Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Limits on Enrolment Fees Charged by State Bar Councils Under the Advocates Act

Date: Jul 31, 2024

Limits on Enrolment Fees Charged by State Bar Councils Under the Advocates Act Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark case of Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India (2024 INSC 558),...

Discretion in Granting Extensions for Filing Written Statements: Insights from PIC Departmentals Pvt. Ltd. v. Sreeleathers Pvt. Ltd.

Date: Jul 31, 2024

Discretion in Granting Extensions for Filing Written Statements: Insights from PIC Departmentals Pvt. Ltd. v. Sreeleathers Pvt. Ltd. Introduction The case of PIC Departmentals Pvt. Ltd. v....

Expanding the Scope of Section 19 Appeals in Contempt Proceedings: Insights from Ajay Kumar Bhalla v. Prakash Kumar Dixit

Date: Jul 30, 2024

Expanding the Scope of Section 19 Appeals in Contempt Proceedings: Insights from Ajay Kumar Bhalla v. Prakash Kumar Dixit Introduction The landmark judgment in Ajay Kumar Bhalla & Ors v. Prakash...

Pension Entitlements for UP Roadways Employees: Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Pension Entitlements for UP Roadways Employees: Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment dated July 26, 2024, delivered a pivotal decision in the case...

Supreme Court Recognizes Royalty as Tax on Mineral Rights, Overruling Kesoram

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Supreme Court Recognizes Royalty as Tax on Mineral Rights, Overruling Kesoram Introduction The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in the case of MINERAL AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY...

Supreme Court Clarifies Liability of Authorized Signatories under Section 143A of the NI Act

Date: Jul 25, 2024

Supreme Court Clarifies Liability of Authorized Signatories under Section 143A of the NI Act Introduction The case Shri Gurudatta Sugars Marketing Pvt. Ltd. v. Prithviraj Sayajirao Deshmukh (2024...

Dual Recovery under IBC: Subrogation and Separate Proceedings Against Debtor and Guarantor Confirmed

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Dual Recovery under IBC: Subrogation and Separate Proceedings Against Debtor and Guarantor Confirmed Introduction The Supreme Court of India's judgment in BRS Ventures Investments Ltd. v. SREI...

Preservation of Examination Integrity: Insights from VANSHIKA YADAV v. UNION OF INDIA

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Preservation of Examination Integrity: Insights from Vanshika Yadav v. Union of India Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in Vanshika Yadav v. Union of India (2024 INSC 553) marks a...

Inclusion of Perquisites in Income Calculation for Loss of Dependency: Meenakshi v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Inclusion of Perquisites in Income Calculation for Loss of Dependency: Meenakshi v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. Introduction The legal landscape surrounding compensation for loss of dependency in...

Integrity in Verification Processes: Upholding Employment Standards in Union of India v. Shishu Pal

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Integrity in Verification Processes: Upholding Employment Standards in Union of India v. Shishu Pal Introduction The case of Union of India v. Shishu Pal @ Shiv Pal (2024 INSC 550) adjudicated by the...

Supreme Court Mandates Rendition of Accounts by Subsequent Co-Sharers in Property Partition Suit

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Supreme Court Mandates Rendition of Accounts by Subsequent Co-Sharers in Property Partition Suit Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark judgment RAJINDER KAUR (DECEASED) THROUGH...

Supreme Court Upholds Consent Requirement in Section 138 N.I. Act - A.S. Pharma Pvt Ltd v. Nayati Medical Pvt Ltd (2024 INSC 690)

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Consent Requirement in Section 138 N.I. Act A.S. Pharma Pvt Ltd v. Nayati Medical Pvt Ltd (2024 INSC 690) Introduction The case of A.S. Pharma Pvt Ltd v. Nayati Medical Pvt Ltd...

No Retrospective Promotions Absent Vacancies: Supreme Court's Ruling in Bihar State Electricity Board v. Dharamdeo Das

Date: Jul 24, 2024

No Retrospective Promotions Absent Vacancies: Supreme Court's Ruling in Bihar State Electricity Board v. Dharamdeo Das 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India's judgment in Bihar State Electricity...

Liability to Pay Customs Duty and Interest Under Section 125: Navayuga Engineering Co. Ltd. v. Union of India

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Liability to Pay Customs Duty and Interest Under Section 125: Navayuga Engineering Co. Ltd. v. Union of India 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in M/S Navayuga Engineering Co....

Restricting Interim Stay Powers: SC's Decision in Parvinder Singh Khurana v. Directorate of Enforcement

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Restricting Interim Stay Powers: Supreme Court's Decision in Parvinder Singh Khurana v. Directorate of Enforcement Introduction The Supreme Court of India's judgment in Parvinder Singh Khurana v....

Clarification on Sentencing Limits under Section 307 IPC: Amit Rana @ Koka v. State of Haryana

Date: Jul 23, 2024

Clarification on Sentencing Limits under Section 307 IPC: Amit Rana @ Koka v. State of Haryana Introduction The case of Amit Rana @ Koka v. The State of Haryana (2024 INSC 543) adjudicated by the...

S.Tirupathi Rao v. M. Lingamaiah: Supreme Court Upholds Time-Barred Contempt Petition and Limits Review Jurisdiction

Date: Jul 23, 2024

S.Tirupathi Rao v. M. Lingamaiah: Supreme Court Upholds Time-Barred Contempt Petition and Limits Review Jurisdiction Introduction The case of S.Tirupathi Rao v. M. Lingamaiah (2024 INSC 544)...

Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines on Forfeiture of Written Statements and Compensation Computation in Consumer Real Estate Disputes

Date: Jul 23, 2024

Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines on Forfeiture of Written Statements and Compensation Computation in Consumer Real Estate Disputes Introduction The case of Kaushik Narsinhbhai Patel v. M/s....

Supreme Court Establishes Concession Agreements Under BOT Scheme Constitute Leases for Stamp Duty Purposes

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Supreme Court Establishes Concession Agreements Under BOT Scheme Constitute Leases for Stamp Duty Purposes Introduction The case of M/S Rewa Tollway Pvt. Ltd. v. The State of Madhya Pradesh (2024...

Strengthening the Validity of Registered Sale Deeds: Insights from KAUSHIK PREMKUMAR MISHRA v. KANJI RAVARIA @ KANJI (2024 INSC 540)

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Strengthening the Validity of Registered Sale Deeds: Insights from KAUSHIK PREMKUMAR MISHRA v. KANJI RAVARIA @ KANJI (2024 INSC 540) Introduction The landmark case KAUSHIK PREMKUMAR MISHRA v. KANJI...