Monthly Roundup- September

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Case Name

Decided on

Held

 

R. Poornima & Ors.

v.

Union of India

 

 

04/09/20

 

Supreme Court held that the Judicial Officer cannot invoke Art 217 to club the experience they had at Bar for purpose of elevation as Judge at High Court.

 

 

Rakesh Kumar Agarwalla & Anr. v.

 National Law School of India University, Bengaluru & Ors.

 

 

21/09/20

 

NLAT Judgement pronounced by the Supreme Court

 

Stalin

v.

State Represented by Inspector of Police

 

 

09/09/20

 

Supreme Court held that it cannot be laid down as a rule of universal application that whenever the death occurs on account of a single blow, Section 302 IPC is ruled out.

 

 

Jugut Ram

v.

The State of Chhattisgarh

 

 

16/09/20

 

Supreme Court recognizes the grounds for altering a sentence under Section 302 IPC to Section 304 Part II IPC.

 

 

Maheshwar Tigga

v.

The State of Jharkhand

 

28/09/20

 

The Supreme Court reiterated the law that sexual intercourse on false promise of marriage does not constitute rape

 

 

Subed Ali

v.

The State of Assam

 

 

30/09/20

 

Supreme Court held that it is not necessary that the accused must be actively involved in assault to convict him on the ground of common intention.

 

 

M/s Bandekar Brothers Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

v.

Prasad Vassudev Keni, etc.

 

 

02/09/20

Section 195 of CrPC is an exception to Section 190 thereof and acts as an absolute bar, the procedure mentioned in Section 340 CrPC to be mandatorily followed: SC

 

 

In Re: Vijay Kurle & Ors.

 

03/09/20

 

Supreme Court rejected the recall application in case of contempt of this Court

 

 

Abhilasha

v.

Prakash

 

 

15/09/20

 

An unmarried Hindu daughter can claim maintenance from her father relying on Section 20(3) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 provided she pleads and proves that she is unable to maintain herself: SC

 

 

Neetu Kumar Nagaich

v.

The State Of Rajasthan And Ors.

 

 

16/09/20

 

SC sets aside closure report of police and directs fresh investigation

 

Anwar Ali and another

v.

The State of Himachal Pradesh

 

 

25/09/20

 

Supreme Court discussed the test for circumstantial evidence and circumstances under which high court can interfere in case of acquittal under S. 378 CrPC

 

 

Satish @ Sabbe

v.

The State of Uttar Pradesh

 

 

30/09/20

 

Length of the sentence or the gravity of the original crime can’t be the sole basis for refusing premature release: SC

 

 

Government of India

v.

Vedanta Limited & others

 

 

16/09/20

 

Limitation period for enforcement of foreign award will be govern by Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963: SC

 

 

Sagufa Ahmed

v.

Upper Assam Plywood Products Pvt. Ltd.

 

 

18/09/20

 

SC held that delay in filing an appeal is no excuse.

 

Union of India

v.

M/S G S Chatha Rice Mills

 

 

23/09/20

 

SC clarifies the time of enforcement of Custom notification enhancing import tariff on goods from Pakistan.

 

 

B. Santoshamma & Anr.

v.

D. Sarala & Anr.

 

18/09/20

 

Supreme Court discussed law of Specific Performance

 

National Co-Operative Development Corporation

v.

Commissioner Of Income Tax

 

 

11/09/20

 

The Supreme Court recommend the Central Government to consider the efficacy of the advance tax ruling system.

 

The New India Assurance Company Limited

v.

Smt. Somwati and Ors.

 

 

07/09/20

 

Compensation under the head ‘loss of consortium’ can also be awarded to parents and children in claims under MV Act, 1988: SC

 

 

Pravin Kumar

v.

Union Of India

 

 

10/09/20

 

Judicial Review seeks to ensure fairness in treatment and not fairness of conclusion.

 

 

Rizwan Khan

v.

The State of Chhattisgarh

 

 

10/09/20

 

The testimony of the official witnesses [police officer] cannot   be   rejected   on   the   ground   of non-corroboration by independent witness: SC

 

 

Beli Ram

v.

Rajinder Kumar & Anr.

 

 

23/09/20

Insurance company cannot be fastened with liability to pay compensation when the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident does not have a valid driving license.

 

 

Shridhar C. Shetty (deceased)

v.

The Additional Collector & Competent Authority& Ors.

 

 

02/09/20

 

Competent Authority cannot force any act which falls outside the purview of the Act: SC

 

Pappu Deo Yadav

v.

Naresh Kumar And Ors.

 

 

17/09/20

 

Compensation for loss of future prospects can be awarded in cases of permanent disablement incurred as a result of a motor accident.

 

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