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Harshad Mehta Scam: Case Analysis
The 1992 trick was orderly extortion submitted by Mehta in the Indian financial exchange which prompted the total breakdown of safety frameworks.
Read MoreCase Brief: W.R Central Gold Company, Ltd. v. The King
In this case, the Attorney General, on behalf of the King, rejected the legal application filed by Westland Central Gold Mining Company Limited in June...
Read MoreCase Brief: State of Punjab v. Davinder Singh (2024) |Recent SC ST Reservation Judgement
The landmark judgment in State of Punjab v. Davinder Singh dealt with the highly debated issue under the Indian Constitution whether sub-classification amongst Scheduled Castes...
Read MoreCombating Corruption in International Commercial Arbitration
But in recent years, corruption within this system has grown to be a serious worry. Up to 10% of all cases involving international commercial arbitration...
Read MoreCASE BRIEF: SUPER CASSETTES INDUSTRIES LTD. V. MYSPACE INC.
CASE NAME Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. v. Myspace Inc. CITATION FAO(OS) 540/2011, (2011) 47 PTC 1 (Del) COURT Delhi […]
Read MoreMARITAL RAPE AND IPC
As per current law, a wife is presumed to deliver perpetual consent to have sex with her husband after entering into marital relations.
Read MoreDelivery of the good – sec 32-40 of the Sales and Goods Act, 1930
Section 32 of the sale of goods act, 1930 defines delivery to carrier. (1)Where, in pursuance of a contract of […]
Read MoreAll you must know about the Pegasus case India
"The Forbidden Stories analysis is filled with presumptions and unsourced hypotheses that reflect major questions on the source' credibility and objectives.
Read MoreSTATUS OF UNMARRIED WOMEN ACCORDING TO THE SURROGACY LAW IN INDIA
Many people opt for surrogacy if the mother or the woman who intends to have a child cannot conceive one for a variety of medical...
Read MoreWhen consent is not said to be free (Article 15-22, ICA 1872)
INTRODUCTION Contracts are an inevitable and indispensable part of our lives whether it be small contracts like buying a chocolate […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Contracts of Agency: Roles, Types, and Legal Framework
INTRODUCTION The contract of agency is a vital legal concept that underpins many personal and commercial transactions, defining the relationship […]
Read MoreINCEL MOVEMENT NEED OF THE HOUR?
Joker, a narrative about the story of Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), is a mentally ill comedian, who snap and embark on a life of crime due...
Read MoreAttacks on the Temples in Pakistan and Bangladesh
In the past few days, the miscreants had attacked at least four Hindu temples, some shops and households belonging to the minority community.
Read MoreFinancial Statements and Audit under the Companies Act, 2013
Introduction Financial statements and audits play a crucial role in ensuring the transparency, accountability, and financial health of a company. […]
Read MoreKnow about |Doctrine of Implied Contract
Introduction In the interest of justice, an implied contract is formed when two or more parties do not have a […]
Read MoreBalancing Personal Liberty and Police Investigation: Understanding Sections 167(2) and 309 of CrPC
The Constitution of India under Article 21 guarantees the right of personal liberty to every person and must not be deprived of such right except according to...
Read MoreCall for Blogs: CEA Environmental Law and Policy Blog |Submit Now
The Collective for Environmental Action, launched under the aegis of the Centre, provides an avenue for the student body to channel efforts on environmental issues,...
Read MoreCase Brief: Delhi Judicial Services Associations v. State of Gujarat, AIR 1991
Facts- The case starts from the time Mr. N. L Patel was appointed as the Chief Judicial Magistrate. After being […]
Read MoreCASE BRIEF: KRISHNA KISHORE SINGH VS. SARLA A. SARAOGI & ORS
CASE NAME Krishna Kishore Singh vs. Sarla A. Saraogi & Ors CITATION I.A. 10551/2021 & I.A. 14436/2021 COURT Delhi […]
Read MoreCASE BRIEF: INTERNATIONAL ASSET RECONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF INDIA LTD VS. THE OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR OF ALDRICH PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. AND OTHERS
CASE NAME International Asset Reconstruction Company of India Ltd Vs. The Official Liquidator of Aldrich Pharmaceuticals Ltd. And Others […]
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Case Brief: Vimal Chand Ghevarchand Jain & Ors vs Ramakant Eknath Jajoo
NAME OF THE CASE Vimal Chand Ghevarchand Jain & Ors vs Ramakant Eknath Jajoo CITATION (2009) 5 SCC 713 DATE […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Tilak Raj vs Baikunthi Devi (D) By Lrs
NAME OF THE CASE Tilak Raj vs Baikunthi Devi (D) By Lrs CITATION 2009 (10) SCC 130 DATE OF JUDGMENT […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Srimati Shantabai v. State of Bombay and Ors.
