In Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd., the Supreme Court of India held that under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, courts have limited powers to modify arbitral awards — such as correcting clerical mistakes, adjusting post-award interest, and severing invalid portions.
“Justice Has Vision: Supreme Court Clears the Path for Visually Impaired in Judicial Services”
Case Citation & Bench
In Re: Recruitment of Visually Impaired in Judicial...
The Supreme Court of India, in Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (2024), declared the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018, unconstitutional for violating transparency, the right to know under Article 19(1)(a), and the principle of equality under Article 14. The scheme enabled anonymous political donations and removed caps on corporate funding, raising concerns about electoral integrity. The judgment mandates disclosure of political donations, limits corporate influence, and reinforces free and fair elections, thereby strengthening India's democratic processes.
PUCL v. Union of India (1997) is a landmark Supreme Court judgment that reinforced the right to privacy under Article 21 and established strict procedural safeguards for telephone tapping. This detailed case summary covers facts, issues, arguments, judgment, significance, and critical analysis.
Case Summary: Baradakanta Mishra v. Registrar of Orissa High Court
Citation: (1974) 1 SCC 374
Facts of the Case
Case Background: Baradakanta Mishra, who served as a...
The Supreme Court of India's decision in Rajnish vs. Neha (2020) addressed critical aspects of maintenance in matrimonial disputes, establishing comprehensive guidelines for determining...
Case Summary: Rupali Devi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2019)
Court: Supreme Court of IndiaCriminal Appeal No. 71 of 2012Judgment Date: April 9, 2019Bench: CJI...