Important Judgments of Supreme Court

Important Judgments of Supreme Court

OICL v. Usha Bhagchandani [2018] GCtR 5876 (SC) has explained whether any reduction in compensation amount can be done on the ground of contributory negligence. 

Pankaj Jain v. Union of India [2018] GCtR 5820 (SC) has held that "Although, ordinary use of word ‘may’ imply discretion but when the word ‘may’ is coupled with duty on an authority or Court, it has been given meaning of shall that is an obligation on an authority or Court."

Kudrat Sandhu v. Union of India [2018] GCtR 6396 (SC) has explained process for selection in NCLAT. 

In case of Naveen Kumar v. Vijay Kumar [2018] GCtR 6397 (SC), it was held that "where a motor vehicle is subject to an agreement of hire purchase, lease or hypothecation, the person in possession of the vehicle under that agreement is treated as the owner."

It was held in Archit Saini v. OICL [2018] GCtR 6398 (SC) that "the nature of proof required in cases concerning accident claims is qualitatively different from the one in criminal cases, which must be beyond any reasonable doubts." 

It was held in Taniya Malik v. Registrar General of High Court of Delhi [2018] GCtR 6399 (SC) that "in the absence of provision  with respect to revaluation of answer ­scripts it cannot be ordered."

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This short article is written in the memory of Late Sh. R.P. Mishra, Prayagraj.