Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Supreme Court Reinforces Non-Retroactivity of Regulatory Amendments on Existing PPAs

Date: Apr 14, 2023

Supreme Court Reinforces Non-Retroactivity of Regulatory Amendments on Existing PPAs Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark case of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited v. Renew Wind...

Supreme Court Upholds Proportionality and Pension Rights in B.S. Hari v. Union of India

Date: Apr 14, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Proportionality and Pension Rights in B.S. Hari v. Union of India Introduction The case of B.S. Hari Commandant v. Union of India (2023 INSC 369) marks a significant judicial...

Beneficiaries Can Acquire Waqf Property Through Adverse Possession: Insights from SABIR ALI KHAN v. SYED MOHD. AHMAD ALI KHAN

Date: Apr 14, 2023

Beneficiaries Can Acquire Waqf Property Through Adverse Possession: Insights from SABIR ALI KHAN v. SYED MOHD. AHMAD ALI KHAN (2023 INSC 368) Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark...

Supreme Court Establishes Apportionment of Developer Compensation Liability in Parsvnath Developers Ltd. v. Gagandeep Brar

Date: Apr 14, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Apportionment of Developer Compensation Liability in Parsvnath Developers Ltd. v. Gagandeep Brar Introduction The case of Parsvnath Developers Ltd. v. Gagandeep Brar (2023...

Supreme Court Establishes Overriding Effect of Kerala MSME Act Over Panchayat Permissions in Jolly George v. George Elias and Associates

Date: Apr 13, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Overriding Effect of Kerala MSME Act Over Panchayat Permissions in Jolly George v. George Elias and Associates (2023 INSC 365) Introduction The case of Jolly George v....

Reinforcing Strict Compliance in Land Acquisition: Anil Agarwal Foundation v. State of Orissa (2023)

Date: Apr 13, 2023

Reinforcing Strict Compliance in Land Acquisition: Anil Agarwal Foundation v. State of Orissa (2023) Introduction The case of Anil Agarwal Foundation etc. v. State of Orissa (2023 INSC 361)...

Supreme Court Upholds Bail Rights under UAPA: Reinforcing the Necessity of Mens Rea

Date: Apr 13, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Bail Rights under UAPA: Reinforcing the Necessity of Mens Rea Introduction The landmark judgment in KEKHRIESATUO TEP v. National Investigation Agency (2023 INSC 362) delivered...

Supreme Court Reinforces Applicability of Section 149 IPC in Murder Convictions: Surendra Singh v. The State of Rajasthan (2023 INSC 354)

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Supreme Court Reinforces Applicability of Section 149 IPC in Murder Convictions Surendra Singh v. The State of Rajasthan (2023 INSC 354) Introduction In the landmark case of Surendra Singh v. The...

Entitlement to Annual Increment Upon Retirement: Supreme Court Upholds Earned Rights

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Entitlement to Annual Increment Upon Retirement: Supreme Court Upholds Earned Rights Introduction The case of THE DIRECTOR (ADMN. AND HR) KPTCL v. C.P. MUNDINAMANI (2023 INSC 352) presented a...

Land Acquisition Compliance: Supreme Court Establishes Possession Suffices to Prevent Acquisition Lapse

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Land Acquisition Compliance: Supreme Court Establishes Possession Suffices to Prevent Acquisition Lapse Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark judgment Delhi Development Authority...

MURTI SHRI DURGA BHAWANI (HETUWALI) TRUST v. SH. DIWAN CHAND: Reinforcement of Property Identity in Adverse Possession Claims

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Reinforcement of Property Identity in Adverse Possession Claims: Analysis of MURTI SHRI DURGA BHAWANI (HETUWALI) TRUST v. SH. DIWAN CHAND (DEAD) THROUGH LRS. (2023 INSC 348) Introduction The case of...

Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Land Acquisition Under the 2013 Act

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Land Acquisition Under the 2013 Act Introduction The case of Land and Building Department Thr. Secretary v. Attro Devi (2023 INSC 357) marks a significant...

Judicial Restraint in Employment Schemes: Supremacy of Executive Authority in State Employment Decisions

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Judicial Restraint in Employment Schemes: Supremacy of Executive Authority in State Employment Decisions Introduction The case of GOVT. OF TAMIL NADU AND ANR ETC ETC v. TAMIL NADU MAKKAL NALA...

Strengthening Advocate Verification: Supreme Court Establishes High Powered Committee in AJAY SHANKAR SRIVASTAVA v. BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA

Date: Apr 11, 2023

Strengthening Advocate Verification: Supreme Court Establishes High Powered Committee in AJAY SHANKAR SRIVASTAVA v. BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA Introduction In the landmark case of AJAY SHANKAR SRIVASTAVA...

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Police Custody under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. in CBI v. Vikas Mishra

Date: Apr 11, 2023

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Police Custody under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. in CBI v. Vikas Mishra Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark judgment of Central Bureau of...

Supreme Court Rules DEPB and Duty Drawback Profits Not 'Derived From' Industrial Undertaking for Section 80-IB Deductions

Date: Apr 11, 2023

Supreme Court Rules DEPB and Duty Drawback Profits Not 'Derived From' Industrial Undertaking for Section 80-IB Deductions Introduction In the landmark case of M/S. Saraf Exports v. Commissioner of...

Clarification on Section 271C: Penalty Not Applicable for Belated TDS Remittance

Date: Apr 11, 2023

Clarification on Section 271C: Penalty Not Applicable for Belated TDS Remittance Introduction In the landmark case of M/S US Technologies International Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Income Tax...

Dismissal of Judicial Officer for Gross Misconduct: Insights from THE REGISTRAR GENERAL HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA v. M. NARASIMHA PRASAD (2023 INSC 342)

Date: Apr 11, 2023

Dismissal of Judicial Officer for Gross Misconduct: Insights from THE REGISTRAR GENERAL HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA v. M. NARASIMHA PRASAD (2023 INSC 342) Introduction THE REGISTRAR GENERAL HIGH COURT OF...

Supreme Court Establishes Dual Taxability of Design Services: Commissioner of Customs vs. M/s Suzlon Energy Ltd.

Date: Apr 11, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Dual Taxability of Design Services: Commissioner of Customs vs. M/s Suzlon Energy Ltd. Introduction The landmark judgment in Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and...

Clarifying Forfeiture Powers under SARFAESI Act: SBI v. C. Natarajan (2023)

Date: Apr 11, 2023

Clarifying Forfeiture Powers under SARFAESI Act: SBI v. C. Natarajan (2023) Introduction The case of State Bank of India (Authorized Officer) v. C. Natarajan & Anr. (2023 INSC 341) adjudicated by the...