In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
Manoj v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
Supreme Court's ruling in Manoj v. State of Maharashtra clarifies legal standards under the Essential Commodities Act, impacting future prosecutions.
Zubair P. vs. State of Kerala & Ors.
Supreme Court clarifies eligibility criteria for Higher Secondary School Teachers under Kerala Rules in Zubair P. vs. State of Kerala.
Balmukund Singh Gautam vs. State of Madhya Pradesh and Anr.
Supreme Court clarifies anticipatory bail principles under Section 438 in Balmukund Singh Gautam case, emphasizing absconding accused's ineligibility.
Harbinder Singh Sekhon & Ors. vs. The State of Punjab & Ors.
Supreme Court quashes Change of Land Use for cement unit in Punjab, emphasizing adherence to PRTPD Act and environmental safeguards.
State Bank of India vs. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarifies that spectrum cannot be treated as an asset under the IBC, emphasizing its status as a natural resource owned by the state.
Union of India Through Its Secretary & Ors. vs. SGT Girish Kumar and Ors. Etc.
Supreme Court clarifies disability pension rights under Armed Forces Tribunal Act, ensuring no limitation on arrears claims in Union of India v. SGT Girish Kumar.
B. Prashanth Hegde vs. State Bank of India & Anr.
Supreme Court clarifies limitation period for corporate insolvency applications under IBC in B. Prashanth Hegde vs. SBI.
Hemlata Eknath Pise vs. Shubham Bahu-uddeshiya Sanstha & Ors.
Supreme Court reviews High Court's remand order in Hemlata Eknath Pise case, emphasizing the need for comprehensive consideration of all issues.
Zeba Khan vs. State of U.P. & Others
The Supreme Court annulled bail granted to Zeba Khan, emphasizing the gravity of forgery in legal qualifications. Key implications for legal practice discussed.
K. Rajaiah vs. The High Court for the State of Telangana
Supreme Court reverses dismissal of K. Rajaiah for alleged forgery of medical certificate, emphasizing fair inquiry standards.
N. Manoharan, etc. vs. The Administrative Officer and Another
Supreme Court rules that employees of Heavy Water Plant are excluded from the Payment of Gratuity Act, impacting their retirement benefits.
Abdul Khalek & Others vs. The State of Assam & Others
The Supreme Court clarifies the State's constitutional obligation to protect reserved forests under Article 48A in Abdul Khalek & Others vs. The State of Assam.