NAME OF THE CASE Srimati Shantabai v. State of Bombay and Ors. CITATION AIR 1958 SC 5321959 SCR 265 DATE […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Sardar Govindrao Mahadik & Anr vs Devi Sahai & Ors
NAME OF THE CASE Sardar Govindrao Mahadik & Anr vs Devi Sahai & Ors CITATION (1982) 1 SCC 237AIR 1982 […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Rani & Anr vs Santa Bala Debnath & Ors
NAME OF THE CASE Rani & Anr vs Santa Bala Debnath & Ors CITATION 1971 AIR 1028 1971 SCR (2) […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Rambhau Namdeo Gajre vs Narayan Bapuji Dhotra (Dead)
NAME OF THE CASE Rambhau Namdeo Gajre vs Narayan Bapuji Dhotra (Dead) CITATION (2004) 8 SCC 614 DATE OF JUDGMENT […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Raj Kishore(Dead)By Lrs vs Prem Singh And Ors
NAME OF THE CASE Raj Kishore(Dead)By Lrs vs Prem Singh And Ors CITATION AIR 2011 SC 382(2011) 1 SCC 657(2011) […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: M/S. John Tinson & Co. Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. Etc vs Mrs. Surjeet Malhan & Anr. Etc
NAME OF THE CASE M/S. John Tinson & Co. Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. Etc vs Mrs. Surjeet Malhan & Anr. […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Krishna Pillai Rajasekharan Nair (D) By Lrs vs Padmanabha Pillai (D) By Lrs. & Ors
NAME OF THE CASE Krishna Pillai Rajasekharan Nair (D) By Lrs vs Padmanabha Pillai (D) By Lrs. & Ors CITATION […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: K.J.Nathan vs S. V. Maruty Reddy And Others
NAME OF THE CASE K.J.Nathan vs S. V. Maruty Reddy And Others CITATION 1965 AIR 430 1964 SCR […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Karbalai Begum v. Mohd Sayeed And Anr.
NAME OF THE CASE Karbalai Begum v. Mohd Sayeed and Anr. CITATION AIR 1981 SC 771981 SCR(1) 8631980 SCC(4) 396 […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Narandas Karsondas v. S. A. Kamtam and Anr.
NAME OF THE CASE Narandas Karsondas v. S. A. Kamtam and Anr. CITATION 1976 INSC 317 DATE OF JUDGMENT December […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: G.H.C. Ariff v. Jadunath Majumdar Bahadur
NAME OF THE CASE G.H.C. Ariff v. Jadunath Majumdar Bahadur CITATION (1931)ILR 58 CAL 1235 DATE OF JUDGMENT July 08, […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Lala Durga Prasad And Another V. Lala Deep Chand And Others.
NAME OF THE CASE Lala Durga Prasad and Anr. V Lala Deep Chand and Ors. CITATION 1954 SCR 360 DATE […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: CIT v. Motors and General Stores(P) Ltd.
NAME OF THE CASE Commissioner of Income Tax, Hyderabad v. Motors and General Stores CITATION 1968 AIR 2001967 SCR (3) […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief- Asha M Jain v. Canara Bank
NAME OF THE CASE Asha M Jain v Canara Bank CITATION 94(2001) DLT 841; 2002(61) DRJ 101 DATE OF JUDGMENT […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Tata Motors Limited v. Union of India and Ors.
Name of the Case Tata Motors Limited v. Union of India and Ors. Citation MANU/JH/0161/2012 Date of the Judgement 15.02.2012 […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Tarun Bharat Sangh v. Union of India
Name of the Case Tarun Bharat Sangh v. Union of India Citation MANU/SC/0094/1992 Date of the Judgement 11.10.1991 Petitioner Tarun […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (Forest Case)
Name of the Case T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India Citation 2012 INSC Date of the Judgement 13.02.2012 Petitioner […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. and Ors. Vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors.
