Landmark Supreme Court of India rulings, explained in clear, plain language.
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Must election commissioner appointment law be tested by a five-judge Constitution Bench?
Dr. Jaya Thakur and Ors. vs Union of India and Anr.
A divided two-judge bench referred the question of the constitutional validity of the Election Commissioners Appointment Act 2023 to the Chief Justice of India for constitution of a Constitution Bench.
Can cattle fair experience satisfy a tender requirement for user charge collection?
Micky Traders vs L.R.Y. Labour Contractor & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals of Micky Traders and the Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board, upholding the High Court's quashing of the bid acceptance on the ground that cattle fair experience does not satisfy the tender's requirement of experience in collecting user charges for government bodies.
Do employees have a right to promotion under rules existing when vacancies arose?
THE BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED AND ANOTHER VERSUS G.N. MANI RAVINDER AND OTHERS ETC.
The Supreme Court held that employees cannot claim a right to be considered for promotion under old, repealed rules; their eligibility is determined by the rules in force at the time of consideration.
Can an NBFC seize a vehicle at midnight without notice to the borrower?
Hari Dutta Sharma vs State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed the High Court's order, held the midnight repossession of a truck without notice was arbitrary and unconstitutional, and awarded the borrower Rs. 10 lakh compensation plus refund of sale proceeds.
Can a government block its employee from coaching the national team for Asian Games?
Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association vs Union Territory of J&K and Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the J&K government's refusal to release a government employee selected as Chief Coach for the Indian National Kayaking and Canoeing Team for the Asian Games 2026, holding that prolonged administrative inaction in time-sensitive national sporting matters is unlawful.
Does temporary work done before becoming permanent count for old pension scheme eligibility
Punjab School Education Board vs Satnam Singh
The Supreme Court ruled that temporary service rendered before permanent status must count towards pension, qualifying employees for the old pension scheme.
Jaggo vs Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court ruled that government departments cannot deny permanent status to temporary workers who have served continuously for decades by simply labeling them 'part-time' or 'contractual.'
Vineeta Sharma vs Rakesh Sharma
The Supreme Court confirmed that daughters have an equal right by birth in ancestral (joint family) property, just like sons — even if the father had passed away before 2005.
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