Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Supreme Court Revises Land Acquisition Compensation in Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. v. Satpal

Date: Feb 10, 2023

Supreme Court Revises Land Acquisition Compensation in Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. v. Satpal Introduction The landmark case of Haryana State Industrial...

Developers Mandated to Fulfill Statutory Obligations and Promised Amenities: A Landmark Judgment in Consumer Protection

Date: Feb 10, 2023

Developers Mandated to Fulfill Statutory Obligations and Promised Amenities: A Landmark Judgment in Consumer Protection Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Debashis Sinha v. M/S...

Supreme Court Clarifies Deemed Lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act in Delhi Land Acquisition Case

Date: Feb 10, 2023

Supreme Court Clarifies Deemed Lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act in Delhi Land Acquisition Case Introduction The landmark judgment in Government of NCT of Delhi v. Shakeel...

Repudiation of Insurance Claims Under Condition 6(b): Insights from Karnavati Veneers Pvt. Ltd. v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

Date: Feb 10, 2023

Repudiation of Insurance Claims Under Condition 6(b): Insights from Karnavati Veneers Pvt. Ltd. v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Introduction The case of Karnavati Veneers Pvt. Ltd. versus New India...

Supreme Court Establishes Nuanced Interpretation of Section 24(2) in Land Acquisition

Date: Feb 10, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Nuanced Interpretation of Section 24(2) in Land Acquisition Introduction The landmark judgment in NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION THROUGH ITS COMMISSIONER v. RAM CHNADER...

M/S. GAS AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD. v. M/S. INDIAN PETROCHEM.CORP.LTD.: Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Unfair Contractual Practices Between Public Sector Undertakings

Date: Feb 9, 2023

M/S. GAS AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD. v. M/S. INDIAN PETROCHEM.CORP.LTD.: Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Unfair Contractual Practices Between Public Sector Undertakings Introduction The landmark judgment...

Strict Interpretation of Insurance Contracts and Claim Procedures in National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Chief Electoral Officer

Date: Feb 9, 2023

Strict Interpretation of Insurance Contracts and Claim Procedures in National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Chief Electoral Officer Introduction The case of National Insurance Company Ltd. v. The Chief...

Clarifying Territorial Jurisdiction under PMLA: Supreme Court in Rana Ayyub v. Directorate of Enforcement

Date: Feb 8, 2023

Clarifying Territorial Jurisdiction under PMLA: Supreme Court in Rana Ayyub v. Directorate of Enforcement Introduction The landmark judgment in Rana Ayyub v. Directorate of Enforcement (2023 INSC...

Supreme Court Upholds State Government's Prohibition on Aggregation of Non-Transport Vehicles Pending Committee Review

Date: Feb 8, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds State Government's Prohibition on Aggregation of Non-Transport Vehicles Pending Committee Review Introduction The case of Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd. (SLP) v. Union...

RAJKUMAR v. The State of Uttar Pradesh: Ensuring Equitable Application of Premature Release Policies

Date: Feb 7, 2023

RAJKUMAR v. The State of Uttar Pradesh: Ensuring Equitable Application of Premature Release Policies Introduction The case of Rajkumar v. The State of Uttar Pradesh (2023 INSC 718) marks a...

Doctrine of Non-Retrogression Upholds Existing Rights of OCI Cardholders in Admission to Medical Courses

Date: Feb 4, 2023

Doctrine of Non-Retrogression Upholds Existing Rights of OCI Cardholders in Admission to Medical Courses Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark case of ANUSHKA RENGUNTHWAR v. UNION...

Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Estoppel and Transfer of Property Act in Land Possession Disputes

Date: Feb 3, 2023

Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Estoppel and Transfer of Property Act in Land Possession Disputes 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in BAINI PRASAD (D) THR. LRS. v. DURGA...

Article 14 Compliance in Pay Revisions: Supreme Court's Decision in MSFC Employees Association v. State of Maharashtra

Date: Feb 3, 2023

Article 14 Compliance in Pay Revisions: Supreme Court's Decision in MSFC Employees Association v. State of Maharashtra Introduction The case of Mahashtra State Financial Corporation Employees...

Setting Aside Ex Parte Decrees: Insights from Shyam Kumar Gupta & Others v. Shubham Jain

Date: Feb 3, 2023

Setting Aside Ex Parte Decrees: Insights from Shyam Kumar Gupta & Others v. Shubham Jain Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in Shyam Kumar Gupta And Others (s) v. Shubham Jain (s)...

Gujarat v. Multiplex Association of Gujarat: Supreme Court Establishes Framework for Tax Exemption Calculations in Capital Infrastructure Schemes

Date: Feb 3, 2023

Gujarat v. Multiplex Association of Gujarat: Supreme Court Establishes Framework for Tax Exemption Calculations in Capital Infrastructure Schemes Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the...

Snehasis Giri & Others v. Subhasis Mitra: Upholding the West Bengal Madrasa Service Commission Act, 2008

Date: Feb 3, 2023

Snehasis Giri & Others v. Subhasis Mitra: Upholding the West Bengal Madrasa Service Commission Act, 2008 Introduction The case of Snehasis Giri And Others (s) v. Subhasis Mitra (s) was adjudicated by...

Rigorous Interpretation of CRZ-II Regulations in Environmental Clearances: K.T.V. Health Food Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

Date: Feb 2, 2023

Rigorous Interpretation of CRZ-II Regulations in Environmental Clearances: K.T.V. Health Food Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India Introduction The case of K.T.V. Health Food Private Limited v. Union of India...

Supreme Court Upholds Writ Jurisdiction to Challenge Revisional Authority under VAT Act

Date: Feb 2, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Writ Jurisdiction to Challenge Revisional Authority under VAT Act Introduction The case of M/S. GODREJ SARA LEE LTD. v. THE EXCISE AND TAXATION OFFICER CUM ASSESSING AUTHORITY...

Strict Interpretation of Delay Condonation in Appeals: AJAY DABRA v. PYARE RAM

Date: Feb 1, 2023

Strict Interpretation of Delay Condonation in Appeals: AJAY DABRA v. PYARE RAM Introduction AJAY DABRA v. PYARE RAM (2023 INSC 90) is a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India on...

Revised Interpretation of Section 2(15) for Charitable Trusts Engaging in Commercial Activities

Date: Feb 1, 2023

Revised Interpretation of Section 2(15) for Charitable Trusts Engaging in Commercial Activities Introduction The case of PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS) DELHI v. SERVANTS OF PEOPLE...