Consumer Law - Promotional Trailers – Legal Nature – Analysis – Supreme Court clarifies that promotional trailers, including those for movies, are unilateral communications and do not constitute offers or contracts enforceable by law. Promotional trailers designed to entice potential viewers do not create a contractual relationship or obligations akin to it. [Paras 1, 13-14]
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Constitutional Law – Right to Food – Scope of Article 21 – The Supreme Court addressed a petition seeking the implementation of Community Kitchens to combat hunger, malnutrition, and starvation. The petitioners invoked Article 21 of the Constitution, asserting the right to live with human dignity, including access to food and basic necessities. [Para 1-2]
National Fo...
Interim Administration – Committee of Administrators (CoA) – CoA constituted to formulate the Constitution of AIFF in line with National Sports Code and Model Guidelines – CoA to ensure constitution of Executive Committee and holding of elections – CoA reconstituted with three members: Justice Anil R. Dave, Dr. S.Y. Qureshi, and Mr. Bhaskar Ganguly – CoA to take charg...
Contempt Proceedings – Non-compliance with court orders – Appellant sought refund of excess amount paid over notified price for coal consignments in e-auction – Orders passed by High Court and Supreme Court directing refund – Contempt proceedings initiated due to non-compliance – Contempt application dismissed by High Court – Appeal against dismissal – Hig...
Compromise Decree – Validity – A compromise decree cannot be appealed but must be challenged before the court that issued it, proving the agreement underlying the decree is invalid – High Court erred in setting aside Lok Adalat's compromise decree without thorough reasoning or considering fraud allegations [Paras 27-29, 34].
Lok Adalat Awards – Finality and...
Constitutional Law – Enemy Property – Custodian's Legal Status and Ownership – Court elaborated on the jurisprudential aspects of property ownership, distinguishing between ownership and possession. It critically analyzed the status of the Custodian under the Enemy Property Act, emphasizing that the Custodian, while holding statutory authority, does not acquire real ownership...
Hindu Law – Maintenance Rights – A Hindu widow's right to maintenance is a tangible right against the property, recognized under Shastric Hindu Law and reinforced by subsequent legislation – Exclusive possession of HUF property by a widow presumes the property was earmarked for her maintenance, creating a pre-existing right that can convert to full ownership under Section 14(...
Non-disclosure of Acquittal in Criminal Case – Impact on Employment – The Supreme Court considered the case of Ravindra Kumar, whose selection as a constable was canceled due to non-disclosure of an acquitted criminal case. The case raised questions about the implications of non-disclosure of acquittal in criminal cases for government employment. [Para 1-5, 14]
Character V...
Breach of Agreement for Apartment Possession – Appellants (Krishnamurthy and another) filed an appeal against the NCDRC order which directed the respondent (Lodha Crown Buildmart Pvt. Ltd.) to deliver possession of an apartment with certain conditions and offered an option for refund with deductions - The Supreme Court found the NCDRC's decision inconsistent with the contractual agreemen...
Medical Admissions – NRI Quota – Unfilled NRI quota seats in private medical colleges cannot be transferred to the unreserved category without proper legal provisions – The High Court's decision allowing such a transfer based on Clause 5.5.4 of the Prospectus was erroneous, as NRI quota does not fall under 'special reservation' as defined in the Prospectus [Paras 10-1...