valid. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Property Law, Gift under Muslim Law Case Name: V. Sreeramachandra Avadhani (D) BY L.RS. vs. Shaik Abdul Rahim & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 21 August 2014 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 21

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Supreme Court clarifies recognition of Veterinary Colleges under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a veterinary college needs mandatory recognition by the Central Government under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984. CASE TYPE: Education Law. Case Name: Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine vs. Rajasthan State Veterinary Council & Ors. Judgment Date: July 25, 2014 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 25, 2014. Citation: (2014) INSC 520.

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Wife’s Murder Case: Khim Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand (2014)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether circumstantial evidence was sufficient to convict the accused for the murder of his wife. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Khim Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand Judgment Date: 8th July 2014 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 8th July 2014 Citation: 2014 INSC 487 Judges: Justice Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya and Justice V. Gopala Gowda

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Supreme Court Reduces Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide in Lathi Attack Case: Badal Murmu vs. State of West Bengal (2014)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused, who assaulted the deceased with lathis, should be convicted for murder or culpable homicide not amounting to murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Badal Murmu and Ors. vs. State of West Bengal Judgment Date: 5th February 2014 Date of the Judgment: 5th February 2014 Citation: (2014) INSC 75 Judges:

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Power Machines India Ltd. vs. State of Madhya Pradesh: Supreme Court Upholds Recovery of Dues as Land Revenue (17 April 2017)

Can a state government provide a separate mechanism for recovering dues under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, that differs from the standard procedure under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning the validity of a rule allowing recovery of dues

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Supreme Court Clarifies Anti-Dumping Duty Extension Rules: Union of India vs. Kumho Petrochemicals (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the extension of anti-dumping duty can be done after the expiry of the original notification period and whether the initiation of sunset review is valid if the notification is made public after the expiry of the original notification. CASE TYPE: Anti-Dumping Law Case Name: Union of India and Another vs. M/s. Kumho

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Supreme Court reduces murder conviction to culpable homicide in sudden fight case: Chenda @ Chanda Ram vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2013) INSC 571 (27 August 2013)

Date of the Judgment: 27 August 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 571 Judges: Chandramauli Kr. Prasad, J., Kurian Joseph, J. Can a fight that starts over a trivial issue, like a cat jumping onto someone’s terrace, lead to a murder conviction? The Supreme Court of India recently examined this question. In this case, the court considered

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Supreme Court Upholds Recruitment Rules: Ad-hoc Service Not Equivalent to Regular Service in Promotion

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether ad-hoc service can be counted towards regular service for promotion eligibility. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. Shri G.R.Rama Krishna & Anr. Judgment Date: 23rd August, 2013 Date of the Judgment: 23rd August, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 586 Judges: K.S. Radhakrishnan, J. and A.K. Sikri, J.

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Supreme Court Modifies Reinstatement in Industrial Dispute Due to Delay: Assistant Engineer vs. Mohan Lal (2013)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether delay in raising an industrial dispute affects the relief granted to a workman whose termination is found illegal. CASE TYPE: Industrial Dispute Case Name: Assistant Engineer, Rajasthan State Agriculture Marketing Board, Sub-Division, Kota vs. Mohan Lal Judgment Date: 16 August 2013 Date of the Judgment: 16 August 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 595

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