Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Enforcement of Environmental Norms on Pre-Existing Industrial Units

Date: Nov 19, 2021

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Enforcement of Environmental Norms on Pre-Existing Industrial Units Introduction The case of Tejinder Kumar Jolly And Another (S) v. State Of Uttarakhand And Others (S)...

Supreme Court's Remand in ASGAR ALI v. The State of Jammu & Kashmir: Clarifying Reservation in Judicial Promotions

Date: Nov 18, 2021

Supreme Court's Remand in ASGAR ALI v. The State of Jammu & Kashmir: Clarifying Reservation in Judicial Promotions Introduction The case of Asgar Ali v. The State of Jammu & Kashmir (2021 INSC 744)...

Reaffirmation of Merit-Based Gradation in Judicial Promotions: Insights from ASGAR ALI v. The State of Jammu & Kashmir

Date: Nov 18, 2021

Reaffirmation of Merit-Based Gradation in Judicial Promotions: Insights from ASGAR ALI v. The State of Jammu & Kashmir Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in Asgar Ali v. The State of...

Rights of Non-Resident Indian Landlords under Section 13-B of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act

Date: Nov 18, 2021

Rights of Non-Resident Indian Landlords under Section 13-B of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark case of Padam Nabh & Sons (S) v. Yash...

Supreme Court Revisits Gradation Rules in Judicial Promotions: Vinod Kumar Bhagat v. State of Jammu & Kashmir

Date: Nov 18, 2021

Supreme Court Revisits Gradation Rules in Judicial Promotions: Vinod Kumar Bhagat v. State of Jammu & Kashmir Introduction The case of Vinod Kumar Bhagat And Others (s) v. State Of Jammu & Kashmir...

Supreme Court of India Establishes Jurisdictional Boundaries Under Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953

Date: Nov 18, 2021

Supreme Court of India Establishes Jurisdictional Boundaries Under Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 Introduction In the landmark case of Assa Singh (D) by LRs. v. Shanti Parshad (D) by LRs....

Supreme Court Reaffirms Civil Court Jurisdiction in Disputed Landlord-Tenant Relationships under Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953

Date: Nov 18, 2021

Supreme Court Reaffirms Civil Court Jurisdiction in Disputed Landlord-Tenant Relationships under Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953 Introduction The case of Assa Singh(D) By Lrs. (S) v. Shanti...

Supreme Court Upholds Restrictive Eviction Rights for NRI Landlords under Section 13-B of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949

Date: Nov 18, 2021

Supreme Court Upholds Restrictive Eviction Rights for NRI Landlords under Section 13-B of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949 Introduction The case of Padam Nabh and Sons vs. Yash Pal...

State Bank of India v. M.J. James: Upholding Disciplinary Procedures and Addressing Procedural Lapses

Date: Nov 17, 2021

State Bank of India v. M.J. James: Upholding Disciplinary Procedures and Addressing Procedural Lapses Introduction The Supreme Court of India's judgment in Chairman, State Bank Of India And Another...

Supreme Court Upholds Government's Authority in Urban Development: State Of Haryana v. Shalimar Estates Pvt. Ltd.

Date: Nov 17, 2021

Supreme Court Upholds Government's Authority in Urban Development: State Of Haryana v. Shalimar Estates Pvt. Ltd. Introduction The landmark case of State Of Haryana And Others (S) v. Shalimar Estates...

Supreme Court Upholds UPSC's Selection Process for DGP Appointment in Mohd. Mustafa v. Union of India

Date: Nov 17, 2021

Supreme Court Upholds UPSC's Selection Process for DGP Appointment in Mohd. Mustafa v. Union of India Introduction The Supreme Court case Mohd. Mustafa v. Union of India (2021 INSC 731) addresses the...

Supreme Court Establishes Clarified Appellate Jurisdiction of NGT in Forest Clearance Challenges

Date: Nov 17, 2021

Supreme Court Establishes Clarified Appellate Jurisdiction of NGT in Forest Clearance Challenges Introduction The landmark judgment in CITIZENS FOR GREEN DOON v. UNION OF INDIA (2021 INSC 740)...

Enhanced Accountability in Environmental Clearances: Insights from Citizens For Green Doon v. Union Of India And Others

Date: Nov 17, 2021

Enhanced Accountability in Environmental Clearances: Insights from Citizens For Green Doon v. Union Of India And Others Introduction Citizens For Green Doon v. Union Of India And Others (2021 INSC...

State Bank of India v. M.J. James: Supreme Court Upholds Disciplinary Dismissal Amid Procedural Disputes

Date: Nov 17, 2021

State Bank of India v. M.J. James: Supreme Court Upholds Disciplinary Dismissal Amid Procedural Disputes Introduction The case of State Bank of India (SBI) vs. M.J. James [2021 INSC 732] addresses...

Clarification on 'Colony' Definition and Validity of Controlled Area Notifications: State of Haryana v. Shalimar Estates Pvt. Ltd. (2021)

Date: Nov 17, 2021

Clarification on 'Colony' Definition and Validity of Controlled Area Notifications: State of Haryana v. Shalimar Estates Pvt. Ltd. (2021) Introduction The landmark case, The State of Haryana v....

Supreme Court Validates UPSC's DGP Selection Process in Punjab

Date: Nov 17, 2021

Supreme Court Validates UPSC's DGP Selection Process in Punjab Introduction The Supreme Court of India's judgment in Mohd. Mustafa (S) v. Union Of India And Others (S). (2021 INSC 731) addresses the...

Reaffirming Transparency in Insurance Contracts: Insights from Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Malana Power Company Ltd.

Date: Nov 16, 2021

Reaffirming Transparency in Insurance Contracts: Insights from Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Malana Power Company Ltd. Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in Oriental Insurance Co....

Oriental Insurance Ltd. v. Malana Power Co.: Reinforcing the Burden of Proof on Insurers in Policy Claims

Date: Nov 16, 2021

Oriental Insurance Ltd. v. Malana Power Co.: Reinforcing the Burden of Proof on Insurers in Policy Claims Introduction The case of Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Malana Power Company Limited...

Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Decision on AAO Promotions in HPSEB

Date: Nov 14, 2021

Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Decision on AAO Promotions in HPSEB Introduction The case of Ramesh Kumar And Others (S) v. State Of Himachal Pradesh And Others (S) (2021 INSC 727) deals with a...

Time Not Being the Essence: Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Liquidated Damages in Contractual Obligations

Date: Nov 14, 2021

Time Not Being the Essence: Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Liquidated Damages in Contractual Obligations Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in Welspun Specialty Solutions...