2022 SCC Vol. 10 Part 4
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 — Or. 12 R. 6 — Grant of relief on the basis of admission — When
Constitution of India
Delhi High Court | ‘Postings on Facebook cannot be treated as determinative of the location of a person at a particular point of time’
The Delhi High Court held that Facebook posts cannot be treated as determinative of the location of a person at a particular point of time. Therefore, the Court set aside the order of Intellectual Property Appellate Board and restored the rectification petitions filed before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board for re-hearing.
Explained| Why the Supreme Court directed GST Council to implement digital DIN system for communication between State Tax Officers and taxpayers
Supreme Court: In a significant case, the Division Bench of M.R. Shah* and B.V. Nagarathna, JJ., allowed the PIL filed
It is incumbent upon Assistant Commandant to uphold high level standard even to the point of sacrificing self; Meghalaya High Court rejects petition challenging order for compulsory retirement
The petitioner, being a highly intelligent and educated person and a medical officer at that, is expected to exhibit prudence, discipline and common sense in his attitude to life and work.
Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge- Justice Dipankar Datta
Former Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Justice Dipankar Datta, was sworn in as a Supreme Court Judge. His appointment now raises the judicial strength of the Supreme Court to 28 out of total strength of 34 judges
[Ban on Popular Front of India (PFI)] Karnataka HC refuses to interfere with the Govt. decision to give immediate effect to the ban
The Govt. of India had imposed a ban of PFI declaring it an unlawful organisation under the UAPA. The Notification banning the organisation was given ‘immediate effect’, which was then challenged before the High Court
“Supreme Court acted in violation of the provisions of the Constitution”; CIC on SC’s 1993 ruling on payment of honorariums/salaries to Imams
Zee news-report stating that the Delhi CM declared that the salaries to Imams and others in mosques under and outside the purview of the DWB will be increased from rupees 10,000 to rupees 18,000 per month for Imams and from rupees 9000 to rupees 16,000 for helpers. CIC observed that same was virtually being paid by the Delhi Government using the tax payer’s money.
Quashment of FIR/Charge-sheet in Light of Exoneration in Departmental Proceedings: Settled or Unsettled Law
by Shruti Awasthi† and Arpit Singh††
Delhi High Court directs Government of NCT of Delhi to ensure strict compliance of the provisions of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
Delhi High Court : In a Public Interest Litigation filed by social activist and former Chairman of Delhi Commission for
2022 SCC Vol. 9 Part 5
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Ss. 7, 8 and 11 — Essential requirements of arbitration agreement: When there is discernible intention
Deepika Singh v. Central Administrative Tribunal – Path Shone by the Supreme Court
by Ishan Chauhan† and Harshdeep Singh††
Allahabad High Court| Anticipatory bail is a statutory right not a Constitutional right; Successive anticipatory bail application not maintainable
Allahabad high Court: In a second anticipatory bail application for offences under Sections 363, 366, 376 of the Penal Code,
2022 SCC Vol. 9 Part 3
Constitution of India — Art. 21 — “Victim” of crime: Scope of rights of “victim” of crime, to participate in
Instituting Cases at the Wrong Fora: A Catalyst for Delay in the Adjudication of Disputes
by Abhijith Christopher*
Filing Procedure for Free Legal Aid
Article 39-A of the Constitution of India provides that the State shall secure that the operation of the legal system, promotes justice
2022 SCC Vol. 9 Part 2
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — S. 31(7) and Ss. 17, 21, 23(3), 24(1), 25, 26, 29 and 85(2)(a) —
J&K and Ladakh HC | Petition challenging 4% reservation for Pahari Speaking People in State/UT Services dismissed as petitioners failed to qualify as ‘aggrieved persons’ for the purposes of Art 226
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While deliberating over the instant writ petition concerning reservation provided to Pahari Speaking People, the
Prescribing minimum qualification, selection criteria exclusively fall in the realm of the employer and its judicial review is very limited, Allahabad High Court reiterates
Allahabad High Court: In a public interest litigation petition instituted under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the