Name of the Case Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. and Ors. Vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. Citation 2013 INSC […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Samaj Parivartan Samudaya v. State of Karnataka and Ors.
Name of the Case Samaj Parivartan Samudaya and Ors. vs. State of Karnataka and Ors. Citation 2012 INSC 230 Date […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of U.P.
Name of the Case Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra, Dehradun and Ors. vs. State of U.P. and Ors. Citation […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India
Name of the Case Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India Citation 2000 INSC 489 Date of the Judgement 18.10.2000 […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (CNG Case)
Name of the Case M.C. Mehta v. Union of India Citation 1986 INSC 19 Date of the Judgement 17.02.1986 Petitioner […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: M.C. Mehta v. Kamal Nath
Name of the Case M.C. Mehta v. Kamal Nath Citation MANU/SC/1007/1997 Date of the Judgement 13.12.1996 Petitioner M.C. Mehta Defendants […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: L.K. Koolwal Vs. State of Rajasthan and Ors.
Name of the Case L.K. Koolwal Vs. State of Rajasthan and Ors. Citation MANU/RH/0002/1988 Date of the Judgement 19.09.1986 Petitioner […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action and Ors. Vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors.
Name of the Case Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action and Ors. Vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. Citation 2013 […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India
Name of the Case Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India Citation 1996 INSC 952 Date of the Judgement […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. Rohit Prajapati
Name of the Case Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. Rohit Prajapati Citation (2000) 17 SCC 157 Date of the Judgement 01.04.2016 […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: A.P. Pollution Board v. M.V. Nayadu and Ors.
Name of the Case A.P. Pollution Board v. M.V. Nayadu and Ors. Citation 1999 INSC 24 Date of the […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Poongodi and Others v. Thangavel
NAME OF THE CASE Poongodi and Others v. Thangavel CITATION AIR 2014 SC 24; 2013(6)ABR775; 2013 INSC 659; (2013)10SCC 618 […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Nandlal Wasudeo Badwaik v. Lata Nandlal Badwaik and Ors.
Case Details Information Name of the Case Nandlal Wasudeo Badwaik v. Lata Nandlal Badwaik and Ors. Citation AIR 2014 SC […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Nagendrappa Natikar v. Neelamma
NAME OF THE CASE Nagendrappa Natikar v. Neelamma CITATION AIR 2013 SC 1541; 2013(3) SCC 561; SLP (C) No. 11800 […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Mausami Moitra Ganguli v. Jayant Ganguli
CASE DETAILS INFORMATION Name of the Case Mausami Moitra Ganguli v. Jayant Ganguli Citation AIR 2008 SC 2262; 2008(5) ALLMR […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Kirtikumar Maheshankar Joshi v. Pradipkumar Karunashanker Joshi
Name of the Case Kirtikumar Maheshankar Joshi v. Pradipkumar Karunashanker Joshi Citation AIR 1992 SC 1447; MANU/SC/0268/1992; 1992 (20) ALR […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Jai Prakash Khadria v. Shyam Sunder Agarwalla & Anr.
Case Detail Information NAME OF THE CASE Jai Prakash Khadria v. Shyam Sunder Agarwalla and Anr. CITATION AIR 2000 SC […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Ikra Muddin v. State of U.P. & Anr.
Case Detail Information NAME OF THE CASE Ikra Muddin v. State of U.P. and Anr. CITATION AIR Online 2018 All […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Githa Hariharan & Anr. v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.
Case Details Information Name of the Case Githa Hariharan and Anr. v. Reserve Bank of India and Anr. Citation AIR […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Gaurav Nagpal v. Sumedha Nagpal
Case Detail Information NAME OF THE CASE Gaurav Nagpal v. Sumedha Nagpal CITATION AIR 2009 SC 557; Civil Appeal Nos. […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Elizabeth Dinshaw v. Arvind M. Dinshaw
Name of the Case Elizabeth Dinshaw v. Arvind M. Dinshaw & Ors. Citation MANU/SC/0689/1986; 1987 (13) ALR 24; (1987) 1 […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Bhaskar Lal Sharma v. Monica
Name of the Case Bhaskar Lal Sharma and Ors. v. Monica and Ors. Citation Criminal Appeal Nos. 435-436 of 2014; […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Badshah v. Urmila Badshah Dodse and Ors.
