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Case Study: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. v. Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd.

The Supreme Court allowed DMRC’s curative petition, setting aside a "patently illegal" arbitral award. The Court ruled that conflating "curing defects" with "taking effective steps" and ignoring vital CMRS safety evidence caused a grave miscarriage of justice, creating an undeserved windfall.
2026 · 11 min read Held
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Case Study: Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa

The Supreme Court in Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa (2025) held that judicial officers with seven years of prior advocacy are eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges under Article 233(2), overruling Dheeraj Mor and affirming equality in eligibility.
2025 · 6 min read Held
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Case Study: Sri Hansraj Koley v. The Secretary, Labour Department and Others

In Sri Hansraj Koley v. The Secretary, Labour Department (WPA 10043 of 2025), Calcutta HC held guest faculty not a "workman" under Industrial Dispute Act, 1947, as they are not regularly employed and receive honorarium, not wages, dismissing the writ petition.
2025 · 2 min read Held
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Case Study: Philip Morris v. Uruguay

The Philip Morris v. Uruguay case reaffirmed states' rights to regulate in the public interest, particularly for health measures. The ICSID tribunal ruled that Uruguay's tobacco regulations did not constitute expropriation or unfair treatment, setting a key precedent.
2025 · 5 min read Held
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Case Study: Siemens A.G. v. The Argentine Republic

The Siemens v. Argentina case reaffirmed investor protections under BITs, ruling Argentina’s termination of Siemens’ contract as unlawful expropriation. The ICSID tribunal awarded Siemens over $217 million, reinforcing fair treatment and state obligations in investment disputes.
2025 · 5 min read Held
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Case Study: SD Myers v. Canada

The SD Myers v. Canada case set key precedents in NAFTA arbitration, clarifying national treatment, minimum standard of treatment, and damages in non-expropriation cases. The Tribunal found Canada's PCB export ban discriminatory, awarding SDMI CAN$6 million in compensation.
2025 · 5 min read Held
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Case Study: Metalclad Corp. v. United Mexican States

Metalclad v. Mexico highlights indirect expropriation under NAFTA, where regulatory actions deprived an investor of economic use. The tribunal ruled in favor of Metalclad, awarding $16.5M, but a Canadian court partially annulled the decision, limiting its scope.
2025 · 5 min read Held
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Case Study: Tecnicas Medioambientales Tacmed S.A. (Tecmed) v. Mexico

The Tecmed v. Mexico case (ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/00/2) established that politically motivated regulatory actions can constitute expropriation. The tribunal ruled that Mexico’s refusal to renew a landfill permit violated investor protections, awarding $5.5M in damages.
2025 · 4 min read Held
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Case Study: The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Balveer Singh

The Supreme Court ruled that a child witness’s credible and consistent testimony can form the sole basis for conviction without corroboration. It held that mere delay in recording the statement does not render it unreliable, reaffirming legal standards for child testimony.
2025 · 7 min read Held
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Case Study: Germany v. Polland (The Chorzow Factory case)

The Chorzow Factory case (1927) established that unlawful expropriation by a state requires full reparation, restoring the injured party to its original position or providing compensation, setting a precedent in international law on state responsibility.
2025 · 5 min read Held
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Case Study: Saipem S.p.A. v. The People’s Republic of Bangladesh

In Saipem S.p.A. v. Bangladesh, ICSID ruled that judicial interference leading to loss of contractual rights is indirect expropriation. This case broadened protection for foreign investors under international investment law.
2025 · 5 min read Held
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Case Study: Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana & anr.

