Can a High Court set aside a School Tribunal’s order based on internal disputes within a school’s management? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving the termination of a school teacher. This case highlights the importance of adhering to legal procedures and deciding cases based on merit, not internal […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a detention order under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981, must specify the period of detention. CASE TYPE: Preventive Detention Law Case Name: Lahu Shrirang Gatkal vs. State of Maharashtra Judgment Date: July 17, 2017 Introduction Can a preventive detention order be valid if it does not specify the period
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in interfering with the eviction order passed by the Trial Court. CASE TYPE: Eviction/Rent Control Case Name: Hameed Kunju vs. Nazim [Judgment Date]: 17 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 17 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 657 Judges: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a
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Date of the Judgment: July 17, 2017 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice R. Banumathi Can a cut-off date be applied to seniority-based promotions? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning promotions within the postal service. The court clarified that for promotions based solely on
“`html LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an anticipatory bail application can be maintained after the filing of a charge sheet. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Ram Naresh Yadav vs. The State of Jharkhand & Anr. [Judgment Date]: July 17, 2017 The Supreme Court of India, in this case, addressed the question of whether an anticipatory bail application
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a woman can claim the right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, if she has never lived in that household with the respondent. CASE TYPE: Domestic Violence Case Name: Manmohan Attavar vs. Neelam Manmohan Attavar Judgment Date: July 14, 2017 Introduction Can
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether proof of demand for illegal gratification is essential for conviction under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Act Case Name: Mukhtiar Singh (Since Deceased) Through His L.R. vs. State of Punjab Judgment Date: 14 July 2017 Date of the Judgment:
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an insurance company is liable to pay compensation to a third party in a motor accident claim when the vehicle was insured by the original owner, but the vehicle was later transferred to another person without intimation to the insurer. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Claim Case Name: Firdaus vs. Oriental Insurance
LEGAL ISSUE: Investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings by security forces. CASE TYPE: Criminal Writ Petition Case Name: Extra Judl. Exec. Victim Families Assn. & Anr. vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: July 14, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: July 14, 2017 Citation: Not Available in Source Judges: Madan B. Lokur, J., Uday
LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of selection process for government jobs. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Vinod Kumar Khajuria & Anr. vs. State of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 13 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 July 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and R. Banumathi, J. Can a selection process
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether past service benefits, including seniority, should be granted to an employee from the date of joining the Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals (DGS&D). CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India vs. O.T. Anthrayose Judgment Date: 13 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 July 2017 The Supreme Court of
Date of the Judgment: July 13, 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 9006 of 2017 (Arising out of SLP(C) No. 25827 of 2015) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a person who has suffered a disability in a motor accident claim compensation for both physical disability and loss of future earnings? The Supreme Court
