In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
Rupesh Kumar Meena vs. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court dismisses Rupesh Kumar Meena's appeal for cadre reallocation, emphasizing finality in selection processes.
Vinit Bahri and Another vs. M/s MGF Developers Ltd. and Another
The Supreme Court clarifies the definition of 'consumer' under the Consumer Protection Act in Vinit Bahri vs. MGF Developers, emphasizing the burden of proof.
Ankhim Holdings Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. vs. Zaveri Construction Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court clarifies that arbitration proceedings during a moratorium under IBC are not automatically void, impacting future arbitration cases.
M/s Eminent Colonizers Private Limited vs. Rajasthan Housing Board and Ors.
The Supreme Court rules on the validity of arbitration clauses in construction contracts, impacting dispute resolution processes. Case: Eminent Colonizers vs. Rajasthan Housing Board.
U.P. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNCIL INSTRUCTOR WELFARE ASSOCIATION VERSUS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS.
The Supreme Court rules that part-time instructors in U.P. are entitled to a revised honorarium of Rs. 17,000 per month, effective from 2017-18.
Pramod Kumar & Ors. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh Ors.
The Supreme Court clarifies that only a Magistrate can order further investigation under Section 173(8) of CrPC in Pramod Kumar & Ors. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh.
Mohtashem Billah Malik vs. Sana Aftab
Supreme Court sets aside High Court's custody order, emphasizing children's welfare in Mohtashem Billah Malik vs. Sana Aftab.
P. Suresh vs. D. Kalaivani & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of the High Court's supervisory powers under Article 227 in P. Suresh vs. D. Kalaivani & Ors., emphasizing the need for specific remedies.
C. Velusamy vs. K Indhera
The Supreme Court clarifies that an application under Section 29A for extending the arbitrator's mandate is maintainable even after an award is rendered, ensuring effective arbitration.
Sandeep Singh Bora vs. Narendra Singh Deopa & Ors.
The Supreme Court reinforces the bar on judicial interference in Panchayat elections under Article 243-O in Sandeep Singh Bora vs. Narendra Singh Deopa.
The State of Tamil Nadu vs. The State of Karnataka & Anr.
The Supreme Court directs the constitution of a Tribunal for the Pennaiyar River water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, emphasizing the need for legal adjudication.
Rajia Begum vs. Barnali Mukherjee
The Supreme Court rules on the non-arbitrability of disputes involving allegations of forgery in Rajia Begum vs. Barnali Mukherjee, emphasizing the need for clear arbitration agreements.