Case Details Information Name of the Case Badshah v. Urmila Badshah Godse and Ors. Citation AIR 2014 SC 869; MANU/SC/1084/2013; […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Archita v. Sunil Seth
Case Details Information Name of the Case Archita v. Sunil Seth Citation AIR Online 2019 Del 50; 2019(2) Criminal CC […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Suman Singh vs Sanjay Singh
In the Supreme Court of India Name of the Case Suman Singh vs. Sanjay Singh Citation MANU/SC/0251/2017 Date of the […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Soumitra Kumar Nahar v. Parul Nahar
Name of the Case Soumitra Kumar Nahar v. Parul Nahar Citation MANU/SC/0197/2020 Date of the Judgement 18.02.2020 Petitioner Soumitra Kumar […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Smt. Sureshta Devi vs Om Prakash
Name of the Case Sureshta Devi Vs. Om Prakash Citation MANU/SC/0718/1991 Date of the Judgement 07.02.1991 Petitioner Sureshtha Devi Respondent […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Suman Singh vs Sanjay Singh
Name of the Case Suman Singh vs. Sanjay Singh Citation MANU/SC/0251/2017 Date of the Judgement 18.02.2020 Petitioner Suman Singh Respondent […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Smt. Mayadevi vs Jagdish Prasad
Name of the Case Smt. Mayadevi vs Jagdish Prasad Citation AIR 2007 SC 1426 Date of the Judgement 21.02.2007 Petitioner […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Purvi Mukesh Gada V.Mukesh Popatlal Gada
Name of the Case Purvi Mukesh Gada V. Mukesh Popatlal Gada Citation 2017 INSC 846 Date of the Judgement 04.09.2017 […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Lalita Toppo vs. The State of Jharkhand and Another
Name of the Case Lalita Toppo vs. The State of Jharkhand and Another Citation 2018 SCC Online 2301 Date of […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Gaurav Nagpal v. Sumedha Nagpal
Name of the Case Gaurav Nagpal v. Sumedha Nagpal Citation 2008 INSC 1324 Date of the Judgement 19.11.2008 Petitioner Gaurav […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Anjali Kapoor vs Rajiv Baijal
Name of the Case Anjali Kapoor vs Rajiv Baijal Citation 2009 INSC 556 Date of the Judgement 17.04.2009 Petitioner Anjali […]
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Tarapore & Co vs State Of M.P
Tarapore & Co. vs. State of M.P. (1994) is a landmark in Indian case law and, more importantly, one dealing with both the law of contract as well as the law of arbitration. This case, which is a contractor, Tarapore & Co., versus the State of Madhya Pradesh for the construction of Bargi Masonry Dam, shows the way complexities arise...
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: State of Maharashtra vs Labour Law Practitioners’ Association & Ors
The ruling in "The State of Maharashtra vs Labour Law Practitioners' Association & Ors", February 11, 1998, by the applicants of the Supreme Court of India deals with a very relevant subject matter regarding the right of the advocates to appear on behalf of parties in cases before the Industrial Tribunals and Labour Courts established under the "Industrial Disputes Act,...
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief:Premier Automobiles Ltd vs Kamlekar Shantaram Wadke of Bombay & Ors
The "Supreme Court's" ruling in "Premier Automobiles Ltd vs Kamlekar Shantaram Wadke Of Bombay & Ors", rendered on August 26, 1975, is a milestone judgment that demarcates the jurisdiction of "Civil Courts" and "Industrial Tribunals" in industrial disputes
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: P. Virudhachalam & Ors vs The Management Of Lotus Mills & Anr
P. Virudhachalam & Ors vs The Management Of Lotus Mills & Anr CASE NAME P. Virudhachalam & Ors vs The Management Of Lotus Mills & Anr CITATION AIR 1998 SUPREME COURT 554 COURT The Supreme Court of India BENCH Justice S.B Majmudar, Justice M. Jagannadha Rao PETITIONER P. Virudhachalam & Ors RESPONDENTS The Management of Lotus Mills & Anr DECIDED...
