(1)
AMAR NATH ....Appellant Vs.
GIAN CHAND AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
28/01/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Registration Act – Original Power of Attorney – Appeal against High Court's decision concerning the requirement of producing the original power of attorney – Supreme Court clarifies that Sections 32(c), 33, and 34(2)(c) do not necessitate the production of the original power of attorney if the power of attorney holder presenting the document is also the executant –...
(2)
ASHISH SHELAR AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs.
THE MAHARASHTRA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
28/01/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Legislative Procedure – Suspension of MLAs – Challenge to the suspension of 12 MLAs for disorderly behavior – Supreme Court emphasizes that long-term suspension impacts the representation of the constituency more severely than expulsion, disqualification, or resignation – Held that the suspension for one year is unreasonable, irrational, and arbitrary – Impugned ...
(3)
THE DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT AND ANOTHER ......Appellant Vs.
K. SUDHEESH KUMAR AND OTHERS ......Respondent D.D
28/01/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Central Civil Services – Grade Pay under MACP Scheme – Appeal against the High Court’s decision to grant grade pay of Rs. 6600/- – Supreme Court holds that as per Clause 8.1 of the MACP Scheme, grade pay of Rs. 5400/- in PB-2 and PB-3 are to be treated as separate grade pays – High Court’s allowance of grade pay of Rs. 6600/- was erroneous and contrary to M...
(4)
JARNAIL SINGH AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs.
LACHHMI NARAIN GUPTA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
28/01/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Constitutional Law – Reservation in Promotions – Quantifiable Data Requirement – The Supreme Court emphasized that states must collect quantifiable data to show the inadequacy of representation of SCs and STs in public employment before providing reservations in promotions. The yardstick for determining the adequacy of representation and the unit for collecting such data must be ...
(5)
PARSI ZOROASTRIAN ANJUMAN MHOW .....Appellant Vs.
THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER/THE REGISTRAR OF PUBLIC TRUSTS AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
28/01/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Trust Law – Disposal of Trust Property – Registrar's Authority – The Supreme Court held that the Registrar of Public Trusts cannot impose conditions beyond those stipulated in the trust deed or by law. The Registrar's authority to refuse sanction for the disposal of trust property is limited to situations where such disposal would be prejudicial to the interests of the tr...
(6)
SUBHASH CHANDER AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs.
M/S BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED (BPCL) AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
28/01/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Landlord-Tenant Law – Statutory Tenancy – Jurisdiction of Civil Courts – The Supreme Court held that the jurisdiction of Civil Courts is barred in matters covered by the Haryana (Control of Rent & Eviction) Act 1973, which provides a complete code for determining the rights of tenants and landlords. The appropriate remedy for eviction in such cases lies with the Rent Controll...
(7)
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH .....Appellant Vs.
R.D. SHARMA AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
27/01/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Service Law – Pension – Application of Amended Pay Rules – The Supreme Court held that the amended pay rules, which came into effect after the retirement of the respondent, could not be applied retroactively to revise his pension. The principle of "equal pay for equal work" was found inapplicable in this case as the upgraded post and apex scale were created after the re...
(8)
BRIJESH CHANDRA DWIVEDI (DEAD) THROUGH LRS .....Appellant Vs.
SANYA SAHAYAK AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
25/01/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Service Law – Dismissal – Misconduct – Compulsory Retirement – The Supreme Court held that while driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, especially while carrying personnel, is a severe misconduct warranting strict punishment, the specific circumstances, including the employee’s long service and minor nature of the accident, merited a reduction in the severi...
(9)
DELHI COMMISSION FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS .....Appellant Vs.
UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
25/01/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Constitutional Law – Article 32 – COVID-19 Vaccination – Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers – The Supreme Court held that the concerns regarding the vaccination of pregnant women and lactating mothers fall within the policy domain and should be addressed by expert groups such as the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) and the National Expert Group on...