Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Reaffirming the Necessity of Robust Circumstantial Evidence: Prakash Nishad v. The State of Maharashtra

Date: May 20, 2023

Reaffirming the Necessity of Robust Circumstantial Evidence: Prakash Nishad v. The State of Maharashtra Introduction The Supreme Court of India in Prakash Nishad @ Kewat Zinak Nishad v. The State Of...

Supreme Court Reinforces Impartiality in Arbitration: Overruling Government-Mandated Arbitrator Appointments

Date: May 20, 2023

Supreme Court Reinforces Impartiality in Arbitration: Overruling Government-Mandated Arbitrator Appointments Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in M/S GLOCK ASIA-PACIFIC LIMITED v....

Supreme Court Establishes Uniform Pay Structure and Enhances Judicial Independence in All India Judges Association v. Union Of India

Date: May 20, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Uniform Pay Structure and Enhances Judicial Independence in All India Judges Association v. Union Of India Introduction The landmark judgment in All India Judges Association...

Establishing Rigorous Compliance in Public Tenders: Insights from TATA Motors Limited v. BEST (2023)

Date: May 20, 2023

Establishing Rigorous Compliance in Public Tenders: Insights from TATA Motors Limited v. BEST (2023) Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in TATA Motors Limited v. The Brihan Mumbai...

Establishing Precedent for Assistant Lecturers' Appointments in Medical Institutions

Date: May 20, 2023

Establishing Precedent for Assistant Lecturers' Appointments in Medical Institutions Introduction The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment on May 19, 2023, in the case of K.J. Somaiya...

Ensuring Equality in Employment: The Landmark Judgment in Om Prakash Banerjee v. The State of West Bengal

Date: May 20, 2023

Ensuring Equality in Employment: The Landmark Judgment in Om Prakash Banerjee v. The State of West Bengal Introduction The Supreme Court of India's judgment in Om Prakash Banerjee v. The State of...

Strict Adherence to Material Facts in Election Petitions: SENTHILBALAJI V. v. A.P. GEETHA (2023 INSC 571)

Date: May 20, 2023

Strict Adherence to Material Facts in Election Petitions: SENTHILBALAJI V. v. A.P. GEETHA (2023 INSC 571) Introduction The case of Senthilbalaji V. v. A.P. Geetha (2023 INSC 571) adjudicated by the...

Clarifying the Validity of Additional Lists in Public Service Appointments: Insights from THE STATE OF KARNATAKA v. BHARATHI S.

Date: May 20, 2023

Clarifying the Validity of Additional Lists in Public Service Appointments: Insights from THE STATE OF KARNATAKA v. BHARATHI S. Introduction In the realm of public service appointments, the...

K.C. NINAN v. KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD & ORS.: Establishing New Legal Precedents in Electricity Supply Obligations

Date: May 20, 2023

K.C. NINAN v. KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD & ORS.: Establishing New Legal Precedents in Electricity Supply Obligations Introduction The case of K.C. NINAN v. KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD & ORS....

Strengthening the Standards for Circumstantial Evidence: Insights from Praakash Nishad v. The State of Maharashtra

Date: May 20, 2023

Strengthening the Standards for Circumstantial Evidence: Insights from Praakash Nishad v. The State of Maharashtra Introduction The landmark case of Praakash Nishad @ Kewat Zinak Nishad v. The State...

Refining the Scope for Quashing Proceedings under Section 482 CrPC in SC/ST Act Cases: Ramesh Chandra Vaishya v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Date: May 20, 2023

Refining the Scope for Quashing Proceedings under Section 482 CrPC in SC/ST Act Cases Introduction Ramesh Chandra Vaishya v. The State of Uttar Pradesh is a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme...

Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Discretion in Quashing Criminal Proceedings: Ramesh Chandra Vaishya v. The State of Uttar Pradesh

Date: May 20, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Discretion in Quashing Criminal Proceedings: Ramesh Chandra Vaishya v. The State of Uttar Pradesh Introduction In the landmark case of Ramesh Chandra Vaishya v. The...

Supreme Court Upholds Prequalification Standards in Automotive Supply Contracts: Tata Motors vs BEST

Date: May 20, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Prequalification Standards in Automotive Supply Contracts: Tata Motors vs BEST Introduction The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment on May 19, 2023, in the case...

K.C. Ninan v. Kerala State Electricity Board & ORS.: Establishing Liability of Subsequent Property Owners for Electricity Arrears

Date: May 20, 2023

K.C. Ninan v. Kerala State Electricity Board & ORS.: Establishing Liability of Subsequent Property Owners for Electricity Arrears Introduction The landmark judgment in K.C. Ninan v. Kerala State...

Supreme Court Upholds Non-Tax Nature of Development Fees under Section 22A: Implications for Service Tax Liability

Date: May 20, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Non-Tax Nature of Development Fees under Section 22A: Implications for Service Tax Liability Introduction The case of CENTRAL GST DELHI III v. DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD...

Enhancing Judicial Scrutiny in Discharge Applications: Insights from CAPTAIN MANJIT SINGH VIRDI v. HUSSAIN MOHAMMED SHATTAF (2023 INSC 555)

Date: May 19, 2023

Enhancing Judicial Scrutiny in Discharge Applications: Insights from CAPTAIN MANJIT SINGH VIRDI v. HUSSAIN MOHAMMED SHATTAF (2023 INSC 555) Introduction The case of Captain Manjit Singh Virdi (Retd.)...

Strict Adherence to Wakf Act Procedures Affirmed in Salem Muslim Burial Ground Protection Committee v. State of Tamil Nadu

Date: May 19, 2023

Strict Adherence to Wakf Act Procedures Affirmed in Salem Muslim Burial Ground Protection Committee v. State of Tamil Nadu Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark case Salem Muslim...

Supreme Court Upholds State Amendments Legalizing Traditional Bovine Sports: THE ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA v. UNION OF INDIA (2023 INSC 548)

Date: May 19, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds State Amendments Legalizing Traditional Bovine Sports Introduction In the landmark case of The Animal Welfare Board of India v. Union of India (2023 INSC 548), the Supreme Court...

Rejection of Time-Barred Arbitration Claims in M/S B & T AG v. Ministry of Defence

Date: May 19, 2023

Rejection of Time-Barred Arbitration Claims in M/S B & T AG v. Ministry of Defence Introduction The Supreme Court of India's judgment in M/S B & T AG v. Ministry of Defence (2023 INSC 549) addresses...

Supreme Court Reinforces Mandatory Compliance with Section 17 for Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decrees

Date: May 19, 2023

Supreme Court Reinforces Mandatory Compliance with Section 17 for Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decrees Introduction The landmark case ARTI DIXIT v. SUSHIL KUMAR MISHRA (2023 INSC 556) was adjudicated by...