Justice M.R. Shah Retires: A Look at his Dynamic Tenure and Decisions
After an active tenure of 4.5 years at the Supreme Court, which includes authoring of nearly 700+ decisions, Justice Mukeshkumar Rasikbhai Shah retires today.
Supreme Court of India
Appointment of Arbitrator in Lender-Borrower Agreements
by Mohd. Suboor†
Maharashtra Political Crisis: SC Constitution Bench holds Governor justified in inviting Eknath Shinde to form Government; 7-judges bench to reconsider Nabam Rebia judgment
The Supreme Court refused to quash Udhav Thackeray's resignation as it was submitted voluntarily before the floor test.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah is the sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2023. He has formerly served as a Judge in Patna High Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Here’s why Supreme Court upheld DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi’s election from Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudy
DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi’s election was challenged on the ground that she had intentionally supressed the information about the payment of income tax of her spouse.
SC: Development Authorities cannot levy charges other than provided in Section 15(2-A) of U.P Urban Act, 1973; such levy is hit by Article 265 of Constitution
The Supreme Court said that the State can permit the Development Authorities to levy only those development charges which are mentioned in the Section 15(2-A) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973.
Supreme Court: Service rendered as work charged after regularisation of service shall be counted for pensionary benefits
Supreme Court observed that allowing the instant appeal would tantamount regularizing the appellants' services as work charged from the initial appointment.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
Justice P.S. Narasimha whose tenure as an advocate is full of landmark cases, became the 9th advocate to be directly elevated from the Bar to the Supreme Court judgeship.
SC finds directions prescribing uniform one km Eco- Sensitive Zones around forests, Sanctuaries ‘impossible to implement’; modifies order
The Supreme Court said that if the directions are continued, rather than avoiding man-animal conflict, it will intensify the same.
Importance of Data Ethics in an AI-Driven World
by Karnika Seth†
‘Specificity in show-cause notice required for imposing fine’; Supreme Court quashes MP High Court’s order maintaining 3 years’ debarment of transformer manufacturer
Supreme Court observed that the High Court had the opportunity to correct the obvious errors in its order, since one part of the matter was not even considered, and the other part also lacked requisite attention to contentions.
MNLUM | National Symposium on Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
Introduction The Criminal justice system is witnessing a sea of changes with the introduction of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, of 2022.
Adani power entitled to Change in Law for 100% of contracted capacity which is 70% of installed capacity of Phase IV extension of Mundra Project: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court opined that it is unjust on the part of Haryana Utilities to say that 70% of the installed capacity should be further bifurcated and the Change in Law benefit should be restricted only to 70% of the installed capacity.
Explained| Why SC sets aside Bombay HC order acquitting Prof GN Saibaba and others in UAPA Case
The Court directed to remit the matter back for fresh disposal before another bench of the High Court.
2023 SCC Vol. 3 Part 5
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Ss. 20, 2(1)(e) and 42 — Jurisdiction of Court: Determination of jurisdiction of Court, based on
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Rajesh Bindal
Newly elevated Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Rajesh Bindal, celebrates his 62nd birthday today. Prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court, Justice Bindal was serving as the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court.
Odisha’s 6000 families to get their land back as SC quashes acquisition of 6000 acres of agricultural land for Anil Agarwal Foundation's Vedanta University project
The Supreme Court observed that the entire acquisition proceedings and the benefits, which were proposed by the State Government to Anil Agarwal Foundation for setting up Vedanta University were vitiated by favourism and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Aniruddha Bose
Justice Aniruddha Bose who celebrates his 64th birthday today, had served the High Courts of Calcutta and Jharkhand as a Judge prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2019.
2023 SCC Vol. 3 Part 4
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — S. 36 — Enforcement/Execution of arbitration award — Speed/Expedition: Necessity of speed/expedition in enforcement/execution of arbitration