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Full Compensation Entitlement Upheld: Appellant is Entitled to Receive the Full Amount for the Acquisition of the Suit Property
Summary of the Judgment Case Name : Lakshmesh M. v. P. Rajalakshmi (since dead) by LRs. Civil Appeal Nos. : 9731-9732 of 2024 Date of...
Chintan Shah
Sep 12, 20244 min read
Consent Orders Cannot Confer Ownership Without Explicit Terms– Supreme Court of India Judgment Analysis
Supreme Court clarifies that consent orders in rent control disputes do not confer ownership without explicit terms.
Chintan Shah
Sep 12, 20244 min read
Brij Mohan Alone Was Not Competent to Transfer the Entire Property: Supreme Court of India’s Landmark Judgment on Co-ownership Rights
Supreme Court rules on co-ownership rights: A landmark judgment clarifies limits on property transfer by a co-owner.
Chintan Shah
Sep 11, 20246 min read
What is Sauce for the Goose Should be Sauce for the Gander: Supreme Court on Fairness in Teacher Recruitment
Summary of the Judgment Case Name : Manilal vs. The State of Rajasthan & Ors. Court : Supreme Court of India Civil Appeal Number : Civil...
Chintan Shah
Sep 11, 20245 min read
Respect and Dignity of Officers Facing Trial Must Be Upheld: Supreme Court on Court Martial Proceedings
Supreme Court upholds procedural fairness in military Court Martial, stressing respect for officers facing trial.
Chintan Shah
Sep 10, 20245 min read
Judicial Restraint in Foreign Policy: Self-Imposed Restraint on Courts is Grounded in Sound Rationale- Supreme Court Judgment Analysis
Supreme Court declines to intervene in foreign policy matters, emphasizing judicial restraint in arms export to Israel case.
Chintan Shah
Sep 10, 20245 min read
The Welfare of the Child is Paramount: Supreme Court Ruling on Child Custody Disputes
Supreme Court reaffirms that the welfare of the child is paramount in custody disputes over legal guardianship rights.
Chintan Shah
Sep 9, 20245 min read
No Shadow of Doubt - Supreme Court Directs CBI Probe in Mandakini Diwan Case
Supreme Court directs CBI to investigate the death of Ranjana Diwan, ensuring a fair probe free from judicial influence.
Chintan Shah
Sep 9, 20245 min read
Constructive Liability in Unlawful Assemblies: Presence of the Accused is Sufficient for Conviction – Supreme Court
Supreme Court upholds conviction in a case of unlawful assembly, emphasizing vicarious liability under Section 149 IPC.
Chintan Shah
Sep 5, 20245 min read
Procedural Justice Must Be Followed: A Landmark Case in Employment Law
Kerala Agricultural University’s termination order quashed due to procedural lapses in disciplinary inquiry.
Chintan Shah
Sep 5, 20244 min read
"Procedure is the Handmaid for Justice" – An Analysis of Supreme Court's Judgment on Specific Performance and Execution Court's Jurisdiction
Supreme Court rules on jurisdiction of Execution Courts in property disputes involving specific performance and contract law.
Chintan Shah
Sep 4, 20244 min read
Possession and Control Determine Liability: Supreme Court Clarifies Ownership Under Motor Vehicles Act
Supreme Court clarifies liability under Motor Vehicles Act: Possession and control define ownership, not just registration.
Chintan Shah
Sep 4, 20244 min read
Mandatory Penalty on Deficit Stamp Duty: Upholding Compliance under the Karnataka Stamp Act
Supreme Court upholds ten-times penalty on deficit stamp duty, reinforcing compliance under the Karnataka Stamp Act.
Chintan Shah
Sep 3, 20245 min read
The Stamp Act is a Fiscal Measure, Not a Weapon of Technicality – An Analysis of Seetharama Shetty vs. Monappa Shetty Judgment
An analysis of a Supreme Court judgement on stamp duty and penalties under the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957.
Chintan Shah
Sep 3, 20244 min read
Supreme Court Rules 'Award Should Not Be Annulled Only on Jurisdiction Grounds' in Arbitration Ruling
Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction in arbitration disputes, ensuring awards aren't annulled solely on jurisdictional grounds.
Chintan Shah
Sep 2, 20244 min read
Supreme Court Affirms: Revisional Jurisdiction Should Be Exercised Sparingly
Supreme Court overturns a High Court ruling, emphasizing the sparing use of revisional jurisdiction in K. Ravi vs. State of Tamil Nadu.
Chintan Shah
Sep 2, 20244 min read
Stridhan is the Absolute Property of a Woman: Supreme Court Reaffirms Exclusive Rights in Landmark Judgment
Supreme Court quashes case on stridhan, reaffirming exclusive property rights of women in landmark judgment.
Chintan Shah
Aug 30, 20244 min read
No Closure Without Approval: Supreme Court Reinforces Rule 46 in Landmark Judgment
Supreme Court emphasizes strict adherence to Rule 46 for school closures, holding educational bodies accountable.
Chintan Shah
Aug 29, 20244 min read
Supreme Court Upholds Employment Protection: Office Memorandum Cannot Supersede Ministry of Finance Communication
Supreme Court upholds job protection for employees with invalidated caste certificates under Karnataka's circulars.
Chintan Shah
Aug 29, 20244 min read
Prolonged Incarceration Should Not Become Punishment Without Trial: Supreme Court on PMLA Bail Provisions for Women
Supreme Court grants bail to Kalvakuntla Kavitha, clarifying special treatment under PMLA for women.
Chintan Shah
Aug 28, 20244 min read
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