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: J.K. Iron And Steel Co. Ltd., Kanpur vs The Iron And Steel Mazdoor Union
This case, which reached the Supreme Court via special leave appeals from the Labour Appellate Tribunal of India, concerns a significant industrial dispute between the “J.K. Iron and Steel Company Limited (the Company) and the Iron and Steel Mazdoor Union (the Mazdoor Union). The controversy revolved around the Company's retrenchment of 128 workmen in May 1951
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Hemant Babruvahan Parchake Vs. Social Welfare Officer, Sadar, Nagpur and Ors
Disputes over the termination of employment are a constant element of labour and industrial law, usually involving questions about employers’ compliance with procedures and workers’ rights. It is often necessary to turn to the courts in these instances so as to determine whether the termination was valid and what remedy should be granted.
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Ghaziabad Zila Sahkari Bank Ltd. vs Addl. Labour Commissioner & Ors.
“The Ghaziabad Zila Sahkari Bank Ltd vs Addl. Labour Commissioner & Ors,” dated January 17, 2007, is a case based on a controversy regarding the applicability of the “Uttar Pradesh Industrial Disputes Act, 1947” (referred to as the "UP ID Act" henceforth) to the staff of a cooperative bank.
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Bhuwalka Steel Indus. Ltd vs Bombay Iron & Steel Labour Bd. & Anr
“The case of "Bhuwalka Steel Indus. Ltd vs Bombay Iron & Steel Labour Bd. & Anr", December 17, 2009, is a case of appeals against two concurrent judgments of the "Bombay High Court". The nub of the controversy is the interpretation of the expressions "unprotected worker" and "worker" employed in the "Maharashtra Mathadi, Hamal and other Manual Workers (Regulation of...
Click to read the complete case briefCase Brief: Bharat Iron Works vs Bhagubhai Balubhai Patel & Ors
The Supreme Court case of “Messrs Bharat Iron Works vs. Bhagubhai Balubhai Patel And Others arises from a Civil Appeal by Special Leave, challenging the Gujarat High Court's summary dismissal of a writ application. The core of the disagreement stemmed from Messrs Bharat Iron Works' dismissal of eight workmen following a domestic investigation into claims of misconduct.
Click to read the complete case briefCASE BRIEF: A. Satyanarayana Reddy and Ors vs The Presiding Officer
This appeal to the Supreme Court centers on a significant issue concerning the interpretation of “Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947”. The appeal is based on a determination by the Andhra Pradesh High Court that maintains the view that individuals who have voluntarily retired cannot be considered “workmen under Section 2(s) of the Act” when it comes to...
Click to read the complete case briefWorkment of M/s Firestone Tyre and Rubber Co. of India v. Management
The case "Workmen of Messrs Firestone Tyre vs Management & Others" addresses significant issues regarding labor disputes in the context of the Industrial Disputes Act, particularly following the introduction of Section 11A through the Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act of 1971.
Click to read the complete case briefWestern India Match Co. Ltd. v. Workmen
The case of Western India Match Company Ltd. vs. Workmen (1973), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of India, serves as a significant landmark in the domain of labor law, particularly concerning industrial disputes and the application of Standing Orders as prescribed under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
Click to read the complete case briefSyndicate Bank and Ors v. k Umesh Nayak –
In the case of Syndicate Bank vs. K. Umesh Nayak, decided on 19 March 1994, the Supreme Court of India addressed significant issues regarding the entitlement of wages for employees participating in strikes
Click to read the complete case briefSteel Authority Of India Ltd. & Ors vs. National Union Water Front Workers & Ors
The case titled Steel Authority Of India Ltd. & Ors vs. National Union Water Front Workers & Ors, decided on August 30, 2001, deals with significant issues arising under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (CLRA Act), and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (I.D. Act).
Click to read the complete case briefState of Madras v. C.P. Sarthy,1953
The case "State of Madras vs C. P. Sarathy and Another" was adjudicated by the Supreme Court of India on December 5, 1952. It involves a legal dispute concerning industrial relations under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Click to read the complete case briefState of Bihar v. D.N. Ganguli, 1958
The case "The State Of Bihar vs D. N. Ganguly & Others" was decided by the Supreme Court of India on August 22, 1958. The primary legal issue at hand was whether the appropriate government had the power to cancel or supersede a reference of an industrial dispute that was pending before an industrial tribunal, as per the Industrial Disputes...
Click to read the complete case briefPoona Labour Union v. State of Maharashtra, 1969
The case of Poona Labour Union vs. State of Maharashtra (1969) addresses a labor dispute where the Poona Labour Union petitioned for a writ of mandamus to compel the State to refer their industrial dispute to a tribunal.
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