The Supreme Court in Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana (2025) ruled the arrest unconstitutional, citing violations of Article 22(1). It held that merely informing the accused’s wife does not fulfill legal requirements, reinforcing safeguards against unlawful detention.
2025 · 12 min read Held
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Case Study: Smt. N. Usha Rani and Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas

The Supreme Court in Smt. N. Usha Rani & Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas (2025) upheld maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., ruling that even in a void marriage, a woman is entitled to financial support if separation from her first husband is evident and prevents destitution.
2025 · 11 min read Held
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Case Study: Google LLC v. Competition Commission of India (CCI)

The Google LLC v. CCI case (2023) upheld a ₹1337.76 crore penalty for Google’s abuse of dominance in the Android ecosystem. The NCLAT found Google imposed unfair conditions on OEMs, restricting competition. Some CCI directives were modified, but the penalty remained.
2025 · 5 min read Held
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Case Study: Ramesh Baghel v. State of Chhattisgarh & Others

In Ramesh Baghel v. State of Chhattisgarh, the Supreme Court upheld burial rights as integral to dignity under Article 21, balancing equality and secularism with public order. The split verdict addressed constitutional principles versus adherence to statutory rules.
2025 · 15 min read Held
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Case Study: Parsvnath Developers Limited v. Brig. Devendra Singh Yadav and others

In Parsvnath Developers v. Brig. Devendra Singh Yadav, the Punjab & Haryana High Court held that the "seat" of arbitration determines court jurisdiction, not the "venue," and an Order VII Rule 10 CPC order is non-appealable under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act.
2025 · 9 min read Held
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Case Study: Central Bank of India & Anr. V. Smt. Prabha Jain & Ors.

The Supreme Court in Central Bank of India & Anr. v. Smt. Prabha Jain & Ors. held that disputes concerning title and validity of transactions fall under civil court jurisdiction, as such matters are beyond the scope of the SARFAESI Act. Partial rejection of plaints is impermissible.
2025 · 11 min read Held
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Case Study: Abdul Rajak Murtaja Dafedar v. State of Maharashtra

In Abdul Rajak Murtaja Dafedar v. State of Maharashtra (AIR 1970 SC 283), the Supreme Court held that sniffer dog evidence, while admissible, has limited reliability and requires corroboration. The appellant's conviction relied on a voluntary confession and discovery of incriminating evidence.
2025 · 6 min read Held
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Case Study: Neena Aneja and others v. Jai Prakash Associates Ltd.

The Supreme Court in Neena Aneja v. Jai Prakash Associates Ltd. held that complaints filed under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 before 20th July 2020 must remain in the same forum despite revised pecuniary limits under CPA 2019, ensuring continuity and fairness.
2025 · 10 min read Held
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Case Study: Dalip Kumar @ Dalli v. State of Uttarakhand

In Dalip Kumar @ Dalli v. State of Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, overturning convictions under Sections 363 and 366-A IPC. Key issues included a delayed FIR, lack of coercion, and insufficient evidence, leading to doubts about the prosecution's claims.
2025 · 9 min read Held
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Case Study: Shri Mukund Bhavan Trust and Ors v. Shrimant Chhatrapati Udayan Raje Pratapsinh Maharaj Bhonsle and Anr.

The Supreme Court in Shri Mukund Bhavan Trust v. Shrimant Chhatrapati Udayan Raje Bhonsle (2024) held that courts must confidently reject plaints under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC if barred by limitation, stressing that clever drafting can't bypass statutory deadlines.
2025 · 13 min read Held
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Case Study: The Animal Welfare Board of India & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

The Supreme Court upheld the 2017 Amendment Acts permitting Jallikattu, Kambala, and bullock-cart races, citing cultural significance and compliance with animal welfare laws. It overruled A. Nagaraja, affirming states’ legislative competence and balancing heritage with cruelty prevention.
2025 · 12 min read Held
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Case Study: Giriyappa & Anr. V. Kamalamma & Ors.

The Supreme Court in Giriyappa & Anr. v. Kamalamma & Ors. reaffirmed that Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act requires strict compliance with statutory prerequisites, including a valid written contract, lawful possession, and willingness to perform obligations.
2024 · 11 min read Held
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Case Study: Indian Maritime University v. Smt. Nimmia Kundlia and anr.

The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled that the District Commission lacked jurisdiction over a fee refund dispute involving the Indian Maritime University. It also held that educational institutions are not "service providers" under the Consumer Protection Act.
2024 · 7 min read Held
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