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Supreme Court Upholds Election: Naik's Caste Status Confirmed in Naik v. Jamappanna
Summary Case: Laxman Siddappa Naik v. Kattimani Chaniappa Jamappanna & Ors. Citation: 1968 AIR 929; 1968 SCR (2) 805 Date of Judgment: 19 January 1968 Bench: Hon'ble Justice M. Hidayatullah; Hon'ble Justice S.M. Sikri; Hon'ble Justice K.S. Hegde Advocates: S. S. Javali and M. Veerappa for the appellant; R. Gopalakrishnan for respondent no.1 Statutory Provisions / Instruments: Representation of the People Act, 1951 (s.116-A); Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950
Chintan Shah
20 hours ago5 min read
SC Reverses Own Verdict, Upholds JSW Steel’s ₹19,700 Crore Plan for BPSL
Apex Court Reverses Its Own Verdict In a landmark turn of events, the Supreme Court has upheld JSW Steel’s ₹19,700 crore resolution plan...
Chintan Shah
Sep 304 min read
No Individual Should Be Forcibly Subjected to Narco-Analysis”: Supreme Court Reaffirms Constitutional Safeguards in Amlesh Kumar Case
Introduction Case Analysis: Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar , Criminal Appeal No. __ of 2025 (Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 5392 of 2024)...
Chintan Shah
Jun 104 min read
Preventive Detention Is a Draconian Measure”: Supreme Court Quashes Kerala Detention Order in Dhanya M Case
SC calls preventive detention a “draconian measure” and quashes Kerala order for lack of public order threat.
Chintan Shah
Jun 94 min read
“Suspicion, However Grave, Cannot Take the Place of Proof”: Supreme Court Acquits Student in Circumstantial Murder Case
Supreme Court stresses: "Suspicion can't replace proof" while acquitting student in a circumstantial evidence murder case.
Chintan Shah
Jun 44 min read
A Clear Case of Breach of Natural Justice: Supreme Court Quashes Excise Demand in Oswal Petrochemicals Case
Supreme Court rules excise re-classification illegal, citing breach of natural justice and Rule 9B non-compliance.
Chintan Shah
Apr 294 min read
Recovery of LD Was Valid Contractually and Legally: Supreme Court Reaffirms Limits of Judicial Review Under Section 34 of Arbitration Act
Supreme Court upholds arbitral award on liquidated damages, reaffirms limits of judicial review under Section 34.
Chintan Shah
Apr 294 min read
Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Election from Varuna
Karnataka HC dismisses petition challenging Siddaramaiah's Varuna election victory, upholding Congress' election promises as valid.
Chintan Shah
Apr 292 min read
It Would Be a Travesty of Justice: Supreme Court on Limits of Suspending Sentence in POCSO Convictions
SC sets aside suspension of sentence in POCSO case, stressing justice for minor victims and limits of appellate discretion.
Chintan Shah
Apr 235 min read
Supreme Court: Supervisory Officials Can Be Held Liable for Non-Payment of ESI Contributions, Regardless of Title
Supreme Court: Supervisory role, not title, decides ESI liability; General Manager's conviction for non-payment upheld.
Chintan Shah
Apr 212 min read
Jurisdiction Flows from Consent: Supreme Court Clarifies Joinder of Non-Signatories in Arbitration
SC holds that arbitral jurisdiction depends on consent, not mere notice—clarifies joinder of non-signatories under Section 16.
Chintan Shah
Apr 184 min read
Rules Must Not Be Inconsistent with the Act: Supreme Court Strikes Down Rajasthan’s Power to Cancel Form C under CST Act
Supreme Court rules Rajasthan's power to cancel Form C under CST Act as ultra vires. Upholds legislative discipline.
Chintan Shah
Apr 174 min read
Madras High Court Sentences DRT Recovery Officer to 5 Years for Corruption
Madras HC convicts DRT officer and associates in corruption case, sentencing them to 5 years for undervaluing property in auction.
Chintan Shah
Apr 142 min read
Limitation Is Not Merely Procedural—It Shields Bona Fide Purchasers’: Supreme Court Quashes High Court Remand In 17-Year-Old Property Suit.
SC restores dismissal of 17-year-old property suit, says limitation protects bona fide purchasers and legal certainty.
Chintan Shah
Apr 114 min read
Accused Concealed Themselves Despite Knowing About Proceedings: Supreme Court Sets Aside Anticipatory Bail In ₹4,000 Cr Fraud Case
Supreme Court slams accused for evading arrest in ₹4,000 Cr fraud, sets aside bail in SFIO v. Aditya Sarda ruling.
Chintan Shah
Apr 104 min read
Railway Freight Dispute Not Arbitrable Under Arbitration Act: Supreme Court Clarifies
Supreme Court rules insurance claim can't be denied for breach of impossible condition; sets precedent in policyholder rights.
Chintan Shah
Apr 85 min read
Justice on Merits Should Not Be Scuttled Due to Technicalities" – Supreme Court’s Analysis in Inder Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
Justice on merits should not be scuttled due to technicalities– Supreme Court rules on condoning delay in Inder Singh case.
Chintan Shah
Mar 244 min read
The Moment ‘Seat’ is Determined, It Becomes an Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause – Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling in Disortho S.A.S. vs. Meril Life Sciences
Supreme Court clarifies arbitration seat vs. venue distinction in Disortho S.A.S. vs. Meril Life Sciences, reinforcing India’s jurisdiction.
shampamajumdar
Mar 204 min read
Chinks in the Faith of Public Administration" – Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail in Rajasthan Exam Fraud Case
Supreme Court revokes bail in Rajasthan exam fraud case, reinforcing public trust in competitive recruitment integrity.
Chintan Shah
Mar 134 min read
The Law Prescribing Greater Punishment Shall Prevail – Supreme Court Clarifies IPC vs POCSO Sentencing in Landmark Judgment
Supreme Court clarifies IPC vs POCSO sentencing, ruling that the law prescribing greater punishment shall prevail.
Chintan Shah
Mar 114 min read
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